Samut Prakan Phil 🇬🇧 🇹🇭
@Ajarncom
Birmingham born and bred but over 30 years in Thailand. Dark sense of humour and still use cash whenever it's an option.
"Healthcare costs here can be surprisingly reasonable compared to the Philippines" The next cost of living survey comes from Maricel, who works at a government high school in Nakhon Si Thammarat and earns a full-time salary of 28,000 baht a month. She’s not exactly rolling in…
Me to Thai guy from bank who wants to discuss investment opportunities over the phone. "I'm not talking to you while I'm in the street with six lanes of traffic roaring past. I sent you a LINE message to say I don't do phone calls... so why are you calling me? Send me the info in…
The joys of morning assembly. At precisely 7:55am, the loudspeakers crackle into life like a dying robot. The Thai national anthem plays, and we all stand like waxworks under the full glare of the tropical sun. Morning assembly feels like a bad dream I can’t quite shake. Same…
What family and friends back in England think my life is like right now.
What's Petchabun (North East Thailand) like for teachers? Nestled between mountains and plains, Petchabun offers a peaceful, affordable lifestyle away from the usual tourist paths. Teaching opportunities are limited but rewarding if you’re after a quiet spot to settle and really…
If you've got anything to say on the topic of teaching in Thailand (or even just living and working here), the Ajarn Postbox is the place to say it. Latest letters include 'Grammar matters... but not more than being understood'. ajarn.com/ajarn-street/p…
Cornish pubs are just the best. Always sad to see one close.
#RIP The Old Sail Loft (Coastal pub) Quay St, West Looe, #Looe, #PL13
So Pattaya United - relegated to the third division last season - bought a T2 club with the sole purpose of closing it down so they could take that club's place in the second division? I hope this will stop the Pattaya United fans banging on about the injustices of the Samut…
Thai League has confirmed that Lampang has withdrawn from the league. Pattaya United, who finished in 16th place and got relegated, will now get the available spot in T2.
Our resident stray chicken (Sandy) looks like it's getting well looked after by my sister-in-law.
