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Johnny

Q1. Where did you move to and when?

Guangzhou China.

Q2. How long did you work in Thailand?

From 2002 to 2006 at three different schools.

Q3. What was your main reason for moving?

The lack of education in this country and the lack of professionalism from Thai teachers (having a 6 year old boy crap his pants 45 minutes before my class and she did nothing ) I cancelled class and took the boy out, told the dean - he didn't care

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

My students speak English !

Q5. What do you miss about life in Thailand?

The sunshine ? and my dog. Oh and I miss the stupid bars in Chumporn... buy 5 beers get 2 free.. Good deal !

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

No, I am not that nasty !

Q7. Any plans to return to Thailand one day?

Just for est and relaxation. China has so much more to offer. I have meet some many wonderful people in China.. Strangers on the street will help you find your way if your lost. All they want out of it is to practice English ..

Q8. Anything else you'd like to add?

Not really.

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