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joorakee

Member Since 2009-11-02
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I am a Polish guy fond of Thailand, trying to visit the beautiful country at least once a year, in the "cold" season.

I am thinking of moving to Thailand - for a year or longer - in the future, but first I have to improve my language skills (have been learning Thai for several years). Maybe I will seek a job or look for some business opportunities in the Land of Smiles.
To be honest, I am still hesitating whether to work in Europe for the warmer part of the year and spend only (a part of) the winter in the LOS or to move to the LOS on a permanent basis. What I am sure about is that if I decide to move, I want to do it before and not after reaching my retirement age.
I have spent several years in Asia, mostly Japan.

My hobbies include: learning foreign languages, travelling all over the world, riding a motorcycle/bicycle... and many others.
One of my favourite books is "Bangkok 8" by John Burdett.

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In Topic: Pay Rise For Private School Teachers: Thailand

2012-05-03 06:06:10

BigJohnnyBKK, on 2012-05-02 23:31:09, said:

- farang guys are willing to work for peanuts in order to stay for the sake of the girls

I don't think that all those MP fans and Nana-addicts would be willing to settle down in the LOS on a permanent basis and work for salaries of 20-25k baht per month (they would be broke in 2 weeks if not sooner). They will visit the country on a more or less regular basis, but won't stay and work for peanuts.

IMO if a farang works in Thailand for relatively little money, he will do it for the sake of the warm climate, easy-going lifestyle etc., but not because of the girls (especially those from the bar scene).

In Topic: Two Students From Macau Hurt Following Latest Pattaya Beach Jet Ski Scam

2012-04-19 02:43:35

crudy21, on 2012-04-17 16:41:24, said:

When will it end, never i guess.

When a scammer gets seriously injured or killed by an angry tourist? Posted Image

In Topic: Thailand To Hire 300 Native English-Speaking Teachers

2011-04-07 05:07:44

Macmundi, on 2011-03-29 21:06:41, said:

I've seen Italian English teachers (who couldn't even speak proper English) teaching in one of those language schools in BKK. It was so ridiculous. Hiring just about anyone off the streets just because they are 'farang'.

Well, maybe they failed to find employment as teachers of the Italian language? The same could be said about all non-native English speakers (f.e. Poles - BTW I'm Polish) who haven't been given an opportunity to teach their mother tongues and are forced (?) to teach English instead.

Wouldn't it be unfair and discriminating to ban someone from working in Thailand just because of his or her nationality (we all know that it's often the easiest - if not the only possible - way to get a job in the LOS, I mean becoming an English teacher or "teacher")?

In Topic: Materials For Advanced Learners

2011-02-16 00:10:32

Thank you for the advice(s). :jap:

Joosesis, on 2011-02-15 03:54:58, said:

I'd also suggest following the Thai school cirriculum...you can buy the books and corresponding workbooks at bookstores in any major city. The school books are great at extending advanced learning, and also give you a quantifiable sense of your skill level that is easy to communicate to others.

That's what I did today: bought a Thai-language textbook for P4 students at SE-ED.

In Topic: Elderly Foreginers A Heavy Burden For Thai Hospitals

2011-01-21 20:07:43

One more reason why it might be better to enjoy Thailand while young instead of waiting until one gets old.

coma, on 2011-01-21 11:52:54, said:

I couldn't agree more. Not just the elderly, but many foreigners of all ages just love to live in Thailand burning the candle at both ends and living well beyong thier means.
The Thais refer to these individuals as "Farang Khee Nok ฝรั่งขี้นก". Which literally means " Bird shit Foriegner.
Then all of a sudden. Medical emergency! Ohh! No money to pay the medical bills. Next minute those close to these sorry individuals have the hide to pass the hat around looking for donations to bail these guys out. I have seen this too many times to count over the years.If you run out of money and cannot finance yourself for ANY situation that may arise whilst abroad, then I am sorry but it is time to face reality and GO HOME!!!! :annoyed:

These twats are what gives foreigners a bad name here in Thailand. One more time. GO HOME!!!! :jap:

Well, I can understand those not so well-off who prefer living the easy-going way of life in a nice climate to working their nuts off in a cold country (with no guarantee that they will get a pension of 65k baht in the future). Not everyone wants to become a millionaire. Some people have different priorities than getting rich by Western standards. And being rich is not a conditio sine qua non allowing someone to visit or live permanently in the LOS (or another country).

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