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In Topic: Most Thai Students Afraid To Work In Other ASEAN Countries: Survey

Today, 17:32

Reasonableman, on Today, 16:46 , said:

Europe as an economic model is hardly the star in the firmament right now, and is on the verge of imminent collapse. The parallel with ASEAN is...?

A little exaggerated, don't you think? 'Europe' per se ain't doing too bad, considering the recession suffered of late. Medicine is being taken and certain economies are slowly, but surely, steadying and recovering.

I think you mean that artificial currency called the EURO when you say 'imminent collapse', and that is down to one country in particular, and two or three more, possibly.

Successful economies are based on internal domestic demand, ie the ability to earn, compete, innovate, and consume. The nations of SE Asia, with a couple of notable exceptions, will never increase the standards of living of their populations by such a degree that domestic demand is stimulated so much. This region will, by and large, continue to make products that are consumed by 'the west', rather than by themselves.

In Topic: Worried About The Image? Then Solve The Problem: Thai Editorial

Today, 10:24

Initially, I also thought it was a pretty good report. But, on a re-read, I noticed the following:

"...........the ministry should attempt to tackle the problem by cooperating with the police in prosecuting ............"

One hopes the reporter / newspaper isn't attempting to suggest that the only ones here trying to beat counterfeit crime is - the police!!

In Topic: Air Con Upgrade And Solar Water Heater - Any Recomendations ?

Yesterday, 18:31

There's a solar heater business just at the junction with Kajonkiet School - called "Mono -something-or-other".

Know nothing about it, other than owned and run by a guy from Scotland (who is often working offshore) and his Thai mrs.

As for aircons, know very little about them. I'm not been awkward, but just try and use them less - they circulate stale / bad air and germs, so I only use mine in the really hot season. Mine have now been off for about 3 weeks, and i doubt I'll use them again until next March.

In Topic: Pg Poll: Thai English Skills

2012-05-28 10:32:23

The 'developing country' excuse wore thin for me a long time ago. 2nd largest economy and 4th richest nation in SE Asia.

Thailand has the capability to really move forward in many areas, English skills being one of them. However, there is simply no desire for change : the status quo suits those at the top; and those at the bottom are kept in the dark, through state-enforced ignorance, of the many opportunites that could help them. Therefore, you don't worry about what you don't know about.

In Topic: Family Life / Childrens Future - Thailand Or Uk

2012-05-27 10:33:22

I believe that a good parent will plan so as to give their children the best opportunites and options in life.

Staying here, in the Thai education system, means that you only give them the option of Thailand - absolutely nothing else. Thais, and their culture and knowledge, really fail to cut-it anywhere else.

In the UK, the child will have those options - whether to stay in UK, come here, or work anywhere else in the world.

You also need to look (even at this early age) beyond education. Just what will a child do in Nakhon Sawan when they grow up???

You've had the choices, via your own education and career, to choose where to live. If you bring your child up here, then they will not have those choices.

My recommendation is to stay in North Wales. I'm heading back to Cheshire this summer becasue of this very reason.