oakdale160 wrote:Do I understand that once AEC is implemented that there will be free flow of labor throughout the region. One can visualise that international companies might bring in S'porians in the thousands!
I can't really see that happening, but if it did, and to a point where Thailand felt threatened, they would probably just withdraw from the agreement.
Don't try to impress me with your manner of dress cos a monkey himself is a monkey no less - cold fact
Oakdale
I believe the 'free flow of labour' will be limited to certain categories only. Think there were seven specific categories, will dig a bit deeper.
BTW, I'm Singaporean and it looks like I've beaten the forthcoming stampede by twenty-five years...
I disagree in detail Takiab. If the Thais are threatened they would not withdraw formally, that would be far too confrontational. They would just stop cooperating, not enforce AEC regulations and the whole thing will turn into the debating society with no teeth, just like ASEAN.
The 'English is the primary language of AEC' regulation is regarded as a difficulty in some countries, in Thai it could be a deal-breaker.
There is also a large disparity in gender with Thai seeking to study English.. In our experience, it is about 1 male for every 20 females.
Also, have you ever observed the presentation of degree ceremonies on TV? A large majority are females. Be interesting in see some stats.
Surely anyone who has been in this country for even a week or so knows that Thai women are for the most part, ambitious, smart and hard working. As for the men you don't need an education to become a m'bike taxi driver. Eventually ALL the responsible jobs will be held by women.
oakdale160 wrote:Surely anyone who has been in this country for even a week or so knows that Thai women are for the most part, ambitious, smart and hard working. As for the men you don't need an education to become a m'bike taxi driver. Eventually ALL the responsible jobs will be held by women.
oakdale160 wrote:Surely anyone who has been in this country for even a week or so knows that Thai women are for the most part, ambitious, smart and hard working. As for the men you don't need an education to become a m'bike taxi driver. Eventually ALL the responsible jobs will be held by women.
Oakdale: I've been living in Thailand for quite a bit longer than a week and I would dearly love to have most of my female students fit your description. To be fair some do, as do some of the males. Are you referring to ladies of the night or those who attend universities?
VS
"Properly trained, man can be a dog's best friend"
My impression was based on working in Thai companies, the female executives who were at the best middle management in spite of their masters degrees and overseas experience, put in 12 hours days and their worthless male bosses took all the credit.
sand_dancer wrote:Somebody earlier said that State schools do not teach English.
One of my Thai friend's son, goes to State school and he gets taught English.
No idea what school he goes to but he has a school issued electronic pad thing that he uses for the alphabet, counting, what we would call nursery rhymes etc.
As I understand, English classes are compulsory from Grade 5 (about 7 years of age).
