Solinvictus

He never really debated anyone did he? For example his views versus someone who is a well spoken progressive or even someone with such statue such as Chris Hedges.

Nope I don't think Rush was much into that. I'll be corrected though if I'm mistaken.

7 hours ago, EVENKEEL said:

Spent alot of time driving in Ca. listening to Rush L.  

I used to fall asleep with the TV on when I was a kid and it was often Rush. That or 'Cheers.'

19 minutes ago, Pique Dard said:

not sure! i don't see tourists travelling to  korat just for the dubious pleasure of eating pizza with a leaf of marijuana on it! i don't know (because i don't use any illicite drug) but marijuana can be found everywhere in thailand, i think

Yeah especially if it's already legal in their home country or state...

The bottom line is the GOV wants to make a profit and they can from all angles..

Reminds of the sort of experience where you always check and double check and then one day in the future, you don't and whoop there it is! Hopefully you can get it fixed easily and in and out.

Those long queues are a pain..Eat up!

Yeah hopefully under the Biden administration there will be some justice and correct disciplinary actions taken. Not to mention compensation.

I say this with respect...I really don't have respect for Thai teachers anymore...

NES Wanted! ????????????

Want a professional environment to grow your career? Enjoy life and teaching in Thailand with the beautiful nature of thing. ????

Requirement:

-        Able to adapt to Thai culture including not being told what’s going on until the last minute. This is a must!

-        Try to make friends with people who dislike you from the start due to being paid more. Yes, we do have non-NES whose lives revolve around being ‘clicky.’

-        Speaking Thai is a plus but staff and school must be notified promptly of your ability to understand and speak Thai. This allows us to watch what we say around you.

-        Be comfortable and experienced within a ‘predatory environment’ that strictly focuses on new teachers.

-        Keep it grassy!

Qualifications:

A PGCEi or PGCE, and/or Masters in Education is a plus but trust me we will still take a look! Females preferred, only!

The kids are eagerly awaiting! Dress neatly and be approachable for staff in case they can't say 'hello.'

Send your photo shots and CV to weneedanothernewteacherAgain.ac.thaischools.com

I doubt all the younger & cutie Thai teachers will comply...

Any country with more socialist policies including social programs will not have this issue. A past example, Eastern/Western Germany.

11 minutes ago, keith101 said:

This is why Local Authorities and Businesses should have been allowed to buy and distribute their own supplies rather than depend on a Government that seems determined to do it slowly rather than get the whole country vaccinated as quickly possible to get things back to normal .

I believe in the States there was only one state that took matters including distribution into their own hands and turns out it was for the better. Forgot which state but was SE.

I'd never get in on poker with locals here...Miss playing Texas Hold'em though! Don't really see the big deal against it especially given how much alcohol kills folks.

I'd like to take Russia's vaccine if I must take one. And if so, I'd rather wait as long as I can. They need to workout all the 'bugs.'

On 2/4/2021 at 6:35 AM, Laza 45 said:

Self-righteous moralizing serves no purpose..

Speaking of morals. I for one am not interested to hear if and when a local speaks to me about morals...Funny how in the schools these teachers believe (programmed) in their so called morals as though they actually adhere to them..while lacking much critical thought beyond appearances.

Wear a mask! Be considerate.

They want this to change when they can't even improve their education system not to mention corruption. This place is a joke...nothing will change. #notnaive

As an American, I actually feel more willing to trust Russia's vaccine and good will than corporations just trying to push it out too quickly.

I'll enjoy a drink on the Chinese New Year...thats about it...Personally, I'd never be into vacationing there let alone working...

Great this along with the lower covid numbers are something to be proud of!

On 1/17/2021 at 12:16 PM, CrunchWrapSupreme said:

In my experience, it takes 3-4 months from the date of hire, to finally receive a Non-B visa, khurusapha waiver, then work permit. This has been made even longer with the Covid situation. During that time the schools all expect you to work. Whenever teachers ask about this, they're usually told oh don't worry, we'll just tell them your docs are in progress. I guess sometimes that works, and sometimes it doesn't.

 

One admin once told me she's lost quite a few teachers after 2-3 months, after seeing these raids and arrests in the news, worried about working without docs, and simply packing their bags. Others just have to bite their nails and wait. We're all livin' on the edge here in Amazin' Thailand, man.

It's my view that more needs to be talked about & shared with regards to how it really is working for schools here. Of course not all but for the most part, especially with lower tiered and government schools. Anywhere from the bureaucratic paperwork, <deleted>&ing, predatory staff rooms, and lack of professionalism amongst the local teachers.

You pretty much have to be a 'walk over' or great looking to have job security. 5555

On 1/16/2021 at 6:37 PM, Mambowoman said:

Oh, pray to god!

Some of the worst characters I have ever met in schools here in Thailand said they 'like gospel music' and/or professed how much they 'trust God.' Just saying. ????