@David *****

You don't need a teacher licence. A degree is sufficient to easily get a work permit. ESL qualification more important.

@David *****

Actually I know it 'looks' that way but in reality it's a lot more flexible, especially at the moment with the teacher shortage (I've worked at Thai universities in this area and have had a lot of contact with schools). You definitely don't need a teacher license, a degree of any kind is sufficient to get a work permit. Also language schools are much more flexible about this, and there are loads (although the pay is terrible, even worse than in Thai schools which is pretty bad generally).

@Dominic ********

I see. Thanks for the clarification.

How about trying to get a job teaching English, or English online? You could get a TEFL qualification online. Apart from that - I'm very surprised to hear your embassy said that (is it Ireland?). Certainly the British embassy is offering loans for flights. I think they have a legal obligation to do that. Given the situation you outline, personally I'd look at a way to return 'home' with your son. I don't think there are going to be many openings in the holiday sector here for a while.

@Sergejs ********

Well let me help you - you can’t and won’t find an eg because there isn’t one.

@Sergejs ********

again - show me evidence of just ONE case.

@Sergejs ********

show me ONE

@Bobby *******

dude I’m not volunteering. 🤪🤪😂😂

@Stu *********

love your analness

@Joe **********

I’m not naive. I know it’s not strictly ‘legit’ as with so many things in Thailand and life. I know that many people in Thailand are on very limited means and to them paying an agent 1000 bucks is huge if it doesn’t work out. Fortunately I’m not in that position myself. It’s a calculated risk I have taken, pure and simple.