[Dodger]

Paul, don't you finish work at 1pm? for this first trip why not let her settle in a bit and then all your spare time can be together? She will sleep in that way everyday, as all tg's love to do and you will have a happy, contented gf to come home to everyday. Also you want to go major sightseeing or anything, no restrictions from her new employment.

The cleaning, whilst great income for her and benefits as it gives her own money, to send home etc, not very demanding, not really interacting with the locals as much as a waitress job would, in my opinion.

When she does come more permanently, isn't she going to bring her nipper? would she have time after looking after the nipper, to also set up and run her own business?

Sorry you have probably thought through all of my questions, and its not my business to ask them, just wondered. I agree its really nice for her to push herself in her new country, her learning curve will be much greater, confidence etc and most importantly, she will have her own money, which gives her some financial independance.

But she is Thai and her customs etc should also be observed and not trodden on, in a desire to turn her into a Westerner overnight, again no negative meant in anyway from me, just thoughts.