Firelily

As far as I'm concerned, being attacked by a bunch of drunk tourists 5 days ahead of songkran while driving home on a motorcycle is nothing short of attempted murder. I was lucky, ended up with some bruises, no other damage to me or my motorcycle. Of course, such attacks become commonplace from the 10th-11th on. It's not a risk I want to run anymore.
Now prefer to spend this time abroad, though I really miss the parades in Chiang Mai, and the civilised, cultural aspects of the water-throwing, done with the consent of the person being soaked. Also the water fights with my students at school.

Scott, on 2012-04-01 12:46:51, said:

I am a European with an MA in teaching English as a foreign language. I was required to take the IELTS back in 2006 as part of the package for the work permit application. I was told I need a band score of 6.5 or higher.
As I had to fork out something like 6500 baht, I hope I don't need to do it again if I happen to change schools. (Usually IELTS is only accepted for 2 years by universities in English-speaking countries - they argue that 2 years is well enough to forget all your English.....) TOEIC is cheaper, but still.... how many hoops are there to jump?

I would also say definitely no worksheets, we are in week 19 of the term, ready to take finals and wrap it all up, and the students must be sick of books and worksheets by now.
For any demo lesson, it is essential that you have a bunch of ideas for backup, if something doesn't work out, don't push it, be ready to switch to another game or song or activity. I don't know who will be observing you - Thai or westerner - expectations often differ. Usually Thais have a harder time accepting the inevitability of loud, "messy", active classrooms.  If it was me, I would be looking for flexibility, preparedness, it would definitely be an advantage if you prepared a couple of flashcards, a story, CD, or props. Like, I don't know, a bunch of clothes for the topic of "weather", identifying suitable items for cold weather: whoever can say an appropriate word, phrase or sentence (depending on their level) about a piece gets to put it on - or anything creative and fun.
Good luck.

there is very little traffic on the road that goes from the south (branches off the road to Fang), and it was resurfaced sometime between July and December last year. perfectly fine road.
also worth going to Doi Tung if you are in that area. there is a back road connecting the two places, that one is not so great but still fine, and absolutely no traffic on it on new year's day, when practically half of Bangkok was up in the mountains but sticking to the main route.

Thanks Aidenai, will definitely give it a try.