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I am not particularly active in this forum, however, I feel compelled to share an observation about the emails I get. 80% of the headlines are about some disaster! What the he#@$#$?

Can someone contact the editor and make some changes.

Something like: Hot babes go mad for foreign English teachers.

First plying them with a spectacularly prepared dish of "Goi Say Me" (I think that is what it is called)

before seducing their helpless victims

I logged in to see about getting more information about living in Thailand and stumbled accross this.

I live in America and know little about Thai people's social customs. Feel free to ignore anything I say.

My story

I'm a single, 33 year old engineer. I live/work in Switzerland now, but I'm American.

What's it like in Switzerland compared to the US? (general curiousity)

Last year I worked in Thailand for 6 months on a project and while I fell in love with Thailand, I also fell in love with a 27 year old Thai electrician. Only in the last two months that I was there did we start dating. We got along together really well and I could definitely see myself staying with him for a long time. *sigh*

So you went to an exotic land (exotic to westerners, or maybe just me.) and met someone. I bring up this point as I have traveled around to art shows (artist mea culpa). During those trips I felt more free than I normally do, and far less reserved. What is the point: If you continue to feel the same after a certain amount of time (the time it takes to allow the unusual-ness, of the situation in which you met, to fade), then there is something that you value there.

I could very well be off base here. I am not prone to emotional responses as most people seem to be.

This is the trouble -- he's relatively poor.

Although he's educated in a trade and has a good job, he basically gives all his money to his family to help support them. He's the oldest son and lives at home. His family is very sweet and loving. I can accept this and even sort of admire it.

I have read that this is a very strong social custom (in most asian communities). Much more so than in the west. There is no such thing as nursing homes etc. Family units are a life long thing

Someone here who is Thai should give a verification. or an exact answer here. (Khorb khun in advance. Sorry I do not know Thai characters)

I'm SO not used to a situation like this.

I've had enough single-girl insecurities when I've been with western men, but I've never had to worry about them being with me for my money.

But when I think about my thai guy, it's like my heart smiles and I've never met a western guy quite like him. he makes me feel so good and we have so much fun together.

I can't afford to quit my job and move to Thailand.

Visiting 2-3 times a year is not the kind of relationship I want.

Am I crazy for thinking about bringing him to Switzerland? Or the US?

How can I even do that unless we get married? (I'm not ready for that yet!)

What if he hates it?

What if he can't find a job in his field?

What if he can't find a job at all?

Is it too much burden on his manhood for me to pay the bills?

Could a situation like this work out?

Am I analyzing this too much?

If you've gotten this far, I thank you for reading the thoughts in my head.

I appreciate any comments you have, good or bad.

Thank you!

Ah memories of listening to my sisters.

As far as insecurity. Be objective. Know what you value. Know why you value it. Knowledge removes insecurity.

I wish you well and that all works out for the best.

Crotchety old geezer signing off

(here is the thread I was looking for )

I saw some people asking about opportunity based on qualifications. So here goes:

I have taught at a local community college for a couple of years (I have very positive reference from a department head). The subject was illustration. I Have worked in web design and technical illustration with some freelancing (ronweed.com). I have no degree.

I appears from what I have read that English is the primary reason for hiring falang teachers. I have read that other courses are sometimes offered to falang. I have other skills that I could test out on to get certifications (A+ Computer and a Personal Trainers certification). Would that matter?

I assume that I would have to get a TEFL.

Any feedback would be great.

A great deal will depend on where you live.

I too have chronic sinusitus and found that 2 weeks sitting on the beach in Pattaya, breathing the air coming over the sea and my sinuses cleared up almost totally.

I visited an aquaintence down in Florida USA once who, like me is from the north, said the same thing about being down there.

However there is a lot of pollution and dust in Thailand which can make matters worse.

Most of the drugs you need are available here, though a few need a prescription.

The cost of seeing and ENT specialist is $5 for a consult.

I have a very good ENT specialist in Sri Racha. PM me if you want details.

Mold is my big problem. I can probably find an index on that.

Thanks for the information!

"Can I respectfully suggest you see a Doctor ?" Tough crowd

"Try posting on the Health, Body, Medicine forum " Will be more carefull on catagory selection

Hope I am in the right forum. I saw some people asking about opportunity based on qualifications. So here goes:

I have taught at a local community college for a couple of years (I have very positive reference from a department head). The subject was illustration. I Have worked in web design and technical illustration with some freelancing (ronweed.com). I have no degree.

I appears from what I have read that English is the primary reason for hiring falang teachers. I have read that other courses are sometimes offered to falang. I have other skills that I could test out on to get certifications (A+ Computer and a Personal Trainers certification). Would that matter?

I assume that I would have to get a TEFL.

Any feedback would be great.

Hello all,

I am a newbee, who might be heading over, and have a question regarding medicine.

I was born asthmatic with chronic sinusitis. I have long since been a fitness buff and have, for the most part, eliminated the asthmatic problem. The sinusitis problem on the other hand is persistent and has led to nasal polyps. I take a decongestant and use a nasal spay (anti inflammatory - corticosteriod for the polyps). Would there be a problem getting these items there, and what is the cost?

Thanks for the info