A native speaker's surprise

Postbox letter from Stephen

The TEFL job market in Thailand is definitely evolving, and while native English speakers are still in demand, I don't think they have the automatic advantage they once did.


How to recognize a weak job offer?

Postbox letter from Jimmy

one red flag is a constant search for new teachers (what happened to the previous ones?).


It can be tough to find teaching work

Postbox letter from June

I feel like I have to work harder than my white counterparts to get a job in this field. I practice a lot, have props, watch videos on how to teach young learners but once they see me, it's like I'm doomed.


Job-hunting in North-East Thailand

Well, job-hunting and snake-hunting to be exact.

So the morning of all mornings finally arrived and it was time for me to become a teacher; a giver of knowledge, a mentor; all of these things. Who was I trying to kid?


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Featured Jobs

Chinese Teacher

฿40,000+ / month

Rayong


Weekend NES Nursery and Kindergarten Teachers

฿550+ / hour

Bangkok


Secondary Science Teacher (AP)

฿80,000+ / month

Thailand


NES Teachers

฿47,000+ / month

Nonthaburi


Science and Mathematics Teachers

฿42,000+ / month

Thailand


English Conversation Teachers

฿35,000+ / month

Bangkok


Featured Teachers

  • Daniel


    British, 28 years old. Currently living in Thailand

  • Mazin


    Jordanian, 40 years old. Currently living in Thailand

  • Boaz


    Kenyan, 23 years old. Currently living in Thailand

  • Zandile


    South African, 47 years old. Currently living in South Africa

  • Shard


    Indian, 40 years old. Currently living in India

  • Christian


    Filipino, 31 years old. Currently living in Philippines

The Hot Spot


Will I find work in Thailand?

Will I find work in Thailand?

It's one of the most common questions we get e-mailed to us. So find out exactly where you stand.


The cost of living

The cost of living

How much money does a teacher need to earn in order to survive in Thailand? We analyze the facts.


Teacher mistakes

Teacher mistakes

What are the most common mistakes that teachers make when they are about to embark on a teaching career in Thailand? We've got them all covered.


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!


The dreaded demo

The dreaded demo

Many schools ask for demo lessons before they hire. What should you the teacher be aware of?


Contributions welcome

Contributions welcome

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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.


Need Thailand insurance?

Need Thailand insurance?

Have a question about health or travel insurance in Thailand? Ricky Batten from Pacific Prime is Ajarn's resident expert.