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He did look old though, didn't he?

The cry was No Surrender

kenkannif, peaceblondie, ijustwannateach - wow, what happened to them?

This is ridiculous. I cancel appointment but they suspend account for 10 days. So I cannot do nothing now. Cannot delete account. Cannot change number passport for make new account. Try send message to support and ask change appointment date manually but think no chance... 

Can you get a work permit to be a self employed tutor?

https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1093494-coming-to-work-as-a-teacher/

28 minutes ago, otherstuff1957 said:

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Also, how do these teacher qualifications fit in with the TCT licensing requirements?  Does it replace them?  Or will teachers with a degree and a TEFL get an infinite number of waivers?  Or did the MOE forget to talk to the TCT about this entirely?

Good question. I don't know. However, I do know that school directors, the MoE and teachers have been frustrated by the TCT for many years. The TCT was set up in the 1990s to be independent of government influence; hence, even the Minister of Education cannot directly control them. In my opinion, I think the TCT may be removed from the foreign teacher process.

I'm not sure who will check qualifications and at what point in the hiring, non B visa application, visa extension and work permit process.

I did hear that the MoE wants to eliminate 'waivers'.

The announcement from OBEC to a meeting of 78 school directors in the EEC was made a few weeks ago. The new requirements will apply to all government schools starting from May 2019. It's OBEC's intention to professionalize the teaching profession and bring Thai schools up to international standards. The major point for Government schools is that they must adopt one of a range of mainly-UK-based curriculum and assessment methods.

Foreign teachers will now need a recognized university degree + vocational teacher training + evidence of their language proficiency if they are non-native speakers.

I know 2 people associated with the formulation of the new requirements. I received my information from them.

'standard TEFL'

4-week onsite program with observed teaching practices. There will need to be evidence of the legal status of the program. IE run through a company, run from a licensed school or training organization, taxation records etc. They won't accept 'online' TEFLs.

'TKT'

The Teacher Knowledge Test from Cambridge English.

'General Program'

Teachers working at any of the general English programs at 30,000 government schools in Thailand.

'Intensive English Program' (formerly English Programs)

440 of the 30,000 schools have IEPs.

'International Program'

19 of the 30,000 schools have IPs.

The requirements take effect at all government schools from May 2019. I was told that teachers who don't meet the new requirements by May will lose their jobs. This seems extreme, so I'm skeptical. I think there will be a compromise on the start date.

The MoE has signed a MoU with the Philippines government to import 2,500 Filipino licensed teachers on enhanced employment contracts at Thai government schools by the start of the new school year. I believe they will be mainly teaching on IEPs and IPs.

Caveat:

This is Thailand and there have been many official announcements relating to educational reforms before. Few are ever implemented, but it seems from my sources that the Minister of Education is serious about implementing these new changes.

6 hours ago, oldwelshman said:

Link please?

 

https://london.ac.uk/courses/teacher-development

6 hours ago, oldwelshman said:

Do you have  link? My son currently filling forms to come here and I am looking for info on internet for him. He has a BA Hons 2:1 and currently supply teaching in UK. We are looking t possibility to do PGCEi Nottingham or the M Ed Bangkok School of Management or possible this UCL one to get access to international school posts.

 

https://london.ac.uk/courses/teacher-development

Suan Prung is my favourite. Since I started treatment my urges have diminished. I'm now thinking of becoming a farang volunteer policeman.

University of London PGCE is only 80k thb.

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PGCE (no i) from university of London is a lot cheaper

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No, the Spotlight bar moved to a new location recently , nothing historic about that place

Mindanao in the Philippines for me.

China will pull all their tourists out!!!!!!

TAT will be crying for all farangs to come back!!!!!!

OK...

40m2 HEPA filter plus PMQ sensor and an ION button for just under 7k THB in Index on the superhighway.

26m2 HEPA filter but no sensor was just under 4k THB.

Siam TV and Big C only had 15k THB Japanese stuff.

Haven't seen multistorey parking. I always park in one of the open-air parking areas at the back and side. It's not always easy to find a spot.

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I've been told that very soon there should be an official government announcement regarding new, and more flexible, qualifications for teacher licenses.

If I enter a temple to make merit, I'll treat the temple with respect.

If I need to buy a ticket to enter a temple, I'll treat the temple as a tourist attraction and show less respect: I won't pee up a wall, but I also won't wai any monk there.

It demeans and devalues the teachings of Buddha for temples to make money by selling entrance tickets.

Wat Chedi Luang makes millions from untraceable Thai bank notes each day. Temples are exempt from formal financial audits. Where does this money go? It seems from the original article that both Thais and foreigners know the answer. Chedi Luang is a corrupt cesspit.

Well, according to folkguitar, Thai police don't behave like this. It must be a misunderstanding.

Isn't there a 'farang' women's festival soon at Promenada? Have you seen those farang women doing their flowers in their hair turning in circles looking at their hands dancing? There will be lots of that. It's a celebration of the contribution these women have made to the world so I guess it won't be long.