youreavinalaff

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.