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Aren’t we flogging a dead horse?

Sent in by Nick

In Ajarn Street: Postbox - 3rd June 2010

I have from time to time read several of the articles post on your website and many are both interesting and good, but at the same time, I think sometimes we are beating the same dead horse over and over and over again without any real value or change

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It does matter if you’re black or white

The blatant discrimination in TEFL job ads

In Blogs: Phil Roeland - 27th May 2010

Although it is rarely mentioned in job ads, most if not all Asian recruiters on the lookout for teachers are after whities. And let’s make no mistake about it: the prize specimens are Caucasian white, not some locals having overindulged in skin-whitening products.

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Whites or native speakers?

Sent in by Terri

In Ajarn Street: Postbox - 10th January 2010

I am fluent in both French and English. My students were told I was French but I always told them I was African - born and raised in France. If you dont like my teaching methodologies, they can bring in another teacher but i am not gonna lie about anything.

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If you’re white, you’re alright

Sent in by Spectre

In Ajarn Street: Postbox - 24th October 2009

I stopped attaching my picture to my applications and instantly started receiving more responses.

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African Americans in Thailand

Sent in by Rae

In Ajarn Street: Postbox - 13th August 2009

I just want to say that prejudice is everywhere and some whites who traveled before me had definitely tried to pollute the waters and some, I know for certain, actively campaigned against hiring African American teachers.

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Black teachers in Thailand

Are Thai employers just a little bit racist?

In Ajarn Street: Articles - 9th September 2008

Over the years, ajarn.com has always asked the question 'do black teachers have a harder time finding work in Thailand. Racism? Xenophobia? Fear of the unfamiliar? These have been some of the responses from various teachers.

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Black American teachers in Thailand

Sent in by Evan Majors

In Ajarn Street: Postbox - 2nd July 2008

Throughout my travels I did very much get stared at. Heads often turned as I walked down the street. When I was in Ko Samet I definitely felt the hesitation and/or fear of dealing with me by some of the Thai people, even at restaurants.

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