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The problems of teaching English here are many. Poorly qualified teachers, students who have little desire to learn the language and no chance of practicing what they've learned.are prime examples. Add to that the extreme differences between Thai and English and some of the poorest teaching materials I've ever seen makes teaching/learning English very difficult at best. The learning situation in most rural schools is absolutely the worst. A close Thai cycling friend of mine once told me the difference between teachers in Thailand vs those in Singapore can be summed up as follows: Singapore only hires the best college graduates as teachers and pays them well while Thailand will hire just about anyone as a teacher and pays them next to nothing.

Another totally half as__ed operation. I'm convinced that little to no thought whatsoever goes into passing these unenforceable laws. Just another "look good" for the international community. Just more "smoke and mirrors" because it's what Thailand does best.

Factor in what is owed to Hopewell by the Thai government (27billion Baht) and it's easy to see this country's financial condition is living on borrowed time.

Just the tip of the iceberg for Udon Thani. Safety is a non-existent word in these parts. there are all sorts of exposed electrical wires especially when a meter is removed. Heck no point in removing the wires leading up the pole. There are probably more "electrician" hacks in Udon Thani than light poles. Traffic in the city is another major problem. Speeding, erratic driving, vehicles driving in the wrong direction, illegal U-turns on a red light, red light runners etc etc etc. All because we have no traffic police for all practical purposes. People, to include many of our foreign community just drive however they feel like as there's no penalty for not abiding by traffic rules. A friend of mine asked me to describe the traffic situation here. Two words - disorganized chaos!

I seriously doubt the dog will be "put down" as their Buddhist teachings are certain to get in the way. Thai Vets will not for the most part euthanize any animal from my experience.

I think it's the same as it has been for decades. The big money goons in Bkk need cheap labor from the NE. Where do you think the majority of the "entertainers" come from who operate in the bars and massage parlors of BKK, Pattaya etc etc etc?

Actually all schools both private & government have a governing committee made up of local people which is "SUPPOSED" to oversee school budgets etc. Sounds like they enjoyed their little piece of the "pie" rather than doing their job.

There's always lots and lots of talk but little action by any of 30+ committees because, gosh it's just too much trouble to get off our collective lazy ass! to do anything about the problem. It's so much easier to just back in our aircon offices and relax.

No reason at all for Thailand to become involved. I'm happy they've taken a neutral position.

Not in Thailand where just about anything goes.

Sorry I'm a little late but I sent in my 1,000B. I hope all the generosity will help this young student achieve her dream

We live in a Third World Country. You can't expect much more.