Solinvictus

On 4/16/2021 at 12:30 PM, ThailandRyan said:

Sex, drugs, and rock and roll, or is it pop culture and rap now.

 

Regardless, it has been here always and yet never admitted to only that they are working on family friendly venues for tourists.  

 

The issue is it is not just tourists that utilize these services but many in the government, and there lies the big issue and problem.

And thus the story of TIT continues...Do as I say not as I do and never tell me how I can improve.

From government officials all the way down to teachers. Ignorance is bliss. Khap phom.

Funny, how higher ranking government officials have been seen in girly high end clubs that are hot spots for the virus.

Yeah they are!

On 3/27/2021 at 11:37 AM, polpott said:

I need to arrive in Manchester. Traditionally the Middle Eastern airlines had the most flights and were cheaper. I also prefer my stopover mid journey. However, need to book a flight today and am mulling between transfer in Holland and Finland. Probably go with Finland as situation is deteriorating rapidly in Holland and may be declared a red zone before my flight.

I mean, if you think Tom Cruise is cool. You got another thing comin!

On 3/26/2021 at 9:42 AM, chuang said:

Bingo

Is that the name of your significant other?

Good riddance!

Love…everyone’s looking for love…I’m looking for a shallow half hour!

Overall, I am glad that being in Thailand the country has done well at protecting us. I mean compared to the US, covid is low here.

But vaccine availability and a huge sweep that supports the general population is in the works in the US. Good ole' massive production.

Desensitized: Something that many folks are not.

*Hell ya!

Yeah I also think it's good progress and steps in the right direction. Good.

On 4/3/2021 at 9:13 AM, KarenBravo said:

 

Yes, all three worship the Abrahmic God and are called "People of the book".

Which one is right, do you think?

My money is on none.

In Thailand, some of the worst people I have ever worked with or met have been people who said they are Christian or enjoy 'gospel music.'

The mothers don't show much curves but have pretty faces for sure for the most part.
They seem quite concerned about the PM levels.

I'd drink Belgian beers any day over Ashai.

23 hours ago, Nick in Thailand said:

I'm hearing a lot about the co-workers. I am readying myself. Thanks for the heads up. 

Thai / Filipino co-workers...*Everyone is okay with something that is not right* No problem.

One person speaks up to say it is not right. They get fired...

On 3/28/2021 at 1:00 AM, youreavinalaff said:

One particular poster on here is generalising too much.

 

I taught in Thai government schools around Issan for over 20 years. Each school is different. It is no way different according to how big the school is, how far out of town it is or anything like that. A lot depends on the demands of the director and the head of English.

 

Head down to the school that has offered you the job. Speak to people. Go to the morning assembly to see how the kids behave. You could even, as I did, go to do a couple of classes to get the idea. 

 

There is no one fits all here. A school 1/2 a mile down the road could be the polar opposite of the one you go to.

 

Take it easy and see how it goes. Good luck.

Yeah normally if the owner or director is a male you will have more professionalism I find. With women directors or owners, you will have more petty and negative 'group' like mentalities.

Here in Thailand, it is not a matter of how well you can teach as this will get you the job and your foot in the door easily. Especially if you are beautiful or handsome. The reality and hard truth is that you must practice patience and tolerance of 'sh*tty people' who can't think much beyond the 'box' they are in. Nor find a new job easily, as you may be able to.  It boils down to how much you can tolerate for the money they are giving you. Especially while being disliked for getting more salary from the start!

Watch out for the falang who has 'his roots down.' They most of all compared to the others will be the one that plays the game of 'high school' better than anyone else. A snake in tall grass for newcomers. These types of falangs are amongst the worst of people, IMO.

Oh and watch out for those who say they are 'Christians' also. Rampant in government schools. ✝

You can always expect to have a 'grass' within the staff break room also. It seems to be quite the norm for either the Head of the English department or the bilingual Thai teacher to have such a messenger. If they are western, they should be ashamed of themselves in my opinion.

Oh, and at government schools you will have more antics or non-teaching issues that 'they' like to focus on. No matter how good you are in the classroom. And of course you always have the 'bitter faced' old hag who can't smile with a foreigner. Not to mention non-NES who take it to heart you get paid more. They suck and are quite negative overall.

All in all, once you find a comfortable place to work, I'm sure you will be happy once you find your groove. Find where you like and what suits you best!

*Objectivity*

Are prospects for decent paying PhD. jobs in the UK/US hard to come by now a days? Just thinking to myself why would someone have such an esteemed accomplishment of obtaining a PhD. and then be interested to get a 40K teaching job in Thailand.

Clearly, the beauty, beaches, and the food of Thailand have to be the bigger reasons for the move.

You did not negotiate for more during the interview?

I speak Thai quite well. Not as well as that farlang on TV though. As far reading goes, I'm sort of apathetic towards learning to read & write. Speaking is enough for me.

I'd like to learn French!

This entire topic is yet another ploy to divide. Whatever happened to personal choice? It gets to a point where people are simply too sensitive.

If someone doesn't like Dr. Seuss or Mr. Potato Head then simply don't buy it. Yes, there are many 'white nationalist' types that IMO aren't very American with regards towards values and education. But imposing changes to 'art' or products that some people wish to continue to buy is just getting to petty.

If people are this concerned about the topic why hasn't porno been stopped?

Homemade watermelon smoothies! ????

1 hour ago, elgenon said:

I have observed guys in general want the buff upper torso. Not caring so much re legs.

Yeah, I guess that's about right. Legs is where it's at, IMO. ???? Hurts so good!

Hurts so good! Thanks for the comments! Keep lifting, you need it! ????️‍

I usually turn the channel and burp..