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i really would like to subsrcibe HBO Go which is only available through 3BB. I already have internet with AIS and dont want to change internet providers. is there no other way to get HBO Go? 

any further info to this?

27 minutes ago, XGM said:

I don't know if there is a consensus (or if there ever was one) - parents have different opinions due to different exposure to information (after a few years, most parents will have a pretty good idea about the school their kid go to, but mostly rumors about the rest), and more importantly due to a range of expectations from school.

 

There are two major factors that were not present when this thread started, back in 2011.

 

First is the massive influx of Chinese families that started about 4 years ago. Many of them come here especially for Education. Moms stay here with the kids while dads work back in China. I can't say I completely understand it, but CM is perceived by them as a pleasant place with reasonably priced International Schools. At any case, the effect of them arriving here is massive. If 4 years ago Chinese kids were perhaps 3-4 percent of the students, they are now 30-40 percent in many schools, and more than that in the lower grades. It isn't common to now see Elementary classes with over 50% of kids being Chinese. This has created a huge jump in demand, and in my opinion made the school's job too easy. They don't need to work hard anymore in finding "customers". They don't need to make an effort retaining existing ones. They can let those who aren't happy go because new, excited (some will say unsuspecting) prospects are lined up to join. More and more every year. So - although I have nothing against Chinese coming here - many of the kids are well behaved, intelligent and work hard - the massive change in demand / supply caused, in my opinion, a degradation of value schools here provide.

 

Second is, of course, the covid19 situation. This has somehow shook the paradise like situation (for schools) I described above. Travel restrictions and general weariness, fears and worries of parents now make it very hard for schools to get new sign ups from abroad. Some move back to China. In addition, many parents were not very happy with the different arrangements made during online learning period and perhaps that prompted more moving between the schools.

 

I also heard Lanna lost some students recently, and that there were changes in ownership that may have been related. I held them in high regard in the past. I need to hear something more substantial for that opinion to change. Where did the people you met move their kids to? Regarding Monfort, it's really not at the same league of the better International Schools here in my opinion. Or any Thai school with an English Program, especially if your son is looking to do his A-levels.

 

Thank a lot for your response. Apparently Lanna is bought over by some Chinese party. The two people I spoke to one sent their kid to Sarasas and another to Varee. The problem is that there is only Lanna that has an A Levels program. Montfort is a center to do the examinations but I am not sure about their coaching sessions for A-levels. They do have a SAT program I think. 

I was trying to find newer threads on international schools but was not able to. maybe i did not search enough  but just curious to know what is the latest consensus about schools in Chiang mai. My son has just been enrolled into Montfort school English Program but was enquiring about Lanna International school as he is keen in doing A-levels next year. I have spoken to a couple people i recently met who actually had kids taken off from Lanna saying that the standard of education has dropped. Does anyone here have any opinions to add to this mainly about Lanna and Monfort college. Also just read Greenside mention that Varee has a British curriculum program  but this was mentioned 9 years ago in this thread. Any info to this would also be appreciated. 

On 4/5/2020 at 11:13 AM, chuang said:

Complain about visa requirements, extra charge for a glass of ice etc etc etc and now covid-19 quarantine.. WHY the fork you are ???? coming to Thailand....

cause they might have family to take care of. 

Gold Bullion best bought at Aurora Shop Central Airport plaza, Central Festival or Promenada. Easily sell back should you choose to. Small margins between by and sell price. Coins not sure. 

On 2/6/2020 at 8:54 PM, Brightly said:

I’m wondering if there’s a student employment office at CMU.  Perhaps a qualified tutor could be found there or at one of the other universities.

 

I also wonder if there are online tutoring options to be explored.

 

Just thinking aloud...

 

Best of luck.

thank you for your valuable input. i will explore the options you mentioned. 

36 minutes ago, spiekerjozef said:

.....ehm. Right....

thanks for your valuable input. next please. 

Hi everyone,

Just wondering if anyone knows of A-level private tutors in Chiang Mai namely in the subject of Chemistry. 

thanks

i think real butter or ghee are more natural products which the body handles better. 

MT Lab at Chiang Mai Business Center behind Big C Extra on Superhighway Road. 

also dara pharmacy on kaew nawarat road. 

i sold mine at warorot corner shop opposite 7 11 and thought i got a fair price on it considering not needing to travel anywhere far to sell it. 

we used to go to Tex Mex which is not true mexican  but was really fresh and good quality ingredients. now we visit salsa kitchen. except the loud patrons can be annoying at times. 

try CD Collection on night bazaar road.  wonderful people there. 

no alco checks bars close 3am .thats how its been

simple thing. menu should mention prices do not include VAT 7%. If they do not state it, then its assumed that vat is included or not. Depends on what they declare and if they issue you a VAT bill.. Stay away from places that Charge u VAT when its not mentioned in their price menu. I give tip depending on how well the staff were in servicing their customers. 

sometimes i tip a lot. 

cool down resort is great

awesome flight to doha. only certain days. low season they stop direct flights to cnx. bkk airways i think to bkk then to doha. 

On 11/25/2019 at 9:06 AM, phuketrichard said:

Just back from Nepal

 

gorgeous pics @phuketrichard

sad to hear was hoping to see what new strains of cannabis were up for offer. 

8 minutes ago, Brunolem said:

I have already many small Thai gold bars. 

 

I want coins for diversification. 

 

Gold coins, such as the Chinese panda, have an international fixed price, which is not the case for Thai gold, in whatever shape. 

 

Thai gold is great as long as you buy and sell locally, but I think coins are better if you want to deal outside Thailand. 

 

agree for collection not for investment. cannot get back close to what i would pay for it when i need to sell it back. different priorities i guess. 

save money in Thail back max interest in fix deposit 1.25%, take a loan and see the difference in profit margins. daylight robbers.