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No gated community. My hone is a traditional Isaan village. Not sure what the last bit of your question means but I will confirm that my daughter attended a school that is 100% government run.

I believe you are correct. Not exactly a reason to travel half way across the world to have a baby. Nullified anyway as my daughter's boyfriend is British. ????????????

My daughter was born in 2002. They were still registering at that point. I remember they were actually suggesting that kids must be registered.

I'd be interested to know how my advice was incorrect. My daughter was born in Bangkok. She has a British passport, now lives and works in UK. How does she not have British citizen rights? Also, I didn't register her birth at the British embassy neither have I ever had to apply for anything other than her passport.

Social security is 5% with a max of 750 per month. So on 7500 the payment would be 375.

Government teachers NO. Government teachers are paid by the government, not the school. The 15k a month is the national starting salary. Each school may employ further teachers directly and use school budgets to pay them. The salaries could likely be lower and one year contracts will be offered. Those teachers hired directly do not need to go through the teacher licence process, may have lower qualifications and may not have had any formal teacher training. The same goes for private schools.

And that is why they are paid much more than you say. The starting wage for a government teacher is 15k a month.

Mother, father, any family member. Local teacher who would also be off school.......I certainly would not stand by if my seven year old child could not read and write their mother tongue.

In fact, there are not any cities in Isaan. Many large towns but no cities.

Sounds like she's not been home schooled either. Why is that?

The same result can be achieved in state school. My daughter studied at Thai government school from the ages of 3 to 18. I was alway there at home to check her progress. I also spoke to her in English from the day she was born to ensure she was proficient in English. She is now in the UK studying, on the job, to be an RNA. She will follow that up with further study to become an RN.

I have worked in many government schools. The training you refer to us not the first year of employment but the last year of study. Totally different to what you are trying to maintain, and yes, I have asked. In fact I've seen the salary scales from Ajarn 1 to Ajarn 5. Most 7/11 employees are on minimum wage. 12 hour shifts for around 300 baht a day. Not sure how you can equate more money for less hours. Many Thai teachers will only teach upto 4 hours a day and will go home after their last class instead of remaining until 4pm. Add into that the paid holidays it is easy to see teachers do far less hours. There us a set curriculum, I agree. However, I have witnessed many methods of teaching said curriculum. Those teachers that prefer their students to be blinkered usually do so from choice. I have witnessed great teachers using their own style to great effect. I have also witnessrd lazy teachers that are happy to just go the course. I know many teachers who find their job rewarding, both emotionally and financially. One can only get out if it what one puts in.

No they don't. Minimum wage for a government teacher is 15k a month. There are annual increases. More if you are prepared to study and take tests. After 20 years service expect to be in the high 30k bracket. Free health care for you and the family, cheap loans, good investment opportunities and great pension upon retirement at 60 years old. A very prosperous career.

No books or Apps needed. Just speak, speak, speak and speak.

Anuban Buriram, government primary school, is the best by a country mile. My daughter studied there from the age of 3 to 12. No complaints at all. There is a catholic run private school. Lots of people rave about it. I worked there and know different. That's all I can say about the matter without breaking forum rules. Send me a message if you'd like further details.

I was going too disect your post and quote parts where you were wide of the mark and generalising from limited experience. I couldn't work our where to draw the line so quote the whole thing.

That all depends on your performance and how well you integrate with the other teachers and your students. Not forgetting the parents of the students. You can only get out what you put in. The complainants are usually lacking in their own abilities, commitment and general behavior.

I used to think the same. That was until I saw the method I use being demonstrated by John Torode. Great results every time.

The only criteria required is "mahanakorn". I believe Udorn is "Thani" and the town is "Muang". Therefore, not a city.

The egg does not end up tasting of vinegar at all. By using the vinegar there is no need for all of the kerfuffle in your post.

Agreed, but I find it easier to crack the egg into a cup and add the vinegar to the egg rather than the water. No need to swirl the water that way as the egg stays together well.

There are not any cities in Issan. There is only one city in Thailand but , that's a conversation for another day. I would have thought the idea of Issan, as somewhere to live at least, was to avoid the big towns and stay in the country. Even for a visit there are far better places to be than town centre.

Mirror, mirror on the wall......????????????????

My most recent shopping sprees in UK have come up with cash accepted everywhere. That is for every day purchases. Large items, such as cars, usually require a deposit on a card and bank transfer. Something to do with money laundering restrictions.

Sounds like she needs to diversify. Get a Facebook page as advertising, offer delivery, either employ a motorcycle driver or join one of the companies that deliver. Offer some Thai food too. This would encourage those with families to order together. Expats have western and Thais have Thai.