Maroon Watcher

Last time I checked they refused even basic info by "unsafe email"

I did phone before that and they were very good - you need 30 years of payments apparently

a friends was told that he cannot join SS because he is over 50.. (Gov. school)

AND If I come back as a retiree - would i get SS? (After 50 - no WP/ maybe voluntary work)

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I changed to Firebox which was much better but then it started to get slower.

Yahoo for example can sometimes take up to 10 minutes to load - meaning: able to compose or delete an email!

Any further ideas? It sometimes is very upsetting (To save a DELETE)

I have 5 bars on my AIS 3G

Very Logical.

But if a teacher leaves - the WP is cancelled right?

And why do so many leave without notice...?

Many schools have paid for visas, visa extensions and work permits in the past and then had the teacher resign or walk out with no notice. A sensible school would make the teacher pay and then refund the cost conditionally on the successful completion of the terms and conditions of the teacher's employment contract.

Congratulations - you are a Winner!

First Maroon Badge on it's way!

... and it's Captain... if you pleazes.

Congratulations to the Maroon of the week...

And it's only Tuesday!

Almost, no matter where you were in the world ... it was Wednesday when you penned that gem ...

Happy to be convinced otherwise ... back to you Watcher of the Mighty Maroons.

Congratulations to the Maroon of the week...

And it's only Tuesday!

...because inherent corruption at ALL levels takes away real education.

The school in question is making money - they just don't want the people who work there to have a life....

Many schools do not pay their teachers what is being claimed for.

And some even charge for free services. I suppose the children should be grateful too?

Education in Thailand needs a long term shake up - just like everything else.

"Who in their right mind would work for this kind of money in Thailand (Any where)?"

30K is a big salary to many Thais especially up here in the North. I think they would be more grateful than you.

...but that would mean banning the quality tourists -

who don't want to come to this "wonderful" place anyway!

Maybe Thailand should ban the EU trash from this wonderful country

Professional conduct starts with the school

Confucious say

It not gamble - It my job

Who in their right mind would work for this kind of money in Thailand (Any where)?

Quote " from Monday to Thursday
(day and evening work) and all day on the weekends.
Part time English teacher required ASAP"

30,000! before tax and no doubt WP expenses...

Desperados sexaholics alcholics..

(I Note ASAP)

Anyone recomend sites for local hotels that are resonible and cheap - not just Hotel.com style "special offers

I found this one - any others?

http://agent.thai-the-knot.yolasite.com.r24.asia/bangkok/

I didn't know about that forum - too many!

Moved to telecomms forum

I didn't know about that forum - too many!

Moved to telecomms forum

advice on transport to Hua Hin and where to get it

VM area?

Is there really a "1st class bus" - more space than a Van??

Thanks

... no gun shots or knives in the head?

I'm inPhuket at the moment and it is very quiet here too.

Yep - make the most of it - see the natural beauty - have the place to yourselves.

I went at Christmas and was surprised that it was so quiet.

Had it been packed it would have probably put me off.

BUT the Monoply airline Bangkok rarely has Offers,

it would help the island to have better competition.

Even a private boat that was quicker and more comfortable would help...

Quality tourists?

... actual quote today "Your students [along with all others] have asked permission for changing of the flower pots...all classes will be cancelled"

What a polite genteel society - why spoil things, with all that ferang stuff!

...on a similar topic - Any Vans from VM that have less seats - more space - Limo?

Well that is one. Go to almost any intersection or tourist locality anywhere in Thailand and you will see tiny children peddling wares into the early hours of the morning. They are not hard to find as they are everywhere.

Many countries have the same...

If they have more children than they can feed - they are put into service.

In China they are given to an Aunty, who looks after them like their own but they work 7 days a week 10/12 hours

maybe they didn't understand the last bit of Movie English

"Punk"

"What are you looking at me for?"
Now that's just soooo British.

Did they have English teachers?

BIG Fish Bites Back!

OR
Big catch bites hand of Feeder (s)

OR

ATM - that TAKES the Money!

OR

What goes around comes around

OR

this week end I am a German... let's PLAY!

OR

BORIS BITES BACK! (OK Bogda)

TAXIs are an exception to relaxed Thailand Rules:

they need to know:

You cannot sit around ALL day waiting for a Rip-off fare. (Especially in tourist areas)

If you get off your ASS and help customers (Guests in your car) -

with their shopping or heavier stuff, they will will usually return that favour with a TIP

(Or at least feel obliged).

If you find the fastest route (efficient) without resorting to Tolls - you will get a Tip.

(If they don't tip - Tell them how much you saved them...)

Do NOT turn the meter off because the last train just left - If it's late or a long way, you will get a tip.

(If you don't, ask yourself why!)

Note: There are still good taxi drivers around who do this

(One even charged me less cos we got stuck in traffic!)

Ha ha . I have a clothes rack in the spare room... Dries over night. And the Comfort makes the house smell good!

Oh another questions is for the dryer, do they have the venting system there? Or i shouldn't bring it with?

General Ruls COPY Everything - better now than....

Especially passports, and insurance...

When travelling take a copy of the birth certificate with you.

As a family you can use the Thai national lines and in the UK the lines for UK-nationals, you don't have to go through seperate channels.

Thanks for that advice. What's the birth certificate copy for? I hafe electronic copies, do I need a hard copy for something?