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Your use of the phrase " something better", when comparing government schools with private schools, is something I disagree with. I was an Englush teacher in Thailand for over 20 years. In my experience a good government school is streets ahead of a good private school. I don't have any experience with International schools do couldn't comment on them.
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Moving to UK with Thai wife and son
youreavinalaff replied to Joejoejoejoe's topic in Visas and migration to other countries
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. ???????????? -
Moving to UK with Thai wife and son
youreavinalaff replied to Joejoejoejoe's topic in Visas and migration to other countries
My daughter was born in 2002. They were still registering at that point. I remember they were actually suggesting that kids must be registered. -
Moving to UK with Thai wife and son
youreavinalaff replied to Joejoejoejoe's topic in Visas and migration to other countries
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. -
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.
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In fact, there are not any cities in Isaan. Many large towns but no cities.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Is this normal in Thailand?
youreavinalaff replied to Brian Nose's topic in Teaching in Thailand Forum
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. -
New to TEFL and need help finding a job
youreavinalaff replied to JupiWoopy's topic in Teaching in Thailand Forum
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.
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How are cities in Isaan ? Are Udon Thani & co worth a visit ?
youreavinalaff replied to Baron Samedi's topic in Isaan
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.
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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.
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How are cities in Isaan ? Are Udon Thani & co worth a visit ?
youreavinalaff replied to Baron Samedi's topic in Isaan
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......????????????????
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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.