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That's not my approach but Benjawan Becker's.

Note that some vowels can sound both short and long but are classified as long for tone rule purposes, namely ai-mai-muan and ai-mai-ma-lai. Also sa-ra 'am', and sa-ra 'ao' (sorry no Thai keyboard).

IJWT - I agree with the theory of your last post, except that 'hamburger' isn't a meat and therefore cannot be uncountable. Or are we from different sides of the channel, ie. an American and a Brit? As I'm sure Americans would count Hamburger as a meat.

OK - I'm goona be pendantic, as this is the way the thread is going.

Hamburger isn't really a meat, is it? I think you would have to say I like minced/ground pork, beef, lamb shaped like a patty with some herbs and spices to taste.

I have to admit 'I like hamburger' doesn't roll off the tongue and to the layman, 'I like hamburgers' sounds gramatically correct.

Anybody like to split that hair, sorry hairs.

Just to complicate matters, what about kiwis? Surely there small enough to be eaten in one portion but 'I like kiwi' sounds correct to me.

Nomad, to clarify - I like an apple and I like apples, not I like an apples.

I think that because the words 'apples' and 'oranges' begin with vowels, you need the article 'an' in front in order to make the sentence correct.

Where as the other examples, durian and pineapple, begin with consonants and don't require this article. Not sure if this holds true for other examples, just my theory.

Withnail - Samui doesn't interest me, much prefer the city life - must be another forum member.

Two years ago, I travelled in Thailand for 18 months, so I feel pretty comfortable with the country. Just hope I can secure the right teaching position - legally!

Harry,

1, I'm not looking for an easy job. I'm currently a financial analyst (no walk in the park) with experience of training colleagues on new and exisiting processes. What I need is something that is more rewarding than my current vocation.

2, Happy to take on new challenges - prep, grading etc. That's part of the job spec, isn't it?

3, Not sure what kind of a teacher I would make but I know I'm conscientious, professional, a good communicator and have a sense of humour.

I'm looking at TEFL/CELTA courses for mid 2005 as I couldn't enter the profession without some formal training. I'm on holiday in LOS in November and have arranged to sit in on some classes while I'm there. I'm doing my preparation now for a move in a years time. This is not something that I'm entering into lightly and the fact that I haven't just hopped on the boat should tell you something?

I was in a bar in Phuket and asked what the attraction was to a guy in Katoey bar. He said that it was because he could cross sabre in the middle of the night!

I intend to take the course in Thailand, as I wouldn't be able to take that kind of time off while working in the UK.

Two years ago I travelled in Thailand for 18 months and have continued to visit regularly. I speak passable Thai and am learning to read and write. Being in the country would allow me to study more formally as there is nothing available where I live.

I guess I've got the Thai bug - I like the people, the food and the culture. The work permit does bother me though. If I'm unable to work legally, I would have to re-think as I don't want to run that risk.

Any chance of getting a work permit without the degree?

On a similar note, I'm also considering teaching English in Thailand but I'm not a graduate. I dropped out of my English Literature degree due to illness and would consider myself to have a good understanding of the language. I intend to enrole on either the TEFL or CELTA course in Bangkok. However, the fact that I may not be able to work legally does worry me.

I’m also 29 and I’m currently a financial data analyst in the UK. What are my chances of finding work legally?

Can anybody recommend some Thai evening classes in Bangkok? I've seen a number of recommendation on other sites for full-time study but I'm unable to do this. Ideally, I would be looking at 2/3 nights a week.

Thanks in advance

What about 'Nair jai'?

Question - 'Nair jai reu?' - Are you sure?

Answer - 'Nair jai' - Sure!

I'm British. My wife does not have residency in the UK. I currently live in England and she lives in Thailand. We have grown apart and this seems the most sensible option as we don't feel the same way and are both still young.

We are on good terms and both want to divorce. Is it not as straight forward as turning-up and signing your name then?

I need to get a divorce in Thailand. I was married a few years ago but things haven't worked out for one reason or another. From what I read, as long as both parties consent, the process is reasonably easy. We have no land, property or kids - so there's nothing to divide up.

My question is, is there an Amphur on/around Sukhumvit that can do this and do I need to make an appointment or just turn up with the relevant documents? Also, is anybody aware of any public holidays around 22/23rd July in Thailand?

Thanks in advance.