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13 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Thailand has fared poorly in the English Proficiency Index 2023 from EF, the global English teaching institute.

 

No changes there, then!

In my years teaching English in Thailand, it was quite common to see Thai teachers teaching English by writing the Thai sentence on the whiteboard, then copy the English sentence from a book underneath.  Yet, most of those Thai teachers had trouble stringing a sentence together.

My general opinion is that most Thai students are extremely lazy learners.  Once they realise that they're not going to be doctors, lawyers, pilots, rocket scientists, etc, they just switch-off. 

The "Every Student Will Pass" rule doesn't help; every exam period, I had constant arguments with the administration office about students' scores.  

Example:  Student (A) scores 44%, but is attentive in class, completes homework and is keen to learn.  Student (B) scores 12%, is always disruptive in class, doesn't do homework and is a general pain in the backside.  Well, if I have to give student (A) and extra 6 marks, I can live with that.  To give student (B) an extra 38 marks; not before Hell freezes over!  The administration office always changed the scores because I refused.

Yes, English proficiency is poor in Thailand, has been for a long time.  Nothing will change until the current education system is replaced with a system that encourages students to learn with teachers that want to teach.

36 minutes ago, retarius said:

Very important news. Can we have a close up of the woman's bottom if she is attractive?

Attractive or not, handy if you need somewhere to park you bike.

5 hours ago, webfact said:

Immigration officers found that the owner had a legal rental vehicle business license. Two Russian men and a Kazakhstani man were also found with legal work permits.

It is my understanding that 4 Thais must be employed for every foreigner.  If that is not the case, who issued the work permits!

Standard practice here, to leave the engine running; I have 1 neighbour in particular that leaves the engine running for 2-3 hours at a time.

About 2 years ago, I went to the local Homepro Store, and walked past a car with the engine running.  Inside the car, was a kid of about 4-5 years old, climbing all over the seats.  It was evident at the time that he was alone in the car; the parents, or whoever the irresponsible half-wit was, had obviously left the air-con on for the kid whilst shopping.  "Land of Stupidity"!  Nothing surprises me here anymore. 

I shouldn't have read this post; it's started me off again!

If I hear the words, "American English" again, I swear I'm going to burst a blood vessel.

There's only, "English".

If I could turn-back the clock, I'd be off to the 70s, without a doubt.

3 hours ago, Gottfrid said:

Deportation is too mild for these suckers. Let him clean and restore the apartment, plus 120 hours of garbage picking in public parks.

Good idea!  Then they can charge him for working without a workpermit.

10 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Prominent lawyer, Ratchapol Sirisakorn, had previously stated that according to the law, a customer’s honest review or criticism of a product, whether beneficial or detrimental, does not constitute defamation. He suggested that pursuing such legal action is uncalled for, and the company should reconsider its lawsuit, opting instead for a conversation to clarify misunderstandings. Consumers should be allowed to critique products, as it can lead to product improvement, justifying consumer rights to express themselves reported KhaoSod.

At last, somebody with some common sense.

It seems that every man-child in Thailand carries either a gun or knife; even the school kids are playing along.

WTF is wrong with this place!

3 hours ago, Bert got kinky said:

 

 

How does a 3 year old child reach over from the back seat and yank the steering wheel?

 

Yes, I was also thinking that.  And I'd put money on it that besides smashing the accelerator, she had her left foot on the brake.