Q1. Where did you move to and when?

Ireland in February 2013

Q2. How long did you work in Thailand?

7 years

Q3. What was your main reason for moving?

Thais are never going to be able to speak English. It's a complete joke. If it wasnt so tragic, it would be funny. Very nice people though - but with no work ethic.

Q4. What are the advantages of working where you are now compared to Thailand?

My Thai wife and I are actually both unemployed but we have a much higher quality of life than we did in Thailand. Our son can go to nursery school and he's much happier.

Q5. What do you miss about life in Thailand?

The weather, good looking women and the students smiling faces - but not thai teachers that are so bad, they deserve to be punished for their lack of interest in their students education and well-being.

Q6. Would you advise a new teacher to seek work in Thailand or where you are now?

Come to Thailand for a year if you're looking for a good laugh and are not that interested in achieving anything. If you stay here for a long time with no second income you will definitely regret it unless you are happy enough living from month to month and never starting a family.

Q7. Any plans to return to Thailand one day?

Of course I'll probably come every year for a holiday and even maybe retire here. It's a great place to live but a terrible place to educate.

Q8. Anything else you'd like to add?

I can't believe no one is willing to stand up and call a spade a spade. The Thai education system is so ridiculous. it's a disgrace. Anyone who thinks their students are making progress are either deluded or retarded. It's a double standard - If a Thai can answer a few questions, their English is good but if a European answered the same questions, his English would be considered poor.