When I first arrived in Thailand everywhere I went the place was full of backpackers, bus stations ,train stations backpackers everywhere. Like u say it has changed unfortunately.I for one miss the old Thailand.
I wouldn't be too sure about your comment on Bali not complaining, do a quick Google Search and u will see the headlines from a few months ago, no more backpackers only quality tourists wanted.
I wonder how that will effect a country like cambodia,the strength of the dollar will surely put alot of Europeans off going anywhere where dollar is used I would think.
Like what? What's not to like? Foreigners living here have a great life, even the ones who complain about absaloutly everything can't bring themselves to leave,theres no where else like Thailand buddy ????????
Plenty of visa options for those of us lucky enough to be under 50 and choose to live here. You don't have to wait until your 50 to live here you know.