bigbadthaijohn

Hi guys,

Beano's right. I'm going to make a new non B visa, as I am starting a business. I've been on an ED for the past 2 years.

If I could steer the thread back toward Hong Kong, if anyone has been, is there any advice you might have about potential problems? I've been to Thai consolates many times, but never to HK. I know each location has their own little peculiarities.

On a lighter note, since I'll have a couple days there with my wife, any tips on sight-seeing?

Thanks everyone.

BBTJ

Thanks Beano. Appreciate the input.

I found on the website that it says 1 business day for processing, but I just want to make sure.

Has anyone been recently?

Hi again everyone,

I could really use a response on this. My friend will be leaving very soon and we need to get all of this sorted out.

BBTJ

Mighty,

Thanks so much for your comments. TCS will definitely be on my list of schools to visit.

Do you happen to know when the application period is for new students? And the website address? I couldn't find it.

BBTJ

Xang,

As with advice about anything, of course I will check things out for myself. However, I don't exactly have enough time to visit every school in BKK, so anything people might have to say can only help.

You are correct, I mistyped when I said Assumption Bang Na. I meant Samut Prakan.

As for my criteria for a "good" school, I mean a school with a well-rounded education, good facilities, a not too big class size (up to 30 or so would be fine, but of course less would be better), good teachers who really care about students and put in the extra effort, etc. I guess, for me, one of the most important things is to find a school which will teach my daughter how to think and not just repeat (as much as that is possible in a Thai school).

I'm also of the opinion that another important indicator of a school's quality is the level of parental involvement in school activities. I like to be informed of what is happening in my daughter's school and attend her activities as much as possible, and I always think that in a school where the parents are more involved (not second-guessing the teachers, but participating and trying to make the school better), it will help the school improve.

BBTJ