Thursday, 26th June 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. 

Thursday, 26th June 2025 — Phil's blogging again

The curious case of the ageing Thai condo - from launch party to leaky pipes

The curse of the satang coin. Let's be honest - you can't spend them!

When farangs collide - The strange psychology of spotting another expat in the middle of nowhere.

Wednesday, 25th June 2025 — Playing the visa roulette game

Some schools have excellent admin teams who know the system inside out. Others don’t. You may be handed a folder by a nervous office assistant and told, “Try this,” with a degree of confidence that doesn't inspire. Even when schools mean well, there’s often a gap between what they think you need and what immigration actually requires.

Tuesday, 24th June 2025 — In the Ajarn Hot Seat - Matthew Sammons

Matthew contacted Ajarn to say he'd taught English in five Asian countries. Would we like to hear about his experiences and how he'd compare them? You bet. Take it away Matt!

Tuesday, 24th June 2025 — A new Ajarn section - My Bangkok Suburb

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 Phra Khanong to the list.

Sunday, 22nd June 2025 — "Teaching in Thailand is an adventure, but it's also a job, and that can be the hardest part to balance"

Our next great escape survey is from Robert, who returned to England after two years teaching English in Bangkok. The main reason for leaving was money. Robert just couldn't make the numbers work on 40K a month but admits much of that was down to his lack of direction

Are you a teacher who worked in Thailand but moved on to pastures new? We would love to hear from you! 

Saturday, 21st June 2025 — What's Chaiyaphum (North East Thailand) like for teachers?

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