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

1-2 Week Substitute Kindergarten Teacher

฿38,000+ / month

Bangkok


Specialist English Teacher

฿65,000+ / month

Myanmar


Female Pre-Kindergarten Teacher

฿35,000+ / month

Bangkok


NES Early Years Teachers / Primary Teachers

฿45,000+ / month

Bangkok


NES Secondary English Teacher

฿45,000+ / month

Bangkok


Kindergarten / Primary Homeroom Teacher

฿37,000+ / month

Lampang


Featured Teachers

  • Beh


    Cameroonian, 32 years old. Currently living in Thailand

  • Jonathan


    Filipino, 34 years old. Currently living in Philippines

  • Marben


    Filipino, 26 years old. Currently living in Philippines

  • Mr.bahtiyor


    Uzbekistani, 51 years old. Currently living in Thailand

  • Shobhendu


    Indian, 37 years old. Currently living in Thailand

  • Dr.


    Indian, 40 years old. Currently living in India

The Hot Spot


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 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.


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.


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