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Thailand draws more visitors than any other country in southeast Asia. This country is also known in Western countries because of its unique tradition and culture. Tourism plays an important role in the business of the nation. Every year, thousands of foreigners in this country to be visited.
Thailand
Thailand is still a great country, which, like the United Kingdom, bordering Cambodia and Laos to the east, Malaysia and the Gulf of Thailand in the south, andAndaman Sea and Myanmar to the west.
Thailand Fast Fact
· Capital: Bangkok
• More language: Thai
• More Religion: Buddhism
· Population: 65,444,371 (July 2005 est.)
° area: 513,000 km
· Currency: Baht
· Time Zone: GMT + 7
• Internet TLD:. Th
• Call Code: +66
Thailand is the 49largest country, and is home to a precise geographical area. If you go north, you will see that it is a mountainous area: Doi Inthanon, the highest point of 8451 meters. The center of the Chao Phraya River, overlooking the Gulf of Thailand runs. The South consists of a narrow land bridge, known as the Kra isthmus that connects the Malay Peninsula.
Thailand has a tropical climate. High temperature and humidity, and dominated by the Moon Soon. AprilMay are the hottest months, but June is the beginning of the rainy season, and usually ends in October. From November to February the climate, especially in northern Thailand is cool.
The year 1997 was the time when Thailand's economy collapsed. Currency baht reached its lowest point in 56 to 25 against the U.S. dollar. Many foreign investors have closed the door, what for many Thais lost their jobs. Banks were bankrupt. Warehouse and pricesdecreased drastically. After PM Thaksin Shinawatra, has won the 2001 elections, there has been a rapid growth of the economy. He has implemented several national programs Thaksinomics known. Foreign investors have the door still open for business and tourism was in its natural resources such as peak.Thailands tin, rubber, wood, etc., and also helps contribute to the economy of the country's GDP.
Thailand is a Buddhist country. According to the last census, over 95% of ThaiBuddhists. Islam is the second religion of the country. You can see many Muslims in southern Thailand, especially in Yala, Pattani and Narathiwat. There are also some Christians, but it is only a small percentage of the population.
Thailand is a constitutional monarchy. His Majesty King Adulyadej Bhumibhol monarch is the most respected and longest reigning world. He celebrated his ascension to the throne 6oth anniversary in June last year. Thaishave a deep respect for their king, among the other members of the royal family. A joke or tell a joke about the royal family is a grave insult to the Thai people and his country.
Each country has a culture and tradition, the same with Thailand. After visiting this country, there are some precautions and behavior standards that must be followed. Here are some of the commandments and prohibitions in this country:
• As I said earlier, Thai is a deepRelationship with the royal family. Never tell a joke or a joke about it, the pictures or portraits of them must be met.
• If you enter a temple, make sure that your dress appropiate.Avoid wearing unsuitable clothing. They also allow your shoes or slippers when he entered the chapel.
• If you are a woman, never touch the monaco Buddhist, because it is forbidden, or even sit next to him. If you want to give something within reach of monacoa man, and will do it for you. When her husband is unavailable, as Saffron monaco Buddhist stretches before him, to where to put the things you want.
· Thai is not normally shake hands when they greet people, but wai (pressing the palms of the hands in a gesture of prayer). Generally a younger person is elderly wai.
• If you enter a home or office, please leave your shoes or slippersoutside.
· Texts touch someone or pointing with the feet is not acceptable. Thai on the head as the most sacred part of the body, while the feet are the most dirty and lower body.
· Public affection between men and women is frowned
Working in Thailand
If you are looking for a different experience in teaching English in South-East Asia, Thailand is one of the best destinations to choose from. In my experience I can sayI enjoy my stay in this country with my family. Besides the low cost of living, there are other opportunities waiting for you when you're serious, I am a teacher of English. Anyone who comes to Thailand to work as an English teacher has a different reason. Some are here together to save money, others want to gain more experience of teaching abroad, some will tell you that the salary here compares more in their country of origin.
It's like a job here easily,specifically for the English language. Most of the schools rent a non-white in this country, to educate their students, they have qualified. (This information can be a shocking Asian teachers, but it's true) Some schools do not have to hire a good teacher on the qualifications of candidates to wherever you came from. Others require a TEFL certificate or even without a degree.
Anyone intending to work in a particular school, must examinethe credibility of the first school to avoid problems. There are some schools have to rely on foreign teachers, mostly Asian teachers. There is a site that I would recommend,-http: / / www.teflwatch.org. This site contains information on the question of teaching in Thailand. Here are things to consider before working in a school:
• How many hours / credit card that I teach?
• If the school process my visa and work permit? (Effective thisOctober 1, will expire at the end of the border)
If · provide accommodation and medical insurance?
• I want a salary nor is it summer or holiday? (Some schools have summer and holiday periods in the contract, but others do not)
If you're new to teach in Thailand and new, be careful. Your questions to the employer, it is not clear. If you sign a contract ever, if the sign is written in Thai Pasa. This is to avoid the possibleProblems in the future. Your contract should be written in English, and please keep a copy for future use.
Attractions in Thailand are working
This section will be only a brief overview of the various schools / institutions in this country. I am into the following groups: schools with MEP / EP; schools without MEP / EP or traditional Thai schools, universities, international schools
At school with the on / EP (Mini English Program / English Program)
O ThisType of school is well funded. The bulk of funding comes from government (if there is a public school) or controlling parents.
• The reward is high. – Native starting salary is 30,000 baht a month and can last up to 50,000 baht depending on the qualifications of the instructor. Asian and non-native teachers will receive 15,000 baht per month for up to 30,000 baht (normal rate) depending on the qualifications of the teachers also.
·Working hours are usually 15-18 hours a week, but the other schools in 18-22 hours a week.
Are also included · BENEFITS: BUPA Health Insurance, health insurance, etc. Thai, free accommodation or housing allowance, visa and work permit are also available
• And 'some MEP / EP are a few schools offer courses in English, like the built-in music, science, math, social science, PE, etc.
• It gives many teachers employedThai and give some teacher assistant.
As schools without MEP / EP or regular Thai schools
O This type of school is very different compared to other schools with the on / EP.
· Native receive 20,000 baht to 30,000 baht a month (always negotiable) depending on the teacher-qualification.
Asian tutors · receives 12,000 baht to 20,000 baht a month depending on qualifications. (I know some schools do not payTheir teacher Asian / s with an amount less than 12,000 baht per month)
• The majority of schools do not pay their foreign teachers on summer break or semester.
Approach • a benefit is a big issue between the employer and the foreign teacher.
• After a visa or work permit is a bit 'slow and leads to some foreign teacher stress and frustration. The reasons are as follows: E 'the first time to use a foreign teacher, school orEmployer has no idea how to apply and process visas and work permits of their foreign teachers.
• only 1-3 foreign teachers are employed. Thai Assistant NO.
C. Thai universities
There are many universities in Thailand. The best universities in this country are as follows: (in no particular order)
Chulalongkorn University ·
Thammasat University ·
· University of Chiang Mai
·Kasetsart University
Khon Kaen University ·
Prince of Songhkla University
· King Mongkut Institute of Technology North Bangkok
· King Mongkut Institute of Technology Ladkrabang
· Mahanakorn University of Technology
· Suranaree University of Technology
Salaries at public universities are different, compare private schools. GovernmentUniversities pay their foreign teachers, the rate of 20000-30000 per month depending on qualifications. After a Masters or a PhD is an advantage. It 'can also earn additional money. In my experience, apart from my monthly salary I get, I need an additional job after my school hours. It really helps.
Legal Issues and Visas
There are two types of foreign teachers in Thailand: a lawyer and a teacher teaching illegal. Ateacher has a legal non-immigrant visa, work permit and the license of a teacher (some schools). A teacher is not illegal to have non-immigrant visa, work permit and the license of a teacher. And a teacher is always illegal border on the visa run every month on a neighboring country. I had this experience to make a visa run to the border, while I'm working in this country, and is a little 'fear. But this so-called border-hopping affects many foreigners working in Thailand because of the newVisa policy has been in force since October 1, 2006.
In order to be an instructor of law, you must do the following:
• You must obtain a non-immigrant visa at any Thai consulate outside Thailand.
· Thai Consulate in Penang is to be the choice of many foreigners who do not become an example of the 3 months, would get to stay in Thailand. If you plan to apply for a B does not, you must prepare the following documents: a. officiallyLetter from school / director with a valid contract Siegel b.school c. 2 pieces of two by two schools map image copy d. E. REGISTRATION f. School of passport, degree certificate and transcript of records.
• If B is not now the Ministry of Labour, can go to apply for a work permit. The documents must also bring with you the same as I listed above and a copy of the NOT-B, health certificate, and the shape of the WP 2Ministry of Labour. The amount is 750 baht for 3 months and 6 months for 1500 baht, 3000 baht for 1 year and another 100 baht for the application form. It takes 1 week in order to process them.
• If the permit is ready, you can go to the Immigration Department to renew the visa. The cost for a 1 year extension of 1900 Be sure to leave a new entry every time you land. Otherwise, the visa extension will be lost.
Living and working in Thailand
