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Haha, thanks all for your answers, I know what did happen, no big deal, but I wanted to know if all would think the same I was thinking at first.

Actually I called with skype and a random number displayed on the phone. Her son was playing games on her phone and he gave the phone to random guy not knowing it was me...but still, it feels a little bit strange.

The majority of workers in 7/11 look like they're in a casting for the Thai version of The League of Gentleman. Even the simplest of questions is met with a 'ugh'.

That said, there was a very nice looking bird who worked in the one on my soi. I've not seen her for ages though, sadly.

This is a huge issue. How will I be able to enjoy my afternoon sandwich without this farcical situation being resolved.

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Anywhere to watch this online? I know Billy, he used to own The Barbican on Silom Soi Thaniya.

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Don't pay a bloody thing, you have known her for under two years! Getting involved in a payment for a truck was a staggering balls up on your part.

I would ride off into the sunset because this sounds like it's going only one way, down the u - bend.

Haha no trolling here gents, I real am man who has fallen for a 39 yr old hooker, at 24 myself I do believe this is unheard of? I am fully aware of all the stereotypes, the hidden agenda of the bargirl and what is expected of a farang boyfriend, but I am care free and will crack on with the plan, maybe it will get volatile whilst I'm there, maybe I won't return home or maybe the plan will go as we hoped but either way I need to proceed, just to know. Like I said if it goes tits up I move on. I know I'll get scrutinised by most people and told I'm crazy, or that she has a saggy pus*y (which she doesn't) and is to old and "why not just get an 18 yr old bar girl" or "just get with a girl in my home town" or "your a good looking lad, why are you doing this to yourself", well I like to different to my peers and the fact she is 39 fascinates me, I'd never get with a women that age in England

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You're 24, Jesus! That's the same age I was when I first came here about three years ago.

Go out and meet 'real' Thai women, not a bloody old hooker from Pattaya.

As a young guy you should have absolutely no problem meeting nice young women, they're everywhere.

That's boring

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When did I say she worked in pattaya? When did I say I was seeking a girl my own age?

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Apologies, I thought I read something about Pattaya earlier on in the thread.

Anyway, good luck.

Haha no trolling here gents, I real am man who has fallen for a 39 yr old hooker, at 24 myself I do believe this is unheard of? I am fully aware of all the stereotypes, the hidden agenda of the bargirl and what is expected of a farang boyfriend, but I am care free and will crack on with the plan, maybe it will get volatile whilst I'm there, maybe I won't return home or maybe the plan will go as we hoped but either way I need to proceed, just to know. Like I said if it goes tits up I move on. I know I'll get scrutinised by most people and told I'm crazy, or that she has a saggy pus*y (which she doesn't) and is to old and "why not just get an 18 yr old bar girl" or "just get with a girl in my home town" or "your a good looking lad, why are you doing this to yourself", well I like to different to my peers and the fact she is 39 fascinates me, I'd never get with a women that age in England

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You're 24, Jesus! That's the same age I was when I first came here about three years ago.

Go out and meet 'real' Thai women, not a bloody old hooker from Pattaya.

As a young guy you should have absolutely no problem meeting nice young women, they're everywhere.

16th floor, never seen any. Thank God.

Last night was the first time this season I've had any issues with it. Both the Chelsea and Tottenham game kept cutting out (maybe weather related), plus as others suggested a lot of the football is in still SD which doesn't look good on a laptop or TV.

However, it is still essential for me as I cannot get CTH in my condo and with them having Championship football as well that's a huge bonus. Overall I'm happy with it, but last night wasn't great.

Games listed to be shown on 365 Bet tonight. Channel 2

18:10 (L)Leeds vs Sheffield Wed

18:45 (L) BPL: LIV vs. STO

21:00 (L) BPL: WHU vs. CAR

23:30 (L) BPL: SWA vs MANU

Over the moon that the Leeds game is on.

Why it will only end in disappointment when shef weds win.

I am hoping so.

I too have downlaoded the 365Sport so I'll see how it goes tonight. Fingers crossed.

Please don't post direct links to commercial websites. It is against the forum rules and can earn posters a suspension of posting privileges. Most posters can use a search engine to find the site.

I would certainly list the time you spent teaching PE as teaching experience. It's still teaching. Also, what many schools want and what they get are two different things. Some experience is better than no experience and few places will throw you out the door because you don't meet some magical number.

The salaries in Thailand are not so high with most schools that they afford to be too choosy. The better paying ones are, but by and large, the run of the mill school will take your credentials. Most people with a TEFL have the kind of classroom experience that is helpful.

Ok thanks alot, you're info is very much appreciated.

Thanks

Why not look for a PE teaching job at one of the International schools, they sometimes advertise those kind of positions.

Get a full time position as a PE teacher, then a part time or weekend job using your TEFL in a language centre.

Thanks for the info mate, to be honest I never thought about P.E teaching jobs out in Thailand until you mentioned it, I would love to do it in England but the demand for places on the P.E training courses at the moment is ridiculous. I'll definetely look into any P.E teaching possibilities in Thailand, although I'd imagine it will be bloody hot!!

Thanks again

You will likely encounter some time lag in finding full-time employment. January/February is not a good time for regular school work. March and April are the big recruitment months for schools and May is the start of the regular school term.

So bring enough money to survive for a couple of months.

Language schools hire throughout the year, but this is usually hourly work.

Long-sleeved dress shirt and tie are what is usually required.

Best of luck.

Thanks alot for the info, I might try and slightly delay when I go out to fit in with the March/April recruitment time. Is the fact that I haven't had any previous classroom teaching experience a problem finding jobs? Obviously I'm not expecting to find work at a top international school when I first arrive out there, but I've seen alot of jobs advertised online that ask for minimum 1 year experience, or will I be ok finding work at one of the more smaller public schools?

Thanks again.

Hi

Im a 23 year old male from England, I've got a bachelors degree in Sports Science & Coaching, and I have just completed a 140 hour TEFL course which consisted of a 20 hour pratical weekend with the rest being done online. Through my degree I have reasonable experience of P.E teaching and sports coaching at primary school level (7-11), however no classroom based teaching experience. I'm planning on flying out to Bangkok in Jan/Feb time to find a job as an English teacher, I know someone who lives in Bangkok but he works in TV so has no knowledge of teaching English etc, so a few questions I have got are:

1. Is the fact that I have no classroom based teaching experience a big problem?

2. Is it better to find a job from England?, Or is it relatively easy to find some sort of teaching work once I'm out their within a few weeks or so? Also any issues regarding term times etc

3. And finally dress code, I read somewhere on the internet an English teacher is expected to wear shirt, trousers and shoes, Im assuming thats the case?

Any help, answers or advice will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks