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Is it? I visited last December but didn't have much of a chance to get a look at the price of things. I do recall paying 70 baht for a double espresso. Thought that was rather much - especially for Rayong.
Prime Twat Yuckling claims that 'inflation' in Thailand is 'imaginary'.
Inflation? What inflation?
Published: 4/05/2012 at 09:35 AM
Thai people perceive the cost of living is rising, but in reality it is not, the prime minster said yesterday. The idea that prices are surging is a product of an overactive imagination.
When it comes to the prices of the goods they buy, Thai people have an overactive imagination, Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra said yesterday
The cost of living is not surging out of control and the perception that it is lies basically in people's minds and not reality, she said.
"The flood and the hot weather, when combined, could make people feel that product prices are more expensive," Ms Yingluck said. "From the information gathered by the government, we can assure you that prices are on a downward trend."
"The weather was hot in April and it was a month with high expenses such as tuition fees. When these factors are combined, it is possible to think that goods prices are higher," she said.
Many factories had just reopened following last year's great flood and they should be in full operation in the second half of this year. Prices should return to... [Read More]
have been going through every single TEFL provider here in Chiang Mai. I have had about 8 interviews. I have talked to every name that offers a TEFL. There seems to be something that I don't like about each one. However the thing that really gets me is the one that I did seriously consider signing up for has a clause in their contract.
"by attending this course, I consent to allow end of course feedback, electronic images, videos and stories to be used for future promotional material on the ..... TEFL certificate program and or the .... website."
Am I the only one that finds this way to invasive. I understand group photos being put on a webpage, but to feel that they have the right to record anything that I say in class and use it for their own advertising is a bit presumptuous.
I haven't been back to ask about it in more detail. I am not really comfortable with my image being sent out on youtube and facebook for their purposes.
Would this bother you. For those that actually work in the TEFL training field like Crew do you really think that it is appropriate to take anything that someone does and publicly use it?
Can you blame him? She was seeing a Frenchman on the sly.
German Stabs UdonThani Thai Girlfriend 17 Times
UDON THANI – May 8, 2012 [PDN]; Pol. Capt. Ratchaphol Morarat, Udon Thani police was notified about a fatal stabbing at “Together Beer-Bar” address 62, Soi Samphan, Udon Thani.
At the scene of the crime the police found the corpse of Mrs. Jantree Miller age 34, lying on the floor in a pool of blood near the computer table. Mrs Jantree had 7 stab wounds on the left arm, 4 wounds on the right arm, 4 wounds on the forehead and 2 on the cheek. Totally 17 wounds.
The investigation showed that before the stabbing Mrs. Jantree was chatting on the Facebook with a French man, Mr. Mike Kristien Bitek, age 29.
The German, the boyfriend of Mrs. Jantree came into the shop and sat beside her and when he saw she was on the Facebook with Mr. Peter a Frenchman Mr. Mike screamed at her that she was a bad woman who cheated on him. Then he pulled out a folding knife from his pocket and stabbbed her violently until she fell from the chair and died on the the floor.
Moments later Mr. Mike ran out from the bar and jumped into his Toyota Vios parked in front of the beer-bar and dissapeared.
The police alarm was sent out but they could... [Read More]
Hi all, I was just wondering what would be the realistic monthly earnings for a non native with a degree and a TEFL? Sorry if this topic was already covered but I couldn't find anything...
These tings are legendary ... anybody ever been to one?
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Koh Pha Ngan, in southern Thailand, is known as the party island, its Haad Rin beach infamous for hosting full-moon parties of up to 10,000 fluoro singlet-wearing, whisky bucket-drinking revellers in a debaucherous free-for-all on the sand. A few years ago I was part of that beach crowd, wearing fisherman's pants, twirling glow sticks and drinking into the wee hours. Returning to Koh Pha Ngan older and a little wiser, I'm seeking to explore the island's holistic side, so I bypass the parties and head over the island's spine to the Anantara Rasananda resort on the edge of Thong Nai Pan Noi village. The resort will be my base while I unwind and detox.
"[Travolta had] a strange demeanor, bloodshot eyes and climbed onto the already setup massage table...Travolta removed the entire sheet from his body, and he claimed the sheets were sticky and could not tolerate the heat...Travolta further indicated that he likes a lot of 'Glutes' work meaning a massage on his buttocks...While [the plaintiff] was massaging near Travolta's buttocks area, Travolta would open his legs and spread his butt cheeks open and had a full erection and would maneuver in a way to try to force Doe Plaintiff No. 2 to touch his anus and around his anus."
Travolta suddenly turned on his stomach with his legs wide open with a full erection. He then tried to force Doe Plaintiff No. 2's hand on Travolta's scrotum. Then, Travolta started to grab, rub and caress Doe Plaintiff no. 2's upper thighs and buttocks....Travolta still had an erection and wanted his abdominals done, but Travolta's erection was in the way and he refused to have his penis covered by a sheet or a pillow case cover."
John Travolta Lawsuit: Second Masseur Files Sexual Battery And Harassment Suit Against Actor
Last night, the Mrs. and I had a rare night out without the monkeys. We went to a very nice Thai restaurant and had one of the best meals I've had in the 8 years we've been in Kuwait. Throughout the meal, we couldn't help noticing some nob a few tables over trying to impress his date with his chopstick proficiency. It was almost comical as he fumbled through every dish with his sticks.
So, what's your preference, chopsticks, or a fork?
I thought when I left my former school, I may have a few months off and find a new placement for this semester. I still haven't found a job and there's a week to go....
The group said their researchers looked at the most recent data from 48 countries across 20 different measures, including investment by governments and private sector, research and the production of an educated workforce, international networks and diversity. Population size was accounted for in the calculations, a news release said.
This is the first time Universitas 21 has created these rankings.
The rankings did not factor in affordability or cost of attending college.
Check out the top 16 countries (in order of ranking):
After 3 years of resisting all attempts to get me to teach English in local schools, I succumbed to the pressure at the end of last week and went to discuss it with a teacher & Director. I told them of my reservations about teaching – no teaching experience, no real desire to be a schoolteacher, very little confidence in my ability to teach in a school and my insistence that I would not give more than 2 days a week – but they said to give it a try. I think they’re quite desperate since their previous teacher has taken a job at another school just before start of term. I signed the application papers, gave a copy of my Passport & Bachelor’s Degree certificate and went on my way, still not convinced that I was doing the sensible thing from my perspective. I’d be quite happy to teach very small groups of kids or, even better, adults and would probably be quite good at it – it’s the thought of the large classes that isn’t to my liking. I’ve been asked to help a local police officer with his English and that is quite appealing although the legality might be a bit “iffy” at this point. I woke up this morning, Sunday, in a foul mood and the only reason I can think of is that I’m due to start teaching tomorrow. I don’t want to do it!! If I was keen, I’d be excited at this point, not grumpy. In life, very little truly worries or fazes me but public performance is about the only situation that’s guaranteed to have me quaking in my boots. I see teaching as a public... [Read More]
We all have double standards in one form or another, like myself, I slag off people who commit incest then leap into bed with my cousins. But my argument is that she is not my mother or sister and if she got pregnant, the kid would at least be normal, not a deformed inbred freak with Quasimodo features or siamese twins joined at the neck.
Years back they were enforcing the compulsory wearing of motorcycle helmets in Pattaya and it was farangs who the ones pulled over, even though Thais were riding past three to a bike, no headgear and several gas cannisters and soi dogs strapped to the back. The cop even waved to one Thai motorsai taxi guy who rode past, mobile phone in hand and a som tam in the other.
As sad as it sounds, training is a big part of my life. I'm looking for a place to rent near a decent gym/health club.
An area which isn't tooooo expensive would be ideal.
Any input would be great, many thanks
NB. I know some condos come with a gym, but health club membership is good for the soul; gets you out more and ideal for a sneaky perv.
I have a BA from the Open University and have just come from an Interview for a teaching position.
I already have a Teaching job but this one was more appealing, however it left me with a familiar feeling.
In all of my Interviews in Thailand I have been met with blank stares when showing my OU BA.
Even European/American/British potential co-workers have not heard of the establishment.
I get the feeling they think I am trying to pass off a fake degree
I have come out with the usual bluster ( top 40 UK Uni, Top 500 worldwide, one of only 3 UK unis accredited in the USA, recognised by the Thai MOE..and so on... )
On each occasion the job has been offered a few days later - not sure if checks have been done or not.
Has anyone had similar reactions?
Should I perhaps have a better on the spot answer ? ( Sarcasm excepted )
Is there a list of MOE accredited Universities worldwide that I should bring along?
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