I have been through this, too. I suggest people keep their city center condo and try upcountry living for awhile, and rent in a place before buying anything. I like going back and forth between the countryside and the city. I have lived both upcountry and in the Bangkok city center.
Northwestern Thailand was a nice place to be, until smoke from the burning crops arrived, which I have heard happens often.
There are lots of natural areas. There is a lot of variety. The people are very nice to foreigners. It is a safe country.
There are many good roads, but some roads to avoid or go very slowly on.
Most of Thailand is very nice and I think I could live in many places here. I love the markets of fresh food. There is good food everywhere. There are many super store outlets such as Tesco Lotus or Big C. There is a modern shopping mall in so many small cities now.
There are many good places to hang out with a laptop and reading material, and to explore around at leisure. However, it is also good to be home somewhere.
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I have been through this, too. I suggest people keep their city center condo and try upcountry living for awhile, and rent in a place before buying anything. I like going back and forth between the countryside and the city. I have lived both upcountry and in the Bangkok city center.
Northwestern Thailand was a nice place to be, until smoke from the burning crops arrived, which I have heard happens often.
There are lots of natural areas. There is a lot of variety. The people are very nice to foreigners. It is a safe country.
There are many good roads, but some roads to avoid or go very slowly on.
Most of Thailand is very nice and I think I could live in many places here. I love the markets of fresh food. There is good food everywhere. There are many super store outlets such as Tesco Lotus or Big C. There is a modern shopping mall in so many small cities now.
There are many good places to hang out with a laptop and reading material, and to explore around at leisure. However, it is also good to be home somewhere.