Mr Somtam

On 10/5/2016 at 7:16 PM, denkiblue555 said:

There is some interesting and good advice on here, and also some slightly added rubbish.

 

You seem to know a little bit already about the basics of being able to live here, so ultimately it is up to you.

 

You are still young, and what would be the worst that would happen if you just came here and had a crack? Maybe you would just decide to return home after 6 - 12 months which wouldn't be that big of a deal as, if I remember correctly, you are living with the folks. Even this would be a great learning experience.

 

So, really it all comes down to your motivations and expectations. You have to ask yourself why you 'really' want to relocate here in the first place, and after that work out what your expectations are - where do you think a life in LOS would lead you in 2, 5 or 10 years. 

 

Aside from those here in retirement, most people can't afford to live the same way they would in western countries as the pay just isn't as good and then you get slammed with luxury taxes etc. I don't think it is a bad thing, but you have to be open to adopting the Thai lifestyle if you want to make a real go of it here IMO.

 

It sounds like you have the perfect job to allow yourself a couple of months at a time over here to do further research and that would be the sensible, safe option. I know nothing about kitchens, but as you are already working in one, gaining some recognisable kitchen skill which could open a few more doors may be worth considering - and coming here to try and meet people doing what you intend to do is probably the best way to find out regardless of vocation.

 

Get a degree, preferably in teaching. Find a job at a good school. 

On 7-10-2016 at 5:42 AM, Surasak said:

Therein lies the problem. They don't like change and don't want change, so how will they ever progress?

What is progress? Becoming more like Europeans and Americans, driving big cars, eating Mickey D, having TVs, tablets, smartphones?

Maybe it would be a lot better for Thailand to stick to its more traditional and sustainable values: Buddhism, doing things together in the village, harmony with nature, enjoying life, having fun vs. having stuff Etc. etc. Take a look at what the american dream has brought to this country: People piling debt upon debt just to buy that new iPhone, families going bankrupt because the father bought that shiny truck he really couldn't afford. Girls being sent to Pattaya so their families can drink beer and watch lakorn all day and show off their smartphones, tablets en KFC buckets. I COULD go on but I guess you get the idea.

Look at our home countries: we have everything but are we happy? Do we really enjoy all that stuff, running along with the others in the rat race? Why do we all want to come to Thailand? Because the place is completely different from our home country ofcourse! Some thing need approvement but please Thailand, do not change into a tropical version of Europe!

3 minutes ago, Just1Voice said:

He said the price of Thai jasmine rice is over US$ 600 per tonne, close to those of neighbouring countries, and not much higher like in the past.

 

So, they admit the price is higher than their competitors, and want to go even higher! Real genius at marketing principles, aren't they? Morons.

 

TIT: the price goes up, we sell more : we have a win-win situation!

30 minutes ago, jerojero said:

Exporters are middle men reacting to demand from foreign buyers customers. Can't force extra rice on a world market that doesn't want more, unless you LOWER the price. Basic economics. Duh.

You don't understand: this is Thailand - not same your country!

Sort of reviving this old topic:

I am currently enrolled in a part time bachelor of Education English language teaching (full name in Dutch is: HBO lerarenopleiding 2e graads Engels Deeltijd) in The Netherlands.

I just thought to myself: the heck with the shortcuts and excuses, let's do it the proper way!

I hope to finish the course in 3 to 4 years, maybe work a little in The Netherlands, and then give Thailand another try.

I have to agree with a lot of posters in this thread: if you want a REAL job paying REAL money, you need to be qualified and properly trained. The schools that are serious about English language learning deserve teachers that know how to teach and are committed to the school and students. 

I am very happy with the choice I have made and I will keep Thaivisa readers updated on my progress.

Did you enjoy your daily glass of vinegar?

Without a college degree...

Why even bother?

Non NES

No degree

Already has waivers against your name

What is your future and income here?

Exercise in futility

Get a degree and a PGCE or don't waste your time. Seriously, just like squerking thru life with no degree, you are asking how you can squeeze thru this one.

Invest and start a business? As a foreigner in Thailand? Sounds like even more trouble than the teaching career...

Thanks for all the answers and replies people.

Let's look at the following scenario:

I will get CELTA certified. I have a TEFL already (Text and Talk, done in 2001).

I have done 5 years BSc ICT but no diploma. So I am good with computers and ICT stuff.

What are my chances at getting a reasonably paid job in teaching in Thailand? Maybe teaching adults/businesses/private lessons/etc. etc.

There must be some way to get a job in the LOS! Am I wrong?

Catastrophes

My brother in law is like that too! Always helping, always available for all kinds of jobs. Never complaining. Gotta love that guy!

. It is likely that any Filipino, with a degree, would get preference over you....for a lot less money.

That is becoming true even with Native English Speakers with a degree from a real University. The only exceptions are International schools which only hire "real" teachers from NES'ing countries with degrees, often advanced degrees, from same.

So it breaks down like this....Filipino's are taking over the low paying jobs because they are willing and wanting to earn triple upwards of what is paid in the Philippines. NES's of the ordinary kind are being smiled at and told to get their degree in Education and "apply" like all others, in a few years.

WoW! I didn't know it was that rough already for foreigners wanting to teach and make a living in Thailand. Maybe learning translation or something like that (can be done from home , online) is a better option for me... Too bad.

Ok, what do you mean by G12?

What are my options without college degree?

I'm currently living back in the Netherlands. I would like to get a PROPER certification for teaching English as a foreigner language. I have done a TEFL some ten years ago but that wasn't really a good course. No, I am now looking for something serious that I can do here in my home country and that really has some substance and recognisation internationally. There are so many certs and Courses offered, I am a bit lost! There is celta, ielts,tefl, pg etc. Etc. Can someone point me in the right direction please?

That's why I run Linux Mint... Never any issues...

The pills are rubbish, Zyban and the other stuff. Just antidepressants messing with your brain. I used them but quit after about a week and did not smoke again. So they work but they made me feel strange and uncomfortable. I think it's all in your mind.

Wat about the price of cigarettes (and alcohol btw)?

And about fines for buying cigs for youths: a big 555, every mom n pop shop sells to kids are old enough to walk...

Enforcement is the magic word boys and girls!

Why would anybody listen to the world bank ?

Funded and misused by the US for global exploitation ... a bunch of financial criminals !

As long as "education" is not defined as "free thinking" and "gaining of knowledge"

compared to "brainwashing" what it is now, the whole discussion is just

a farce.

[this counts also for ALL western nations who think they have a good education system

where all that's left of it is a simple "brainwashing factory"]

O.K, so which countries do have a good education system in your opinion?

North Korea?

65 million is how many days in super deluxe 5 star hotel?

Yet another bright spark with nothing useful to say.

I was on my tablet, too lazy to type more, sorry.

What I mean is you can rent a fantastic place in Phuket for anywhere from 70,000 to 200,000 or even more. I saw some really over the top villas for around 170,000 THB a month. You live there 10 years, it will "only" cost you 20 million... And when you get bored you can move in a second...

But this guy really got robbed, I hope he gets some justice, but I am not holding my breath as they say.

65 million is how many days in super deluxe 5 star hotel?

I keep my passwords and pins in a password protected ODS file. Just one password to remember, have the file on a flashdrive and in my gmail inbox. With several bankaccounts, CC and web logins it has been a life saver several times...

Just read on another site that Thailand's head of police has promised a full investigation into the Vard case.

What site was that?

We are all just nothing will change - Thais know best

Centuries.

Small shop in some mall had a 10% discount on all shoes. The normal price was 3500, out comes the calculator, ta dah!