Newbie Guide

Questions and answers for newcomers to TEFL and Thailand

Cost of Living

Every new arrival wants to know if they can survive or live well in Thailand on X thousand baht a month?

Cost of Living

Guides written by teachers, for teachers, to the different parts of Thailand

Health Insurance

As the old saying goes - don't leave home without it!

Work Permit & Visa FAQ

Have a question about obtaining a work permit or visa?

Your Questions Answered

An extensive selection of questions sent to me by ajarn.com readers.

Featured Jobs

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Bangkok

Full-time Literacy / EFL Teachers

฿48,000+ / month

Bangkok

NES Secondary Science Teacher

฿45,000+ / month

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TEFL Courses & Training

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    Kate

    Filipino, 29 years old. Currently living in Philippines

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    Vuyiswa

    South African, 28 years old. Currently living in South Africa

  • Etienne

    Etienne

    South African, 55 years old. Currently living in China

  • Ngwe

    Ngwe

    Myanmarese, 24 years old. Currently living in Thailand

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    Artem

    Russian, 34 years old. Currently living in Thailand

  • Jayson

    Jayson

    Filipino, 29 years old. Currently living in Philippines

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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.

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.

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 dreaded demo

The dreaded demo

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

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.

Contributions welcome

Contributions welcome

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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.

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!