[RotsLoado]

Teachers in Thailand are considered models for their children. If you act inapropriatly your actions will sabotage your career there. A good teacher will not be seen out and about drunk. Especially in a bar. You will learn that you have to be an upstanding representative of your teaching community. It's okay to party, but don't go overboard. Maintain your good character and good appearance in the public eye. I am sure you will make friends with the locals easily. It is easier to get around if you go with a Thai friend. Single girls alone seem to be targetted by opportunists. Somehow, some guys on the street believe that single Farang females are up for free sex. If you are careful, you won't have any problems. All of the advice given above seems to be good advice in my eyes.