I have been an Expatriate from the UK since 1977 when aged 14.. I spent 6 years in Saudi Arabia within my formative years, before becoming a permanent resident of NZ, via Marriage in 1983.
Neither Opal.being a Thai / NZ citizen (second marriage) and I have guaranteed a pension from NZ, yet we are investigating possibilities.
Liquidating our NZ assets would give THB 20.000.000 spending money to advance to the economy before our demise.
I am 60, Opal is 57.. "Khun Manop" ( High Wai ) Opal's Father, a dignitary, wants me to take over the family holdings down in Amphur Hot. I would take it up tomorrow. Not a monger since the early 1980"s, blasted it out respectably in my teenage years.
Back in the day, expatriates in Saudi Arabia, looked after each other regardless of origin.
Working alongside the US Military, Pork roasts were readily available for banqueting if connected,
Exposure to a workforce being Filipinos and Thais, with representation from South Korea.
Local hires were from Yemen, Lebanon, Pakistan and India.
UK is not my home, NZ still seems transient to me although I have roots.
I have throughout the decades always been drawn back to Thailand for better or worse.
Also a member of the Chiang Mai Expat Club, however don't believe the breakfast will be available for our next visit.
@NancyL@roo860@stament@CMKiwi@Chiangmai and many others, we will be staying in the Duangtawan Hotel over Xmas, pop by and enjoy our hospitality.