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Hi all...

I'm considering a life change and want to settle outside the UK on retirement from a military career (only 41!) I have good teaching skills (employed on professional instructor duties and am also an advanced diving instructor) and am looking at getting formally qualified to teach over the next 2 years with a view to heading for pastures new.

I have a Thai girlfriend (so am learning Thai.... slowly but surely!!), have recently visited the country and was generally impressed with what I saw. I wonder if anyone has any advice about what one could or should expect when embarking on a career in teaching in Thailand. I know the money's not great but I will have a reasonable pension to supplement my earnings, and after all, it's quality of life I'm looking for!

Are there any real pitfalls to look out for? Any advice on qualifications needed to secure a better position would also be a help. Most websites offering advice are just trying to get you to sign up for their courses above every other one on offer. What would be really useful to have? Can anyone help me out?