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URGENT HIRING!!!

REGISTERED NURSES TO WORK IN BANGKOK, THAILAND

Vejthani Hospital is one of the leading international hospitals in Thailand. www.vejthani.com

We are currently looking for Registered Nurses who qualify the requirements as follows:

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for providing nursing care and health teaching to patients
• Responsible for involving the regular check ups or monitoring of the patient’s statistics and condition
• Manage patients’ care programs and accurately assess patients’ conditions in order to take action
• Supervise and motivate healthcare attendants
• Be part of a comprehensive care structure focused on people, quality and efficiency in order to ensure faster patients recovery

• Other adhoc duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Female
• Minimum Diploma in Nursing with at least 1 year of nursing experience
• Registered Nurse
• Excellent English communication and writing skills
• Applicants should be Filipino citizens
• Preferably NCLEX-RN passer
• Certificate in IELTS/TOEFL is an advantage
• We are looking for candidates amenable to graveyard shifts, shifting/rotation of schedules, working on holidays, working on weekends and rendering overtime

• Qualified applicants will be scheduled for interview in Manila by January 2010.

Successful Candidates will be provided with:

1 year contract (renewable), accommodation, work permit and assistance in visa processing.

Please send detailed RESUME with PHOTO in .doc or .pdf format to: webmaster@vejthani.com

PLEASE STATE:

• Reasons for Leaving (Past & Present Employment)

• All Last Drawn Salary

• Expected Salary

• Date of Availability

Tonight, I will be going to Vientiane, Laos and will stay there for at least one to two days. When I come back to Thailand, I still can join my sisters in the Noche Buena and celebrate Christmas with them, too.

This will be my first visit in the Lao P.D.R. (Laos) and I still don’t have any ideas in mind how the country looks like, the people, their living and lifestyle. Anyway, I’m ready with my cameras so I can take as many photos as I can and tell my sisters and friends about my tour in Vientiane, as what I usually do when I go to other places like Cambodia. I really love to take pictures, and aside from blogging, I am also into photography. My next stop will probably be in Singapore. Let’s see.

Merry Christmas to all! May your holidays be filled with love and blessings. Cheers!

DREAM MATCH: Philippine Boxing Hero Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao versus The World’s Middleweight Boxing Champion Oscar “Golden Boy” De La Hoya held on December 6, 2008 in Las Vegas, Nevada. This is world’s most-awaited and greatest boxing fight of the year! Filipinos all over the world kept glued to their television sets and the internet to watch their National Boxing Hero’s most amazing fight.

People did not expect that the smaller and less popular Manny Pacquiao could knock the 10-time world champion out in just 8 rounds. Pacman had just proved to the world how strong, fast and powerful boxer he is when he made the Golden Boy De La Hoya quit the game after the 8th round. He left De La Hoya defeated with battered face and shut, swollen left eye. Pacquiao landed jabs more than twice of De La Hoya’s and finished the game clean of any cuts.

Despite of all the successive victories he had, he still chose to remain humble and God-fearing which makes him more than a legendary, most respected athlete. Indeed, Pacquiao is really a professional fighter and he deserves it all.

During my first visit in the Kingdom of Thailand, my family and I never missed the fun and enchantment with the different animals at the Safari World, Bangkok. Local and foreign tourists flock to experience the same as well.

In the jungle, the animals have the right of way. Tourists riding on the tour buses or their cars would really enjoy taking pictures of the animals walking freely around the wide jungle. There, you can appreciate the the beauty of nature and the fresh air it gives. You’ll spend half of the day to roam around the entire jungle by car while you can also spend the other half by watching the amazing animal shows.

The Urang-Utan Show was very cool and exciting! They acted like humans and the show was really worth the while. The Sea Lion Show was amazing, too! You will surely be entertained by the sea lions as they perform, swim and dance. We also watched the Dolphin and Whale Shows which were really full of fun. I can’t believe how they managed to train the animals so perfectly! And I was so overwhelmed for at long last I had already seen my most favorite sea creatures, dolphins. There were also a Polar Bear Feeding show, an extraordinary Bird Show, Spy War, Stunt Show, Tiger Bottle-Feeding and many more. Tourists can even grab some souvenirs at the booths and take pictures with the animal mascots that can be found along the way.

Our one-day escapade at the Safari World was truly one of the best and most unforgettable experiences I ever had! I would still love to go back there and experience the unparalleled excitement the second time around. Safari World is a sure thing one of the best destinations in Thailand that a tourist must not miss.

November 26 was the day of my visa expiry. So, I went to Ban Laem bordering Thailand and Cambodia on that day. I went there with a tour group and departed Bangkok early in the morning by van. It took us 4 hours to reach the border. Somehow, the trip was not so exhausting because the road from Bangkok to Cambodia was excellent, well-paved and there were only a few curves. It was good — I didn’t feel dizzy nor had any motion-sickness.

Along the way, we watched Tagalog movies and one movie was really wacky and hilarious! The title was “Apat Dapat, Dapat Apat” starred by the sexy comedian Rufa Mae Quinto, Candy Pangilinan, Eugene Domingo and the Clown for all seasons, Pokwang. I can never forget some of the most funny scenes! I can still laugh at it each time I remember. If you haven’t seen it yet, better watch it now. Guaranteed very funny! The second Tagalog movie that we played was a romantic drama that starred Aga Muhlach and Anne Curtis — entitled “When Love Begins”.

It was 12 o’clock when we arrived at the border and got off straight to the Casino for our buffet lunch and soon after went ahead for visa renewal. Then, we went off back to Bangkok and arived Bangkok at past 6 o’clock in the evening. From there I took the BTS sky train from the first station to the last, which took me 30 minutes to get there and took a bus ride to home. Our condo unit is only a walking distance from the bus station but I was too lazy to walk, so, I hitched on a songtaew, a Thai word which means a pick-up car converted to a public commuter. Unfortunately, I hopped into the wrong songtaew and got lost! That was a terrible experience! I should be home by 7 o’clock but I got home and had my dinner at already 9 o’clock in the evening.

Anyway, I’m still thankful I reached home safe and sound. The day’s trips completely drained me of all strength! Since it was already my third exit in Cambodia, my next end will either be in Laos, Singapore or hopefully, the Philippines. That will be on or before Christmas. I and my sister are still planning where to fly to. We have two choices, Singapore and Philippines. I’d really love to go to Singapore and experience riding on the huge flyer and see the beauty of Singapore. However, I really miss my home and I’m praying that I could spend my Christmas eve with our family in the Philippines.

Ozamiz City, Philippines is now an emerging tourist destination in the Northwestern Mindanao. It is a historical, cultural and pilgrimage haven that eventually transforms into a modern second-class city. It has a number of tourist attractions that many tourists have yet to discover.

Among the highlights of the city is the Cotta Shrine where the image of the Miraculous Lady of Triumph can be found. The image was believed to be the guidance and protection against invaders because of its mysterious apparition on the wall of the city’s fortress. It has been the object of pilgrimage in the city.

The Fort Santiago is located at the mouth of the Panguil Bay just behind the shrine. It was built in 1756 and has been the military stronghold from then and until now. Historical relics and records were displayed in the Fort’s museum. It is also where the lighthouse was erected. Just near the Cotta Shrine is the Triunfo Beach where many people flock to watch the sunrise and to have a breath of fresh air. The beach is also very attractive during nightime because of the colorful lights along the baywalk.

Another attraction that tourists should not miss is the Bukagan Hill. It really tires up your feet if you attempt to go up the hill on foot. Tourists can also go uphill by car and experience mixed emotions and phobia as well as the vehicle goes up. At the hilltop awaits the four giant bells from Germany, the second largest bells in Mindanao, and the panoramic view of the entire city and the neighboring cities, too. They are very beautiful and really worth the sweats!

For golf enthusiasts, the Malindang Country Golf Course is located at the foot of Mt. Malindang. It was a pre-war army facility converted into a beautiful golf course lush.

Tourists can also experience the adventures in going to the newly developed Hoyohoy Mountain Resort. There, one can have a super splendid time relaxing and breathing fresh air while enjoying the scenic view of the whole city and the neighboring province, Lanao. It is indeed an ideal place to relax and unwind.

The Immaculate Conception Cathedral is just at the heart of the city. Resting at the cathedral’s choir loft is a gigantic ancient organ which is the second largest organ in the Philippines. It is the only existing pipe organ in Mindanao and one among the few in the whole country.

For nature lovers, an exquisite botanical garden is just about five minutes away from the heart of Ozamiz. Tennis lovers can also enjoy playing tennis in this very environmentally-friendly compound. There are also a number of choices if one thinks about spending a day or planning an overnight in a resort where you can enjoy snorkeling or diving with other sea creatures and see the lovely coral reefs at the Dolphin Island in the Misamis Occidental Aquamarine Park. There’s also a mini zoo in the mangrove jungle. It’s really good and worth to pay a visit to this quiet, unexplored paradise in the south.

Convenient and elegant accommodation is not a problem at all. Cost-wise hotels and restaurants are scattered anywhere in the city. Talking about transportation, shuttle buses, vans and other commuters are very easy to find. Plus, domestic air flights to and from Manila and other cities are also available. Sea cruisers and big ferries are also safe means of transportation and more enjoyable for those who want to savor the sea trip and who are not in a rustle.

I made this inspirational poem for people to look on the brighter side and to appreciate the gift of life. Remember to appreciate what you have before it’s too late for you to appreciate what you had. Enjoy and love what you have now and live life to the fullest.

“Appreciate Life”

life is a precious gift not everyone can have,
some can live longer while others die young.
lucky are those who have sight of the world
for some develop blindness and others are born blind.
blessed are those who can spend time with their families
for orphans are deprived to have one and those who live alone.
be sorry to those who are unable to speak
for they cannot say the words they long to be heard.
yet fortunate are those who are able to talk
for they have all the chances to say “I love you” to their loved ones.

gracious are those who have the sense of hearing
for they can listen and sing along to the music that heals their souls.
blest are those with bright schemes and brilliant minds
for they are the ones more favored to walk along the roads of success and prosperity.
but happier are the poor and the average
for they can easily find felicity and contentment with just what they have and with what they can have.
pity to those who are sick and dying
for they are running out of time to pursue and realize their dreams.
blissful are we ’cause we are endowed with life’s best –
our families, friends, food, shelter and wholeness.

so, open your eyes and thank GOD you’re alive.
go around and see the BEAUTY of the world.
follow your DREAMS and realize them.
spare TIME with your loved ones
and grab every chance to say and show how much you LOVE them
before TIME plays with you…

live your life like there is no tomorrow…

- Janzynn May -

We all know that English is the universal language. However, in Thailand it is a foreign language and only a few knows how to speak English. Nevertheless, Thailand’s Ministry of Education had already instituted the English Program as part of the curriculum in all schools from preschool to college. On the other hand, I came to Thailand not to study English but to study the Thai language itself which people may say “hard to learn”. And I think so because my sisters were already here for about 10 years but still cannot read or write in Thai. They only learned to speak the common Thai phrases. Perhaps, Thai language may be really hard to learn.

It was only two weeks past since I arrived in Thailand when my sister took me on an exclusive tutorial of Thai language. I was the first and only “farang” (foreigner) student. The rest of the students were all Thai natives who were also enrolled for tutorial in any other subjects.

Learning Thai language was tough but I really enjoyed every minute I spent on it. And unbelievably, in only 12 hours I already knew how to read and write in Thai which was very difficult and mind-twisting. It was really an amazing experience! I am very glad that I already have a third language. Nonetheless, I am not yet through with the whole course. The next level would be focused on speaking or conversational Thai and I am so excited for it!

Here are some links for foreigners who plan to visit the Kingdom of Thailand and for those who want to learn Thai language:

• http://www.learningthai.com/
• http://www.thailandguru.com/

Are you looking for a safe and comfy place to live in? A fully-furnished condominium unit is for sale at a very reasonable price. It’s quite an urgent arrangement as the owner needs to relocate to another place. It is on the second floor of T4 Popular Condominium, Muang Thong Thani, Pak Kret, Nonthaburi, Thailand. There are security guards 24/7 and each gate is kept locked to keep the place safe. Elevators and stairs are just about 10 steps away. Car parking spaces are for free, however, secured car parking services are also available as an added facility. The area is actually called by many as a city within the city where convenient stores, banks, internet cafes, restaurants, schools and market are located in the vicinity. The Tennis Academy of Asia, a sports complex, is within walking distance. Among the many highlights of the place is the Impact Arena where concerts, tournaments and trade fairs are regularly held. A big supermarket is also located nearby the building. Moreover, access and means of transportation to Bangkok and other neighboring towns is not a problem at all. If you are interested, please post a comment or email to ideasbeyondborders AT gmail.com.