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by fishmonk
Thu Jul 27, 2017 7:44 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Which are the Top Educational Institutes in Thailand ?
Replies: 3
Views: 1228

Re: Which are the Top Educational Institutes in Thailand ?

In order for us to assist , it would be great if you can list more information on the following factors which may lead to the deviation in salaries across educational institutes. 1. Type of educational institute (Government or private) 2. Student age group or level (kindergarten, elementary,secondar...
by fishmonk
Thu Jul 27, 2017 2:46 am
Forum: Night Life!
Topic: Is nightlife allowed for a serious teacher?
Replies: 12
Views: 9946

Re: Is nightlife allowed for a serious teacher?

From what I have heard from my expat friends, they do not take issues with your nightlife as long as you do your teaching well and work professionally. However, do not get too wild until you have to be dragged to the police station. The teachers which I mentioned are teaching in private education in...
by fishmonk
Thu Jul 27, 2017 2:33 am
Forum: How much do Things Cost ?
Topic: Thai Meals and total cost per day?
Replies: 17
Views: 12557

Re: Thai Meals and total cost per day?

Hi, Spellbound. Perhaps you could be more specific on your question. Which specific area in Thailand are you referring to ? Depending on the type of tour, the tour guide might have brought you to different areas to experience Thai cuisine. Are all of these restaurants equipped with air-conditions ? ...
by fishmonk
Thu Jul 27, 2017 2:04 am
Forum: Welcome to Ask me Thailand Forum!
Topic: Welcome All to Teach Live Thailand
Replies: 5
Views: 32290

Re: Welcome All to Teach Live Thailand

Thanks, Will IT. I was doing my tertiary education at Singapore. Some people may say that Singapore's near to Malaysia but the lifestyle and cultural differences are definitely different across Southeast Asia. I experienced the differences when I volunteered in Vietnam and visited Thailand, Indonesi...
by fishmonk
Thu Jul 27, 2017 1:44 am
Forum: Southeast Asia
Topic: Goods and Services Tax (GST)
Replies: 7
Views: 5028

Re: Goods and Services Tax (GST)

As a fellow Malaysian, I would say that the GST introduction is way too drastic due to the rate of 6%. Many traders and businesses took this as an opportunity to initiate price changes leading to higher living costs. Despite the GST changes, our income remain somewhat similar leading to poorer consu...
by fishmonk
Thu Jul 27, 2017 1:31 am
Forum: Welcome to Ask me Thailand Forum!
Topic: Welcome All to Teach Live Thailand
Replies: 5
Views: 32290

Re: Welcome All to Teach Live Thailand

I'm not sure if I'm welcome here but I'm from Malaysia.I'm curious to see learn about experiences for expats in Thailand. My sister's a teacher. She was offered to teach in Indonesia but rejected the opportunity because she's not ready to move out of country yet. I am back in Malaysia now after work...