ArtHay

While I can imagine the requirement for a degree will be enforced I don't think it's practical to further insist FT have teaching licenses.

With the coming of ASEAN there will be a much greater need for native speakers of English to teach in Thai schools and given the lucrative opportunities available to licensed teachers in other parts of Asia there simply won't be enough to satisfy the demand.

Thailand is a truly wonderful place to visit but given the inadequate wages and bureaucratic mazes that must be navigated it isn't always the greatest place to work.







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    I live in lower northeast with my family, pay 4 K for a rented house, plus Internet, electricity, etc...I'm making $ 1,100 right now and it seems that we're in the upper class, when looking at others.
 
I can even afford it to maintain my Pick Up, buy Diesel oil and our life seems to be okay. 
 
It's not always the money that makes you happy. 

I agree, I live in the north with my family and actually make less than that, like you I am quite content. Others, however, might place a higher priority on money, and I certainly can't blame them for doing so.


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While I can imagine the requirement for a degree will be enforced I don't think it's practical to further insist FT have teaching licenses.

With the coming of ASEAN there will be a much greater need for native speakers of English to teach in Thai schools and given the lucrative opportunities available to licensed teachers in other parts of Asia there simply won't be enough to satisfy the demand.

Thailand is a truly wonderful place to visit but given the inadequate wages and bureaucratic mazes that must be navigated it isn't always the greatest place to work.







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I understand that people care about their pets and I also understand that there are certainly Pit Bulls who are not vicious but the facts speak for themselves.

More than half of all fatal dog attacks are caused by just two breeds, Pit Bulls and Rottweiler. It's time to recognize that these two breeds are too dangerous to keep as household pets.


http://www.cdc.gov/homeandrecreationalsafety/images/dogbreeds-a.pdf


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I worked in China for a year before I came to Thailand. I like the people there and the students were the most polite and attentive I've ever had.

The Chinese approach to Thailand isn't so much about improving relations with the kingdom as it is about undermining ASEAN.

China has ongoing territorial disputes with several ASEAN countries and wants to preempt the organization displaying a unified front in support of any of it's member states.

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That is if you are willing to work in a semi rural area.

Mr ArtHay, that's rather cruel! Phrae is a vibrant, "rocking", buzz of a town where new ideas flourish and new concepts are welcome as well! All of the High School teachers eschew outside activities for their students as it hampers the students education. The schools themselves are models of inovative design with every room cooled by "state of the art" electronics (fans).

We all know that ESL teachers are living on the fat of the land and, believe me, if you teach in Phrae you'll need a lot of spare fat, the falang teachers here look as if they're starving sheep!! Ribs sticking out everywhere!!

At every level of local government only lip service is paid to any sort of progress! A common cry is "We like Phrae just the way it is!!"

I live in a village in Phare province and I like it, some people can't adjust to the particular challenges of life in rural Thailand though.

True enough concerning the "rustic" nature of education in Phrae.

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That is if you are willing to work in a semi rural area.

Wasn't there a position offered in Phrae province recently? I imagine it's still available.

Understood, it's a taboo subject, sorry for mentioning it.

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I teach part time at a rural university here and I found that as long as you are well prepared for each class and are firm in terms of what is acceptable behaviour in your classroom you'll be fine.

In terms of discipline the students behaviour is more akin to that of high school students in most places and you need to act accordingly.

In terms of teaching methodology what the kids really need is to practice spoken English, you should organize your lessons so all the students speak at least some English during every class. I use role plays based on real world situations, asking for and giving directions, ordering a meal at McDonalds, things like that.

Provide lots of constructive criticism and positive feedback. If the students get the impression you are trying your best to teach them they will respond positively.

Most of all don't lose your sense of humour.

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I have two different scans of my passport Identification page, in the one that I send to perspective employers the last two digits of my passport number are covered. I only provide the second uncensored scan if I am hired.

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The comment is obviously sarcasm born of arrogance.

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In a decade or so some Thai will write a book titled "How we Destroyed a Thriving Multi-Billion Tourist Industry in a Few Short Years".

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