ripstanley

Actual kickoff is 2.30pm Melbourne time which is 11.30 Thai time. Telecast start on Australian network at 10.30am. Cannot help with venues in Bangkok. I will be watching in my bar in my home.

GO THE SWANS

It is not a bad idea to ask what the longer-range educational goals are. At 14, many girls simply want to go to school where their best friends are going, or want to go.

My initial response was based on the assumption that the step-daughter was heading for a government school. Yupparij has a significant reputation as a good school compared with the rest of them, but it is not the only one. There is another government school located near the SW corner of the moat on Bunruang Road (the road that runs north on the west face of the moat). It also has a relatively good reputation, and admission is also competitive.

A fuller (but definitely not comprehensive) list follows. It includes some private schools, as well. The private schools of course are more costly.

Among these schools, some of whom are very well-established, you'll find the CMU Demonstration School. That is a special case because admission is highly competitive and favors CMU faculty children. It has a reputation of being a "university exam prep school."

Anpong School 66 53 849573

T. Mae Fag,

A. Sansai,

Chiang Mai 50290

web.school.net.th/banpongschool

Chiang Mai Demonstration School ( Satit CMU ) 66 53 944207

239 Huai Kaew Rd.,

T. Suthep,

A. Muang,

Chiang Mai 50200

Fax: 66 53 221285

www.satitcmu.ac.th

Dara Academy 66 53 300473-8

196 Kaew Nawarat,

T. Wat Ket,

A. Muang,

Chiang Mai 50000

Fax: 66 53 249152

www.dara.ac.th

Hopra School 66 53 then 221419, 416305, 416306

15 Singharat Rd.,

T. Phra Singh,

A. Muang,

Chiang Mai 50200

Fax: 66 53 217063

Kawila Wittayalai School 66 53 246166, 66 53 244628

200 Moo 5,

Mahidon Rd.,

T. Tha Sala,

A. Muang,

Chiang Mai 50000

Fax: 66 53 247724

www.kwc.ac.th

Kowittamrong Chiang Mai School 66 53 221793, 66 53 221537

73 Chang Phuak Rd.,

T. Sri Phum,

A. Muang,

Chiang Mai 50200

Fax: 66 53 404222

Kumthianganusorn School 66 53 234189

11 Post Office Rd.,

T. Chang Moi,

A. Muang,

Chiang Mai 50100

Metta Suksa School 66 53 814570

103 Phrapokklow Rd.,

T. Phra Singh,

A. Muang,

Chiang Mai 50200

www.metta.ac.th

Montfort CM School 66 53 276682, 66 53 274641-2, 66 53 282072

269 Charoen Prathet Rd.,

T. Chang Moi,

A. Muang,

Chiang Mai 50100

Fax: 66 53 274640

www.montfort.ac.th

Montfort College 245570-5

118/2 Mahidon Rd.,

T. Tha Sala,

A. Muang,

Chiang Mai 50000

Fax: 66 53 245571

www.montfort.ac.th

Nawamindhrachudhit Payap School 66 53 210806

186,

T. Don Kaew,

A. Mae Rim,

Chiang Mai 50180

Fax: 66 53 210807

web.school.net.th/nawamindhrachudhit-payap

Pingkarattara School 66 53 302856-7

9 Montri Rd.,

T. Wat Ket,

A. Muang,

Chiang Mai 50000

Regina Coeli College 66 53 818771-2

166 Charoen Prathet Rd.,

T. Chang Khlan,

A. Muang,

Chiang Mai 50100

Fax: 66 53 281838

www.thai.net/regina

Sacred Heart School 66 53 276087, 66 53 282383

255 Charoen Prathet Rd.,

T. Chang Khlan,

A. Muang,

Chiang Mai 50100

Fax: 66 53 274146

www.sch.ac.th

Sirimangkalanusorn School 66 53 221244

10 Hassadhisewee Rd.,

T. Sri Phum,

A. Muang,

Chiang Mai 50200

Fax: 66 53 404036

www.thai.net/sirimaungkala

The Prince Royal's College 66 53 242038, 66 53 242550

117 Kaewnawarat Rd.,

A. Muang,

Chiang Mai 50000

www.prc.ac.th

Wattanothaipayap School 66 53 276430

2 Bunruangrit Rd.,

T. Hai Ya,

A. Muang,

Chiang Mai 50100

Fax: 66 53 277452

www.wattano.ac.th

Yupparaj Wittayalai School 66 53 419037-9

238 Phrapokklow Rd.,

T. Sri Phum,

A. Muang,

Chiang Mai 50200

We can debate the relative merits of Thai and English programs --- or whether or not a school is past its upper-middle class prime --- until the cows come home, but it is understandable that students who follow the Thai curriculum will most likely have an easier time on the Thai university entrance exams. Keep in mind, however, due to the coming integration of the ASEAN community, the emphasis on English language ability is a key goal of the Thai Ministry of Education. It is now very heavily stressed, and it truly of great concern for the future. This is beginning to have a significant impact on education at all levels in Thailand.

There have been lists of government schools posted on TV CM in past years, but I have been too lazy to search for them!

Thanks again for your detailed reply. Your first line is correct. Her best friend will be doing the entrance exam. She will also be doing it. If she does not succeed she will be staying in Phayao

Again thanks for the replies

Latest odds

Hawthorn $1.45 to win

Sydney $2.75 to win

Always good to be the underdog. Go the Sydney Swans

My 14 year old stepdaughter is keen to attend the above school. I have googled it and only came up with Thai link. I cannot read Thai.There is an English programe but I would like more information. Is there any member in Chaing Mai that has a child attending who can give me their comments. I live inear Phayao so a little way away. Thanks in advance

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• Children may not purchase cigarettes, but can smoke them.
  
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• It is illegal to leave your house if you are not wearing underwear.
  
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The reason you cannot step on currenciy is that the Kings photo or image is on all their coins and notes.

I do actually try and think about my posts, but.........

Wouldn't it be nice to have a recall button!

I think some poster use the edit as the recall button.

We nearly saw that upset ripstanley!

I can only hope that Hawthorn is so woefully inaccurate against the Swans next week

I totally agree. I think they were to confident. I think their attitude will change next week.

The above post is very good. Last year my girlfriend ( now wife) applied for a tourist visa. She did not have employment at that time and had no assets. In my letter I explained that I would support her while in Australia. I stated where we would be going and what we would be doing. My girlfriend received a phone call from the embassy. She was asked questions in Thai and then I spoke to the officer. The officer asked me questions about our relationship. They wanted proof re telephone calls to prove we were in a relationship. I supplied this the next day and her tourist visa was approved. My advise is give them as much info as possible.

You can apply for her electronic visa once you have received the new UK passport. An ETA is usually quickly approved so you will have plenty of time.

http://www.immi.gov.au/e_visa/eta.htm

I just did a dummy booking with Qantas and they did not ask for a passport number. If the airline does ask, give them her Thai passport number. When her UK passport does arrive you can update the details then or when you book in.

You bloody beauties SWANNIES!!!

That was a good game, SYdney had it all over Coollingwood most of the game, getting out to 42 points at one stage.

Jetta, Goodes, LRT, Kennedy, O'Keefe, Shaw, Hannebury, McVeigh all had rippers. Teddy after the injury scare showed why he is so valuable down back. ALex Johnson showed more confidence and protected well.

I'd like to see Sam Reid get over the nerves next week and start to hold the important marks.

Can't see Hawthorn losing to Adelaide tomorrow.

Well said Bookman.

When Collingwood kick those 3 goals in a row I was a little worried. The Swans then came back strong.

I aggree that Hawthorn will win tomorrow but it would be great to see an upset.

Where is your next adventure? I hope you enjoy and remember Thaivisa is only a click away.

Go the Sydney Swans. Great effort to make the grand final

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With a cancelled passport no airline will check you in. No immigration officer will accept a cancelled passport. You need a valid passport to travel. A cancelled passport is not valid

When you apply at the OZ embassy if you do option 2 they will cancel you passport there and then and give you back, the VISA or stamps are still vaild so you will not be without a passport so NO need to copy anything if you need to travel you can on a cancelled passport as you have the recipt and old passport I think you are panicking about nothing

You cannot travel on a cancelled passport. You require a valid passport to travel.

The Australian embassy wesbsite states the following:

"Your new passport will take 10 working days to process. If you need to travel on your current passport while your new one is processed, please advise staff at the interview. If you choose this option you will need to present your current passport to us for cancellation before your new one can be released to you."

Give them a ring or email them. I contacted the embassy by phone once and got an answering service. They phoned me back that afternoon.

"Address: Australian Embassy Bangkok

37 South Sathorn Rd, Bangkok 10120

Operating Hours: 08:30am – 4:00 pm Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays.

No appointment is necessary. If possible, please attend the office

early in the day and allow plenty of time for the interview and

document processing requirements to be completed.

Telephone: 02 344 6300

Fax: 02 344 6310

Email: [email protected]"

My first pport (issued 1968) had a stamp 'Not valid for North Vietnam' in the Observations page. I wonder why that was...

In 1968 we were fighting Noth Vietnam. Not allowed to travel to a country in which we are at war with. This would be my guess

In my passport that page is full of stamps.

What movie justifies murder in our society?

Adelaide win..........you bloody beauty!

Good result for them. Tex kicking 5!

Freo will be disappointed letting that large lead disappear.

The travel to Melbourne and then to Adelaide had to take a lot out of them. They performed well. I cannot see Adelaide beating Hawthorn. Good to see Hawthorn coach travelled to see the game.

Hawthorn Sydney grand final.

Thanks very much for that.If your picks for this week win ,it will mean that next week West Coast play Sydney and hopefully Sydney wiil win keeping alive my prediction.

I hope Freo wins Ron

Thanks very much for that.We can only but hope and it's not end of the world if they don't win.

The game tomorrow night starts later at 2015 Adelaide time. That is 1745 our time. Australian network starts at 1730. Go Fremantle

I got my days mixed up. It is todays game.

Thanks very much for that.If your picks for this week win ,it will mean that next week West Coast play Sydney and hopefully Sydney wiil win keeping alive my prediction.

I hope Freo wins Ron

Thanks very much for that.We can only but hope and it's not end of the world if they don't win.

The game tomorrow night starts later at 2015 Adelaide time. That is 1745 our time. Australian network starts at 1730. Go Fremantle

When I look in a mirror of a morning I get very scared. I now realise that it is not me but a ghost. Thankyou Thankou Thankyou