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Wednesday, 20th August 2025 — Teaching opportunities in Thailand (and sometimes other countries in Asia)

Beware of several websites that are copying job ads ('stealing' is actually the correct word) from Ajarn dot com. We only post job ads that are sent DIRECTLY to us. After job ads have gone live, employers will sometimes contact us to make changes to a job description (perhaps it's a change of salary or working hours or teacher requirements) but those changes will NOT be made by the website copying the ad.

Trust the info, trust Ajarn!

View all the current teaching positions on the Ajarn jobs page.

Tuesday, 19th August 2025 — What's Phang Nga (South Thailand) like for teachers?

Region Guide: Phang Nga. Famous for its stunning limestone cliffs and calm bays, Phang Nga is a peaceful spot away from the tourist hustle. Teaching opportunities are limited but it’s a great place for those wanting nature, quiet life, and a chance to really slow down.

Do you live and teach outside Bangkok? Please help us update one of our region guides if you can spare a few minutes.

Monday, 18th August 2025 — The danger of thinking your way is the only way

The longer you work here, the more you realise that flexibility isn’t just a survival skill - it’s the difference between being a respected colleague and being “that farang teacher” everyone politely tolerates.

Saturday, 16th August 2025 — Got a question for the Ajarn teaching community?

We answer all teacher questions on our busy Ajarn Facebook page. The latest question is - "Is it true you can’t get a teacher’s licence without a criminal record check from your home country?"

Friday, 15th August 2025 — We would love to hear from you

The Ajarn Postbox - If you've got anything to say on the topic of teaching in Thailand (or even just living and working here), the Ajarn Postbox is the place to say it. Latest letters include 'Beware of the star performer'.

Wednesday, 13th August 2025 — Where do you fancy living in the big bad city?

Overviews for different areas and suburbs of Bangkok, written with the help of teachers who live there. Whether you're looking for a quiet residential area, a bustling nightlife district, or something in between, these firsthand accounts will help you find the perfect Bangkok neighborhood for your lifestyle. We've now added Rama 3 and Saphan Kwai to the list.

Friday, 8th August 2025 — "Don't have kids and don't install the Lazada app"

A cost of living survey from Harry, who lives and works in the suburbs of Bangkok and earns a full-time salary of 90,000 baht a month. Even though it's a decent salary, Harry finds it difficult to save money due to various expenses. And his retirement years can be a worry. Let's look at the details.