DaraRai

Thank you for all of the posts and advice in this forum. I just want to point out, though, that I'm not trying to live in Thailand because of the bars or that lifestyle at all; I'm not even male. As for academics, I'd say that I attended a university with rather good standing where I majored in economics and went on to some marketing and analytic work. For those who posted about the salaries and lifestyle afforded by working in Thailand, I respect your advice, but I really want insight more along the lines of whether it's common or relatively possible to gain a good position within a company in Thailand, be it an international one or a Thai one.

How likely is it for an American citizen to gain employment within a business in Thailand? I'm not referring to teaching or non-profit work. Most of the listings that I've come across all state that they want Thai nationals -- which I am not. I'm particularly interested in a marketing role, but open to project management or human resources.

Thank you in advance for any helpful responses!

Thank you everyone for your advice! I'm going to try recording the phrase and listening and repeating. Kriswillems, your explanation is extremely helpful! Thank you!

Thanks for the link!

I'm having trouble with tones, especially hitting the high tone. Another issue I have is when I have multiple falling tones one after another (such as in "dai peurn tee mai chai..." -- 5 falling tones in a row, you see what I mean?). If I pause and infuse effort into it, I can manage but then my sentence sounds stilted and doesn't flow smoothly.

Anyone have tips on how to speak at a fluent/smooth pace while still maintaining tone? I tend to either flatten out the tones or make them rising.

Talk shows or news channels are good. I'd suggest the Thai lakorns, except that come to think of it, it taught me quite a bit of Thai but not necessarily an extensive vocabulary to use in a formal setting (such as a university). Good for vocab if you want to speak colloquially...

Just go to youtube and search "Thai lakorns"

I'm also considering a chin implant. What was the price range given to you at Yanhee, just for the chin implant?

What is the general price range for breast augmentation -- specifically implants -- amongst all the hospitals and clinics in Bangkok?

I believe that they're going to start selling Melodia in Thailand very soon...has anyone ever taken this pill before? I haven't heard of it in the U.S.

She's now in a new lakorn, Ruen Hor Ror Hien (the ghost wedding house)...

The beatings, etc. don't bother me so much -- it's not the most extreme, or any more so than Western action films -- but what does bother me a bit would be the violence against women, namely all those rapes in the soap operas. Anyone notice that or have qualms about the message there?

This is one sick s.o.b...same with the adults dealing those children out like that.

I agree with Sirchai - I think this goes on all over Thailand - often with the cooperation of the mother

I agree with that as well. It's a sick reality.

This is what is needed...if this does succeed in lowering the rates of teen pregnancies, then Asia should be prepared to see more of these museums pop up in other Asian countries. This is quite the creative and appealing way to teach sex ed.

The issue of human trafficking is all too real, but yet so many people and nations turn the other way when it comes to adknowledging its presence. Unitl nations step up and adknowledge the scale of this horrifying issue, it will continue. Yes, there are some organizations desperately attempting to free those being trafficked and to end the whole issue, but there are too few of them and the trafficking industry is so large...

On the one hand, I understand the need for propriety and to exude a proper image, in accordance with tradition. However, on the other hand, these are college-age individuals who are completely capable of making their own decisions, including their attire. I also disagree with the implication that dressing in a provocative manner will result in victimization; that just reinforces the notion that all victims of sexual assaults are at fault if they dressed in a seemingly provocative manner.

What a horrible, horrible death...to be stuffed into a suitcase? That animal needs to be caught -- and soon!

What is Thailand coming to?! What in the hel_l were Thaksin's supporters thinking? Thailand must be re-united if it is to remain strong; I hope that this clash between red and yellow shirts will not be Thailand's undoing.

This is absolutely revolting that an individual would use the cover of being a Buddhist monk and spiritual person to enact such a disgusting act.

he looks downright creepy...

okay so he had a small bag...and crystal meth is not by any means really hard-core. it wasn't as if he was selling it...probably will just receive a slap on the wrist though.

Does anyone know the mythological story about how the white lotus came to be? I am only vaguely familiar with it; I know that it involves a selfless woman who gave so much for others that she died by a pond and her pure, selfless nature turned her into a white lotus. Does anyone know the whole myth from beginning to end, or know a site that has the myth? Thanks.

cool! I wonder whose wax figures will be in there...will it be strictly Western?

i wonder if there will be an AIDS resurgence...it seemed to have decreased in the '90s or so, but now it seems to be back in full-blast numbers...