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The domino effect

A look back at the EFL world in Thailand throughout 2009.

In Blogs: Tom Tuohy - 11th January 2010

The year started well enough in January with the usual Thailand TESOL conference. But as the year progressed - we had a scandal or two.

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Any truth in the rumors?

It's about time we analyzed what the bar-stool experts are saying

In Blogs: Steve Crawford - 2nd October 2009

There seem to be a lot of rumors floating around these days about how the teacher licensing requirements set forth by The Teachers Council of Thailand have changed.

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He single-handedly broke every stereotype of the Ministry of Education. He was outgoing, inquisitive, articulate, globally aware, and willing to debate ideas about education. I resolved to formally interview this man one day and tell his story.

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An unexpected conversation

A little chit-chat down at the MOE

In Blogs: Steve Crawford - 1st June 2009

I was at a new housewarming party of an MOE official the other day and I had a very unexpected, but very pleasantly surprising, conversation.

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Teacher licensing regulations 2009

What you will need to do or have in order to become a legal teacher

In Ajarn Street: Articles - 22nd January 2009

With the help of one of Bangkok's top teacher recruiters and a few contacts at the Thailand Ministry of Education and The Teacher's Council of Thailand, ajarn.com has come up with the following information regarding what will be involved if you want to teach legally in Thailand as of mid-May 2009 (the start of the next academic year)

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2008 - A Year To Forget

Another year has gone by and unfortunately it hasn't been one to remember

In Blogs: Phil Roeland - 4th January 2009

Looking at the 2008 headlines, most Thai news was bad and gloomy. The political battle fought in Parliament as well as in the streets and the courts divided Thai society more than ever. Political foes, together with intolerant battering-ram organisations like the PAD (yellow shirts) and UDD (red shirts), made absolutely sure the country became even more polarised thanks to their respective hatred and reverence of ousted PM Thaksin.

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Good news for teachers

At last a glimmer of hope

In Blogs Archived: Jason Alavi - 1st September 2008

The important news this month is that foreigners who wish to continue teaching in Thailand can now do so, even if they are not yet qualified. Read on.

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Views from Laos

Sent in by Stephen Thomas in Laos

In Ajarn Street: Postbox - 11th July 2008

There should be no surprise to foreign nationals that the Thai Ministry of Education from an educational perspective is trying to improve matters in relation to hiring foreign personnel. I read a recent Yahoo survey which claimed that 40% of foreign teachers in Taipei, Taiwan, hold some false documentation, notably fake degree certificates that they bought in Bangkok.

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News from the TCT

The latest in the ever changing world of teacher requirements

In Blogs Archived: Jason Alavi - 1st July 2008

Thanks for stopping by this month, and reading my article. The last month has been a busy one for myself and many other teachers I have met. There have been many conferences hosted by The Ministry.

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Regulations update

Some amendments to last month's article

In Blogs Archived: Jason Alavi - 1st July 2008

All Teacher’s License applicants must have 1 year of teaching experience, prior to application. Several readers had emailed me that they heard that it was two years. I got the one year answer from The Teacher’s Council, just yesterday.

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