Ajarn Forum - Teaching and Living In Thailand

General teaching in Thailand matters.
The Thai education system, school politics, job conditions, qualifications, recruitment matters. Life outside the classroom.
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Grammar to Games. Speaking and Listening, Reading and Writing.
Teaching Experiences, Theory and Problems.
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Whether you're new to Thailand, new to teaching, or just new to Ajarn Forum, make sure you pop in here and introduce yourself.
Feel free to ask any questions that spring to mind as you consider your emigration, career change, or have other considerations you may want to ask about.
There are no stupid questions in this section!
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Books are a teacher's best friend! A forum dedicated to books and reading. Reviews, recommendations, where to buy in LOS, whether fiction, non-fiction or Thai Doraemon cartoon books.
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A forum which deals with the paperwork and official bureaucracy
faced by foreign teachers in Thailand.
Includes visas, work permits, teachers licenses, and tax issues.
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Life beyond teaching in Thailand, whether still living in LOS and making a living by other means, or living in another country, teaching or otherwise. Plus the practicalities of visas and migration there.
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A forum for the discussion of development issues, volunteering and giving back to Thailand and the Earth in general.

Exactly what it says!
Where to obtain that creature comfort in Thailand or whether to bring it with you. Where to get the best service whether it be dentists, doctors, or lawyers.
If there's something you need to know about practical living in Thailand it's here, or will be when you ask about it!
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What's new out on the town? Been anywhere good?
Got a restaurant you want to recommend? Anywhere we should avoid going?
Whether in Bangkok, or upcountry this forum is dedicated to everyday eating, drinking, and nocturnal entertainment.
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Whether travelling in Thailand or going elsewhere, this forum covers modes of transportation, acommodation, and daytime attractions.
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A forum for parents living in Thailand.
Giving birth, raising, schooling, and coping.
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A forum for advice on staying fit and healthy in LOS.
For topics on healthcare, exercise, and diet.
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Have questions? We have answers?
This forum deals with all computer related issues from a living in Thailand perspective.
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The latest from the Land Of Smiles.

A forum for international news clippings.

General chat is welcome here!
The pub is Ajarn Forum's biggest and most popular area, and anything goes within reason.
Please do not discuss politics, or religion in here!
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Have your say here.
This is a forum for divisive issues such as politics, religion, and gender issues.
Keep it civil and intelligent please!
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Got a word game or a thread that'll go on and on forever based around a single concept?
Put them in here, home to Ajarn Forum's most popular threads!
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The place to discuss... sa-port!
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For discussion about the boob tube, Youtube, and the silver screen. Post a movie clip, discuss last night's telly or review the latest movies.
Home of the couch potatos.
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A forum for the discussion of all kinds of music.
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Looking for a great place to live, but on a teachers budget?
This should be your first stop.
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A forum for non-commercial small-ads. All posts should be one-off sales, or wanted ads. If you wish to advertise a commercial product or service please contact LDMA via private message for further details.
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