The 'right teacher' means the only teacher available

Postbox letter from Mike

Finding the right teacher is more about finding the only teacher available right now. We are romanticizing the idea that your average school or agency for the most part puts any real thought into who they employ.


Getting started as an English teacher

A quick overview of TEFL certificates, degrees, work permits and visas

If you didn’t go to university, don’t pretend that you did. You may be able to bluff your way through an interview and produce a certificate upon which the ink has just dried; however, all it takes is one phone call to immigration and you won’t just lose your job, you could lose your freedom.


Work permits and visas

Postbox letter from Dave

If we were looking to change schools, can we just leave the country and get another non-B visa for the new school and will it be registered at the border crossing that a person has a work permit?


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Featured Jobs

Secondary ESL Teacher

฿50,000+ / month

Bangkok


Elementary Teacher

฿50,000+ / month

Nonthaburi


Full-time Native English Teacher

฿45,000+ / month

Bangkok


Kindergarten Teacher

฿45,000+ / month

Bangkok


Full-time and Part-time Literacy / EFL Teachers

฿48,000+ / month

Bangkok


English, Science and Math Teachers

฿42,300+ / month

Thailand


Featured Teachers

  • Mark


    Canadian, 58 years old. Currently living in Canada

  • Diaya


    Filipino, 28 years old. Currently living in India

  • Jerald


    Filipino, 33 years old. Currently living in Philippines

  • Will


    British, 71 years old. Currently living in United Kingdom

  • Kareem


    American, 46 years old. Currently living in USA

  • Shantaye


    American, 37 years old. Currently living in USA

The Hot Spot


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.


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 dreaded demo

The dreaded demo

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


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.


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?


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.


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!