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    Experts say lowest ever PISA score is a wakeup call for Thailand’s failing education system

    in Thailand News

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    As a foreign teacher in Thailand I often hear about poor teachers. I have been teaching here for 25 years and have seen many reasons why this is so. It's not always the teacher that is at fault. In many cases the teachers are dictated on what and how to teach by the people in charge that think they know better. Many of these 'dictators' have very little knowledge of what goes on in the classroom. Yes, they have a masters degree or even a doctorate degree but have never been in the classroom long enough to understand the problems. They have read books that others have written, so they know everything. Many teachers want to teach the way they have been taught but are not allowed to do so because the school want it done their way.

    I do not profess to have all the answers but there are so many basic things that could help to improve the life and learning of students at school.

    I think students have too many subjects in one day. To have 8 different subjects in one day in my opinion is at least 3 too many. Students and indeed humans in general are only capable of processing a certain amount of knowledge each time, therefore much of it is lost and not remembered.

    There are weak students (not poor) mixed with good students, therefore holding back the good students from more advanced learning. Schools do not (in my opinion) segregate the weak and better students.

    There are those students that are just bad students that are not interested to learn. I have had students that do not listen to teachers for whatever reason. In one instance I have heard a student comment that their parents said they do not need to listen to foreign teachers.

    I could go on but as I said, I don't have all the answers. Many may disagree with what I wrote but again it is my opinion.

    Unless the whole nation changes it's attitude about learning, they will never improve only go backwards.

     

    Thanks for reading. Stop blaming the teachers.

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    What hobbies do you have,what keeps you busy?

    in General Topics

    Posted · Edited by remobb

    I design and print tee shirts, mugs or anything that can be printed on basically. Or I print for others if they have a design or photo they want printing.

    It can be time consuming but the results are worth it.

    I also dabble in genealogy, but that is getting a little difficult from here (Thailand) as I am British.

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    Banks refusing to witness Life Certificates for UK Pension Service now?

    in Pattaya

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    Just had similar problems. My Int. Hospital where I have spent loads of money refused to sign it. They just say "cannot" ask why "cannot" In the end I had to go to a local lawyer and they wanted 3,000 baht. I said I would pay 2,000 baht. I did this because I knew I would just get the run-around. So frustrating, they just do not understand there is no accountability towards them. Pathetic.

    On top of that DWP sent the certificate in January, I never received it. I emailed DWP as they postponed payment, and they sent another through email (this week) Just sent a completed form today. They will not accept electronic mail so have to wait for post again.

    So frustrating.

    Word of caution !

    in General Topics

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    A bit further. I ordered through AliExpress. Item was for 2 pieces at 600bht. Received and paid, opened the package only 1 item. Tried contacting the seller, no response, tried Ali, they said send it back. Yeh sure, send the one back to a company that does not respond, I will settle for the one I have in hand. Ali don't want to know. Useless pieces of dirt.

    Ordered from Ali again, different item, ordered in September, had to pay first, no COD available. Item never received, Tracking showed delivered. Asked for POD, they do not respond. Told Ali, they say item already delivered, nothing they can do. Contacted the seller, item delivered, not interested, still no reply from shipper (YOUSUN) still an on going thing. Going nowhere. Never will pay for anything in advance again and will always check delivery before paying. Bunch of thieves who don't care about the buyer.

     

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    Do you ever think about the family that left you behind

    in ASEAN NOW Community Pub

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    Yes, I do often. My mother and father died, then my older brother and now my oldest sister. All of which my son has never met. Reason being, I lost contact for many years due to travelling around and moving to Thailand. Now, I cannot afford to go back to the UK to see my remaining family. my regrets are that my son will probably never meet his English family, at least while I am still alive. Now I am 71 years old. I have re-established contact but it's not the same as seeing them in person. I still live in hope that one day I will take my son to meet them, a dream.

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    Which water pump for house?

    in DIY Forum

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    12 minutes ago, Kwasaki said:

    Our WM P150xx is for a 2 story house if you want stronger you can buy 3 story high house pump I think it's a WMP200xx there about 6000baht from memory. 

    Great, I think I will go for the 200xx. Not too strong but strong enough. Great help, thanks.

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    Which water pump for house?

    in DIY Forum

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    47 minutes ago, Kwasaki said:

    Our two story house had a Hitachi water pump for over 20 years it stated leaking but still works I put it to use  over our farm. 

    So I bought another similar Hitachi WM P150xx which served our two story house very well. 

    I bought it from a Lazada supplier for 4,300 baht some 2000 baht cheaper than our local shops. 

    Many thanks for your reply. Does the P150xx give a good strong water supply especially in the shower?

     

    Which water pump for house?

    in DIY Forum

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    I am moving into a new house and need to install a water pump and tank. The house has downstairs and upstairs, 2 bedrooms both ensuite, downstairs bathroom and kitchen. Two adults. May add an outside water tap too. I am looking for advise on the size of water pump I would require for good strong water supply. Probably use a 1,000L tank.

     

    Any advise would be appreciated. Thank you.

    Change of land ownership

    in Real Estate, Housing, House and Land Ownership

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    Firstly, I apologize if this is the wrong place for this enquiry. 

     

    Hi, My son has been left a piece of land from his grandfather now deceased (rest his sole) My son is a Thai national 21 years old. I would like to know if anyone knows the cost of transferring ownership to him. This is rice land with no property on it.

     

    If you have any knowledge or experience of this I would be most grateful to hear from you. 

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