Ajarn Finance

Ajarn Finance's blog on Ajarn.com


Time to invest outside the box?

Some interesting ideas for your investment capital

Although generally positive, 2010 has seen considerable volatility in world financial markets that caused investment jitters on occasion and the forecast for 2011includes more of the same.


A welcome rebound in the markets

Perhaps now the only way is up

On balance it looks like we are slowly on the road to recovery from the abyss of 18 months ago. But we are constantly reminded that investing is for the long term.


How safe is your money in a bank?

Most people think their money is safe in a bank – safe as houses, yeah?

Where can your money get more protection and work for you while you are working in Thailand?


The death of UK final salary pension schemes

Looking after teachers looking after their finances

What can you do to protect your pension and make sure your pension pays out?


The decade of zeros

Looking after teachers looking after their finances

A look back at the decade in terms of investments and rewards.


Featured Jobs

Year 4 Primary Teacher

฿50,000+ / month

Surat Thani


NES Primary and Kindergarten Teachers

฿52,500+ / month

Bangkok


Years 1-2 English & Social Studies Teacher

฿40,000+ / month

Bangkok


Early Years Mandarin Teacher

฿40,000+ / month

Prachin Buri


Native English Teacher

฿50,000+ / month

Pathum Thani


Part-time Phonics and Reading Teachers

฿1,000+ / hour

Bangkok


Featured Teachers

  • Peter


    Canadian, 65 years old. Currently living in Canada

  • Reufel


    Filipino, 31 years old. Currently living in Philippines

  • Riaan


    South African, 58 years old. Currently living in Thailand

  • Artem


    Russian, 35 years old. Currently living in Thailand

  • Nikka


    Filipino, 37 years old. Currently living in Thailand

  • Alex


    Russian, 46 years old. Currently living in Spain

The Hot Spot


My Bangkok suburb

My Bangkok suburb

Overviews for different areas and suburbs of Bangkok, written with the help of teachers who live there. Let us help you find the perfect Bangkok neighborhood for your lifestyle.


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.


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 cost of living

The cost of living

How much money does a teacher need to earn in order to live in Thailand? We survey various teachers earning different salaries and with different lifestyles.