This is a programme in the “Shambles HEADcast” Podcast series produced by Chris Smith http://www.shambles.net/podcasting Conversations with Headteachers and Principals of International Schools in South East Asia. Episode 4 In this program Chris talks with Keith Wecker, Headmaster, American Pacific International School (APIS) in Chiangmai, north Thailand. http://www.apis.ac.th Keith shares his considerable experiences as head of two international schools in Thailand. The programme lasts much longer than the usual 30 minutes but does provide excellent advice to anyone moving to Thailand to teach or manage in an International School. Topics also covered include : ‘Workloads of Heads in Int.Schs.’, ‘Budgets’, ‘Funding for ICT’, ‘Use of ICT’, ‘Libraries and Librarians’, ‘Teacher Recruitment’, ‘Quality of Life as an Expat’, ‘Favourite Interview Questions’ and ‘Security in Schools’. The role and growth of ISAT, International Schools Association of Thailand, is also discussed http://www.isat.or.th This recording was made in late 2006 but was not put online until January 2007. Less