The good, the bad and the downright unlucky

The different kinds of foreign teachers who end up teaching in Thailand

Wherever you end up teaching, the chances are that you are going to be alongside people you'd never normally work with, which can make the whole experience more memorable, one way or another.


A good teacher

Who gets to decide what it means to be a 'good' teacher?

I have to admit that it is easy and tempting to think about teachers in shades of 'good'. But perhaps the reality is that there is no such thing as a good teacher. Or, if you are a glass-half-full sort, every teacher is good (in their own little way).


Why you are fantastic!

10 reasons why teaching English has made you a fantastic person

Think about how you've changed since you became a teacher - because you have and all for the better, too.


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Featured Jobs

Part-time NES Summer Camp Teachers

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Online English Teachers for Adult Learners

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NES Math Teachers

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High School Science Teacher (Chemistry and Biology)

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English Teachers for May Start

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Featured Teachers

  • Danica


    Filipino, 23 years old. Currently living in Philippines

  • Juliet


    Filipino, 26 years old. Currently living in Philippines

  • Annaflor


    Filipino, 41 years old. Currently living in Philippines

  • Ajith


    Indian, 48 years old. Currently living in Maldives

  • Gordon


    Australian, 57 years old. Currently living in Thailand

  • Diaya


    Filipino, 28 years old. Currently living in India

The Hot Spot


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

If you like visiting ajarn.com and reading the content, why not get involved yourself and keep us up to date?


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.


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.


The dreaded demo

The dreaded demo

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


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.


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.


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.