EmptyHead

1. For many, I think the novelty of lots of sex is addictive. Then there is a sub category of guys who are really old and can't get it back in the west so they come here and become totally addicted to the novelty of young, attractive woman that seem to be interested in them and make them feel like they are 21 again.
2. For others, it may be having little to do but drink, but that's not just an expat thing.

Those above points probably go hand in hand for many expats.

The initial attraction to a new country, I think, cannot be called an addiction. It's the honeymoon period, which is bound to end sooner or later.

There is nothing addictive about being an expat. Sex addiction and alcohol addiction are different things and are not intrinsically related to being an expat.

There may be a very very tiny minority of people who continually to travel to different countries to always maintain that honeymoon period and then leave as soon as that feeling leaves to go to a new place to seek it out again. Maybe...maybe...you could loosely say that they are addicted to being an expat, but I don't even that that would be correct. Why not tourist addict? or adventure addict?

I dunno, anyway..off to the brothel, I go.

We don't even own our bodies.

Ok.

You should get a DNA test.

If the child is yours, the child will get dual nationality very easy, if it is allowed by your country. Thailand certainly allows it.

You only need to go to the embassy with your name on the birth certificate to get the passport. At least in my experience, I am from the UK.

In my school, this is not considered rude. Though, my bosses are very down to earth anyway.

The director of our school, treats the western teachers more like friends, or equals, and encourages us to be relaxed around him.

If we were grovelling at his feet every time he saw us, this wouldn't be possible. The Thai teachers who wai excessively get treated with disregard, which makes sense. It's a bit of a relationship stopper and hard to respect someone kissing your feet all day long.

A wai now and again though is enough.

The stupidity never ceases to amaze.

Mine's is ตด (a fart, or "to fart") because of it's literal sound.

About 6 years ago, when I was a backpacker, I bought some coke with a buddy I had met in Cambodia. We quickly learned, after taking the tiniest amount, that it was not actually coke, but clearly some kind of opiate (maybe white heroin) as we started being tranquilized (me, more so than my buddy).

He started panicking and took me outside for a walk for a few hours til it wore off. Later, he told me of a similar incident when he was in India, resulting in his roommate dying in his sleep.

Thankfully, we hadn't taken a larger amount.

The next hostel we stayed at actually had warning signs for various things on their walls. One sign warned about, "dangerous drugs which can kill instantly being sold nearby."

Anyway, while 50 years may seem a bit much, let's remember that drugs can kill.

Aside from that, I expect he will be back in the UK within 5 or 6 years and they will most probably release him for having served enough time already.

But, it should serve as a reminder, not to come to Thailand and get cocky. There is law here, though it may not seem like it sometimes.

If all he is complaining about is the cockroaches, hard floors and fish heads, then he isn't doing hard time. This article's attempt to generate sympathy is pathetic.

Not to mention, trying to make it seem like there was some kind of understandable reason he got "mixed up" in drug dealing.

I think his tattoo says it all: Playboy

too Young too die, RIP !!!

26 years old: probably broken hearted...

She has tattoos up and down her arm. Tattoo a are a form of self mutilation. People with many tattoos always have some kind major issues.

And why is that?

No big deal. When I was single I always let my pants down for a BJ at both Cowboy and Nana. BB was free but the drinks and parting was at times 15k a night. The BJ was ordered by mamasan to the girls and I could just pick any. Oh yeah, I actually didn't paid for it but had some business associates who asked me for some hard core bars. I kept asking them you want a BJ now here I will arrange but they backed off so I told them then let me get one.

Well done. You got a BJ in a BJ bar.

15K a night?

Maybe Darwin was wrong.

I can think of a few things bringing shame to a country, but not fellatio for cash.

BTW, where did it take place? On the street?

I have never heard such a nation talking about being ashamed of their country so much as this one. And I think it ain't about the hookers.

This may help. I am still in weekly contact (skype) with a really decent Brit originating from Birmingham. Living in Jomtien for years. His view on the matter.

- " If I could spend my retirement years in Birmingham, I would be living a modest live. While living in Thailand I can live "a good live".

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Given that, the average Farang can live with an occasional Thailand-Blues. I am sure.

Cheers.

And therein lies the secret. But if your " good life" doesn't come up to expectations that is the problem for many.

Most guys who live in nakon nowhere didn't even know it existed before they met the "one" , so it's hard to justify a happy existence based on somewhere you didn't know for 60 years of your life. They came here with other ideals and ended up with something completely different..where did the " good life"..go..

Those in pattaya knew exactly what they wanted and found it, they in my opinion have better lives accordingly..

There is no logic in your argument whatsoever.

If it wasn't nearing my bedtime, I would tell you, in detail, all that is wrong with what you just said. There are probably about 3 fallacies.

Take a look here https://yourlogicalfallacyis.com/ to see where your argument falls apart.

It fascinates me how these people who've had enough of the place continue to come back here and tell us why they left.

Yeah, they miss it really, that's why they still hang out on our forum.

And to the people who say things like, "Pattaya isn't the real Thailand etc etc." I'm sorry, but it is. It is all part and parcel of the real Thailand. Thais scam each other nationwide. They scam farang nationwide. There are hookers nationwide. There are drugs nationwide. And there is McDonalds and KFC nationwide

There are also really nice people all over the country. There are wonderful things and awful things...everywhere....IT IS ALL THE REAL THAILAND. K? k.

Anyway, to answer the OP's question: yes it is normal, it's called culture shock. See below.

Yeah, the brother sounds like the real husband.

Is there anything stopping you from taking your son and walking out?

How did you end up in this pickle?

I am receding too, lol.

My dad's side all have full heads of hair, but my mum's dad was pretty bald.

So, no shampoo on the market that helps?

Beer Chang Classic

McDonalds

Massage

What is Suk?

In my original post "…in BKK."

"Suk" is short for 'Sukhumvit Road' in Bangkok.

Good girls work along there during the day, but less than good girls are there at night.

The bad girls work there during the day too. I would know. I am a daytime drinker.

But there are more there after night fall.

Since we are talking about social classes. I shall put forth my opinion: lower class people are more fun.

It's hard to beat a few beers during happy hour on Sukhumvit with a barmaid, whose name must be Boom, getting drunker than you.

I have found out from experience, that the most lively and vibrant girls are called Boom and the least, Lek.

Hello there,

I am trying to figure out how I can add more physical activity to my lifestyle.

I am a busy guy. I'm at work from 7:30am to 4:30pm with a 1 hour commute. Aside from that, I have family commitments which consume me evening (have to take daughter home from school) and weekends (chores, gardening, shopping).

So, yes, I do get exercise around the house and garden, but not really much. Probably not much more than an hour per week. I do take my daughter swimming once a week after school, but since she's still a toddler, I'm just monitoring her - not actually exercising myself.

I tried some exercises at home before (skipping, push ups etc etc), but find I can't stick at them. I don't like exercising for the sake of exercising - it's boring.

I could perhaps allow one time a week (e.g Saturday morning) to go and do some exercise, like swimming, yoga, maybe maybe the gym. (in addition to trying to do more gardening).

Anyway, I will get to the point. I don't really know what I should do and would like to steal a few ideas from the guys on here who have worked in exercise to their routine.

P.S I used to do a lot of walking in BKK and found it very very beneficial, but out in Isaan I grow tired of being abused by the village people's dogs. Cycling is a little better than walking in this regard, but not abuse free. lol.

Mostly, they just do reading and writing.

Some non-Thai teachers will try to make lessons more communicative, though you will have to give it a few years before you will notice any nationwide progress.

"We Had A Bunch Of Americans Try An English Breakfast And The Results Were Hilarious"

American humour.

Interesting results.

Thank you, all.

in all honesty...

Laos will never be a major destination for western ex pats for retiring unless they desire a laid back, quiet, low key life style

lets be honest without judgement here, many falangs don't want to retire in Laos because the nightlife/woman lifestyle just isn't as prevalent there....

you know what I say...

Thank the lord.

I have been bitten by a virus, its called LPDR.

Don't kid yourself on. Give it a few years.

Lots of great posts, by the way. More than I expected! Thanks!

Why does the OP ask? Is he incapable of coming to his own conclusions?

Is he going to follow posters advice and search for an PhD educated, beer drinking, bar girl that brings home a fortune?

That sounds ideal, thanks for the suggestion.

What's wrong with dark girls? And what's your idea of dark?




Well, I don't think they are worth 5 times the daily minimum wage for less than an hour of work.

You'll find prostitutes the world over will earn substantially more than minimum wage. It's hardly a pleasant job or one with long term earning potential.

"Hardly a pleasant job"...well that's debatable and depends on perspective.

"hardly.......one with long-term earning potential"....i wish you would tell that to them! I ain't noticed any price difference as they get older.