@Diedy *********

ya! I think it’s great. My post was never derogatory towards Thais. Just acknowledging this cultural difference! And wondering how people with my background feel about it after awhile there 🙂

@Lynnette ******

please explain where they cook in a high rise condo with no stove? And how all the street food vendors stay in business?

This is part of the reason I believe the Thai realtors, and the other Thais and Farangs on here when they tell me this! It simply doesn’t make sense that all the small restaurants and food vendors are able to operate without patrons. If you can explain, please do! And this was never a derogatory post! If nutritious food is more cheaply available outside the home than why wouldn’t people eat it? And if sending laundry off is affordable, I’ll do that! But ya, it’ll feel weird. It’s different. And that’s OKAY to talk about.

@Zoe *****

what was your price point though? I’m looking at the B10,000-12,000 range. This is where most folks on here are misunderstanding me. I promise at that price you aren’t finding ‘most’ with kitchens (more than sink + fridge) and washing machines. If you are, at my price, please share where! Thank you 🙏

@Bob ********

Thank you for the honest answer, and understanding my question!

@Cincy *****

I don’t even live on our farm anymore. I’m definitely not comparing how hard I work vs Thais, or Thai vs American farmers. I’m only talking about the way that my kind of upbringing hammers home “do not spend money, do not spend money, do not spend money,” and how that’ll make purchasing my dinner from someone else a lot of nights feel weird to me. I understand that it makes financial sense there bc nutritious food is so affordable. Like when I in was in El Salvador and folks with far less money than my family had employed a housekeeper in the mornings. It was just so affordable, and it provided a little income to those women. The culture regarding outsourcing certain tasks is just very different.

@Stuart **********

I think you’re right! Maybe someday! I’m just keeping my expectations realistic though- especially for that first year! Once I have teaching experience IN Thailand I’ll be much more competitive the next year. With my credentials, in the big international schools, I can eventually expect to earn B100,000 or more 👍 Then maybe a pool!

@Steve ******

Thank you!

@Paul *******

if it were just me, no problem! It becomes a bit harder when working full-time and washing for myself and two kids. Maybe your gf’s were washing for kids, idk. But it seems all the laundry services would be out of business if no one were using them?

@James ********

I DO appreciate the differences. That’s why I’m asking about it. Asking about how it feels to live differently. That’s how we learn- conversations 😊

@Steve ******

I’ll arrive on my tourist Visa. And I have other income to live on before I find/start work. It is possible to complete everything and even the interview process via Skype but many schools would prefer you be in country. Been researching this part for months and I’ve settled on coming there before deciding on a job. There are just far more opportunities that way! (I’m a certified teacher w my Masters, not just a TEFL certification). My understanding is I’ll be highly competitive for teaching jobs, especially bc I’m willing to take much lower pay than my credentials would normally bring to get settled that first year.