The good, the bad and the downright unlucky

The different kinds of foreign teachers who end up teaching in Thailand

Wherever you end up teaching, the chances are that you are going to be alongside people you'd never normally work with, which can make the whole experience more memorable, one way or another.


A good teacher

Who gets to decide what it means to be a 'good' teacher?

I have to admit that it is easy and tempting to think about teachers in shades of 'good'. But perhaps the reality is that there is no such thing as a good teacher. Or, if you are a glass-half-full sort, every teacher is good (in their own little way).


Why you are fantastic!

10 reasons why teaching English has made you a fantastic person

Think about how you've changed since you became a teacher - because you have and all for the better, too.


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Featured Jobs

Part-time Phonics and Reading Teachers

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Bangkok


NES Kindergarten Teacher

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Bangkok


Coaching English Teacher

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Bangkok


NES English Homeroom Teachers

฿51,000+ / month

Samut Prakan


Filipino Kindergarten English Teachers

฿20,500+ / month

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Assistant Academic Manager

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Featured Teachers

  • Nickolas


    American, 24 years old. Currently living in USA

  • Irene


    Filipino, 32 years old. Currently living in Philippines

  • Barry


    Australian, 60 years old. Currently living in Thailand

  • Ferdinand


    Filipino, 42 years old. Currently living in USA

  • Jadine


    British, 21 years old. Currently living in United Kingdom

  • Nomfanelo


    South African, 33 years old. Currently living in South Africa

The Hot Spot


My Bangkok suburb

My Bangkok suburb

Overviews for different areas and suburbs of Bangkok, written with the help of teachers who live there. Let us help you find the perfect Bangkok neighborhood for your lifestyle.


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.


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 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.


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