WonnabeBiker

I would suggest you a) test drive some bikes. Got to Chiang Mai and rent them.  Try the Honda CB 500 X as it is a bargain IMHO.

On 10/3/2016 at 8:27 PM, KevT said:

 

I agree. Though having 2 college degrees and having some teaching experience does have its own weight.

 

Colleges in Canada come before university. I did a total of 6 years of education (actual schools), in two different programs after high school. Sad that I can't teach in Thailand only because I don't have a paper that says B.A. (or other) on it. 

Don't give up. The guy I met at Immigration makes 25,000 THB only with an agency. The other guy gets 32,000 and a free room or small house on school grounds.  

There are countless N-NES from another continent and the authorities haven't been checking credentials or TOEIC scores were closely, have they? Enough said! 

On 10/3/2016 at 6:51 AM, allane said:

Yes, if you want a Work Permit, and/or your employer wants you to have one. If you want to complete the Thai Culture Course, so that you will not be dependent on two year waivers, you must not only have a university degree, but an education degree, to be allowed to that.

Last month, I met a teacher at Immigration who had a WP and no degree. 

My own government school helps such a person by writing "Media Consultant" or something similar into his WP application. Voila, no need to get a waiver from Krusapha while yours truly sat about 24 hours on buses and got a stinking thrombosis for the bother.

I also know a teacher who has a degree and a criminal record. No problem, apparently. Start teaching and continue for a few months. While I had to spend 10 grand flying out when the Police check took longer, as I couldn't get a B-Visa without it. 

Typical, isn't it? All these  r u l e s and then there is the reality. 

On 10/3/2016 at 2:38 PM, Colabamumbai said:

Admission of Guilt?

On Reddit, others reported the same MO. Skilful touching to prepare the following theft by light fingers. 

why not issue international warrant arrest and deport?

Cancel his passport!

Surprise! The law doesn't apply to very rich and connected people, does it? You or me would have spent the very first night in jail

Quote: "Diavel it in my opinium unique bike..

Ofcouse i am litle be scare when want buy.. first I want Monster for traning, but my friend(many year ride bike on track too)

tell me its fine bike for me.. and friendly bike fo beginner who already know how to ride..

So i both, and I have never regretted.

And yes it very big usability bike.."

OP, something seems off about your questions, your reasoning and the high end Djavel you want to buy and which your friend owns. I would most certainly not let you or anyone ride that if I had one. Q: Who let you test-ride the Djavel?

IF you owned a Djavel, why would you solicit other people's opinions on which bike to buy? Surely, you can afford some more besides the Djavel?

Errm, how much was that Djavel? You bought it at Ducati Thonglor?

Can't shake the feeling that this is made-up stuff. Got a fertile imagination, OP?

I will be flying more often to and from DMK.

Thanks to the OP for starting the thread.

The story was sadly long-winded. But no doubt, we will continue to learn more and more. In Africa, some hunters eat the bacteria ofan antilope's guts and prosper.

A lot more than Thai teachers earn, and minus a degree needed. Teach back home and see how you like that

You have gotta have a degree - and then there won't be a contribution to a retirement fund.

The other day, I was asked by a middle aged Thai Maths treacher. A: 25 k. He said "43 k" and he will have access to low interest credit at his cooperative and get retirement... OTOH, young Thai teachers barely get minimum wage!

The retro look is what does it, right? I see them out here as well down south.. but I have my sights on the CB 500X Retirement present..

On the pegs.

With cash at hand, I would go to Chiang Mai and rent a few bikes to find out if you like the CB 500 X or another bike?

I'm in love with a 250 cc enduro. For mountain roads, one doesn't need a big engine...

I bought a repossessed step-through with 4,700 km and 10 months old, under warranty, for about half the new price. So you pay a bit more than 20 grand but get peace of mind and a known re-sale loss of perhaps 7 grand after a few years' use. Now that's a good deal IMHO.

Well, schools behave in similar fashion. I know a case where they had a mutual "3 months notice period" written. Then they fired the guy near lunch time of the last day of the month. By handing him a letter in Thai.

• Salary - wasn't paid! (I thought, it was a requirement for a lawful dismissal to settle up)
• The original contract was in both English and Thai, as the guy can't read or speak Thai.
• He sued and the school won.
• To sue a government school requires to go to some other court which imposes a 2% fine on the amount claimed, payable upfront when filing.

Personally, I think schools have to suck it up when they fail to keep a teacher. No one would start all over again with a B-Visa etc. if it was for 3-5,000 THB more salary.

Absenteeism, lack of motivation and how things are going for you? I'd like to hear someone else's experience.

Classroom: forget the projector, it's been broken since Hoover was running the FBI.

Wifi? Not on the top floor! (An antenna wotrks better when erected higher up...)

Aircon? Well, there are some missing windows...

Most students cannot hold a basic conversation.

It has been 4 long weeks for me. Am worried that I might have to do an exhausting and expensive Visa run due to delays outside my control.

I like it...

Probably priced just under 200K.

You wish!

No way, Jose! (Wish they would make it a beautiful naked bike, thinking of their R-25 and a Yamaha SR 500).

Thanks for the warning - this is bloody disappointing! Was planning to take the road next weekend...

Wow, you gentlemen are truly knowledgeable and kind!

I've taught German in another country in SE Asia. The center provided books.

Q: got books? If not, get one and use them in your class...

What was your issue...you have not offered a very clear explanation of what your complaint was.

They wouldn't follow through with the paperwork. (I was led to believe they would transfer the existing WP).

When this failed, I asked for an employment contract. They refused but wanted me to keep working - and do Visa runs.

They never bothered with small things like B-Visa, Work Permits or asking the TCT for approval. Money was collected from the parents: 700 B p.a.

In the absence of a contract and not having proof of salary payments, I left.

They fabricated stuff to avoid paying me the last month's salary. But there was a fingerprint scanner and they had to submit hundreds of pages...

Anyhow, I'll have to go and collect the dough.

Look at the bright side. They might want an emotional running commentary on some basketball game or something?

Why 5 am?!? Don't get this. Never before have I encountered such an early start, unless they bus the school somewhere hours away?

Then there will be a very long ceremony. Teachers paying respect to each other and praising each other...

If this is at your school, find out when exactly you are supposed to begin.

It was a muddy field, but I wanted to join in a relay run. My partner violated the rules and came about 7 meters towards me. I felt the need to take the baton to the line and knocked him down. Deep mud... No one said a word, but I bet the student was royally pissed off. - This might be a fun event after all. Hope it will be!

Nope. They got someone who speaks English?

In Chiang Rai, there is an agent who is very timid. She uses Skype and then the odd "how are you?" might pop up. Seems she is afraid of foreigners and doesn't dare speak English?

Lots of people becoming agents. Saw a retired ex colleague - she found a foreign teacher from Scandinavia and took him to my school... There seems to be money in this even for small operators with just a few teachers...

@RichCor. I sold the notebook. The buyer won't pay the agreed price because of this flaw, this issue.

As I never made such an update or tried the solution #7, I better shut up now. Should #7 work? Surely, some techies won't throw away a nice although older notebook with this issue?!

#6, reflush the BIOS, is that something which could be done to clear this password as well?

Apologies for my bad initial post and thank you for taking the time to ask questions!

Hi All

I found software and forwarded the links to the guy trying to circumvent the BIOS password on an old Thinkpad.

Found a ton of stuff, but the guy claims these solutions won't work.

Am lacking knowledge and want to ask if anyone of you know a solution?

TBH, the computer is running well and I fail to understand the importance of a BIOS upgrade (am assuming this is what this is about)

Thank you in advance for your comments and suggestions!

Well, it depends. I met someone from a family of teachers (mother, sister) who is very good in English. No way, Jose!

Many students want to become teachers. Although they should know that there is so much waste and self-aggrandisement (endless time wasted to getting revered and assuring each other how valued Khun Kru or Ajarn ... is). The hirarchy. The barriers to entry (pay to get a job). The lack of a career even when someone truly excels as somehow it's all depending on someone's passport). Young teachers from top universities... Bet their TOEIC score is near 900. Not 1 Baht higher salary or some recognition for them).

Take the competitions and underhanded politics who wins. Some very good candidates may make 6th place.

Yes, they will get access to cheap loans.

All it takes is a bad boss to make them change career.

I witnessed elderly teachers instructing the best M4 students to do their very own job. It was shocking! No shame? Apparently, it's okay when students know they are better than their Thai English teachers? Why would these bright students want to become those teachers?!?

Thanks for sharing. It's sadly not uncommon in Europe either. Had an ophtalmologist in Germany (the nicest man, studied at the same university as my mother). Every prescription he ever wrote for me was useless. The optician next door turned to re-testing everyone.

Lots of people had this issue with this doc. Not sure where he went wrong?

The giggling doc is bad news. The hospital would benefit from getting to the bottom of this!!

Good luck!

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