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damocles
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Hi all brothers,
I am on my way to Bangkok. I loved that place and i wonder if you guys know where can i possible get a decent job. I am open minded about it and i can do anything from IT to teaching English or Mandarin. But i know zero Thai and zero people around so i would need the advise of people as to where i can start looking.
Btw, i had a degree in computer engineering and i have already applied for tons of jobs online without reply.
I really hope that brothers on this forum would help advise me on it or even provide contacts because i need all the network i can get.
Thanks a million in advance. 
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Bangkok Girls : Meet Attractive Thai Girls
Posted on: 4:09 am on Nov. 29, 2002
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butznutz
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I just replied to a similiar post yesterday about jobs in Thailand.
Well if you are not picky and want to build up your Thai and networking skills, then I guess a teaching job won't be that difficult to find. However don't expect to earn more then 30,000 Baht per month (and thats the high side).
I think its a brave step your taking and if you decide to come, we'll try helping you out with info as best as possible.
Butzy
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Bangkok Women : Meet Sensual Bangkok Women
Posted on: 4:53 am on Nov. 29, 2002
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damocles
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Hi,
thank you for your reply.
however, please not that i am asian and not a farang so what are the chances of me getting a teaching job? in fact, the locals say i look thai! duh.
also, where can i start looking? does anyone has any contact or advice?
yes, i know networking is very important especially in a foreign country with a foreign language.
anyway, İi am looking into business opportunities as well if i cant get a decent job.
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Thai Girls : Meet Sexy Thai Girls
Posted on: 5:24 am on Nov. 29, 2002
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damocles
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btw, i am going to bangkok on the first of dec.
i have just graduated and i just broke up with my gf so i have nothing to lose. if i cant survive, i will just go back to my country.
but i would really try to see if i can find a job in thailand and stay for a while. appreciate it if anyone can help.
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Bangkok Girls : Meet Sexy Bangkok Girls
Posted on: 5:27 am on Nov. 29, 2002
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bandit
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Damocles,
A job in BKK...  . Try Lolitas, they might give you a job without you teaching them anything!
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Bangkok Girls : Meet Attractive Thai Girls
Posted on: 7:43 am on Nov. 29, 2002
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damocles
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sorry but i do not get what you mean here.
regards
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Bangkok Women : Meet Beautiful Thai Girls
Posted on: 8:37 am on Nov. 29, 2002
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Sauron
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He's being a jolly joker, suggesting you try sucking cock at Lolita's massage parlor.
Bitch-slap him to Bangladesh for the insolence.
I suggest you focus on the Mandarin teaching, a lot of Thai-Chinese families send their kids to Singapore for that. If I were you, I'd advertise in the newspapers in Thai -- get someone to help you with the ad copy -- and do it as a tutor not as a salaried teacher in one of the private schools.
This way you keep the money, and control your schedule.
The private language schools will run you all over town but only pay you for the teaching time not the time to get from place to place.
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Bangkok Girls : Meet Attractive Thai Girls
Posted on: 1:03 pm on Nov. 29, 2002
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damocles
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Thanks Sauron for the great advice!
I could even provide a two in one package of teaching English and Mandarin at the same time.
Haha. That will be one viable option for me.
Anyhow i got an interview for an IT job in Bangkok. I think the pay will be little but i am going to try for it anyway.
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Thai Girls : Meet Active Thai Girls
Posted on: 2:45 pm on Nov. 29, 2002
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damocles
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btw this is one interesting reference but a very very long read...
http://www.stickmanbangkok.com/teaching.html
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Thai Women : Meet Matured Thai Women
Posted on: 2:47 pm on Nov. 29, 2002
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Sauron
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Don't emphasize the English, as Thais want to learn English from "native speakers" -- British, Americans, even god help 'em Aussies and Kiwis.
Hence the collection of totally unqualified whote guys somewhat less than gainfully employed by the private English academies.
The Thais will resist being taught English by Asians.
One exception I can think of is the English Department at Bangkok University, which is controlled by Filipinas.
However the quality of their instruction is not so great.
Focus on Mandarin -- less competition I think, and maybe good demand, especially from families that can afford a tutor!! In the present economic environment, maybe a tutor is a welcome alternative to packing the son or daughter off to S'pore to school.
If you have any formal training in education, esp teaching Chinese to non Chinese that would go a long way toward establishing bona fides.
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Bangkok Girls : Meet Attractive Thai Girls
Posted on: 2:55 pm on Nov. 29, 2002
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