Analysis of motivation of expatriate English teachers in Thailand

**buddahas** · 4th July 2012 00:42

lol

**Thaitanium** · 4th July 2012 01:08

**jonny danger** · 4th July 2012 01:24

Aren't moderators supposed to moderate, as in making things run smooth, keeping things fair and balanced?

**Thaitanium** · 4th July 2012 07:56

I guess I should be flattered, right?...I mean it's unusual to have a moderator stalker isn't it?

**buddahas** · 4th July 2012 07:58

Originally Posted by jonny danger

Aren't moderators supposed to moderate, as in making things run smooth, keeping things fair and balanced?

Moderation isn't Fox News.

**jonny danger** · 4th July 2012 08:01

Originally Posted by Thaitanium

I guess I should be flattered, right?...I mean it's unusual to have a moderator stalker isn't it?

Kiss ass dude. His greens might be the ones worth 2000.

**Guy Mandude** · 4th July 2012 13:50

Originally Posted by Thaitanium

I mean it's unusual to have a moderator stalker isn't it?

No. This forum has an unfortunately colorful history of moderator stalkers.

**The Perfect Present** · 4th July 2012 13:52

I still regret recommending DJ Twat back in 2004.

**Guy Mandude** · 4th July 2012 13:53

Originally Posted by vallient

sorry it's the sex and the lifestyle.

And what does that say about the ex pat countries where the sex life is nil or impossibly dull?

---Update---

Originally Posted by The Perfect Present

I still regret recommending DJ Twat back in 2004.

Bite #4

**vallient** · 4th July 2012 18:53

Those places aren't Thailand, but really name one.

**Hollow** · 4th July 2012 19:20

I quite enjoy the whole package. I find it to be quite fun and interesting. One of the big problems for me in the UK is that I tend to get very bored.

**Guy Mandude** · 4th July 2012 21:25

Originally Posted by Hollow

One of the big problems for me in the UK is that I tend to get very bored.

And many Thais would love to move to the UK or live there for a length of time.

**8ball** · 5th July 2012 10:10

Originally Posted by Guy Mandude

I'm tired of grumpy-faced Westerners; I don't want to be part of that club.

I enjoy a relatively stress-free life.

I enjoy the give-and-take nature of working and learning with teenagers.

Wot he said

---Update---

Originally Posted by Guy Mandude

And many Thais would love to move to the UK or live there for a length of time.

for the dosh

or to improve their English skillz

NOT,,, for the lifestyle

**Guy Mandude** · 5th July 2012 10:35

Originally Posted by 8ball

NOT,,, for the lifestyle

The lifestyle is the dosh. Sad innit.

I knew a Thai lady who hooked up with a rich slob in the UK. She complained to me relentlessly via emails about her boring UK life. When I suggested she take a road trip - her husband had a limousine and driver - to see some National Trust properties or beautiful country villages, the entire idea seemed outrageous to her. She seemed unable to break out of her narrow world, even though she had money, transportation and time to enjoy a new country.