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日本語The visa run
If you are studying with Patong Language School for either your TEFL certificate or to develop your Thai, English, German or Japanese language skills, you will need the relevant visa to enter the country. We can help with the process of obtaining your ED or Non-immigrant B visa from your home country before you arrive in Phuket, but what happens …
Read MoreGet a Thai driver’s license
Getting a Thai driver’s license has some great advantages over carrying a driving license from your home country. You’ll often enjoy being waved through traffic checkpoints and you may even be able to receive discounts at golf courses, national parks and the zoo. The process is quite easy, especially if you have an international driver’s permit (IDP) from your home …
Read MoreSeptember 26th German A1 course at Patong Language School
Deutsch A1 Kurs, Patong, Phuket Our September 26th German A1 course students are finishing up their first week of instruction at Patong Language School. Over the next three months, Thai students will participate in our specially-designed German language course and practice all of the reading, writing, speaking and listening skills necessary to pass the Deutsch A1 exam. Students that successfully …
Read MoreDon’t miss the Phuket Vegetarian Festival starting on September 27th!
If the ceremonial displays, and the continuous aroma of freshly-cooked vegetarian food piercing the smoke of 1000s of fireworks don’t catch your attention at the Phuket Vegetarian festival, nothing will. Bring your appetite and your camera, because this is something that you surely won’t want to miss. The Vegetarian Festival starts tomorrow, September 27th, in Phuket Town and will run …
Read MoreHonda Race Day at Sapan Hin, Phuket Town – September 17-18
If you’re into car racing, come to Sapan Hin in Phuket Town for the Phuket Honda Racing Fest on September 17th and 18th. Three events will be held on the 2.1 kilometer track: the Jazz one-design race, the Civic one-design race and the Honda Pro Cup. This is a family-oriented event. People of all ages can hone their driving skills …
Read MorePatong Language School is now on LinkedIn!
With 120 million+ members, LinkedIn has proven itself as the professional networking leader allowing its members to access knowledge, insights and opportunities. The teachers and staff at Patong Language School, as well as language students from all around the world can now network through LinkedIn on our new page: http://www.linkedin.com/company/patong-language-school
Read MoreQuiksilver Surf Competition 2011 in Phuket, Thailand
The 3rd annual Quiksilver Thailand Surf Competition 2011 will be held at Patong and Kalim Beaches from September 21st to September 24th — just a few minutes from Patong Language School. Traditionally this popular event has been held at Kata Beach, but the venue has been changed for 2011 because of its growing popularity. The three day surfing festival is …
Read MoreTake a weekend getaway to Racha Yai Island, 20 minutes from Phuket!
The low season is a great time to visit Phuket. Accommodation and tours are available at bargain prices. When you are taking a language course at Patong Language School or getting your TEFL certification at TEFLPlus, your weekends will be free to do as you please. If snorkeling in crystal clear water surrounded by a vibrant coral reef or laying …
Read MoreWhat are you going to do in the year 2554?
According to the Gregorian calendar, we’re in the second half of 2011. Often in Thailand, you will see ads for rock concerts or super sales at your local grocery store for the year 2554. Is just an extreme early bird special? In Thailand, years are sometimes counted according to the Buddhist Era (BE) rather than the Christian Era (AD). There …
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