Can I come out now?

As many Thais seem to be developing lock down fatigue, am I getting left behind I wonder?

Since the Bangkok lock down was announced several weeks ago, followed by the introduction of a night-time curfew, I think I've been what the Thai government would describe as 'a model citizen'. But how many of us are there?


A somewhat bleak picture

Postbox letter from Scott

The loss of millions of jobs throughout the economy will likely result in fewer people being able to afford to send their children to private schools and the reduction in both the number of students and revenue will require a reduction in spending, most likely including on salaries.


Future demand for English teachers in Thailand

Postbox letter from Scott

I suspect when government and private schools do open back up it will be with far fewer English teachers.


Does insurance cover the COVID-19 coronavirus?

Are you covered by your health or travel insurance provider?

Since we first heard about the outbreak, the number of inquiries we receive from both insured and uninsured people has gone up like crazy. People all over the world are in a state of panic and, with the growing number of cases and affected areas, that doesn’t seem to be going away just yet.


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