Phuket electrician

The truth is that these figures are comparable to countries in the region where literacy rates are 96% For those not to good at maths that is 4% illiteracy.

I can't drone on enough to anyone how great he is.

My half cast kid is coming up for twelve next month and already knows his own name, when he's shat himself and hardly ever stabs himself in the eye with his knife when eating soup.

Institutional human trafficking and prostitution, slavery, abuse of power, withholding evidence, aiding and abetting a convicted criminal, profiteering, running a house of ill repute and living off immoral earnings. Apart from that, have I missed anything?

Embezzlement, fraud, obtaining goods by deception, misuse of public funds, election fraud, presenting fraudulent documents to a government official. And making up stories. Is that it? Oh, leaving the light on at bedtime.

Institutional Language 'teaching' in Thailand is controlled by elderly females that like to look nice and have every eye dotted and every tea crossed. Failing students receive a pass grade because the institution requires students in numbers so sufficient monetary budgets keep coming and the old bags get lubricated.

It is a 'rewarding' job and a pleasant environment for a easy-going, positive, well intentioned falang. Try and make a difference or a cause a wrinkle to appear on an old trouts boat race and you will be subject to critical scrutiny until an undotted tee or uncrossed eye is found and off you go, kob khun ka, sawdee ka.

Great job, highly recommended, 12 hrs a week, full pay, 3 months paid 'holiday', work permit and AAA immigration status.

Fill ya boots.

Always wise to reduce your speed to get out of a 'tight spot.'

Lucky to die on a big bike unlike so many others that are now dependent on others to sustain them, paralysed due to the bikes weight. Darwin award winners.

And now you're angry.

Remember you are your son's role model.

If he reacts as you have, with his peers, things can turn very ugly. Now he is in for extra attention from everyone at school. Is that a sensible idea? And you haven't resolved anything have you? Just inflamed a minor irritation.

Do you smack your kid?

Did it make any difference?

TIT

Do you feel better?

Caning is also very common, some people say it is illegal. Doesn't stop them. Your son wouldn't have been the only pupil to be subjected to this, it is usual in government schools. Maybe you could talk to other parents and see how they feel.

There is a culture of 'I'm alright Jack.' Would it be worth your while to ..stick your neck out, single your son out for 'preferential' treatment in the future?

These schools do a good job to accommodate and control these hormonal kids. How to organise, educate, feed and water 2000 teenagers 8 hrs a day 5 days a week for 40 weeks a year?

Sabai sabai - choose your battles wisely.

My experience of the Thai education system is that it is full of women over 50 years old.

To apologise to the water for making it dirty. ESL text book claims.

Significant news that organised tours for Chinese visitors face new regulations.

Great post. Did you read the whole thread?

Private University?

Sadly another sob story, if you can't do the time don't do the crime. Phuket prison looks worse than hell, pity any convict ending up there. And it seems no deterrent at all. What's the solution?

Sorry but some posts are irreverent gibberish at best and others are saying black is black and white is white.

The minister has identified the need for synergy as a conduit for improvement. He hasn't said let's throw money at the problem in an effort to grease the wheels of office, which is a cultural revolution by Thai standards. And a step in the right direction, isn't it?

The ipad idea nailed the coffin shut on the last buffon. Let's hope this new guy makes a difference.

More Thai bashing by quasi experts. Yes it's corrupt, yes students can buy grades and yes Thailand needs to change.

And it is changing, There are some very good universities here and many academics. Thai people are successful agricultural farmers, it's a developing economy. Industry is booming, tourism generates cash and now Thai people are looking to develop through education. It's generic economic development.

To say Thailand cannot and will not change just displays you own lack of education. Empty vessels and all that...

A lot of Thai bashing going on if TV members read the article the minister says the vocational commission should work with industry to design vocational courses and qualification to meet their needs. So at present he says exactly what you are all saying. Thai school leavers don't have the required skills. Common sense isn't it?

Perhaps some of you lot should sign up and learn how to read.

'Some' well written stuff. Where is the positive response? Gob <deleted> know-it-alls condemn the Thai education system at every saliva supping opportunity.

Now the minister has acknowledge the skills gap 'expert-farangs' have been calling for and proposes a solution. Incremental improvement is a step in the right direction isn't it? Is he saying Thailand needs specialised 'vocational training?'

The UK has a similar tradition of specialised training and excels at engineering, science and finance. Also has global influence in economic powerhouses, Singapore, Hong Kong and New York. And the financial centre of the world is __________? Gap fill anyone?

The 'razor-sharp' ladder climbing and fire walking extravaganza are particularity engrossing. Some Thais take offence to people smoking / drinking while watching the events. Never a good idea to upset the locals.

Taking yaa baa and drinking wisky out of a plastic bottle is encouraged.

TV is a forum for sharing ideas, empirical knowledge and fun anecdotes. Where to buy GV and other brands of tobacco is the topic and one can assume the OP sought relevant suggestions and some level headed members have contributed. Hand rolling baccy is widely available in Phuket. A rollie smoker can shop around to find a source and it may help to be able to ask for it in the local language and not some irrelevant drivel.

My experience is the standard government rate is B600/hr net. Although net hourly rate can be as low as B150.

Some might say 'I don't see how anybody would work for that.'

It poses the question 'Is working only about how much is offered?'

Difficult to attain an accurate assessment with any survey isn't it? Furthermore the majority of foreign teachers at that university are not NES.

Best regards