@Brandon ***********

and TM 7 correct I now see is 45 days before this Non-o expires. Will I need to bring everything with me for that appointment ? And thanks for the quick reply, I appreciate it

@Dawn *********

Cha Am doesn’t have anything decent, but you are only 20-30 minutes away from Bangkok hospital and Sao Paulo hospital which primarily tend to foreign patients. Hua Hin government hospital is also very good and much cheaper

I like Cha Am. Peaceful,quiet , cheap and near Hua Hin

@Vincent **********

I had no problems applying from Penang and I don’t have residency there

@Strider *****

btw, I stopped in my early 50’s. And it was getting more and more difficult to find employment

@Strider *****

, the age that you stop enjoy doing it. However, in most Asian countries age will be a factor in getting a job. Most schools prefer younger over experienced teachers and they will often tell you that. Also looks are important. This is just a general statement, not all schools are like that

@Christine ******

I’m just saying explore all available choices , do research, make informed decisions

My two cents, look at a different country to teach in. I’ve also taught many years here. Retired now. I do love it here, but I’ve been here almost 20 years. I was also a single male. I would never have came here in your situation.

I would recommend looking at other countries you can teach in and that have English as a second language. The Philippines comes to mind. Wages would be about the same, visa is easier. There’s a few other places as well. I see your biggest hurdle being that you will only have a TEFL cert.

best of luck in whatever you decide

@Rj *****

you can check around at some of the local banks. Some are a little more lax and flexible on requirements to open an account. Some are very strict with their policies. Actually, different branches of the same bank will often have different policies as well. Kinda like IO. 😂

@Rj *****

no, do not have an agency or lawyer do it ! You will get screwed when you try to renew your extension, you’ll have to go back to the same service you used and keep doing it every year.

It may feel and look daunting at first, but trust me, in the long run, (and short) you’ll be happy you did it yourself