AZBill

American

Why would you care if that is what he wants to do and what kind of friend spreads it all over a forum like this?

My wife has found a few things she enjoys since moving to the U.S. She is very fond of peroggis and tortellini. She also eats baked potatoes with nothing on them! Other than that it's Thai all day every day. No milk or bread at all. I'm not complaining. Love Thai food!

Whatever that stuff is they serve at Amazon tastes pretty good to me but the serving is too small to satisfy my addiction. Haven't really tried any other Thai coffee. Usually just hit a Starbucks. Not partial to the instant.

Yes I think it's probably the best. The ads keep it free so I don't mind them.

Yeah I agree. It seems as far as western music they are a few decades behind the times. You hear a lot of trite harmonies and melodies in their pop music as well that would be decades out of step here in the US. I do enjoy the upcountry music though!

He's 2! How far ahead could he possibly be? Absurd!

Just think about that for a second and contemplate the Thai idea of fairness, then try not to laugh!

Sure take your voting advice from a dictator! Democracy in Thailand is a total sham.

I think you will find yourself preaching to the choir and that the choir has a short attention span! Glad it's working out for you though.

I love spending a few weeks a year in Thailand. It's a great vacation destination and a change of pace. But after a few weeks I'm ready to go home. I feel the same about most places I've ever visited. Can't say I've ever been somewhere where I said I wish I lived there over where I live already.

We've taken Nok and it was fine!

Can't say I ever really noticed it. Too busy enjoying the air conditioning!

I agree with this mostly. I disagree that Western women are any different. It's just a difference of degree and opportunity. I've met plenty of gold diggers in the US and not too many US girls grow up wanting to marry a poor guy even if they have their own money. As money is also cited as the biggest reason for our high divorce rate it could be argued money is even a bigger factor in the long run for western women who feel so entitled these days. I do think most Thai women have cause to worry more about security than western women because of lack of resources and cultural obligations imposed on them not imposed on western women. I do agree though that most have good hearts as does mine. But in my view women are all wired the same everywhere.

Even after many years of marriage I still get sniffed up regularly and still love it!

Never made any effort to learn Thai, never will and my wife is happy I don't. It's never been a disadvantage when in LOS and I could care less what Thais say or think about me. Other than the fact that the woman I love has Thai blood I'm not into the Thai thing at all and she prefers it that way so it's all good.

Not at all.

Sounds like love to me!

We live in central PA so it's about 30 F today. My wife has adapted pretty well but yes I know what you mean. Having lived in AZ for 20 years I can tell you your blood thins out and you feel the cooler temps.

Not just Thailand believe me! The entitled American youth are basically worthless when it comes to getting any work out of them.

Not a chance you get anything close to what you are thinking. I own many condo units in the US and looked seriously at Thailand. It doesn't pen out. My condos in Florida earn me 12% net each year and are hassle free. You could easily afford one there. Keep your money in the US.

Great place to visit and travel around but not a great long term prospect for a young fellow. Spend some time, get it out of your system, find a beautiful Thai lady to settle down with then go home. The long term option is more suited to those who are older and have a pension or other passive income, and even a large amount of those guys are leaving these days. I for one would never live in Thailand though I do love to visit with my wife.

Too many sexpats