lovinglifeinthailand

Hi all

I am new to this site and have had great fun reading many posts today, so thought would sign up.

A little about me, im 31 from England and my tgf is 34. i have been here now for 9 months.

first few months travelling around Thailand with a final visit to the tgf parents up in nong song hong

100km south of khon kaen. before returning to pattaya/ jomtien.

although we only spent 3 weeks in the village I had a great time a little bored after 7pm when everyone just disappears

but soon learnt the reason for that was because everyone is up at the crack of dawn.

As I was not used to rising early the first week I would sleep till 9, until the searing heat from the tin roof, the loud speakers, several

animals and locals talking/shouting finally became to much.

On one of these such mornings I went downstairs to get a cold shower wearing only my boxers as normally the house was empty with everyone busy outside,

but to my embarrassment and there amusement the fil visiting family of 10/12 were waiting to to create me.

After a quick shower and fully dressed came back and had the formal introductions all went smoothly.

Whilst there had a few street party's which really helped to integrate with the community,

Before arriving had heard stories of villagers only thinking of you as walking atm's wanting smoke,beers,whisky and money

but I can say my experience was all good. when I arrived I did buy the fil beers and smokes which he shared with all the guest

who wanted to come see me, but no one took the p*ss 2/3 small glasses at most before going back to there place with a great big smile.

The 3 weeks I was there just flew bye everyday learning something new about the village, even laying in the hammock every day for hour's

was fun with every person stopping to talk and look at me. even though we could not understand each other we would talk are own languages

but with a friendly attitude and big smile all is well.

Now back in my small condo in jomtien missing the open space friendly local and the hammock.

The good news is my gf is pregnant so we have decided to pack our bags and settle down back in the village with the support of her parents and family

as this is both our first child and will be grateful of the help im sure.

That's enough now for my first post don't know what the point of my story was, just wanted to share my experience I guess.

Also if there is anyone living near my village would be good to hear from you, will never so no to a drinking partner.