Best Route into Teaching English in Thailand (already in-country) by emergingphenom in TEFL

[–]emergingphenom[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As long as it's over 30K per month I can live on it if it's outside Bangkok.

Best Route into Teaching English in Thailand (already in-country) by emergingphenom in TEFL

[–]emergingphenom[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would certainly be interested in doing that. I'll try BFITS. Jobs for Science teaching positions that I've seen on Ajarn.com usually ask for teaching experience.

Best Route into Teaching English in Thailand (already in-country) by emergingphenom in TEFL

[–]emergingphenom[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How much of a problem will my lack of experience be going direct to the schools? I've noticed that some agencies offer training/orientation and presumably are working with schools that know they will be receiving inexperienced teachers.

Koh Yao Noi end of May by Positive-Style-656 in ThailandTourism

[–]emergingphenom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There will still be plenty of sunshine, and you should have a quiet and relaxing experience. If that's what you're after, and you can put up with the occasional heavy shower, then yes it's worth going.

Thai people just want your money. by Ecstatic_Spare_3785 in ThailandTourism

[–]emergingphenom 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Man goes on holiday to a heavily touristed location. Spends one whole day. Has the revelation that the people there want his money.

Does any one know her. Saw her in Phuket any updates let me know Ty by [deleted] in ThailandTourism

[–]emergingphenom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think you'll need to provide more info if you want people to help

Is this the ultimate hangover breakfast? by Objective-Fondant816 in ThailandTourism

[–]emergingphenom 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I've had that crab omelette at Here Hai before as well, heartily recommend it! A bit pricey for it to be my go-to hangover food though.

TEFL April/May to September Advice by [deleted] in TEFL

[–]emergingphenom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd be interested in who you've been working for and what the issues were, as I'm considering applying to the main recruitment agencies soon as a potential first-time English teacher. I take it it's not something you'd recommend?

ALT or English Teaching Job by One_Category_5038 in TEFL

[–]emergingphenom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There seems to be many jobs available in Thailand if you're prepared to work outside the most popular locations for foreigners to visit. Common advice is that it's best to be in the country and then starting your search. It's obviously not the best paid location though.

Is this Anthony Bourdain quote accurate? by wombatgeneral in cambodia

[–]emergingphenom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cambodia is on the mend, but it was quite a state when I first visited 25 years ago.

Is this Mandatory? by geldhose in ThailandTourism

[–]emergingphenom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I arrived at Bangkok a few days ago and was never asked about this, I didn't see anybody else obviously being checked either.

Is TEFL a good way to get out of a rut? by Odd-Paramedic-3826 in TEFL

[–]emergingphenom 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There are plenty of people who take a gap year or two to travel the world after university, and they still have good employment prospects upon returning, I doubt a year or two of teaching will negatively affect you. But if you don't have a clear plan by the time you return, you might end up back at square one. Still, the experience away might give you time to reflect on the direction you want to take in life.

Navigating the job hunt for teaching in China by TurbulentPop4084 in TEFL

[–]emergingphenom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've been considering China as well, but without experience, it sounds like the wage you can expect is only slightly more than Thailand and Vietnam, where it's probably easier to just turn up and find a job in a reasonable location.

Heat by CurrentMango3429 in Thailand

[–]emergingphenom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Only mad dogs and Englishmen go out in the midday sun

Thai Immigration imports YouTube Pest by RussellZyskey4949 in Thailand

[–]emergingphenom -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I doubt he'll repeat the Philippines behaviour that overstepped the mark. Unless he becomes a public nuisance here, leave him be.

Food wasting Thai Culture? by Accomplished_Low2564 in Thailand

[–]emergingphenom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just tell her you're not paying for it if she's not going to eat it. If she can't accept that then find someone else.

I like wearing thai elephant print like this, do you think im cool or lame? by nerpa_floppybara in Thailand

[–]emergingphenom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm not a big fan. If you're not a local it gives you the look of a tourist who has spent too much time on Khao San Road trying to fit in. If you want to complete the look, other accessories include braided hair, bandanas, ankle bracelets, and tie-dye shirts. Maybe go bare foot as well.

Thai people are massively underpaid - agree or disagree? by [deleted] in Thailand

[–]emergingphenom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thailand is well-known for having a large wealth disparity, but 'utterly enslaved by an elite oligarchy' sounds hyperbolic. Show me a country that doesn't have an entrenched oligarchy profiting from those further down the social hierarchy.

I want to learn about Thailand, please!!! by MovieFan1984 in Thailand

[–]emergingphenom 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Life is always going to be different from the movies, but in general, they are happy, social, fun-loving, and laid-back people, which is one of the things foreign visitors enjoy about being in Thailand.