Hello to all! This is my first post and I hope I am in the correct area. I am looking for some guidance regarding a potential move to Chiang Mai.

I have been living in The Philippines for almost six years now. As an American, I find working here to be difficult. Even teaching jobs are difficult to find.

My situation:

I am a young 65 year old male

I have my original college diploma with me (business admin) and it is legit.

I have a brief letter from the school system I taught in in the US confirming I did teach junior high school for two years. This letter is also legit.

No TELF or TESOL or the like.

I am currently receiving social security.

Now, my questions:

Are there opportunities for me to teach either business or English in Chiang Mai? I would like to find a proper school, for a reasonable wage. My intention would be to remain in Chiang Mai and remain with the same school. I realize that the wages will not be terrific, but with my retirement money each month (US$1,365) I am hoping to be on a solid footing.

Would a likely employer provide me with a work permit?

I would hope to be able to afford about 10,000b per month rent (Hillside?).

I would be arriving with very little actual cash as I have been living hand to mouth for some time. I would probably need to rent something for much less until I found employment and several months income saved.

Any answers, suggestions or comments would be greatly appreciated.

willie22

PS I have never posted to a forum before and I hope I have done it correctly.