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I don't know anything about it, but Toyota has a used car outlet, I believe the name is Sure, it might be a good place to look. I would think they would have some sort of quality control and perhaps a warranty.

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Another pretty good and reliable place seems to be Mitusbishi Sisaket. The one on Kantaralak rd.They don't sell you trash. Please be aware that so many Pick ups here are redone after a total crash with new cabins, but still not fixed chassis.

Worth to take any car to a place like Mitsubishi, get that thing checked. Most second hand car dealers turn the clock a few hundred thousand km back.

There're certain ways for example by just removing the camshaft cover and an expert will see how many miles are on.

Had my Mistu completely redone at a garage in Kantharalak, but they didn't fix the chassis, many steering parts were broken and other main issues.

Then the whole stuff had to be done again, but this time by Mitsubishi. Took over a year to get my car back.

TCT means the Teachers' Council of Thailand, which is a part of the Ministry of Education.

All thats needed now are SMART TEACHERS.

Smart Teachers with a Smartphone, driving a Smart right from the smart start.

The degree is fine as long as you don't actually try to use it or have it recognized.

Do you have something to support this?

Well Thongsook college is on that ministry website BUT Thongsook international college is not!

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Looking at their website, there's the sign of the TCT next to the International bla, bla. Wouldn't you call that cheating customers and the TCT?

So nothing in education will change, still the same rote learning, still the same no fail policy, still the same move kids up a grade each year whether they are ready or not.

This basic education outfit needs to be dumped and replaced with smart people who understand modern principles of education.

I see reported elsewhere that they have signed a deal with Microsoft making them the only software supplier which will tie schools to them for years and cost the country billions over that time.

Get them out of there General and start some real education reform.

Yep, it seems that nothing and nobody will change anything, even knowing how bad they'd failed in the past.

One of our high school health teacher's using her notebook and a projector. But only to let the kids copy whole pages from a website, or a book.

Seems that they've to import some smart people, not creating smart classrooms to conduct real education.

So stupid.....let's see what LOS is doing now in education.....they will scrap one "Tablet" program for another "Tablet" program.....as if substituting one program for the other will increase learning and knowledge development in Thailand schools.....seriously???? Really???? Looking forward to yet another generation of students who will never learn how to "turn on a computer"

Thai and other Asian teachers don't turn anything on. They "open" it. Open your tablets please...oh there's a mouse inside....

Under the smart classroom concept, internet service will be installed at the schools which will be equipped with laptops or desk top computers in accordance with the sizes of the schools.

Small schools will be equipped with 20 sets each, 40 sets for medium-sized schools and 50 sets for big-sized schools.

​Special foreign teachers from Silicon Valley will be hired to switch the units on and off and to update them.Free accommodation, helicopter service and a catering service will make sure that they feel comfortable.

Starting salary will be 100 K, plus a house and car allowance of 50 K. bla, bla bla....

My input is as weird as the whole new idea in a country full of lost faces. Who'll use them, which programs are on it.

But as far as Io know will they be used to update their facebook status.God, please not again....

Monthien’s confession led to the subsequent arrest of Jirapat who was waiting in a car at Bang Bo toll gate of outbound Bang Na-Trat expressway.

" Has Herewith Lost His Right To Live A Life As A Human Being.".

Or:

A Free Ride.....

I've seen schools that were so fed up with parental interruptions, that they didn't allow students to be picked up by their parents after 11:30...until regular dismissal time. People would come and get their kids early to go get their nails done, or just to avoid the traffic at normal dismissal. I've also seen schools do away with the PA systems accept for first thing in the morning, and the very end of the day. That can really grate on you, too.

But to get back on topic. From my perspective in Chiang Mai, this is a horrible place for foreign teachers. The Thais love to shoot themselves in the feet, they love to take advantage of foreigners, and they resent the snot out paying you more than double what the Thai teachers make. Take the hint: go to greener pastures. I was banking 2000 usd per month in America driving the school bus. Had five hours off in the middle of the day. Not for the faint hearted, by any means, but that is real money. On 25 or 30K; you couldn't save that much in a year, especially if you wanted to visit home.

http://www.fcps.edu/fts/tran/opportunities/

They are still hiring....600 thb per hour...lots of smoking breaks.

I think the teachers who have actually lived and worked here for many years would disagree with you. It's one of the most desirable places in the world to live. It's also popular with teachers for that reason. salaries are low compared too many other cities but do provide a comfortable living. However, there are hundreds of jobs here. This is a city with 6 universities!!!!

Choose money, head to the Middle east.

Choose life, head to Chiang Mai.

Gotta love your post.

Compared to many other posts..

If you are concerned about fake degrees, then hiring those with a Bachelor's Degree in Education and a TL from the Philippines is one way around it. There is a website which shows all those who have taken the Licensure exam. That one can't be faked.

The site also contains those from other professions such as nursing and engineering that are licensed.

Totally agree.

From what I've found out, are more Asian cheaters from the Philippines in this system, than any other native English speaking, or European teachers in Thailand.

All five of the Filipinos at my former school had sent my Thai culture course certificate from 2008 to Khurusapa, a year ago, just put their names on it.\

Weird is that none of them had an idea where that course was, some were not even in Thailand when the course took place.

Now I'm talking about five cheaters at only one school. None of them speaks an acceptable English, nor-are they able to write an easy speech for a third grader..

. A check on three degrees doesn't look good for them ,as they haven't even got transcripts for them.

So they'd forged a "certifying letter" to "certify" their degrees and made that too unprofessional. One was signed in the year 202. Holy buffalo kee.-

"So an educational degree conducted in Tagalog qualifies you, right?"

I think you're confused about the difference between the content of the degree and the language it's taught in.

"The number of native speakers are disappearing rapidly and the void is being filled with people who speak it as a 2nd or 3rd language"

And we all know how well the native speakers did.

Nope, I'm not confused, was just trying to get some information about somebody who's got a fake degree from there. It’s almost impossible to get an answer.

What I'm trying to say is that the percentage of fake degree holders from the Philippines is pretty high, which might explain the often poor educational performance of some of them

And that's from a Filipino friend, who's working in a good position at a well- known university.

She really apologized to me that so many fellow countrymen of her are going this way. We started teaching together in 2005, and she speaks and writes very good English. And has a real teacher's license from her country.

.I can back my statement up, so I do not intent to make all of them to liars.Nor is it a Filipino bashing post.

With your last sentence, you threw all of them in one pot. There're many good guys, doing a great job, with or without degrees in education.

How much do you really know about English education in Thailand, the loss of face and the no- fail policy? Good week to all!!!---

There's also the Tokyo hotel, which isn't really far away from Wrong Way, appr. 600 baht with WIFI.

Then you could take a cab to the Turkish Bath house, without these Turks.Were somehow replaced by female Thai bath helpers.

Or some other establishments, where Mr.Santisuk might know more about at Chajanghoon rd......

There's one of the best Italian restaurants, I've visited in Thailand,, a good International food restaurant with a bakery called Peppers, with delicious food and quite a few others.

If you like good Thai food, please try the Somtahm II, right after the police box opposite the Tokyo hotel.

I'm pretty sure that you'll get some help to get on the right way at the Wrong Way.

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As it's a BA and not a B.Ed., I don't think it will be considered to be an educational degree. I have a B.A. in TEFL and I was refused a Teachers License as I do not hold a B.Ed.

Sad to hear that they'd refused your TL.

I wanted to go for a Master's in English on weekends, which would have taken my weekends for about three years at Rajabhat Ubon R.

But that's not even considered to receive the TL by the TCT in Bangkok. Do these guys at the TCT actually know what pedagogy means?

Unfortunately, it seems that the word pedagogy isn't widely used in the English language,It's usually called Social education.

And pedagogy is a part of education.

Whatever they want to see, don't you think that 10 years of teaching English in Thailand doesn't qualify somebody who doesn't even have a BA?

So let's play with BA's in social education and B in education. You should read the e-mails, I've received from the TCT.

Finest Oxford English, where you'll have to have the ability to read between invisible lines.

So an educational degree conducted in Tagalog qualifies you, right?- alt=wai2.gif width=20 height=20>

If you speak Tagalog, and it's from an accredited institution, yes.

I know that I know nothing.

What a match!

Best one so far.

Let's hope they beat those guys who'll finally have the second place.

As it's a BA and not a B.Ed., I don't think it will be considered to be an educational degree. I have a B.A. in TEFL and I was refused a Teachers License as I do not hold a B.Ed.

Sad to hear that they'd refused your TL.

I wanted to go for a Master's in English on weekends, which would have taken my weekends for about three years at Rajabhat Ubon R.

But that's not even considered to receive the TL by the TCT in Bangkok. Do these guys at the TCT actually know what pedagogy means?

Unfortunately, it seems that the word pedagogy isn't widely used in the English language,It's usually called Social education.

And pedagogy is a part of education.

Whatever they want to see, don't you think that 10 years of teaching English in Thailand doesn't qualify somebody who doesn't even have a BA?

So let's play with BA's in social education and B in education. You should read the e-mails, I've received from the TCT.

Finest Oxford English, where you'll have to have the ability to read between invisible lines.

So an educational degree conducted in Tagalog qualifies you, right?-

P.S. I didn't translate the degree/transcripts myself. It was done by an accredited office and is approved.

Hello and Swasdee khrap,

As the title already says.would such a degree, which I'd translated into Thai a couple of years ago, considered a degree in education, or not?

Just curious, as pedagogy is an educational field. Any response would be deeply appreciated.

My point being is that some Asians do have degrees in education, but were actually made in Tagalog, or other Asian languages.

Please be aware that this is NOT a Filipino bashing post. Thank you for your consideration.-.

There was a national meeting of the private schools associations in Bangkok on Friday. The junta had asked for feedback about education in Thailand. The TCT and their Teacher Licensing requirements was criticized by just about every school owner there. This may be the start of change.

That's indeed good news. I had to hold a seminar to Thai primary school teachers two weeks ago and one of them had some interesting stuff.

Five pages about Thailand's educational failure in English.

The whole research started with true facts, the usual poor quality of most Thai English teachers, then their Asian counterpart's ability in English, which isn't much better.

Teaching less hours, by cutting several Boy Scout activities out, shorten the morning ceremony, students can fail and if so have to repeat the class.

Using Medias such as movies, cartoons, newspapers, English learning programs to give those more chances who want to learn, various websites where people can learn all four skills of English and it's free.

Also an important part was the negative influence of agencies, by hiring backpackers, non-experienced people and send them into a classroom, just to fill up their wallets.

​Even agencies experience a shortage of the usual "Caucasian native English speaking guys" and send a lot of non native speakers, who don't know much about English at all.These guys are usually making not less than those who're in the system for too long. No jealousy from my side, here.

It was clearly stated that only the director and some English department guys will get their “goodies” in form of a free holiday(s), some cash, etc….when “using” (or being used?) an agency.

To summarize all into one sentence. The Thais English efficiency didn't increase in the last 12 years, fresh graduates, major in English, after having 16 years of English, aren't better than they were 12 years ago.

I was offered a “real doctorate degree”, which is only 500 K, but would that change anything what I’m doing in class?

All students pass, which makes any tests- and Thais love testing- more than absurd.

If I’m not allowed to ask my teacher a simple question, because the teacher might not know the answer, the system has failed.

Why should I take my testing serious, knowing that all of them receive their modified grades?

How do those students feel who’re almost fluent in English, having a good grasp in grammar, etc., as well, if little Somchai has almost the same score, but not knowing anything?

A friend of mine, who’s an English teacher in Germany was trying to find employment for his wife, a Thai high school English teacher.

The best possible employment for her would have been to serve food at a highway restaurant, or being a hotel maid.

Yes, it is time for a change. -

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I never got a college degree however I would like to teach English (in Thailand). A company based in Chang Mai that does TEFL certs tells me they would probably be able to get me a work permit and placement in Thailand even though I lack a BA. The company seems well established and reviewed.

Seems to me that they'll want to sell you such a course. After that, who knows. By law are you not entitled to work as an English teacher without a BA in any field.

How much is their well "established" TEFL, that doesn't mean anything in Thailand?

My wife might probably be able to buy me a brand new Mercedes Benz 500, if................

Best of luck.- -

I'll watch it, but dude, isn't Klose already too old now? I think it's more a legend what he once was, not who he is now.

Well, I am glad I don't have to do the talking for him. Klose answered your question 2 minutes after entering the field

But in all seriousness, he may be old and MAY not be able to bring 100% over 90 minutes. But he sure can play 45 minutes and make a mess in the opponents defense. It's always been fun watching him play over the years.

Nevertheless, it was a great 2nd half. I missed most of the 1st half...but from what I heard, it wasn't that good of a first half anyways.

Long Live Klose.

Time For Paul, The Octopus To Get Barbecued.

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Set my Alarm clock to 1.55, but then didn't hear anything. Good to see that Germany's still in.....Halleluja.soogg Iiiiii

Unfortunately the game is at a bad time. Too late to stay up for it and too early to wake up for it. Weeeeell, maybe I will wake up for it. It would be the first German world cup match I will miss since 1994 .

I think it will be a good match.

The German lineup will probably be the same as in the Portugal match. I just hope that Klose will get at least 30 minutes of playing time.

I'll watch it, but dude, isn't Klose already too old now? I think it's more a legend what he once was, not who he is now.

But I'll wear my full gear and eat Somtham to it.......

The performance of the Germans at the Portugal game has been overestimated. Eight opportunities, including five standards, but otherwise, especially a controlled, powerful game that was never inspired much.

The game against Ghana - the necessary as appropriate - bring disillusionment because Ghana will be "the expected heavy opponents."

If they win, they'd won.

Had two conversations with my wife in 12 years. 12 years ago, we 're talking about love.

Last conversation was about money. But we do love each other. It's sometimes even better not to talk, instead of some rubbish.

Living here for 12 years and I don't even know ho\w many thousand conversations I had with various people from janitors to government officials

Of course, the usual small talk, where I came from etc.....

"Do Thais have conversations among themselves that are of any real subtstance? As far as I can tell it is only ever about food or lottery numbers". ( OP's words)

You might take a look in a mirror and you might see why you haven't had a conversation in ten years. Sorry, I don't get your point.

"Any open ended question or conversation starter always ends soon after with "mai loo" (I dont know)." ( OP's words..)

Phom Mai Lou Muanghann.-

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It seems that this topic will never have an end, as nobody really knows how this year will end. Just in my personal opinion, it has gotten worse.

Now you see "teachers" from too many African countries, the usual Asian ones and nothing has changed in the system.

Nope, even Turkish English teachers are around now.

ASEAN is on its way and it seems to me that most Thais would love to drop out of it.Just acting like it was never a topic.When you look at Europe, you won't like 10 united countries.

The euphoric ASEAN song can't be heard anymore, students still learn how to march, instead\d of learning and failing.

The morning anthem could be five minutes long, as nobody and I mean nobody's listening to a director or anybody else's speech about things nobody wants to listen to.

There’s nothing they would gain anything from. Exactly the opposite. Too many lost faces.

​Agencies never had so many employees, guess why? Almost all nationalities on duty for agencies, many experienced guys have dropped the towel.

Sure, they all have degrees in donkey feeding, or similar.

A scary mixture. I fight my own war right now, teaching grade one kids not just English, also subjects like math and science.

Still waiting for the needed letter from TCT. Then Immigration, etc...gotta love it, or hate it.

When will they give me my Thai ID???? And I've already ordered my American Army 5 star General uniform....

Time for a cold beer now. Hicks.-

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