Should I stay or should I go?

Getting to grips with life as a teacher in Thailand

I flew in to Bangkok and spent four amazing days and nights there. I was about to head out towards Ubon to start looking for work when I was tipped off with a potential opportunity in the Si Sa Ket province of Isaan.


Fishing in Isaarn

the dummies guide to fishing in Thailand

Scattered all over Isaan are numerous ‘hoowhy’ (reservoirs) and ‘keu-un’ (lakes) which are not only amazing places to unwind after the tribulations of the classroom, they are simply terrific places to fish. Tight lines!


who speaks English well?

An impossible question to answer

If we compare Thais to Koreans, Japanese or Chinese, who comes out on top in the English language speaking stakes? Well, exactly how easy are these things to judge and what criteria are we going to base our evaluations on?


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Featured Jobs

Business Studies / Economics Teacher and English Teacher

฿40,500+ / month

Myanmar


Teacher Assistant and Administrative Secretary

฿13,000+ / month

Bangkok


NES Primary and Kindergarten Teachers

฿52,500+ / month

Bangkok


High School Teacher

฿34,000+ / month

Songkhla


Science and Mathematics Teacher

฿42,000+ / month

Nonthaburi


NES or Non-NES Teacher

฿30,000+ / month

Lopburi


Featured Teachers

  • Mike


    Filipino, 28 years old. Currently living in Philippines

  • Thomas


    Australian, 26 years old. Currently living in Australia

  • Watchara


    Thai, 24 years old. Currently living in Thailand

  • Sargam


    Indian, 40 years old. Currently living in Thailand

  • Francis


    British, 30 years old. Currently living in Thailand

  • Brett


    American, 56 years old. Currently living in USA

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 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!


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.


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