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big_ninja · Joined: 03 Sep 2016 Posts: 1 Location: Canada

Hi, I'm a new EFL teacher and have been offered a job in Nakhon Sri Thammarat, but I am concerned about the safety of teaching near the Malaysian boarder because of the conflict there.
Nakhon Sri Thammarat is a few provinces North, but I'm not sure about how far the conflict reaches. Can anyone in Thailand shed some light on the situation there?
Many thanks! Very Happy

suphanburi · Joined: 20 Mar 2014 Posts: 916

btsmrtfan · Joined: 01 Jul 2010 Posts: 193 Location: GPS Not Working

Like in any country in the world, bad things can happen in Thailand.

This is a very current example:

http://www.foxnews.com/world/2016/09/07/teacher-paralyzed-after-falling-from-cliff-trying-to-escape-sex-attack-in-thailand.html

xaile · Joined: 20 Aug 2014 Posts: 13 Location: Cornwall

Nakhon Si Thammarat is far from the Malaysian border. Even the more southern Hat Yai and Songkhla are safe enough. and no western tourist which is a big plus (for me) haha

sigmoid · Joined: 21 Jan 2003 Posts: 1276

I would generally agree that you don't need to worry about the conflict in the deep south if you're in Nakorn Si Thammarat.

I would advise you though to spend some time reading and researching about the current situation in Thailand as a whole, and where it is heading.

For example:

Why no one wants to rule Thailand other than the military
http://www.scmp.com/week-asia/article/2018057/why-no-one-wants-rule-thailand-other-military

Hermosillo · Posted: Tue Sep 13, 2016 2:50 pm Post subject:

I would be more worried about dodgey agencies down there. Seems to be more cheating than bkk.