john1000

Why anyone over 55 would want a permanent relationship, marry or live with someone in Thailand?

Maybe a sign of being insecure or lonely.

Having your cake and eating it; Thailand is the one place you can do this.

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Be happy... all things in life can change in a second. Why worry over something that may not happen? Just keep finances safe.

Been once. Good food and service. Quiet though. Maybe the cuisine is not the most popular for the far eastern tourists.

Bottom line is that your actions here, point to the inevitable end of your marriage, and you want a damage limitation exercise.

Take everything you can but don't try and cheat or play games for some money you may or may not get back.

Life is for living so start new, and just enjoy. Commitment is fine, but unless there are kids, why bother?

You may store potential issues that do far more damage than just finances.

Your going to do it. Just have a bolt hole...peace of mind.

Good luck!!

I usually stay in Viewtalay 6. But long term quite expensive.

Jontiem is OK if you are prepared to use baht bus.

Glad you enjoyed. I have eaten there, never disappointed.

As for Pattaya, always the same, just people and their circunstances can change hence their views.

If you don't trust someone you will never be happy. Feeling at ease is what makes us happy. Yes we can get it wrong sometimes, but creeping around setting traps and getting detectives ect..is a sign that you will never be comfortable with this lady.

Better to trust but not leave yourself too vulnerable.

One mans meat etc. I live in the Cotswolds in UK and a few ,months of the year love Pattaya.

Seedy shithole? or fun in a GoGo / bar, taking the odd trip, chilling in a nice eatery, taking an attractive woman out ( Don't have to marry her) Saunas, Fishing trip,

Life is what YOU make it!

People who like to chat with strangers, assume a friendly " hello" will be returned. Less likely to happen than say the UK as many more issues affecting those who live in Thailand.

Health, money worries, relationships, Visa overstay?, wary of the Farang duping people etc. etc.

For some who retire in Thailand it's a simple life. For many it's not.

How is this overrated, overpaid , fat drunkard so popular . I for one cannot stand him . His idea of funny is based on mickey taking & sarcasm . The show him & his two drunken mates did supposedly building a bridge over the river Kwai sums up the scandalous waste of the license fee by the BBC .

Not everyone wants to watch repeats of the Morecombe and Wise show.

Just came back from a visit to Nan. Not really a town that lives, some nice Wats 2-3 decent restaurants and that's it. But the surroundings are very nice, some villages with pottery history and beautiful natural sceneries. We also visit Phayao and that is a more living town with many restaurants, small shops and accomodations.Around the lake a beach like scenery where many people picnic every day.

Hmm maybe Phayao a better bet given I will be on my own.

I intend to visit from Pattaya so maybe fly to CM then bus it. Hope I can hire a moped or something to look around.

To the OP

Enjoy yourself...Better to be happy weather short or long term than a bitter cynic who never was.

The outcome hasn't happened yet but deal when that time comes.

Most women feel more insecure after a certain age. The Thai female wants someone to " care " yes that means dosh, but also the emotional needs factor in.

Young BGs usually have a Thai BF.

Probably the most watched and downloaded TV series in the world. Says what he thinks and is funny.

Trouble with Marmite, there as many who dislike as those who love it.

Education plays a part. Most Thais accept foreigners and do not have malice. Everywhere in the world you will have a pocket of bigots.

If they were not attacking people of a different race, it would be something else..size..etc.

That's the world we live in....

Highly likely the op already knows all the answers. Maybe like so many others labelled as a Troll, just wants it off his chest.

Talking/texting helps.

Quick trip to BKK maybe an answer. IT mall is very good.

Best to stay on a temporary basis first, and look for yourself. Many rooms can be very dark if overlooked by a large hotel.

Wow, in all my years (10+) traveling to Vientiane, and going out quite late at night, I've never had an experience like that...and believe me, I look like most Asians' stereotypical image of a Western drug user, haha!

It's true that Vientiane is not really a late-night town for food. There are all-night jok places, but you have to know where to find them. I've had women I've met in discos take me to them on their motorbikes on several occasions.

Can happen anywhere in the world. Called luck..shit happens.

After a certain age there is no reason to blow money on Thai families. Walk away, plenty who will not insist on this.

The obsession some Thais have for making their parents rich, " for giving them life" means they will justify doing anything to a Farang if a result is achieved.

Is this post is serious? I doubt, as seen too many like this.

New hobby?