TAG : Thai Culture
Drugs anyone, anyone?
Simon Gunn’s TEN talk
In Blogs: Tim Cornwall - 23rd August 2010
Information about TEN’s next event and an upcoming event hosted by Oxford University Press.
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Reflections on culture and the political situation
I wish I had the answers to Thailand's political problems.
In Blogs: Scott Hipsher - 1st June 2010
It is difficult to pass up the opportunity to reflect on the recent tragic events that have happened in Bangkok and in other locations throughout the country. The ongoing political confrontations of the past 3 years do have an effect on all of us with a connection to the country.
Tags: thai culture thai politics
Theravada Buddhism and the workplace
How religious traditions can have an effect on a work environment
In Blogs: Scott Hipsher - 19th March 2010
A common source of friction for teachers working in Thailand is the perceived lack of detailed planning. In order to create detailed plans, one needs to feel fairly confident of being able to predict the future.
Tags: teaching in thailand teacher problems thai culture teaching principles religious traditions buddhism buddhist values
House of horrors two
Just when you thought it was safe to walk under the scaffolding
In Ajarn Guests: Articles - 3rd March 2010
Teacher Ralph Sasser has now returned to America. After being duped by building contractors here in Thailand, it's the only way he can save enough money to get the job finished and realize his dreams.
Tags: teacher problems thai culture thai attitudes thai society thai characteristics thai lifestyle thailand cost of living thai provincial towns thai generalisations building houses in thailand
Teaching in an intercultural environment
What are some of the issues facing educators in a foreign land?
In Blogs: Scott Hipsher - 3rd January 2010
Studying culture is no substitute for the practical experience of working and living abroad, however having some mental frameworks in which to analysis experiences could be helpful in adjusting to working and living in a new cultural environment.
Tags: teaching in thailand thai culture teacher opinions teacher roles teaching in asia teacher values asian culture teacher preparation culture shock starting a job
The house of horrors
The nightmare of building your own home in Thailand
In Ajarn Guests: Articles - 19th November 2009
Some long-term teachers make one of the biggest decisions of their life and decide to have a house built in Thailand. But what happens when it all goes wrong? Read Ralph Sasser's nightmare story of bent lawyers, jail threats and the construction company from Hell.
Tags: teacher problems thai culture thai attitudes thai society thai characteristics thai lifestyle thailand cost of living thai provincial towns thai generalisations building houses in thailand
There’s someone in the house!
When things go bump in the night.
In Blogs: Steve Crawford - 16th November 2009
I thought I would share the story of a recent break in, at my house, in an effort to show the fine police work that our boys in brown are doing and to let you know that hope in the criminal justice system of Thailand is alive and well
Tags: thai culture thai attitudes thai society living in bangkok thai characteristics fun articles bangkok annoyances thai logic thai generalisations thai police
Show me that you love me
The Bangkok freak show, and my response to John Wilson.
In Blogs: Steve Schertzer - 3rd September 2009
Last month John Wilson, the director of a Language Institute in Thailand, wrote an article for http://www.ajarn.com. It was an article about creating a good impression at job interviews.
Tags: thai culture teacher recruitment teacher opinions teacher roles teacher values thai attitudes interviewing for jobs thai dress codes
The woman of the world
Jane Doe and our true responsibilities as teachers
In Blogs: Steve Schertzer - 1st June 2009
I am looking for a school where I can make a positive difference in the lives of my students. That's what I've been trying to do for years. That's what every dedicated and committed teacher strives to do.
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To queue or not to queue?
The changing nature of cultural norms in Thailand
In Blogs: Tom Tuohy - 1st June 2009
With such a high volume of people visiting these shores, with all their cultural as well as normal baggage, there was bound to be some repercussions, some changes in the way Thais behave.
Tags: thai culture thai attitudes thai society thai lifestyle tourism cultural misunderstandings
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