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.

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Bangkok

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    Nikka

    Filipino, 37 years old. Currently living in Thailand

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    Khaung

    Myanmarese, 23 years old. Currently living in Thailand

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    Artem

    Russian, 35 years old. Currently living in Thailand

  • Arianne

    Arianne

    Filipino, 31 years old. Currently living in Philippines

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    Natasha

    South African, 30 years old. Currently living in Thailand

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    Anamaria

    Romanian, 45 years old. Currently living in Thailand

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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.

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.