[Yswxomvy]

Bucky is right what exactly are you after mate?

Veerhapol, you replied:

Find mate? No, I'm not looking for mate in Thailand. Veerhapol, Robin was merely asking, "What are you after?" The expression "mate" is like "buddy" or "pal".

[mikajuise]

Thank you for your explain.
I looking for more local if can find a buddy it will be good atleast can talk during my stay in thailand if I come across any problem.
thanks for all the advise n everything .

[mikajuise]

Is there any job for foreigner like me. 45 year old.
any job that kept me stay in thailand and allow me to learn thai n study buddhism. As my friend told me I can become a monk so that I can stay there but I know there is a lot thing I cant do or go once i become a monk. Any info please kindly let me know,
thousand thank you

[Dominick Yo]

"Find mate? No, I'm not looking for mate in Thailand"

Veerhapol, you replied:

Veerhapol, Robin was merely asking, "What are you after?" The expression "mate" is like "buddy" or "pal".

Yeah, sods to finding a mate in Thailand, they are really expensive. The price ranges from 1,000-1,000,000baht depending on the length of time of the 'mating'.

Sure, you can become a monk. Life doesn't change that much really. Here are just a few can nots

1. You can't pop into a bar with your robe on and buy yourself an alcoholic drink.
2. You can't go sunbathing.
3. You can't ride a banana boat in Pattaya.
4. You can't get married.
5. You cant' get a job as a DJ in a nightclub.

In fact, becoming a monk is a great idea. Here are a few cans.

1. You can eat, drink and watch DVDs for free.
2. You can sit around, sleep all day and not bother finding a proper job.
3. You can get free bus and tuk-tuk rides.
4. You can get into famous Bangkok temples hassle free.
5. You can go along to some wedding/funeral ceremony, just sit there for an hour and get paid 200baht.

[trettegeani]

Bucky is right what exactly are you after mate?
I learnt to count in Thai in 2 days, I could get by with basic Thai after a week, 15 years later I still only speak enough Thai to get by, and have just strated to learn to read and write.
Working here will help - what do you do?
Entering a wat for spiritual emlightenment will improve your karma, probably your Thai as well, depends on the resident monks and their ability to teach - not always reliable.
Working here is limited to specialised professionals, if you are one, then you'd stand a chance to get a job.

[mikajuise]

To be a monk is easy due to i did spoke with some Wat only i pass they simple test to be a monk then i can stay in thailand as long i still a monk. What I want is to learn more buddhism and also thai language . Once become a monk a lot of thing need to follow the rules not do as you like. If got a simple job that allow me to stay n learn that will be better so i can move around freely. I can apply 60 days visa in sin but due to money I did not have a lot so got a job n allow me to have free time .

[LianneForbess]

Just 60 days, if you had never been in Thailand. It's just good time to explore, to become a monk is different story. I recommend you to grab Thai learning book and travel while trying to use Thai language with them, after first few weeks of trying to apply for Thai learning school.

So, Learn Thai and travel. Temple will be in your list of travel.

Become a monk, you suppose to understand Thai or find some temple that they can talk to you in English which is more difficult.

[mikajuise]

Find mate? No I'm not looking for mate in thailand. Frankly to you I have the early state of colon problem.
I can speak simple thai but I want to know more about the language n the buddhism. I can learn all in sin but there is something out there you cant get in sin. I think I will stay 1 month at the Wat another month maybe voluntary at some homes . Thank you for everyone

[mikajuise]

Yes I agree what you say. i also found a Wat that the monk down there who can speak english. It 2 hrs from bangkok they teach meditation . If ready cant find a job then I have to apply 60 days in sin once 60 days up have to leave thailand n apply again . Have to explore place by place la. Good luck

[timmybrown]

Is there any job for foreigner like me. 45 year old.
any job that kept me stay in thailand and allow me to learn thai n study buddhism. As my friend told me I can become a monk so that I can stay there but I know there is a lot thing I cant do or go once i become a monk.

So what exactly do you want? To become a monk or find a job? Or just stay in Thailand for the sake of staying? And what or where exactly do you want to do and go where a monk cannot do or go?

[ireleda]

Damn, I think I will start the process to get ordained, I am a friend of the Abbot at the Wat Ratchapurek at Khao Kho.