Hi there, I am retiring in October this year and I am marrying my Thai girlfriend of five years, I am also looking to teach English in Thailand. I have no qualifications only to say I come from Cambridge England. I have Flash cards, phonic toys, puzzles and games to help me in teaching. My girlfriend can speak English now, she didn't when we met. I am looking for a job in korat and reading some of the material sent before, I think I need an O visa. The money to stay in Thailand I will have when I retire.
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The individual is retiring in October, marrying a Thai woman, and wants to teach English in Korat despite lacking formal qualifications. There's a discussion about the need for an O visa, ways to secure teaching jobs legally, and the implications of working without proper credentials. Various comments reflect on the challenges of finding teaching positions without a degree, suggest alternative job avenues, and emphasize the importance of securing a long-term visa before pursuing a teaching role. Insights include recommendations on teaching locations, the potential for private school engagements without a degree, and the need for a backup plan.
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