December 2002

A year-end selection box of TEFL snippets

Featured this month is corporate work, Mr Micheal from Siam Computer, how to dress to impress at interviews and mingling with rich English teachers.


Manic depression

Looking for jobs in the concrete jungle

There's been more comments recently about how hard it is to get a job. Part of the problem is the rather disinterested or negative attitude of some teachers who simply believe that it's their god given right to be able to land a dream teaching gig with minimal effort.


Contractual obligations

Always read the small print

A not particularly accurate overview of the contracts offered to teachers in Thailand. Taken with a pinch of salt it might give you some ideas of what to expect.


The be all and end all

padding out your resume

'Teach', 'English',' Language' those magic words in cursive writing will work wonders for your job prospects. Were all TEFL courses created equally?


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Featured Jobs

NES Elementary Teacher

฿75,000+ / month

Pathum Thani


Science and Mathematics Teacher

฿42,000+ / month

Nonthaburi


English Conversation Teachers

฿35,000+ / month

Thailand


Filipina Assistant Teacher

฿22,000+ / month

Chiang Rai


Computer Teacher

฿22,000+ / month

Chiang Mai


NES Math Teachers

฿60,000+ / month

Bangkok


Featured Teachers

  • Guy


    British, 33 years old. Currently living in United Kingdom

  • P.


    Greek, 66 years old. Currently living in Mexico

  • Mostafa


    American, 31 years old. Currently living in USA

  • Sheyla


    American, 26 years old. Currently living in USA

  • Nazer


    Filipino, 27 years old. Currently living in Philippines

  • Jason


    Canadian, 32 years old. Currently living in Mexico

The Hot Spot


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.


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 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!


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