PlanetX

The program works great - I did it with 8 other people and we were all thrilled

This thread is about spam, not the effectiveness of his program

I am still surprised about the level of hostility towards a Thai reading program in Thailand but TITv

You keep alternating between taking issue with being overly helpful in replying on things that are on-topic, and then moving back to taking issue with posting a picture of a lovely former No 1 waitress which I think everyone agrees is a bad idea on a forum such as this one.

Especially considering the sort of bar Number 1 is.

And everyone on this forum knowing what sort of bar Number 1 is.

You cannot bar fine the girls from Number 1

I assume based on your comments you either

1) have never been there

2) assume every bar with girls is "that sort of bar"

either way its not a polite (or accurate) statement

I just noticed that in dave2's photo, that the name of the bar is actually "Marina LADy Boy BAR". Do some of you perverts actually frequent an establishment like that???

you would be surprised what western women can drive men to do

Most people abhor ads and only tolerate them because, in a lot of instances, they have no choice, such as the billboard on the side of the road; I have only ever seen the ads on this site once, when I read someone complain about them and I turned off my Adblock to see what the fuss was about... Ghastly is al I can say!

And as for unsolicited email - even if I do need a service, I will go out of my way to avoid any place that sends me unsolicited email where it is obvious they bought a list somewhere. Even places and services that have legitimately acquired my email (i.e. I have personally given it to them) will, in almost all instances, be unsubscribed as soon as I see anything from them. If, of course, the offending email have an unsubscribe link...

It may just seem like an innocuous email, but for those of us who abhor spam unsolicited emails and fastidiously keep track of who has their email address, receiving something like this in an otherwise clean inbox is infuriating.

I wonder if "Gary" revels in the chaos he has created in so many lives - he probably doesn't even care about what he's selling

He just lives to devour this chaotic mess of soiled inboxes

Is it honestly that big of deal to get an email about a Chiang Mai workshop?

I hope the next TV Chiang Mai party is held at one of the death traps - I will gladly light the match

The Sunday brunch at 4 Seasons Mae Rim has a free flow wine option with the buffet - I paid about 4200 for 2 people

Visited last Friday. The portions were large and the prices are quite reasonable for what you get (quality of ingredients, quantity served, cleanliness of kitchen (immaculate!), pleasantness of ambiance).

We shared the Green Chile Chicken Roti - I enjoyed it, was actually pretty filling

The Missus was craving a pizza - they served it at our table

I would have enjoyed trying the other selections so I will return

I definitely do not feel the urge to overspend at any eating establishment and 90% of the time do frequent local Thai establishments - but I really enjoyed this place and for 200bht and under for a majority of the dishes I did feel very happy with the value for my money

Trip Report May 3rd

15:00 - Arrived, received number

15:01 - Number Called - I politely said "mee barcode, krap" (Pointed out barcode on passport)

15:02 - Accepted Passport, No Copies

15:03 - Handed back my passport, left with a big smile

I do know of some farang who live on 15,000 a month but the average seems to be 30,000/40,000

50,000 means living very comfortably - teachers get about 25,000/30,000 (with degree/TEFL and working permit) sometimes more if you are lucky

Lucky or qualified

techno.

re .. I am keen to find out what is happening

here ya go .. problem solved :: )

dave2

EPIC response Dave!!!!

I would still love to see the menu online. Especially at restaurants like this that put a lot of thought and high quality ingredients into their dishes, it is nice to peruse the menu in the comforts of my own home and have an idea of what I would like to try when I get there.

I cannot believe anyone would want to wait a few days to save 20 or 30 baht at the cinema.

This is why why farang are continually labelled "kee neo" is a 30bt saving so important?

You have no idea what you are talking about. When I mention "promotion wednesday" to potential dates, they absolutely jump at it. Its not so much the 30 baht, its adopting the local culture... sure 30 baht isnt much, but when you apply that to EVERYTHING you do, it adds up quick.

Typical 30K baht salary a month? What age is the average teacher there? Any additional pay for persons with Master's Degrees in Education, a valid teaching license from USA, public school teaching experience, and a good work record?

If you had all those things, why on earth would you be searching for a job at a Thai government school, and for 30K at that?

I'd be more interested in finding out about work at an International School in Bangkok. I would hope with my experience, I could do a tad better than a mere 30K baht per month. If anyone hears anything from a real International School in Bangkok, please feel free to drop me a PM.

Its usually best to contact them....

I don't have a school aged child here (though I do have a 27 yr old studying in uni in the US) so I can't speak to the particulars of the parents with children here looking for schools.

The OP's review seemed very even-handed and fair; nothing for the mentioned school to be concerned about IMO.

Thanks for this well written and carefully worded post, chiangmaiexpat.

Please be aware that TV has caught a lot of grief in the past from hyper-sensitive school administrators/owners. The Thai libel laws seem to favor the business owner, over the consumer/citizen, so all please be careful about what you say, and who you are saying it about in future comments about this establishment, or any other one. And thanks for your understanding on this issue.

This business model of balancing "information" and "libel" has to be tough - I hope a Thai doesnt come around and start ThaiVisa2

Now, if I could only find someone who would do my laundry... That will never happen I'm sure. I've never met any Thai women in all the years that know how to clean or wash clothes and most can't even cook.

I assume you're joking. If not, you need some serious guidance about finding women. Try a search on the net. Failing that, you could start a topic like 'How To Find A Woman That Can Do Normal Household Work'. I'll bet it would be a fun read.

I don't need any 'serious guidance' at all, thank you. The women I know, or have known, my previous Thai girlfriends or my current long-time g/f have all been too busy with their careers or running their businesses to have time to clean house or wash clothes. And I don't need to search the net either.

I was pretty sure you were a chick this whole time...

Big C food court, go by Tuk Tuk, forget any gift.

Then you will know if you have a strong relationship or not!

and dont forget to buy a tower and hit on the PG

Hi Everyone thanks for writting me ! I guess if I get sick and am all alone I can just post on here and bunch of farang can bring me a chang in the hospital ?

So ya, here I am in Canada, and is safe and all that, but I get bored I guess. I really can't get anything to eat after dark where I live but fast food, I can't afford hotels or taxi....

I think I could do alright in Thailand, I have a little online retail biz that generates about roughly $500 a month on average, although I might be

able to increase that if I really needed to. But that could wash up one day too, who knows.

I can also build websites and make graphics.. not sure how that might fly in Thailand.

I know the whole visa thing is going to be a pain, I have been to Thailand 4 times for about 3 months each time, so its not like i don't have a good idea about what people go threw to stick around there, but you know, it would be worth it.

PlanetX - no I don't have a degree (don't know why this bold type is stuck on) I have community college certificates in new media and some other things, but I don't think those would fly. I would however consider a ESL course here if I thought it might get me in somewhere part time, as I said I have a small income already.

One other thing I wonder is, as I have a large extended family here, is what happens when they get ill, as my mother already is, or when cousins get married, i wont be able to fly back and forth on my budget, its on thing I wonder.

But yes... Breathing.. I assume the air is acceptable most days outside of burning season.

Its nice to hear about some fellow Canadians who have left, I know alot go to the USA to get rich, but for some reason when I am in SE Asia I always wonder what my life would be like if I just stayed there, I think it would improve.

Thanks for your thoughts they are very welcome.

You don't need a degree to teach English, most places don't know the difference between a good English teacher and a bad one......hence, the reason we have so many English teachers who have simply taken a short course here. However, because of the infamous Thai hierarchial ladder, someone with a degree will be viewed as 'more intelligent', which we all know is a load of BS. Therefore, the opportunity of a higher paying job will probably be available.

That is dangerous advice. You technically do need a degree to teach LEGALLY.

The kid is already setting himself up to be a resident on a tourist visa so what is the harm of suggesting he work ILLEGALLY on a tourist visa as well...

get real

Don't bring a lot of stuff. Get settled in a furnished apartment and chill for a while.

Do you plan on working?

Do you have a degree?

If so, I would *highly* recommend getting your Canadian teachers certification before you leave Canada so that you would have your pick of schools to work at if that is what you are planning on doing

After having lived in Chiang Mai and repeatedly having excellent food, beer, etc in great ambiance local Thai restaurants, I do choke when I have to spend 3-4x in a western restaurant. Its a nice "once in awhile treat" but I really enjoy Thai food and dont feel as is I am missing anything by not spending the 3-4x more

Last night with 3 friends we had several brilliant fish, great soup and a few chicken dishes along with about 15 local Thai beers and spent 250 baht each. It was a great time. I just think once you appreciate the value of the baht and how far it goes if you "eat/ drink like a local" then you do automatically think twice about running to a western establishment.

Check out the University Winnipeg UW-Asia program.

In Chiang Mai, the classes are being hosted by Nakornpayap International School (I am not sure where they are hosted in Bangkok)

You can also click on the Nakornpayap International School Chiang Mai homepage and look for the UW icon on the right side of the page

Best of Luck

Just wondering if a menu was available online?

I definitely believe in the Easter Bunny!!!!

Whether directly (or indirectly), was responsible for many great egg finds and beautiful chocolate candies galore

What country are you from?

If US, there are several options to secure a US state teaching license by passing exams and having a bachelors degree.

If Canadian, there is a program through the University of Winnipeg that is offering a BEd and has classes in Bangkok and Chiang Mai. A Canadian BEd is considered a licensed teacher for teaching at International Schools.