Thoughts of home (European edition)
What do teachers miss most about their homeland?
For many European teachers, Thailand offers sun, smiles, and a wonderfully different pace of life. But there are always memories, comforts, and flavors that don’t quite translate. We asked 10 teachers from across Europe, who have made Thailand their home, what they miss most about their home country. Their answers were heartfelt, honest, and occasionally humorous.
The Bitterness of Thai Schools
Postbox letter from Foxy Stoat
I've come to notice that a lot of Thai schools have some rather bitter and twisted rules in the small print of their employment contracts. Now, nobody is forced to sign such contracts, but for those with families and assets here, it might be case of 'having to'.
Investing in people or rolling out policies?
Let's evaluate what happens here in Thailand as something we can learn from rather than condemn.
I firmly believe that we can look at Thailand and learn a lot about how we prepare our kids to enter society and live rewarding lives with the resources they have and priorities they live by.
Same story, different headline
How online comments can be influenced by differing mindsets
Thais are more likely to believe bad luck and evil spirits are the cause of accidents. If the victims survived, Thai people are likely to give credit to the victims' luck, merit, or amulet. Why is this?
My take on culture and thinking
Postbox letter from chantaburi
I have been attempting to introduce the Western culture, the similarities and differences between Thai culture and Western forms of thinking.
