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    Scooter for Girl

    in Motorcycles in Thailand

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    Oh dear... Apologies for commenting so negatively on this, it's probably not what you want to hear... 
     
    Wait a couple of years and get her an old car... Much safer than having a child ride around on a scooter.
     
    I sincerely hope this does not turn out to be the most heartbreaking decision you have ever made. 
     
     
    The safest scooter out there:
    Yamaha Tricity - 155cc ABS...  It has the best stability with two front wheels, it has the best and most stable braking with ABS.
    Left brake lever applies brakes to both front and rear wheels. Right brake lever applies brakes to front wheels only. 
     
     

    Thought they were discontinued?


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    Opportunities if not teaching

    in Isaan

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    If you read post 11, and then ask yourself can a Thai teach construction then you can answer your question yourself.

    The English teachers need to have English as their first language otherwise the Thai government wouldnt even give them a job. ......lol

    Then why are there so many from Cameroon here & other countries?

    I know a lot of non native English speakers working over here (I work with a Swede in my Uni, for instance).

     

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    Isaan for 2 month “working” holiday?

    in Isaan

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       I would recommend Mueang Surin.   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mueang_Surin_District     Surin City is about 50,000 and is about 70km from the Chong Chom Borders crossing into Cambodia. You will find just about everything your looking for and the price you stated. There is a large community of western english teacher in Surin. You will find a vibrant nightlife on Soi Kola. Surin locals speak Thai and Khmer and some Lao. My wife speaks all plus english. I have a good Aussie friend who is a digital nomads who stays in Chong Chom which is the crossing and does his work online. Personally I thank you well have a great time. 

    Agree with the above but must add, a place with a pool will be a bit hard to find but not impossible.


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    Opportunities if not teaching

    in Isaan

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    We are  planning on moving from the UK to Khon Kaen in a few years time and I will be 50 and my thai wife of fifteen years will be 48. Da has a UK degree in linguistics with tesol from Salford uni. She is a determind kind of gal and will try any business or could teach, translate etc. Myself on the other hand, is a different story. I`m a tools man, kitchen fitter and not the accademic type, certainly never be a teacher! 
     
    We will have supplimented income from two appartment rentals in the uk but we do want to earn in LOS also. We are not looking to retire but are looking to get out of the UK! We have a house to live just south of the Khon Kaen ring road and no rent to pay, no monthlys to pay apart from the usual domestic bills. 
     
    Would I be excluded from any type of business activity? I would be there on a spouse visa. My concern is not being able to get involved with business projects, or do my own thing. I know I won`t be able to find work (unless kitchen designer, project manager is needed) so what kind of things do people get involved in? buying and selling? general running around for the wifes business interest? 
     
    I`m into classic cars and should be able to find an old banger to tinker with but need to fill the days with something productive and idealy earn a little. 
     
    Paul. 

    Hi Paul
    Lots of classic cars over here rotting away. Maybe that could be something your wife could build on?
    I do agree with you about finding something to do, be it hobby/sport/wife’s work, as it’s too easy to become a hermit or a bar-stool expert over here!!!!
    Whatever you decide, my advice is keep it quiet from neighbors & other Farangs. Do not expect to make easy money over here, even Thais are struggling here in Isaan.
    Best of luck!


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    Teaching English

    in Isaan

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    Hi I was looking for some information regarding teaching english in Ubon.
     
    I'm married to a Thai so hopefully visa not a problem.
     
    Wondering if TEFL certificate is enough and also is there work in Ubon ?
     
    Thanks
     
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    I’m sure there must be work in Ubon for teachers with a degree and under some circumstances, without one. Please ensure whoever you work for, provide a Work Permit as some agencies seem to think that it’s not so important.


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    Thinking of moving to Isaan

    in Isaan

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    Not sure if I mentioned this but I have somewhere in Thailand to stay for free, a sizeable chunk of cash when I sell my UK house, and probably less than 10 years before I kick the bucket.

    I bet there would be hoards of ladies lining up, to look after you here!


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