SDM0712

One of the questions I asked is if the teachers hit the kids. He told me that if a teacher hit a child that they would be out the same day, whether that applied to EP only I don't know. I believe that under Thai Law now it is illegal for the kids to be hit, but I could be wrong on that.

Assuming this is K Permkiat - he will say whatever you wish to hear.

I have PMd you the email details of a parent who is currently putting together a log of every time a beating occurs (to her knowledge and that of the other parents in the group). I will leave it to you do contact her and decide on its validity. I CAN however say that the two teachers that we have given evidence against in the last year are BOTH stil working at the school. One of these had video evidence - what he says in your quote is 100% untrue.

I got your PM and have e-mailed that parent, but nothing back yet. I am left wondering however if her child has been repeatedly beaten for so many years why an earth she would keep the child at the school after she became aware of this these alleged "beatings", there are many schools in Phuket. I understand from your PM that the last incident was very recent.

I have also been appearing at the school at various intervals, and all I see is happy smiling kids. These claims have most definitely concerned me, but I cannot see any evidence that any of this is true or current. Believe me when I say if I see a teacher beating my son the very last thing they would be worried about is being reported to OPEC, whatever that is. Incidentally I also have a personal friend who is a teacher at the school and I have asked my friend about this and it seems my friend is unaware. Also, the word "beatings", is very emotive word and makes one think of a frenzied sustained attack of slaps or punches. Surely this kind attack would leave several marks on a child.

I have heard of teachers in Thai schools carrying in like this, but only by rumor.

My mind is open, but I don't really accept that kids are beaten at the school, certainly not EP anyway. I can't speak for ESP as I have no direct knowledge.

Regards

Most apartment blocks have a main government meter and the a "slave " meter for each unit, usually outside the front door. It is not uncommon for the landlord to charge the tenant a higher rate, usually around 7baht per unit, but I have heard of higher. They easiest way to tell is if you get the government bill to be paid in 7/11 or if the electricity bill gets applied to your monthly rent bill.

Woodrow Morris Alexander

Silly me, I also forgot about the 22 separate forms of photographic identification and blood sample which must have been taken on a Tuesday, but the the previous Tuesday, the one before that.

Some firms do charge that.

I have been an agent for around 25 years, have worked in London's West End, for some of the biggest UK firms in Senior management and actually came to Thailand to retire. When I was looking to buy myself I was amazed at the standard of agents here so after getting very bored, I extended my UK brand over here, I still have a London office.. I really believe that most of the agents here wouldn't last five minutes in London and we work to London standards over here, so hopefully providing a better service. With that in mind I charge 5% for sales and 10% for lettings

SDM

I thought that.

Although have heard about the high turnover of teachers at Kajonkiet. My son's K2 teacher had been at the school for around 5 years and K3 teacher a similar time. I have yet to meet the P1 teacher.

I read the artificle with I interest, I have heard this before. Normally when my son starts a new year I speak to the teacher and tell them that they will receive my full backing with regard to discipline, but if anyone hits my child it will not be a complaint to the school that they need to worry about. Having son that, I can only go on my personal experience, my son has never been hit, nor have any of his class mates.

SDM

Normally I wait outside and wait for them to call. I tell them to go upstairs to departures and wait outside the Bill Bentley Pub. I then drive in, up the ramp to departures, collect them, leave the airport, pay nothing and go. Easy.

SDM

We moved here just over two years ago from North London and have a boy coming up to 6 years old. He is intelligent although what I would describe as a "bit of a handfull". I looked at all the schools prior to putting him in Kajonkiet EP. I met with the school manager before deciding and after doing a lot of research on the schools jn Phuket. At the time the opening post had all but put me off the school. One of the questions I asked is if the teachers hit the kids. He told me that if a teacher hit a child that they would be out the same day, whether that applied to EP only I don't know. I believe that under Thai Law now it is illegal for the kids to be hit, but I could be wrong on that.

In any case, my sons K2 teacher was a lovely woman from Canada who has now unfortunately left, and K3 teacher an American chap. I can confirm that my son loves going to this school and is very attached to his teachers, both Thai and English speaking. He has never been hit, he has never been abused in any other way as a form of punishment.

He now speaks fluent Thai, and of course English. I am delighted with this school and do not have a bad word to say about it.

However I would say that the school expects a high standard of teaching and in my opinion poor teachers that would be allowed to teach in the UK system, would not be permitted here. It is quite possible that the school puts enormous pressure on the teachers to perform. My only comment to this is " welcome to the real world", results count.

SDM

I have a Real Estate Agency myself with offices here in Phuket and London. This view that buyers will save the agents fee by going direct to the seller always amuses me. The buyers makes any offer they chose and the seller will either accept or not. Most sellers just take the view that they will want the same as a property being advertised by an agent and build the 5% or whatever into what they want to achieve. Also for any buyer to rule out every property that is being marketed by an agent means only that they are effectively restricting their choice.

SDM

For the 400k and 800k rule you will have to show your bank passbook which will show when you dipped down below the 400k. Good luck but I doubt they will let you get away with it. We all have our own stories about immigration. A letter from the bank or embassy is only looked at if you are claiming your income from a foreign source at over 40,000 pm ( in case of marriage visa).

I had exactly this issue when I bought a motorbike in BKK. After I checked the Tabian rot and serial number I transferred the money online on my iPad and he checked on his iPhone.

If you are carrying large sums of casah don't go alone, just in case.

S

Can anyone recommend a telephone engineer ?

I have a situation where I have a new house with a TOT Internet feed. The supply speed is good but the internal connection in the house is not and the speed fluctuates wildy after the house junction box. Normal Thai BS, TOT won't touch anything in the house and the builder hasn't got a clue.

Thanks guys !!

Stephen

Nothing to do with Soi Crocodile, just moved into a new estate in Kathu and there's no cable TV here yet. I used to have True in another place but think it was a bit of a rip off compared to the cable costs.

Just wondering if anyone has a satellite service other than True that can get the usual Thai Channels and maybe some Brit ones too.

SDM

First class.

Not that cheap. They've quoted me 13, 500 for the bike , my MU-7 class one is only 15, 000 !!!

Anyone seen this ? Not sure but think it might be the weather RADAR system for the airport, but could be completely wrong !

http://www2.tmd.go.th/radar/pkt120Loop.php

Regards

Stephen

If it is possible, what is the criteria ?

Regards

S

Thanks, I will not ! Let you know how i get on.

S

Thanks.

The link words but the page won't accept the anti spam code I give at the base. I have e mailed David the site administrator. Will let you know.

Thanks again

Stephen

Recently bought a 650cc Kawasaki but have hit a real road block with I insurance. It seems as the bike is (1) used and (2) under 1000cc that no insurance company I have spoken to wants to issue insurance for theft.

Has anyone come across this before ? Any advice gratefully received

Regards

S