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And which one of those articles refers to online teaching? As far as I can see, none.

Strange how you know all these people who were deported yet there were no news storied. Could you share done links? It would be interesting to read.

Good idea. Then the karaoke bloke next door will have more customers and they can rent your rooms to <deleted> the karaoke girls. Everyone's a winner. ????????????????????

And when someone does offer up constructive and positive comments you hurl insults.

Moo Baan - village. Your wife's village is 15kms away from a 7/11. Ours 13. So, how does 2kms affect the way people behave. Remember you said " moving to your wife's village will ALWAYS be a disaster." I merely pointed out that you generalised and were incorrect. Now you are nitpicking over 2kms to try to squirm out of it. Good for a laugh anyway.

To some. Not in general though. How could he be? Does he know every expat in every village?

Not far away meaning about 13kms. Besides, how does location affect how much one's wife would gamble, drink and <deleted> other men?

555555 You just don't understand, do you? I've lived in my wife's village for 21 years. Just trying to pass on some experience. If you don't like advice then just scroll on by. No need for insults.

You like to generalise, don't you? I have lived in an Isaan village for many years. With the exception of the, now gone, issue with music it is generally a lovely, peaceful place. Lots of great walks and bike rides on my doorstep. A town with all the usual shopping facilities not that far away. Lots of room for the kids to play so they are not all stuck to a phone or tablet all day. My wife does not drink or gamble or get involved in any other "naughtiness" Her family are great and have fully accepted me as part of the family. It's a great place to live. I am also aware of many other expats who feel exactly the same way. I guess we make the effort. It is a two way thing, you know. Most expats that I have seen fail in a village have done so because the did not meet half way on anything. Maybe you should start your posts with " what happened to me in a village was...............".

You obviously don't understand what I was saying. My advice on this thread, along with many others, is based on the idea that the music is so loud it is deafening. Advice that becomes inane if the music is only " audiable". Not sure how you get to me making problems in others lives. 3am you say? Did you not comment that your wife is there during the day. That is how you know the music is on? Not sure your wife will be managing the build at 3am. It appears you need to clarify the situation. Some of your posts contradict others.

Well, that make this whole thread pointless. Is it loud? Is it frequent? Is it annoying to everyone or just you? Your initial posts suggested the music is bone shakingly loud. Now you say even if you can just hear it it's annoying.

An interesting comment. Would you care to explain? Particularly the "always" bit. Thanks.

Indeed they do. Within the law of course. Playing loud music constantly is not within the law.

There is no such thing as a permit to constantly play loud music. Permits are issued for entertainment zones with time restrictions. In a village the maximum time a permit will be issued is 7 days. There has to be proof that there is an event going on, such as an ordination or funeral.

As I said. I speak from experience living in a rural village. It helps if your wife is made of stern stuff and will stand by you and your rights by law.

You are incorrect. There are laws, even in out in the sticks villages. If the village head does nothing then go to the local sub district office. They will take action. I'm speaking from experience.

Incorrect. In fact, as soon as I read that statement I stopped reading your post.

Like I said, his actions were despicable. I was just pointing out that the idea of a 45 year old man living at home with Mum is not unusual in Thai culture. As with most news reports, the reasons for the actions are not clear. I am in no way condoning the actions but there could well have been major issues. The Covid pandemic has left many Thais destitute, penniless and mentally broken. Let's hope this man can turn his life around.

His actions are not to be tolerated and can only be described as despicable. However, if he happens to be the youngest child, it would be part of the culture for him to live at the family home with his parents.

It's a relevant point. It's all down to negotiation and who does it.

As and when there is a rule that all teachers must be vaccinated, I'm sure there will be one sooner or later, it will come from the top and will cover all teachers and all schools. Changing jobs will have no effect.

It also depends on whether the westerner has the balls to go and negotiate a deal himself and not hide behind the sofa hoping his wife will do it. It still makes me laugh when I see an expats asking his wife to translate everything. In restaurants, markets, supermarkets, immigration, etc. Especially those who have been here for donkey's years. Pick up some Thai, grow a pair and get out there and do things yourselves.

Incorrect, as are many posts on this thread. Seems many people either have never taught in Thailand or are quoting something they were told years ago and assume it is still correct.

Are you still living in the 1990s? Rules, regulations and checking procedures have changed a lot since the Khaosan Road degrees worked.

The OP has the correct paperwork. The use of an agent would be to try to get passed the IO who is insisting on a bribe. Those that use agents in Pattaya and live in Buriram usually do so as they do not meet the requirements. Money changes hands to circumnavigate the need for correct documents. This is usually only done on extensions for retirement. Extensions done on the basis of marriage, as the OP has done, are more confusing as they need to be agreed at region HQ level. IOs will also often request a home visit. You cannot legally get an extension from Pattaya with an address in Buriram. Thus, the use of an agent for marriage extensions would usually only be done if the expats was unfamiliar with requirements, had the correct paperwork but needed help. Therefore using their local immigration office.