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Our starting salary for someone with a bachelor's degree is around 65,000 Baht; more for graduate degrees.

We don't require a TEFL; however, if you're teaching something other than English, you'll need a degree in your field.

We are an EP program in a (good and expensive) government school.

just an idea, but maybe Thai authorities should spend a little more time solving this problem rather than wasting time worrying about whether someone insulted a convicted ex-prime minister

It's a shame most of that 150 million baht didn't go to the families of those killed or injured. Perhaps that would've brought a little more happiness, and respect, to Thailand.

Of course, if they had the money for that, they probably would've just increased the reward to the police.

What about the honda MOOVE? A slightly improved version of the honda click. I think it is a variant of the click 125cc.

To all the people who are questioning my budget, unfortunately you people are the ignorant face of Thaivisa Forum. You people are so bloody ignorant that you automatically assume everyone at this forum is coming from a developed country like you........ You people are really, horribly disgusting.

You have to have a thick skin sometimes here in a forum environment. In real life the foreigners are much less trolling.

To answer your question, personally, I'd go with the PCX or the Moove.

And you're right, seems like most posters on here would rather just bash someone for asking a simple question. Seems people can't just ask a simple question without being ridiculed for any number of things. A lot of really sad people on here that seem to only gain enjoyment from ridiculing others over the internet.

I've worked at five different locations of the same school, it's the largest in Southeast Asia. Starting pay is 30k for no degree, 35k for having a degree. The general attitude is that the farang teachers are a necessary evil and are hated by upper management. Foreign teachers are treated in a foul manner, with senseless tasks and regulations thrust on them (for example, at the end of a term, after reports cards have been signed, sealed and delivered to the parents, we would be sent to the library and have to sit for up to nine days with NOTHING to do and finally dismissed for vacation at the director's whim). Christmas play rehearsals were scheduled during our class sessions because English is not considered an important class. Large groups of alcoholics were employed at all but one of the schools - the daily morning assembly was a parade of red eyes and breath mints. The "All Pass" system just takes the wind out of all but the most naive teachers. At EVERY school we were told that we were not there to teach, rather we were there to give the appearance of teaching.

To answer your question, is it worth it? For me it was. I'm retired, and was working illegally on a retirement visa /extension of stay. The school admin even did my 90 day reporting! It was fun because I knew it wasn't anything important, just get the kids to fill out there student books then play educational games. Did they learn? I believe so, and it was a thrill to see them using English that I knew I had helped them learn. Is it a career? ABSOLUTELY NOT!

I can't even imagine working under those conditions. When my school year finishes, I turn in my grades and leave for a 3-month paid vacation. I will say that we are not treated like the Thai faculty. They have to do much more than the foreign staff does. They have several additional tasks they are required to do while the foreign staff typically have no duties other than teaching and attending a meeting every so often. For the foreign staff, they basically just let us do our teaching and leave us alone.

Is it worth it? Sure. Most of my teachers won't be driving around in Mercedes, but then again, the teachers in America don't either. We make a decent wage for living in Thailand, most have cars, and many have houses or condos of their own. A pretty good life if you can find the right school.

I'm not sure about many other schools since I've only worked at two of them over 12 years, but my fellow faculty members and I make nowhere near 30K per month. I think I've mentioned before that there are several schools where, if you have qualifications, you can easily make over 100k per month.

I'd say that approximately 60% of the teachers at my school are making in excess of 100k per month, and we work at a good government school in an English program, not an international school. We get a fair wage for teaching 14-20 periods per week and typically get a 7% yearly salary raise. However, most of the teachers I work with have been at the school at least 8 years.

It really isn't all gloom and despair over here for teachers. Some prospective teachers may read some of these posts and think there are no schools offering decent salaries, that is just not true. Teachers have to shop around during the right time of the year and they can find good jobs out there. Only catch, make sure you're qualified!

Hey Thailand! Wake up!! Try to keep your eye on the ball, you have a lot more to worry about than whether you strip a criminal of his police rank!

Just do it and get it over with; then, maybe you can do some real work.

Foreign teacher salaries will however, remain the same since 1985.

That's not true at all. Mine goes up 7% every year.

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Government teachers haven't had a pay rise since 1985.

I actually get less paid out now than 15 years ago.

I am a government teacher and I get a 7% raise every year. Most teachers in my school get at least a 6% raise but quite a few get 7%.

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Foreign teacher salaries will however, remain the same since 1985.

That's not true at all. Mine goes up 7% every year.

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If America was going to fake something like the moon landings, why would they fake it six times?

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Often wonder about all the Cops with Parachute Emblems ....have the DONE Parachute Training and if so, what country do they plan to invade?

I think they jump from something we call the 34-foot tower back in Jump (Airborne) School. No parachute is involved, I've seen student boy scouts get the same wings.

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I am repeating the question is "How to do...?" so if you are kind enough, keep your own opinions about relegion for you, I am asking for ways not for criticism. You can open another thread against Christians or Obama or smurfs...

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Good luck with that on this forum. There are too many on here that will always offer their unsolicited "sage" advice.

In my school, which is a Thai government school, we have had several Christian students in the past few years, generally those who grew up for awhile in the states or Europe. During the Buddhist ceremonies these students will only be in attendance (as I am), they don't actually take part in the ceremony itself. The Thai teachers understand these students are not Buddhist and certainly do not try to make them perform any ceremony they don't want to take part in. However, they will take Buddhism classes and learn a little about Buddhism and its history.

You downgrade sage advice from other people, then proceed to give your own... What's with that?

No, I wasn't attempting to give any advice at all, I was actually trying to answer the OP's question. I personally don't care how she raises her child, but I do have experience in the Thai schools with Christian students, no "advice" given, just what I've observed.

Maybe he can go sit in the hallway or corner when this happens....or buy a pair of noise canceling headphones........

Oh ....and teach him how to fight as he will be picked on beyond belief.

Perhaps, but speaking from experience, my Christian students never get picked on. The other students may not understand their religion, but they certainly don't treat them any differently because of their religion.

I am repeating the question is "How to do...?" so if you are kind enough, keep your own opinions about relegion for you, I am asking for ways not for criticism. You can open another thread against Christians or Obama or smurfs...

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Good luck with that on this forum. There are too many on here that will always offer their unsolicited "sage" advice.

In my school, which is a Thai government school, we have had several Christian students in the past few years, generally those who grew up for awhile in the states or Europe. During the Buddhist ceremonies these students will only be in attendance (as I am), they don't actually take part in the ceremony itself. The Thai teachers understand these students are not Buddhist and certainly do not try to make them perform any ceremony they don't want to take part in. However, they will take Buddhism classes and learn a little about Buddhism and its history.

I'm pretty sure the OP didn't say he wanted to take his kid to an "inappropriate place". There's nothing inappropriate about meeting at a restaurant, especially one where the kid can be outside.

I take mine to restaurants every few weeks and just make sure she doesn't bother other people. Give her some food, especially french fries, and she's happy for a couple of hours while I visit with friends (and have a beer).

There are a couple of little restaurants off of Soi 11 where Cheap Charlies is located. Most of these restaurants will have some outdoor seating and the kid can run around a little without getting run over. I've taken my kid there a couple of times in the early evening before the larger crowds show up.

I've also had some success down past Soi 12 where the V8 Diner is located. Their outside area used to be much larger when Sunrise Tacos was there.

Some of you posters are amazingly bitter. It seems as though you can't stand to hear that someone may have a good relationship with a Thai woman. Each time someone mentions having one, a few posters will come along to tear him down.

As I stated previously, I have a good relationship, it certainly isn't about money as she would've left long ago if it was. We enjoy the same things and have a lot of fun together. No, we don't speak each other's language perfectly, no problem. Our cultures may clash sometimes, we're both flexible when it comes to that.

For those of you that want to belittle every good story, why not just go home, get yourself a lady your age so you can have something in common. The way I look at it, I have far more in common with women here than I do back home; after living here for over a decade, there's not much I have in common with anyone back home.

Believe it or not, there are many happy relationships here in couples with large age differences. Not being able to have one yourself is no reason to suggest others can't. A good first step for many of you would be to stop being so bitter, open your eyes and realize you don't need to tear down everyone just cause they have something you don't (can't) have.

I have a neighbor, 62 year old brit, he is married to a 29 year old Thai girl.

He is very happy and can not stop raving about his relationship.

They had a baby 2 years ago who looks nothing like him, but he is still happy.

He lives in UK, in half way house or a church(something like that) ,so that he can support his lovely wife. Comes to Thailand every 2-3 months.

She lives in the townhouse next to me, does not work, has a live in maid(to look after a 2 bedroom townhouse) and drives an Altis, naturally all paid by him.

Again he is very happy.

For me his idea of happiness and relationship? No thank you.

Yea, and I can list dozens of heartbreaking stories from back home and from here. It happens, sometimes that's part of life unfortunately.

That is still no reason to just assume it will happen to the next guy. As I say, if it's so bad over here, as many of you seem to think, go back and get yourself a nice old lady from your country.

Just seems as though every time someone (not just on this thread) gives a feel-good story about a good relationship they're in, here come a bunch of miserable TV posters to try and bring him down. If I had the attitude many of you seem to have I wouldn't be in a good relationship now. I will admit, you gotta think with the big head and not with the little one; however, that is true in any country and with any partner.

Some of you posters are amazingly bitter. It seems as though you can't stand to hear that someone may have a good relationship with a Thai woman. Each time someone mentions having one, a few posters will come along to tear him down.

As I stated previously, I have a good relationship, it certainly isn't about money as she would've left long ago if it was. We enjoy the same things and have a lot of fun together. No, we don't speak each other's language perfectly, no problem. Our cultures may clash sometimes, we're both flexible when it comes to that.

For those of you that want to belittle every good story, why not just go home, get yourself a lady your age so you can have something in common. The way I look at it, I have far more in common with women here than I do back home; after living here for over a decade, there's not much I have in common with anyone back home.

Believe it or not, there are many happy relationships here in couples with large age differences. Not being able to have one yourself is no reason to suggest others can't. A good first step for many of you would be to stop being so bitter, open your eyes and realize you don't need to tear down everyone just cause they have something you don't (can't) have.

1. Have absolutely nothing in common

2. Cultures are so far apart, that even a speed of light rocket would never get either one of them there

3. No common language

4. No clear communication or understanding

5. Totally different set of values and moral

6. 30 years apart energy levels

For her: Money, money and money

For Him: Sex, Nursing and kind words(lies) of what a lovely man he is

Success rate: As long as he realizes of the business arrangement, it may last for long time, plus without her, he could not even get a beer.

As long as she does not meet another one with more money to burn and gives whatever she asks for, love will flourish

Amazing how so many of you on here just want to generalize and have no idea what you're talking about. I'm not picking on konying, but he does have a nice list I can use.

My wife and I are 25 years apart and have a wonderful relationship.

1. No, we didn't have a lot in common initially, we do now. There's nothing wrong with not having a lot in common with someone, it's fun to make your own memories together.

2. Yes, my culture is different than hers, I like that. I personally don't care much for many of the American ladies I left behind.

3. I've learned better Thai, she's learned much better English.

4. After 10 years of being together we understand each other pretty well, better than I ever had with an older western lady.

5. Values and morals are not much different, we are both good people and that's the important part.

6. My energy levels are actually much higher than hers, I don't mind going on a long walk on hot days, she doesn't care for being outside in the heat.

Money: We share most of our money, I certainly do not spoil her. She has no gold, no fancy designer bags or clothing and she understands the value in not buying those things.

Sex, Nursing: I've had plenty of sex back in the states, I didn't need to come here for it. She does take care of me pretty well, however, no different than my mother took care of my father. We were both brought up that way and she enjoys seeing me happy, and I her.

So, next time you guys want to know why someone is with someone else, why don't you just ask them?

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I would say he "accidentally" just shot himself in the foot. Well, one fewer candidates to choose from, that's good.

^{Whew, thank goodness for this "think" tank we have here. Of course the only important concern with MERS, or anything actually, is how it will affect tourism numbers.}

I taught two of the top three students for this year's test and they were great kids. Importantly, they were involved with many activities and were very well-rounded students. One of the students has done a lot of writing for the school paper and she made it known in one of her essays that she wasn't going to be pushed into a field that she didn't enjoy and feel comfortable with. Unfortunately, many Thai kids seem to get pushed by their parents into a field they don't care for.

Judging from that photo of "tight" security measures, I would hate to see what their "Lax" security measures would be.

Although some answers are not what you wanted,why are you so annoyed when you receice good advice free?

Perhaps because some posters would just like an answer to their questions without receiving loads of unsolicited advice.

Its frustrating looking for an answer to something when most people just want to go on about their crusade of giving sage advice on a topic.

I'm sure if the OP wanted advice, rather than information, he would have asked.