What a long, strange trip it's been

The downsides and the 'rewards' of living life as an independent expatriate

Becoming an "independent" expatriate requires far more self-reliance and ability to adapt than does staying in your home surrounded by family and friends or being a traditional expatriate and being supported by an organizational structure that usually spans both the home country and new location.


A Haven for Filipino Teachers

Some suggestions on where Filipinos might find teaching work

Each agency has different sets of procedures and requirements. Just prepare all your credentials when you apply, including your ID pictures. Be ready with some teaching materials too because a number of agencies require 5-10 minute teaching demonstration.


It's goodbye to teaching

Stories from folks that have found things they would much rather do

Here are stories from a dozen folks who resigned themselves to teaching because they mistakenly thought it was the only job they could get in Thailand. Then lo and behold, Lady Luck came a-knocking.


Age does matter as well as experience!

Postbox letter from Donald Patnaude

I have been here for almost 9 years and the job market or supply and demand has shrunk about 50% in the last three years.


Don't be quick to judge

Postbox letter from Tency Tupper

Many people over the age of 60 are brilliant teachers. Many physicians still practice into their late 70s. After all, wouldn't it be a waste to let all that knowledge go down the bin?


Age doesn't matter

Postbox letter from Chris Williams

Some schools insist on hiring teachers with experience - and this only comes with age.


Live in the East: Work in the West

opportunities in on-line education

What if one could have it both ways? Work in the West, live in the East. Get paid developed economy wages while spending on developing economy prices. Is this possible?


The new possibility of getting a teacher licence upcountry

Postbox letter from John Penney

Recently I inquired whether Ramkamhaeng would be willing to offer their weekend progam in Khon Kaen if there were sufficient numbers. Their response was yes, they will do it if we can find 14 people willing to commit.


Why the difficulty?

Postbox letter from billy

Why is it suddenly so difficult to become a teacher in Thailand?


Is it doom or gloom?

Is Thailand's TEFL market going to hell in a handbasket?

Job vacancies seem to be down on this time last year and we're hearing stories of some government schools slashing budgets and not being able to take on foreign teachers next term. In addition the corporate job market seems to have hit rock bottom. What do you teachers think?


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Featured Jobs

NES English Language Teachers

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Female Kindergarten English Teacher

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English, Science, and Math Teachers

฿42,300+ / month

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AP and MS/HS Computer Science Teacher

฿55,000+ / month

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Full-time NES Teachers

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Part-time or Full-time NES Teachers

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Featured Teachers

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    Australian, 66 years old. Currently living in Philippines

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    Filipino, 25 years old. Currently living in Philippines

  • Kirstelle


    Filipino, 25 years old. Currently living in Philippines

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    Filipino, 23 years old. Currently living in Philippines

  • Dianita


    Filipino, 34 years old. Currently living in Philippines

  • Matthew


    American, 52 years old. Currently living in Thailand

The Hot Spot


My Bangkok suburb

My Bangkok suburb

Overviews for different areas and suburbs of Bangkok, written with the help of teachers who live there. Let us help you find the perfect Bangkok neighborhood for your lifestyle.


The region guides

The region guides

Fancy working in Thailand but not in Bangkok? Our region guides are written by teachers who actually live and work in the provinces.


Air your views

Air your views

Got something to say on the topic of teaching, working or living in Thailand? The Ajarn Postbox is the place. Send us your letters!


Contributions welcome

Contributions welcome

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The cost of living

The cost of living

How much money does a teacher need to earn in order to live in Thailand? We survey various teachers earning different salaries and with different lifestyles.