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I agree with Soic. The bad taste method works! Our dog used to chew our wood coffee table. We tried a lot of different methods like scowling and pushing him away. But when we used Tobasco Sauce and it worked a charm. Go nuts with it, lots and lots. You can even put some on his tongue when he's chewing and keep doing that till he gets the message. Be proactive at first, keep an eye on him and whenever he chews make sure you are there if possible.

All's you need is a degree, BA or whatever. You need the transcripts as well for the paperwork.

Sounds like your school didn't pay the "tea money", I believe that's what it's called here in Thailand!!

Dongguan, If the money is no good, why is it your opinion that China is the best alternative? It's a communist country too! Surely Taiwan, Korea, Japan, or Hong Kong are far better in terms of money. Aren't most looking teachers looking for a place where they can save for retirement, support a Thai family, or pay for a house somewhere? A friend of mine in China said, "China is hard on the soul, harder than Taiwan." Chinese culture is different than Thai culture. The Chinese are very reserved, don't care about the environment, or each other for that matter!!!

I hear the salaries in China are the same as Thailand (crap!) Also would you want to live in China? Probably not especially coming from Thailand. You're not going to find good food or clean air over there, or even clean food for that matter...I did some research on China and if you have a look at the job postings, the money is not good at all. I've heard that SOME can make good money there, but I really don't think its the norm.

I hear Korea is great for money. If you have a degree you are set. You can teach without a degree but it would be illegal. It's easy to get a 6 month tourist visa though.

I met some teachers who work in Hong Kong and they tell me the money is fantastic there. I believe Hk gives 3 months landing visa? They pay for holidays and they actually care about education.

Money in Japan is good but the living expenses are high.

With Taiwan, your family automatically gets dependant visas that mirror your working visa. Just take you marriage cert to Taiwan embassy in BKK and have them notarize it. If you marry a Taiwanese you can automatically stay in the country AND work indefinitely. No need for border runs, checking in every 90 days, proof of income, it's a free ride!

Taiwan is a pretty easy place to work. Of course some schools are better than others. So finding the right match is important.If you have a degree, you're set. If you don't you may still be able to get a working visa depending on the connections of your employer. 1 baht = .98 NewTaiwan Dollars. They are pretty much equal right now. 600 NT an hour is a average good starting rate for teaching. Agents are usually no good. Most recommend to go there on your own and interview around. The Taiwanese put education first. They go to day school and when they are finished they go to night schools. There are several Taiwanese that want private lessons too. So there are a variety of ways to make money. The Taiwanese economy is strong because of their work ethic. They have lots of disposable income. A group of business associates will want to learn English at night from a foreigner because they want to improve their English and they are bored staying home. Privates usually pay 800 or more an hour. 1000 is the lowest I would take. While in Taiwan it was easy to own a car, a scooter (motorbike), rent an apartment (NOT A ROOM). An apartment there will have at least 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, flushing toilets (STANDARD), a kitchen, hot water (STANDARD) , air cons (USUALLY), and sometimes be fully furnished too. Apartments are in abundance. 7,000 and up. It's easy to travel the country because its so small. In the south there are beaches that get good weather for most of the year. Taiwanese girls are hot but not as domestic or friendly as Thai ladies. The teaching environment is different though from what I've seen here in Thailand. They want games, songs, activities. Most kids will do their homework. Will memorize the book too in some cases. It depends on what kind of school though, just some general statements here that should be eaten with salt. There's a good nightlife there. Bars are more expensive, you wont find beers for under 100. Foreigners have more rights and are protected by the employment act. Although everything is in Chinese, getting around can be easy if you have a Lonely Planet and join some of the internet forums. There are lots of jobs available all the time. It's cheap to travel to other countries in SEA. Most the people I know take holidays twice a year and leave the country. The work there is more stressful and the weather can be very hot and humid and very cold in the winter. When it rains, it can rain for a week at a time, so its very cold riding around on a scooter.

Taiwan is fantastic. Great pay. No less than 600 / hour. The more you work, the more you make. Easy to buy a car, motorbike, open a bank account..

Would the Thai media have any interest in a story like Whitey's? Autonomously would be best if possible. How many Thais are aware of this sort of thing.

I'd call Jack Golf (whether you use them or not) those guys are now going there a few times a week...They'll know what's possible, and needed.

That's what I was saying too in a previous thread. sounds correct to me...

They also look back retroactively, before Oct, thats what they did with me at least..

What happened Whitey? We want to know..

unqualified teachers who are best kept at a distance from children

Should mothers and fathers have BAs too?

One point or 2 points, the tuk tuk drivers will try to make it sound like there is a great nightlife there but there isn't. It's a pretty boring place!! They worked us for 100baht each for the night. There were four of us, so 400baht, quite steep. There are some bars in town but they are very tame, at least the beer is cheap though...We also rented a motorbike the next day to check out the market which was not as good as a lot of the markets here in Thailand. Oh and the food was way below expectations. They cut all the corners with taste and quality.

JACK'S

60DAYS TOURIST VISA

TOUR TO LAOS

This tour is to acquiring a single entry of Thailand tourist visa which allows you to stay 60 days and can be extended 30 more days at immigration bureau.

We go to the border SVANNAKHET, which is located 680km away from Bangkok.Not only getting visa, but we want you to enjoy this trip! We prepare room in No.1 and 2 hotel in this town with various kinds of delicious food.

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Included: 60days Thai tourist visa, Laos visa, Transportation, 6 meals, accommodation fee, boarders entrance fee, guide assistance, insurance--everything.

Schedule Day1 21:00 Meeting at Jack's Golf office

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22:00 Departure

Day2 06:00 Arrive at MUKDAHAN, a boarder of THAI side

Breakfast (Buffet at Mukdahan Grand Hotel)

09:30 Arrive at SAVANNAKHET,Entry LAOS

10:30 Arrive at Thai consulate apply visa

11:30 Lunch (Laos food at Lao Lao Der Guest House)

13:00 Check in Hoong Thip Hotel

* Private room available in extra charge (400B)

**free time**

18:00 Dinner (BBQ Party!)

Day3 07:00 Breakfast (Continental Set at Hotel)

11:00 Check out hotel

11:30 Lunch (Western food)

14:00 Pick up passport & visa- Entry Thai

15:00 Departure from MUKDAHAN

18:30 Dinner (Isan food)

24:00 Arrive at BANGKOK

Schedule might be changed depending on the condition of the consulate or other factors.

*You need more than 6 months before expiration date of your passport. And need more than 2 whole pages and space for 4 stamps.

*Please bring your passport & 3 photos (3cmx4cm) by 3 business days in advance for Laos visa application.

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from the website...

thanks sumrit, 543 is the magic number

That bus is not vip express. Just checked and we pay 198 each way for the nonstop air con.

How do I figure out what year I was born in using the Thai calendar? I assume I have to add some years...Unsure how many though...

I did the JackGolf visa run to Savannakhet about 1 week ago. No proof of funds, no outbound ticket. 60 days tourist visa granted. I 2* visa exemptions previously..

Neighbours can be wonderful people. In our remote Issan village, I wanted to go to the local shop - didn't feel like walking there so I asked BF where our motor-bike was - as I couldn't find it.

HIM: points vaguely down the street: 'Lady borrow.'

ME: How can I get to the shop?

HIM: Borrow motor-bike.

ME: From who? How? Where?

HIM: From neighbour.

ME: Which one?

HIM: Any one.

We live in a nice trusting village. I ended up borrowing a neighbour's motor-bike. Turns out the lady who borrowed out bike had a flat tyre on hers. Sure enough - ours turned up 2 hours later.

Peter

Maybe I should move to your neghborhood. I am also in "Issan", But around here I bet if I gave my neighbors my motorbike it would be sold or wrecked.

I'm a being a little bit harsh here, but its all in good fun. Half serious and half kidding!

Funny thing happened just now.

We went to the families house. Took the kids for a swim in the lake. Got back to the family's house and mama was preparing a chicken. You know, plucking.

I thought she was preparing it for them too eat...

We were on our way out and she gave it to us. I tried to refuse (thinking of the chickens outside our gate) but my wife took the chicken. So, I will be eating wild chicken tonight, just not my neighbor's!!

We live on a little Thai soi that consists of some small attached houses.

The neighbors across have wild chickens. When we first moved here the chickens would go through our gate and dig up my wife's garden. Even when the gate is closed, the spaces between the bars are big enough for them to get in.

So I bought some netting and we covered the gate so the gaps in the bars were filled. Now the chicken just sleep outside our gate. No problem there no damage anymore. Cost for netting 100baht. Cost for repairs to garden I forget.

My wife likes to leave things in our driveway. Mop, brooms, barbecue, washing bins, and soap. No problem there for me she keeps them tidy and out of the way.

One of our mops is missing. Someone opened the gate and borrowed the mop and hasn't left it outside their house or returned. And we're not sure which neighbor. Cost of mop 200baht? I forget.

There was a time that I needed a ladder to change a light bulb. I went next door to one of the neighbors but the family was not home. I took the ladder from their driveway and used it. When I was done, I returned it. All this happened while they were out. So, I don't even know if they are aware that I borrowed their ladder for 10 minutes..

We have a beautiful huge mango tree. There's maybe 50 mangoes up there. In Thailand, unlike North America, the Thais like to eat the mangoes at all stages of ripeness. They enjoy sour and sweet mangoes.

Anyways, my wife and I left the house for a few days to go somewhere. Got back and there were maybe 8 mangoes missing. My wife was very upset.

So she put up a sign in Thai telling everyone that she doesn't want the mangoes picked by anyone but herself. She also bagged a lot of the mangoes to give more of an indication that these mangos on the trees are special. She is waiting for a certain ripeness before picking.

About 1 hour ago we had a craving for some 7-11 chocolate. We took the motorbike. When we returned, I was cruising up to our driveway and a lady with a VERY LONG (maybe 15 foot) pole with net on the end was walking towards our tree. She noticed us an did a sharp u-turn and walked back towards her house without saying anything to us and her net was empty.

This ladies chickens are right outside our gate. One of them is cockle doodling right now. I've watched them grow. They are a good size now. Good for eating.

If the people who bought those cars are from the "Provinces" I predict 95% of those cars will be repossessed in 6 months...

from yahoo.com

Mario:You could rent an automatic Mio at Thanon Changwat near the intersection for go Buriram.There is a little shop.Rent or buy,but you ask to rent so i tell you that here you can rent.

sebastien:Just beside Bee's restaurant, near SriPattana Hotel, there is a travel agency. I believe they have 1 or 2 motorcycles there, 200 baht per day. There is also another shop, same street (Suranaree road) near George and Dragon, opposite side.

pm sent

Since they give 3 stamps of 30 days. Why in the world would you need a flight out after 30 days when you can obviously take the bus?

Typically Asian, they want paperwork that's obviously not going to be authentic.

Like its difficult to get an E ticket or an itinerary (sarcasm)...

They can't check it either from the boarder. They're not going to call the airline and ask if so and so is booked on flight number BullSht to where ever.

har har har