strabel23

Why is it that when you meet or talk with a Thai they are usually docile in nature, avoid confrontation and/or only smile when faced with a contentious situation?

Put them behind the wheel of a vehicle and all of a sudden they become very aggressive, confrontational and show no courtesy or consideration?

I can't count how many times I've been walking down the side walk only to have a motorcycle pull up and stop and park right in my path without the slightest hesitation or regard.

In traffic I'm cut off every time unless I literally hug the bumper of the vehicle I'm following and even so they edge closer and closer to my vehicle as if trying to say if you don't let me in I'm going to hit you.

Today I was approaching the corner and realizing I was in the wrong lane for making a right hand turn I gently pulled partly into the turning lane at the last moment as the light had just turned red. Another truck came up from behind and instead of just waiting for the light to turn green and allow me to enter the lane he proceeded to pull up as close as he possibly could to the rear of the vehicle in front so as to not allow me to enter the turning lane. So close that our mirrors touched. I unwound my window and asked why he did not give me space to enter the lane I was so obviously headed in and he replied "This is not your country". How can Thai become so inconsiderate whenever they get behind the wheel of a vehicle and be so rude at the same time which is usually not the case when you meet or talk with them in public?

As abovr Rajavec do it.

My wife went for the ladies general check up following mine and she had a mammogram as well as a couple of other ladies only tests.

I dont have their brochure to hand but their website lists all the test items.

Fee was less than 1800 for her half day of checks.

Still puzzles me how they managed to get my wifes breasts between that sandwich press......and indeed most ladies here.

I'm taking my wife to Rajavec for a mammogram but there web site gives the price for a mammogram only for 1800 bht. not including a general check up. Do you have a link to the package you have mentioned for 1800 for half day of checks including a mammogram?

Legitimate or not he is doing what was needed to be done for a long time now and I hope he does stay on for as long as it takes to get the job done. Anyone that thinks going back to the old ways is a better solution just doesn't know Thailand or Thai politics. If Prayuth hadn't stepped in Thai politics would just be referred to as same ol same ol again and the ones that win would be the politicians with their hands in the public purse as usual again.

Prayuth is doing a great job cleaning up corruption, encroachment, mafia activity, crime and the list goes on and on. Something past governments failed to do so because they were so busy looking after their own self interests which has been the problem with Thailand for a long long time. No one said it could or would be done in a day, and will take time, but it is off to a very good start finally at last.

Money allocated for infrastructure or anything else to improve the standard of living in Thailand is just passed from one hand to the next until there is never enough to complete the project without cutting costs which results in poor quality hwys. and everything else.

With the Government in power now there is finally hope that Thailand will finally become a decent place to live in for everyone.

chairman of the Thai Researchers in Community Happiness Association

This is surely some of the worst propaganda in human history.

Seriously, some of Prayuths top advisors are actually tasked with coming up with propaganda that will somehow inflate their non existent legitimacy - and this is what they come up with

Here on the ground in Pattaya nothing has changed. Same jetski scams local politicians/police corrupt as ever. No mafia in Koh Tao. My friend just returned from Phuket, said a taxi is still 200 baht to go 100 meters. So what "corruption clean up" has happened since the coup?

If you haven't seen any changes or heard of any arrests of local politicians e.g. the Mayor of Kata Karon then either your head is buried in the sand or you have been drinking too much lao khao.

Phuket Wan Tourism News " Phuket Taxi, Tuk-Tuk Corruption Swoop Nets Kata Karon Mayor: Scores More to be Arrested.

Like I said before 'Quote'.... "No one said it could or would be done in a day, and will take time, but it is off to a very good start finally at last."

Legitimate or not he is doing what was needed to be done for a long time now and I hope he does stay on for as long as it takes to get the job done. Anyone that thinks going back to the old ways is a better solution just doesn't know Thailand or Thai politics. If Prayuth hadn't stepped in Thai politics would just be referred to as same ol same ol again and the ones that win would be the politicians with their hands in the public purse as usual again.

Prayuth is doing a great job cleaning up corruption, encroachment, mafia activity, crime and the list goes on and on. Something past governments failed to do so because they were so busy looking after their own self interests which has been the problem with Thailand for a long long time. No one said it could or would be done in a day, and will take time, but it is off to a very good start finally at last.

Money allocated for infrastructure or anything else to improve the standard of living in Thailand is just passed from one hand to the next until there is never enough to complete the project without cutting costs which results in poor quality hwys. and everything else.

With the Government in power now there is finally hope that Thailand will finally become a decent place to live in for everyone.

chairman of the Thai Researchers in Community Happiness Association

This is surely some of the worst propaganda in human history.

Seriously, some of Prayuths top advisors are actually tasked with coming up with propaganda that will somehow inflate their non existent legitimacy - and this is what they come up with

chairman of the Thai Researchers in Community Happiness Association

This is surely some of the worst propaganda in human history.

Seriously, some of Prayuths top advisors are actually tasked with coming up with propaganda that will somehow inflate their non existent legitimacy - and this is what they come up with

Legitimate or not he is doing what was needed to be done for a long time now and I hope he does stay on for as long as it takes to get the job done. Anyone that thinks going back to the old ways is a better solution just doesn't know Thailand or Thai politics. If Prayuth hadn't stepped in Thai politics would just be referred to as same ol same ol again and the ones that win would be the politicians with their hands in the public purse as usual again.

Prayuth is doing a great job cleaning up corruption, encroachment, mafia activity, crime and the list goes on and on. Something past governments failed to do so because they were so busy looking after their own self interests which has been the problem with Thailand for a long long time. No one said it could or would be done in a day, and will take time, but it is off to a very good start finally at last.

Money allocated for infrastructure or anything else to improve the standard of living in Thailand is just passed from one hand to the next until there is never enough to complete the project without cutting costs which results in poor quality hwys. and everything else.

With the Government in power now there is finally hope that Thailand will finally become a decent place to live in for everyone.

My son was part of boy scouts troop 731 for many years, they camp most every month of the year, so if you're looking for more information contact them for endless camping options in the north. Camped at all the parks you've listed; Ob Luang is close to town but offers not very remote river distances to travel, Mae Ping is pretty fantastic if you like remote unsupervised camping - a short distance from Doi Tao your can get to pretty hard to access areas that you should be completely self sufficient, if you go north of the 1009 leading to Doi Inthanon on the 1284 there are a couple of less crowded campsites though no rivers but a several great water falls to visit. My personal favorite for a great river to float would be the Mae Ngao national park, they rent tents but kayak rentals, etc would be more of a challenge. Most of the camping we did ourselves was in unsupervised areas or at Thai national parks, often just as a getaway or part of our fishing trip.

For a special area, to fit your requirements plus access to fantastic caves and rather remote - non touristy rafting, you should contact John of Cave Lodge for recommendations. Would't hurt to contact the Flight of the Gibbon, they have eco resorts and campgrounds past the Mae On area, and would be able to provide any equipment you may need (I know they partner with the kayak shop arcoss from the CM train station for example).

Happy camping

Talking about fishing trips are there any good fishing spots around Chiangmai that you have found?

Any Thai lady that calls a Falang kii neow is a loser anyway. The smart ones find a Falang, treat him like a King, don't ask for anything in return and eventually end up with everything anyway just because they take on the role of being an honest, hard working and loving wife the way it is supposed to be and what Falang would deny them this right.

The question here that begs to be asked is why is she looking for a massage by a male? I know of and have experienced massage by very competent females with proper accredited training as good as it can get.

Stop beating around the bush and just be up front with your request. We're all adults here so just say what it is she really wants. I'm sure no one will condemn her for wanting to have a little fun and will put an end to this endless game of trying to figure out what it is you are really looking for.

Anyone no matter what age can get a thai massage anywhere in Thailand that offers this service. Everyone knows this. No one has/need to ask on Thai Visa where to go for a legit massage unless this is not the kind of massage parlor they're looking for. 'Shirt off etc.', 'young at heart' suggests only one thing. The problem this lady is up against is that even Thai have their standards/limits as far as who they will service so to speak LOL.

All I can say is good luck searching. You'll just have to ask around on the street to find what you're looking for. Maybe she will get lucky. No pun intended LOL.

Anyway I hope she does.

The best surveyor for the job is you, the home owner.

I started life as a building surveyor and your best tool is your eyes.

The fancy boroscopes and tell tales merely confirm or quell a suspicion.

The most difficult job a surveyor has is to use ladders to get into a roof or put on overalls to go do a manhole. If you can do that then do it.

If you suspect insect infestation then call out the pest control, if you can see what you would say are structural cracks don't panic, most cracking here is early settlement or the render shrinkage.

If you are concerned about anything particular after you look yourself pm me and I will gladly appraise the situation for you......for a beer!

Hi,

I am purchasing a house with a lot of hairline cracks in the outside walls. I know I should have done a more thorough inspection a lot sooner but better late than never. We have the standard 1 yr. warranty so I guess if it really is a big enough issue we can back out of the deal. I would appreciate it if you have the time to come have a look and I'd gladly buy you a beer. :-)

PM me if you're interested.

Steven

The problem is once everyone knows about this crackdown on bribing an officer then there will be no bribe offered and therefore the officer will not collect on either bribe or reward. Eventually this will result in an officer feeling frustrated not being able to extort any tea money and it will be interesting to see how they deal with this.

A better solution would be a salary commensurate and befitting to the position of being a police officer, to restore legitimacy and respect to the police, and a small percentage of the fine being offered as a reward just enough to entice the officer to do his job.

India!

Have to say best option by a mile. I go there frequently for medical care,just a short hop and damned cheap and excellent care, far better than UK

could go back to UK go private BUPA doctor few hundred £ ,then fast tracked through NHS

Just a point ,have had estimates for past surgery in Thailand chose India 1/20 of the cost at least,and so good.

Going in a month or so PM me if you decide

Please tell me or pm me with the name of the Hosp. and/or clinic that you can obtain medical care for 1/20th that of Thailand.

1. The horrendous dangerous driving....car accidents, motor bike accidents, ....it's no pleasure getting around.

2, Even walking is unpleasant....pot holes in the pavements and crossing a road is like dicing with death....I think motor cyclists try to hit a Farang.

3, The high crime rate......the burglaries, the thousands of people on drugs of one sort or another and the large number of supposed 'suicides'.

4. The feeling that you are not really liked by a vast proportion of the people....they pretend to like you for money.

5, The hassle with visas and the not knowing what will happen in the future.

6 The CORRUPTION from the highest to the lowest.

Just a few of numerous reasons why many ALIENS are saying Good bye.

And the feeling that things here are not improving generally but deteriorating,

#3. "The high crime rate etc. " I'm from Canada. Sounds like back home to me :-)

#4. Same. My neighbors hardly even talk to each other even after living side by side for years.

#5. Not a problem if you're over 50. Back home visas are available for 6 months and after that you have to qualify for landed immigrant status or have a guarantor in order to get an extension which will probably be given for 1 extension only. Good luck trying to qualify for landed immigrant status also. A friend married a Thai and it took more than 3 years for her to be allowed to come to Canada.

#6. Not so bad if you know a little thai and have a thai drivers license to prove you live here.

#1. & 2. - I'll have to agree.

he's giving all the honest beggers in thailand a bad name....

Beggars couldn't care less, I'm sure.

The ones that rant about giving farang or Germans a bad name are the ones are the ones that actually feel embarassed about whatever it is they are doing with their lives. Often the ones drinking beer every day in prostitute bars in pattaya or Nana Plaza. No matter how low you are, it's human nature to point the finger at those lower to up the self-esteem a bit.

Ever head the adage, "Live and Let Live"?

I agree one should not be too quick to judge. Put yourself in his shoes (no pun intended). In his home country or most anywhere else this guy would be shunned by the ladies. This is probably the first time this guy has ever had any female attention in his life.

He looks to have some form of elephantitis. Something I wouldn't wish for on anyone. Let him have his moment of fun no matter how bad it might seem and be glad you're not like him. It will probably be a long time before he ever gets this much attention again and I hope he even gets lucky in the process.

1. The cheap and tasty food everywhere

2. The fact I can pay someone to do my laundry, cooking, and cleaning and it costs peanuts (I hate household chores etc)

3. The low cost of living allowing me to live a lifestyle I couldn't back home (eat out every night, live in nice pad with a pool, nights out and dating 3-4 nights a week etc)

4. The cute, slim, feminine women,

5. The great value for money you get living in BKK. It's a word class city but prices are super low for apartments etc.

6. That every day is interesting and even though you think you've seen it all something happens that surprises you.

7. That people mind their own business and leave me alone unless I don't want to be left alone

8. Thai street life - there's always something going on. In the West the streets are too tame and sterile. It's boring.

9. The bar culture - sit and spend the night tucking into spicy food, drink some jugs or towers or beer, or share a bottle of whisky with friends whilst listening to some live music, (I mean Thai style bars not the farang / tourist / bar girl places - do not like)

10. The 7/11 and the fact it never closes and you can always get something to eat there.

I can't disagree with a single word.

Thai Stock market...property funds e.g.CPNRF, SPF, QHPF give 8% annual dividend.

HMPRO also a good long term investment as they give good stock dividends!

HMPRO give good dividends???

Last time I looked it was less than 1%

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My dream country was Japan. I eventually made it in May 1988, after three years in South-Korea...hated it....left fifteen days later.

Going back to SK was not an option? One of friends suggested a holiday ( give some time to think it over ) to Thailand ( had never heard of it )

Of course, with some money in the pocket life was as good as it could get, but a year later, as cheap as it could be, I realised that I needed to make some more and went to Europe....but had got the virus + feeling different + being considered above average pushed me back here in 1992

Been here ever since

It was difficult to adjust at the beginning, compared to hard working people from South Korea or Hong Kong but easy life weighed more in the balance

It would be difficult for me to live in Europe

I can understand why you didn't like Japan. Quite a contrast between countries.

So what you're saying is that you live here because it's cheap and you're treated better as a person (considered above average) than you would be if you were to live in Europe?

Good reason to live there is because its cheap. And Europe is becoming a basket case...

How would you rate your quality of life considering the area where you are presently living, accommodation, diet and entertainment?

I'm not there just yet...

Are there any annoyances you have to deal with here that sometimes can be overwhelming such as traffic congestion including Thai driving style. Pollution such as reckless disregard for the environment including littering in sea/beach areas and on the street. Lack of general cleanliness for example buildings/homes that have never been painted and have turned blackish in color, yards that are not maintained and are full of weeds etc.

I hate traffic congestion so I'd be staying out of Bangkok. I don't mind Thai driving style actually. They did a lot of things I've seen to help notify other behind them of dangers coming up by flashing their hazards for example. I've no qualms with the driving style. Pollution is a problem, environment needs to be cared for indeed. This can improve in the future. I don't worry so much about others homes that have never been painted. I don't pry into their personal affairs like that. Perhaps they just don't have enough money or desire to do it but at the end of the day its their problem not mine. Same with the Weedy yards, I'm not a prying nosy neighbor so its their problem not mine. I actually find that to be a problem in Canada and the USA. People seem to think they should make it their business to worry about your property.

How do you feel about being discriminated against and being charged for goods and services the Falang rate which can sometimes be double or even more such as entrance fee to state parks etc.?

Its wrong. I'd probably boycott those types of places a little bit...

All in all do you feel that your reasons for being here compensate you enough to justify remaining in this country indefinitely as long as you have the resources to do so?

I'd be retiring early myself or getting setup to have some kind of income...

Are there any other reasons you want to live in Thailand that you did not mention such as having a Thai wife and Family?

I've a Thai wife in Canada with me now and she has Family over there.

You have been here for a long time, how do you spend each day and do you ever find that you're bored?

That would be the thing to figure out...

I appreciate your response to my questions because I am presently in Thailand with my wife and have to make a decision to either live here again or sell our property and go back to my home country. The difference this time is that our son is now an adult and has decided he would rather live in my home country and has gone back already. I agree with you that it is cheaper to live here but I have to consider that with all of the other inconveniences of this country is it worth it? I assume that probably a lot of the foreigners presently living here are here for the availability of Thai women but once you have found someone that you can trust and live with is it worth it to stay any longer?

It should be fun to go over there and retire early...

Quote "I've a Thai wife in Canada with me now and she has Family over there....."Quote".....being considered above average pushed me back here in 1992"

Been here ever since" end Quot.... I'm sorry, I thought you said you were living in Thailand at this time?

I don't know why some of the regulars on here kick up a fuss if someone dares to ask a familiar question. <deleted> if you don't like the thread don't bother with it.

OP, I have made numerous stays in Thailand over many years, and like many with a Thai spouse wonder whether making a permanent stay would be the right choice. The examples you gave of road etiquette etc seem a bit trivial to be honest. Much depends on your chosen lifestyle and location.

For me a big negative is being farang. I am not bothered about the dual pricing (well it's annoying but not important) or the word, but I do feel your always the outsider, as is the case with all Asian countries. Those fluent in Thai might say they fit in well, but it's only amongst those they know. Always, initially, you're just another non-Thai. Another negative is the "culture" it seems to totally revolve around food, with little interest in the arts or international affairs or more serious topics. And my reference point is middle class Bangkok, I can't imagine what it would be like upcountry. I think "Western" is a more interesting and more participative existence if circumstances permit.

Not saying I won't end up spending some years in a Thailand. I love the weather (every drop of it) love the vibrancy of modern BKK, enjoy the affordability and luxury, and it's good to see a country growing and improving. My two cents.

Yes I agree with you regarding the road etiquette as being trivial. I have tried to convince my wife that she would get used to it like other issues. She complains that it is the whole mentality issue that she gets fed up with. It's all about being considerate to one another which is not too common here in Thailand. Many posts comment on Thailand having more freedom to just do what you want to do but sometimes at 3:00 a.m. in the morning when the speakers are blasting out loud music for 3 nights in a row and you just want to get some sleep it gets a little frustrating if not annoying. This doesn't happen all that frequently but does add to the list of activities that although are part of Thai culture can infringe on the rights of others and being quite inconsiderate at the same time.

I agree with you on all your other observations also. I have spent enough time in Thailand to be able to speak Thai well enough to get around but when I'm with my wife and engaged in a conversation with a Thai I do feel like the outsider also. I'm sure there is also a big difference between living in Bangkok versus the country. That's why I have tried to convince my wife to build a house in Phuket and after a while she would get used to the chaos (if I might call it that.) LOL.... I am willing to give it a try but alas my wife is hard to convince. She's more critical on her own country than I am having now experienced living in a country that has 3 cities ranked in the top 10 most livable cities in the world coming in at number 3, 4, and 5th. place. One might wonder why we even bothered coming back to Thailand and the answer to that is because I took early retirement and want to stretch our savings out as far as I can given life expectancy these days is expected to be 85 years plus. So I guess I'm here for economic reasons but with all the changes that have taken place since the last time I was here I wonder if the trade off is worth it?

I am enjoying reading others reasons for being here and hopefully will find a convincing enough reason to present to my wife but so far the majority of reasons being freedom, affordability, and even weather are outweighed by the negatives. I am fortunate enough to be able to afford to live in either country and the deciding factor to move here again was the idea that Thailand would offer a higher standard of living than back home due to the cost factor but alas again I did not contemplate the changes and the effect it has had on my wife's attitude. Having said that my wife is a wonderful and very hard working person and so in the end I must find a compromise that satisfies her.

cost factors and chicks

This is more or less what I expected the majority to comment on.

Thank you for your candor.

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There are a few reasons I don't like living here and Many reasons I like living here but I think the main reason i like is that I can go about my life and not be bothered. Thais seem to have a more live and let live attitude than other people around the world. Farangs here and in my home country are always judging and trying to push their beliefs on others. Thai people just live for the day and let you do same.

My avatar is my girlfriend. That's why I'm here. That's why I'm staying. Any questions?

Yes that was my original reason for staying in Thailand also but my wife is willing to live in my home country and did so for 7 years. We have a house in the country and land in Phuket but my wife doesn't like it there. I could push her to build another house in Phuket but quite frankly I don't know if even I would like it there anymore myself.

I have an acquaintance that lived in Koh Samui until he found a Thai lady that he liked well enough to want to marry her and afterwards they moved to her home area and built a nice house amongst the rice fields and Palm trees. I guess the reasoning was that it was much cheaper there than Koh Samui. He's been living there for 2 years now and wonders if anyone might want to buy his house. He's bored crazy and even though he's still happy with his wife it's just not enough anymore.

Where are you living and how long have you been there for? Are you able to purchase familiar foods or are you satisfied with a Thai diet?

Have one or more of her rellies mind the ranch & go home. If you ahve sufficient income, come back 1x o more a year & you will have somewhere to live. Your circumstances are your own and have no bearing on others' lives & vice-a versa. Do what ever you want for you own reasons but realiize that your son will be living his own life before long, so don't do it just to follow him.

There are advantages and disadvantages to be sure and each to his own. My son had made his choice and has his own life. However I personally think that one day he will marry and have children and it is good for family to be living in the same country. Having said that I would like to live where it is both economically feasible and offers quality of life and so must decide whether or not it is reasonable to achieve this here in LOS. I appreciate everyone's own personal opinion and experience and hope to gain some further insight.

I should probably have mentioned also that not only do I have to convince myself but my wife also. I know some responses have mentioned that they enjoy more freedom here than back home but sometimes that very freedom infringes on others quality of life.

Just to mention a few complaints from my wife as an example of a Thai person having experienced life abroad. First off my wife is happy to see that in my home country the vehicles passing by on the road come to a complete stop when she steps up to the curb to cross the street and it's not because she lifts her skirt LOL. Try to cross the street in Thailand when a vehicle is approaching and you might just get run over. In fact it happened to a foreigner not too long ago in Chiangmai.

Second the road that leads to our land in Phuket is so narrow because the owners of the land on either side of the road would not give up even 1 foot to make it passable even on the bend in the road that requires a five point turn to navigate until they received 100,000 bht. This caused my wife further anguish and disgust. It is primarily these kind of inconsiderate attitudes that are the reason for my wife to not want to live here even though she loves our home in the country and the village where she grew up yet at the same time detests the more populated areas.

Many beaches are almost inaccessible due to lack of parking areas or narrow access roads unless travelling by motorbike which is an inconvenience more so for my wife than for me.

I didn't start this thread to complain but really just to try to discover all the positives that other people experience and see how it relates to my own experience.

I can appreciate that everyone comes from a different background and experience and so what may be a huge benefit to one may not have any bearing on another.

My dream country was Japan. I eventually made it in May 1988, after three years in South-Korea...hated it....left fifteen days later.

Going back to SK was not an option? One of friends suggested a holiday ( give some time to think it over ) to Thailand ( had never heard of it )

Of course, with some money in the pocket life was as good as it could get, but a year later, as cheap as it could be, I realised that I needed to make some more and went to Europe....but had got the virus + feeling different + being considered above average pushed me back here in 1992

Been here ever since

It was difficult to adjust at the beginning, compared to hard working people from South Korea or Hong Kong but easy life weighed more in the balance

It would be difficult for me to live in Europe

I can understand why you didn't like Japan. Quite a contrast between countries.

So what you're saying is that you live here because it's cheap and you're treated better as a person (considered above average) than you would be if you were to live in Europe?

How would you rate your quality of life considering the area where you are presently living, accommodation, diet and entertainment?

Are there any annoyances you have to deal with here that sometimes can be overwhelming such as traffic congestion including Thai driving style. Pollution such as reckless disregard for the environment including littering in sea/beach areas and on the street. Lack of general cleanliness for example buildings/homes that have never been painted and have turned blackish in color, yards that are not maintained and are full of weeds etc.

How do you feel about being discriminated against and being charged for goods and services the Falang rate which can sometimes be double or even more such as entrance fee to state parks etc.?

All in all do you feel that your reasons for being here compensate you enough to justify remaining in this country indefinitely as long as you have the resources to do so?

Are there any other reasons you want to live in Thailand that you did not mention such as having a Thai wife and Family?

You have been here for a long time, how do you spend each day and do you ever find that you're bored?

I appreciate your response to my questions because I am presently in Thailand with my wife and have to make a decision to either live here again or sell our property and go back to my home country. The difference this time is that our son is now an adult and has decided he would rather live in my home country and has gone back already. I agree with you that it is cheaper to live here but I have to consider that with all of the other inconveniences of this country is it worth it? I assume that probably a lot of the foreigners presently living here are here for the availability of Thai women but once you have found someone that you can trust and live with is it worth it to stay any longer?

why would what other people feel about it affect your decision?

Because maybe I'm missing something and after living in this country for so many years I'm curious as to others reasons for being here and so decided to do some research to compare my analogy.

It's not perfect, nowhere is, but in my opinion the good outweighs the bad.

SDM

You are right. Nothing is perfect and perfection is in the eyes of the beholder anyway. Perfection is impossible but what is tolerable is then the question and this varies with each individual. So then in your opinion what do you consider to be the good in Thailand as opposed to and outweighs the good in your home country?

My avatar is my girlfriend. That's why I'm here. That's why I'm staying. Any questions?

Yes that was my original reason for staying in Thailand also but my wife is willing to live in my home country and did so for 7 years. We have a house in the country and land in Phuket but my wife doesn't like it there. I could push her to build another house in Phuket but quite frankly I don't know if even I would like it there anymore myself.

I have an acquaintance that lived in Koh Samui until he found a Thai lady that he liked well enough to want to marry her and afterwards they moved to her home area and built a nice house amongst the rice fields and Palm trees. I guess the reasoning was that it was much cheaper there than Koh Samui. He's been living there for 2 years now and wonders if anyone might want to buy his house. He's bored crazy and even though he's still happy with his wife it's just not enough anymore.

Where are you living and how long have you been there for? Are you able to purchase familiar foods or are you satisfied with a Thai diet?

Thailand has it all. It is paradise for me but I do realise it isn't everybody's cup of tea.

Where are you presently living and how do you spend your day in paradise?

I've liked living in every place I've ever lived.

For what reason? Are you single and enjoy the bar life and that is all you want. If so I can understand that.

How do you spend each day and where are you presently living in Thailand?