willow wilson

OUI OUI!

3 hours ago, connda said:

Thanks for sharing your story.  Having lived in the city, and now retired out in a rural mountain valley in Lamphun province where the only farang I see are passing through on motorcycles or bicycles on the way to one of the surrounding national parks or national forest - yeah, I can identify.  I like rural life.  It's life in the slow lane where many of those my age and older still remember to good old days when there was neither running water or electricity, and well-off villagers had bicycles, rich villagers had motorcycles, and wealthy villagers and visitors had cars or trucks - and the family buffalo served as transportation and the muscle in the fields.  These are folks who could still survive if the power grid went out tomorrow, and honestly, I can identify with most.  They are simple folk, but many have an earthy wisdom and generally good hearts.  Yeah, visiting the city is Ok, but I don't miss the glitzy patina of civilized society nor the buy, buy, buy culture where the cosmopolitan class worship at the alters of consumerism nestled in the nooks, crannies, shops, and departments at various Malls that have become the nouveau temples of sophisticated city-dwellers and the urbane. 
Yep, I like life in the slow lane where it's still 'real.' No looking back.

 

 

 

 

Thanks for sharing your'e story, lacked the angst ridden  statements often read here ,really reminded me about the things I fell in love with ,  along with that idyllic photo and quotes like"glitzy patina of civilized society"  , "cosmopolitan class worship at the altars of consumerism" (there's a song in there somewhere),  that's the Thailand i want to read about.

Gleam? I think you mean glean.

OK "MrJohn" 1900 bt for visa 300bt for cake and 200bt for photo. Yes No Okay Thankyou.

I recently holidayed in Ubon Ratchatani and found the price of everything to be growing. I've been going there for 20 years and while inflation is normal it makes me wonder how the local's can sustain themselves. I have seen a desire to return to their farmlands but this is only an option for a small percentage of Thai's. I do hope to retire to Ubon one day but the Political climate and the way the Police conduct their business is of great concern.

I Would offer 300lbs in compensation.

Unfortunately he may have been wearing one of those 200bt helmets.

The painting on the wall sums it up.

Jean Claude Van Damn FOOL

7 hours ago, MadMuhammad said:

Not by the accent. British or Aussie maybe?

Not even close , drop-kick.

I have been visiting Ubon Ratchathani for 18 years now (hope to retire in 5 years) but found few English speaking options socially , if anyone can post some  websites /forums etc other than Thai Visa would greatly appreciate it.

Too bad all the drama's can't be accompanied with such conclusive video footage so as to eliminate the wrongful conjecture , both party's guilty of shameless behavior ,eg young man whacking old man etc  but the old man lost the plot, I'd of been pissed off too if I was the young bloke . Definitely a case of first world road rage.

Never a dull moment in a Thai / Farang household.