pchansmorn

I totally agree with you.

Most cars and trucks are going way to fast they couldn’t stop even it they wanted too. A scary thing happens in Thailand the normal easy going person turns into a Maniac once behind the wheel of a vehicle, they drive as fast as they can, run lights, run over people legally crossing the street on a light, and they will slam into your car if you dare stop at a red light. They never let you cross the street in your car to get into your condo driveway and they will flash there lights just to let you know they are not going to stop for you. And then you have the same idiots in the parking lot off your neighborhood mall who can’t stop to let you walk even though they must stop to get a parking tickets, they will run you over. I have kicked and dented the doors of cars that tried to run me over, one women chased me into the Mall, screaming in Thai and another guy wanted to fight me he was about 4 feet 6 inches am 5’ 10” I know some martial arts from the US never had to use any, this guy I just picked up and threw him on top of his car, he left soon after. People just don’t have any consideration for each other. Seems like they are all angry all the time but are not allowed to show it. Terrible communication skills.

She is living in the wrong country then. Most Thais are Thai Chinese even if they say they’re not. And the Cambodians, Burmese are working in Thailand in the hotels, restaurants, malls, stores, everywhere. If you can’t bear to be around them, you should leave.

Thank God not all Expats are these kind of people. I’ve been here 13 years from the US with my Thai wife who I met in California we been married 42 years and still adore each other. I have never been in a bar in Thailand, I have a 5 year drivers license and I mostly follow the laws, I try my best to fit in, my Thai is about 50% but I can get around on my own, I respect the Thai Traditions, we don’t do the temples but we volunteer and make a lot of donations to help the poor and the children of Thailand, we always tip when we eat out or travel. I do my best not to get upset about over everyday problems, I have learned to just let it go. Am always polite. There is so many different kinds of food available in Thailand you could never complain of not having a certain kind of food. Lay low with the politics. Respect the police and Military, they are there to help not cause harm. These people you are talking about don’t live in my neighborhood.

Many people like Spain & Portugal, but unless you live in the big cities you will need to learn Spanish. There’s Australia, New Zealand but they are not cheap. I have heard parts of Italy are nice. I have been in Thailand for 13 years also from California where I would never be able to afford and the wife wouldn’t feel safe. I’m always looking for a back door too. Patrick

Icould like to tell you about 2 restaurants that serve American food and are very reasonable. The Salad factory has a nice selection of American food, steaks, lamb, chicken, fish, many different salads, etc. The Sizzler has great meat dishes with bake potatoes or rice and an open salad bar, and finally for really cheap under 6.00 dollars you can pig out on huge portions of food at Eat and I restaurants. And there are. Many burger, ribs, and steak places throughout Bangkok. Good Eating.

Hang Him.

If they rode the scooter safely they would be no problems. But they ride like maniacs, no helmets only a mask which won’t save you. They take no responsibility they make the cars accept the responsibility to keep them alive. They deserve there destiny.

15 years old is old enough to die.

I don’t know where you live but I can’t find any place safe to walk in Thailand. Walking paths have aggressive motorists on them, sidewalks are the same, even in a pedestrian walkway with lights you can get killed by a speeding driver. In my own condo complex I can get hit easily by cars racing to get out of the garage. Treadmill walking is the only place safe for me.

Spain would be my choice, great weather, good healthcare, great food, nice people, most speak English, but easy to learn the language. But my wife’s family lives in Thailand and they are very well connected. So at my age 74 and wife 78 probably not a good idea. But we visit often and have made friends there.

Has anyone done a solar system in a condo? Top floor, corner unit. Patrick

I wouldn’t want to live that cheaply. Many single people live her on 3,500 baht a month and are very happy. Am lucky enough to have more. And am very happy to have extra money for donations.

If you are healthy, insurance is a waste of money. Save the money in case you get sick and make some interest on it.

If you are healthy it’s not worth the money. You can just bank that money you would had paid the insurance company and make interest on it. Use it when you need it.