FIRE in Thailand

Sensible and practical advice on all aspects of looking after your money in Thailand and focusing on a comfortable retirement.


What does your retirement from teaching look like?

There's no excuse not to invest and plan.

Planning for retirement doesn't have to be complicated. All you have to do is spend less than you make and invest the difference for the long-term. That's it. I know you are thinking that's easier said than done, but start small.


The changing face of Pattaya

Is Pattaya's reputation now completely undeserved?

In many ways, it's like nightlife doesn't exist unless you specifically go looking for it. There's no doubt the industry is dying.


Featured Jobs

Part-time Weekend Teachers

฿330+ / hour

Bangkok


NES Kindergarten Teacher

฿45,000+ / month

Bangkok


Full-time and Flex-time NES Teachers

฿47,500+ / month

Rayong


Fun Native English Teachers

฿44,000+ / month

Thailand


English Instructor

฿40,000+ / month

Nakhon Pathom


English, Science, and Math Teachers

฿42,300+ / month

Thailand


Featured Teachers

  • Raven


    American, 35 years old. Currently living in USA

  • Julius


    Filipino, 34 years old. Currently living in Philippines

  • Kyaw


    Myanmarese, 30 years old. Currently living in Thailand

  • Unarine


    South African, 25 years old. Currently living in Thailand

  • Kiran


    Indian, 35 years old. Currently living in Thailand

  • Andries


    South African, 51 years old. Currently living in Vietnam

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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.


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!


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.