Lidya Belete

Lidya Belete's blog on Ajarn.com


How to survive in Pattaya if you're not a sex tourist (or if you're a woman)

You can escape the unsavoury aspects if you truly want to

I came to Pattaya because of the ocean. I saw pictures of what looked like paradise, and thought I could live a life of quiet contemplation.


So, you want to teach English in Thailand?

First impressions of a novice

A couple of months into teaching at a school in Pattaya, I think I've learned a thing or two about living and teaching in Thailand.


Are you a social butterfly travelling alone?

Embrace the opportunities that solo travel presents

Some people are completely happy with their own company, so doing things alone isn't even a worthy topic of conversation for them. I aspire to be one of those people. But right now, I'm someone who enjoys the company of others - especially while traveling.


Featured Jobs

Online English/Subject Teacher

฿825+ / hour

Online


English Language Instructor

฿39,000+ / month

Bangkok


NES Teachers

฿34,000+ / month

Songkhla


Female NES Kindergarten Teacher

฿48,000+ / month

Bangkok


NES Primary and Kindergarten Teachers

฿52,500+ / month

Bangkok


Native English Teacher

฿45,000+ / month

Pathum Thani


Featured Teachers

  • Aina


    Filipino, 26 years old. Currently living in Philippines

  • Robert


    American, 39 years old. Currently living in Thailand

  • Artem


    Russian, 35 years old. Currently living in Thailand

  • Daniel


    British, 37 years old. Currently living in Thailand

  • Cheyenne


    Dutch, 27 years old. Currently living in Netherlands

  • Johayllah


    Filipino, 29 years old. Currently living in Philippines

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.


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

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Will I find work in Thailand?

Will I find work in Thailand?

It's one of the most common questions we get e-mailed to us. So find out exactly where you stand.


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.