I Love Thailand

[USAlovesThailand777]

:jap: Sawadee Khrop!!!

I want to say that I love Thailand very much. It's a very beautiful country and and blessed land. The people there are the best and very great. I loved my trip to Thailand

and wish to come back and find work. I don't know if there is any work for someone unless I do English Teaching. If anyone knows of anything a good working USA male can do there I would appreciate knowning. If if someone reads this and would like to offer a good person a position, I would be grateful. I have a degree in broadcasting and have been in the radio business for 20 years. So Communications is what I am skilled in. I would love to be a travel worker as well promoting Thialand to my home of USA and other countries. Thank you Thailand for a very great trip in your beautiful country.

Khop Kuhn Khrup.

Sincerely,

Carl in USA

[jazzbo]

Just as a heads up '7' is not considered the big lucky number in Thailand -- They seem to like '9' the best and avoid '4' ... good luck.

[IMA_FARANG]

Carl in USA:

We all want to come back to Thailand/find a job in Thailand. The bottom-line, as you will learn is...it's not that easy. Many ocupations are reserved by the Thai government for Thai nationals...foriegners can't be employed in those occupations in Thailand unless they are:

1. Sponsored by a Thai company for the job in Thailand and

2. There is no Thai capable/able/willing to perform the job.

In practical terms that means you will find most of the lower ranks in "communications" in Thailand are filled by Thais. So unless you have a talent that a Thai does not have, and you are valued enough to a Thai company to be hired by them, frankly your chances of getting a job in "communications" in Thailand are slim. That's just the facts of life in Thailand for foriegners.

As for teaching English here in Thailand.

First of all, the hiring trend of most Thai schools now is to require more and bettr degrees/qualifications for English teachers thaey hire. Yes, it's posible to get a teaching job with just TEFL credentials...but increasingly schools want a BA degree...and a BA in English (though not absolutely required)is preferred as the minimum requiremnt. As I say, thas isn't always true...but the better the job the higher the academic requirements. And that is a increasing trend here in Thailand, in my opinion.

Secondly, and I'll try to put this as diplomatically as possible, in the teaching of English in schools in Thailand the increasing trend is that teaching English means English English, not American English. That's just a fact. And, again being diplomatic, many of the English teachers are English...not American. Bottom line - the English English speakers have the edge in the competition for jobs.

Thirdly, frankly, the salary for English teachers in Thai schools is low comapred to whaat you would find in a equivalent position in a U.S. school. Yes, the living costs here in Thailand are also lower. But the cost of living increases every day, the Dollar/Baht rate keeps going down...and living in Thailand is no picnic anymore.

Sorry to tell you that, but you need to know the facts before you get started. Be prepared for a hard slog finding a job in Thailand, and have the funds to carry you for at least 6 months to a year without working BEFORE you think of coming to Thailand to live.

As I say, I'm not trying to stop you from coming, I'm just trying to make you be realistic about the chances before you start the experience. It will be educational (you'll learn a lot of things) but not always fun.

Been there, done that, have the Tee shirt; as the saying goes.

Edited August 22, 2010 by IMA_FARANG

[mccw]

I've met people working as tour guides escorting 10-20people around south east Asia or just Thailand, not bad for a year or two. English teaching is a possability; I've been told that many prefer to learn from Americans as they find their accents easier to understand; but wages are low compared to other countries and most half decent want some experience, can always start off in a little village or government school. Something with your communications experience you might be able to get involved in is charity work, as conveying their messages, short movies and such. You could try starting your own company or business, but obviously think it all through propperly first. Good luck

[Theoutsider]

i love thailand more:jap:

become a monk

[Ulysses G.]

It is no problem for properly qualified Americans to get teaching jobs (although a Cockney accent is always a bonus). The rest of the post is mostly accurate.

Edited August 23, 2010 by Ulysses G.

[exterminator]

A shot in the dark for a job offer? Good luck!

[exterminator]

......................... English teaching is a possability; I've been told that many prefer to learn from Americans as they find their accents easier to understand; ........

Yes, agree, Americans speak more clearly, although a bit loud. But their spelling confuse.....

[ESB7]

Read the OPs post, not sure I would want him teaching ayone I know English.

[marvinberry]

English speaking radio station - 88FM (called 'Wave FM'). Send them your CV/resume - you never know!!!

[ThaiRich]

Carl in USA:

We all want to come back to Thailand/find a job in Thailand. The bottom-line, as you will learn is...it's not that easy. Many ocupations are reserved by the Thai government for Thai nationals...foriegners can't be employed in those occupations in Thailand unless they are:

1. Sponsored by a Thai company for the job in Thailand and

2. There is no Thai capable/able/willing to perform the job.

In practical terms that means you will find most of the lower ranks in "communications" in Thailand are filled by Thais. So unless you have a talent that a Thai does not have, and you are valued enough to a Thai company to be hired by them, frankly your chances of getting a job in "communications" in Thailand are slim. That's just the facts of life in Thailand for foriegners.

As for teaching English here in Thailand.

First of all, the hiring trend of most Thai schools now is to require more and bettr degrees/qualifications for English teachers thaey hire. Yes, it's posible to get a teaching job with just TEFL credentials...but increasingly schools want a BA degree...and a BA in English (though not absolutely required)is preferred as the minimum requiremnt. As I say, thas isn't always true...but the better the job the higher the academic requirements. And that is a increasing trend here in Thailand, in my opinion.

Secondly, and I'll try to put this as diplomatically as possible, in the teaching of English in schools in Thailand the increasing trend is that teaching English means English English, not American English. That's just a fact. And, again being diplomatic, many of the English teachers are English...not American. Bottom line - the English English speakers have the edge in the competition for jobs.

Thirdly, frankly, the salary for English teachers in Thai schools is low comapred to whaat you would find in a equivalent position in a U.S. school. Yes, the living costs here in Thailand are also lower. But the cost of living increases every day, the Dollar/Baht rate keeps going down...and living in Thailand is no picnic anymore.

Sorry to tell you that, but you need to know the facts before you get started. Be prepared for a hard slog finding a job in Thailand, and have the funds to carry you for at least 6 months to a year without working BEFORE you think of coming to Thailand to live.

As I say, I'm not trying to stop you from coming, I'm just trying to make you be realistic about the chances before you start the experience. It will be educational (you'll learn a lot of things) but not always fun.

Been there, done that, have the Tee shirt; as the saying goes.

Dude, you really had me going for a minute I actually thought this was going to be an itelligent post. WRONG. When you got to your second point I realized you are clueless. Now is may be true that in some of the high end international schools and some of the governement schools that provide text books for the teacher to teach from the text books may be written using British English. I wouldn't say the Brits are preferred over Americans or Other native English speakers. You know(maybe you don't know) and I know that the only preference is for white skin and a long nose. It doens' t matter one iota if that skin and nose comes from America or the U.K. NOw is may be very common for Brits to be teaching in Thailand and not so common for Americans but don't confuse this with a preference. I work in a private school teaching 3rd grade ESL there is another farang from the U.K. teaching here also. The parents pay extra to have the children study with a farang, so they get to choose whose class their children attend. I have 38 students in my class the Brit has 9. The children say they can't understand him when he speaks. I'm pretty sure that at mid term I will be getting his students. But hey believe whatever you want to.

[USAlovesThailand777]

There may have been a few mistakes in my post, as I didn't reread it maybe, but the heart is in the right place scum bag

Read the OPs post, not sure I would want him teaching ayone I know English.

Edited August 25, 2010 by USAlovesThailand777
Flame deleted

[USAlovesThailand777]

How come they don't like 7? Why 9? Tell all.

Just as a heads up '7' is not considered the big lucky number in Thailand -- They seem to like '9' the best and avoid '4' ... good luck.

[Jai Dee]

Some off-topic and flame posts have been deleted from this thread.

Please keep things civil.

[USAlovesThailand777]

Thank you for your post Farang, (hehehe), I appreciate the input. I have some family that teaches in Thailand and I say with respect, that the schools they teach in like both USA and Briton teachers. But it's well agreed from them all, including head directors, they desire USA the most. As they pronounce words clearly and are the most easy to understand. I met a lot of Briton people there too and they were great. Although the pay is super low everywhere, it's still alot of fun there. Same with the surrounding countries as well. And going there in winter is totally cool when we have several feet of snow, lots of ice and -30's for temps here. :jap:

Carl in USA:

We all want to come back to Thailand/find a job in Thailand. The bottom-line, as you will learn is...it's not that easy. Many ocupations are reserved by the Thai government for Thai nationals...foriegners can't be employed in those occupations in Thailand unless they are:

1. Sponsored by a Thai company for the job in Thailand and

2. There is no Thai capable/able/willing to perform the job.

In practical terms that means you will find most of the lower ranks in "communications" in Thailand are filled by Thais. So unless you have a talent that a Thai does not have, and you are valued enough to a Thai company to be hired by them, frankly your chances of getting a job in "communications" in Thailand are slim. That's just the facts of life in Thailand for foriegners.

As for teaching English here in Thailand.

First of all, the hiring trend of most Thai schools now is to require more and bettr degrees/qualifications for English teachers thaey hire. Yes, it's posible to get a teaching job with just TEFL credentials...but increasingly schools want a BA degree...and a BA in English (though not absolutely required)is preferred as the minimum requiremnt. As I say, thas isn't always true...but the better the job the higher the academic requirements. And that is a increasing trend here in Thailand, in my opinion.

Secondly, and I'll try to put this as diplomatically as possible, in the teaching of English in schools in Thailand the increasing trend is that teaching English means English English, not American English. That's just a fact. And, again being diplomatic, many of the English teachers are English...not American. Bottom line - the English English speakers have the edge in the competition for jobs.

Thirdly, frankly, the salary for English teachers in Thai schools is low comapred to whaat you would find in a equivalent position in a U.S. school. Yes, the living costs here in Thailand are also lower. But the cost of living increases every day, the Dollar/Baht rate keeps going down...and living in Thailand is no picnic anymore.

Sorry to tell you that, but you need to know the facts before you get started. Be prepared for a hard slog finding a job in Thailand, and have the funds to carry you for at least 6 months to a year without working BEFORE you think of coming to Thailand to live.

As I say, I'm not trying to stop you from coming, I'm just trying to make you be realistic about the chances before you start the experience. It will be educational (you'll learn a lot of things) but not always fun.

Been there, done that, have the Tee shirt; as the saying goes.

Dude, you really had me going for a minute I actually thought this was going to be an itelligent post. WRONG. When you got to your second point I realized you are clueless. Now is may be true that in some of the high end international schools and some of the governement schools that provide text books for the teacher to teach from the text books may be written using British English. I wouldn't say the Brits are preferred over Americans or Other native English speakers. You know(maybe you don't know) and I know that the only preference is for white skin and a long nose. It doens' t matter one iota if that skin and nose comes from America or the U.K. NOw is may be very common for Brits to be teaching in Thailand and not so common for Americans but don't confuse this with a preference. I work in a private school teaching 3rd grade ESL there is another farang from the U.K. teaching here also. The parents pay extra to have the children study with a farang, so they get to choose whose class their children attend. I have 38 students in my class the Brit has 9. The children say they can't understand him when he speaks. I'm pretty sure that at mid term I will be getting his students. But hey believe whatever you want to.

[OneZero]

Carl, You appeal is from the heart. But my first impression is that you have fallen in love / Lust; and have not experienced enough of Thailand yet.

If your not in country I suggest you start reading http://www.stickmanbangkok.com . Alot of good advice.

[exterminator]

Thank you for your post Farang, (hehehe), I appreciate the input. I have some family that teaches in Thailand and I say with respect, that the schools they teach in like both USA and Briton teachers. But it's well agreed from them all, including head directors, they desire USA the most. As they pronounce words clearly and are the most easy to understand. I met a lot of Briton people there too and they were great. Although the pay is super low everywhere, it's still alot of fun there. Same with the surrounding countries as well. And going there in winter is totally cool when we have several feet of snow, lots of ice and -30's for temps here. :jap:

Correct me if I am wrong: "Briton teachers" should read "British teachers" and "Briton people" should read "British people", right? Not trying to split hairs, but , we are discussing about living in Thailand and teaching English. Therefore, we got to start with what is correct.

[Peterbigeyes]

Correct me if I am wrong: "Briton teachers" should read "British teachers" and "Briton people" should read "British people", right? Not trying to split hairs, but , we are discussing about living in Thailand and teaching English. Therefore, we got to start with what is correct.

I second that