Rachel Diamond

Rachel Diamond's blog on Ajarn.com


Finding a job in Thailand - the basics

From one newbie to another

If you're considering coming to Thailand on your own to find work as an English teacher, I promise you can do it.


Surviving the CELTA

Tips and advice for taking a four-week program

Before I signed up for an English teaching certification class, I spent 50+ hours reading about all my options. Maybe it is because it was the first big step in moving to Thailand, but also because I wanted to get the most for my money and time.


Pack your suitcase!

The must-haves, the worth considering, and what to leave behind

Now that I have settled into my teaching job in Thailand, I can look back on the things I should have brought with me and the things I didn't need to bother with.


Featured Jobs

Chinese Teacher

฿35,000+ / month

Bangkok


Kindergarten Teacher

฿35,000+ / month

Bangkok


Mathematics Teachers

฿35,000+ / month

Bangkok


NES English Teachers

฿55,000+ / month

Bangkok


NES Primary English Teacher

฿45,000+ / month

Bangkok


NES Kindergarten Teacher

฿48,000+ / month

Bangkok


Featured Teachers

  • Yogeshwar


    Indian, 49 years old. Currently living in Thailand

  • Dalisu


    South African, 24 years old. Currently living in South Africa

  • Cecil


    French, 42 years old. Currently living in Thailand

  • Ayberk


    Turkish, 27 years old. Currently living in Turkey

  • Lester


    Filipino, 26 years old. Currently living in Philippines

  • Mercy


    Kenyan, 24 years old. Currently living in Thailand

The Hot Spot


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.


Need Thailand insurance?

Need Thailand insurance?

Have a question about health or travel insurance in Thailand? Ricky Batten from Pacific Prime is Ajarn's resident expert.


The cost of living

The cost of living

How much money does a teacher need to earn in order to survive in Thailand? We analyze the facts.


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!


The dreaded demo

The dreaded demo

Many schools ask for demo lessons before they hire. What should you the teacher be aware of?


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.


Teacher mistakes

Teacher mistakes

What are the most common mistakes that teachers make when they are about to embark on a teaching career in Thailand? We've got them all covered.


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