Maha Sarakham

I imagine it will happen eventually, just a matter of time.

It seems the symptoms are similar across all 3 categories, what's the point of this article?

Either method is fine.

Good luck, hope you can find peace and solace in your journey.

Samui I do enjoy, Phuket not so much.  Everyone has their own opinion on the best islands though, thanks for sharing.

I don't think I'd look in either place, too many two week millionaires, expats and sexpats around that set a profound precedent of being a walking ATM.

I think I'd start by spending time in Chiang Mai, Korat, or maybe even Udon Thani if you wanted to date a girl out of the trade.  These places still have plenty of city infrastructure and farang oriented restaurants/businesses without having to live in the boondocks/sticks to date a country bumpkin. 

Can always relocate later, but I think I'd start my search in a less well-traveled place than Hua Hin / Pattaya.  

I'm personally very pleased with the 38:1 rate.  Been sending some money over week after week, some higher some lower but still much better than the 29:1 we were getting just a year ago.

3 hours ago, Encid said:

Our proposed security layers will consist of 1) border fence (with barbed wire or maybe a few electrified strands), 2) motion activated lighting and CCTV, 3) double glazed windows and digital door locks with dead bolts, 4) alarm system with motion sensors and sirens, and 5) a big dog or 2.

Is crime really that bad or is it just protective measures?

Wow, what a mess.  Hopefully it stops raining for you folks soon!

I hate the smell of it, not a fan.

We'll be there!  One of my favorite events of the year.

17 minutes ago, Baron Samedi said:

I was talking about Pattaya ????

Well, basically interchangeable in that context ????

26 minutes ago, Baron Samedi said:

Nightlife kinda sucked and I met a lot of shady/odd characters.

Yep, that basically sums up Phuket / Bangla.

Well, if you intend to be with her for the long-term, then marry her and stop worrying about quantifiable benefits.  Seems a bit of a silly reason to make or break getting married to a lady if you ask me... but to answer your question, no there really aren't many benefits.

I don't care for Prayuth, but Anutin sliding in I think might be worse...

6 hours ago, Thomas KH said:

I wasted mine by not having kids.

 

Thinking of having kids at this age asap or adopting. 

Lots of Thai kids without parents or a family that wants them, good place to do it. 

1 hour ago, Jingthing said:

How many people like me who aren't really ready but don't want to stick out so much?

My wife and I have noticed we are sometimes the only people that wear them indoors in crowded areas anymore.  I may just stop, you can definitely feel the weight of all the eyes glaring at you wondering what the hell is wrong with you.  I am over it, I just don't like being sick, even with the flu.

14 minutes ago, hotchilli said:

Any young blood out there?

Too dangerous.

I still do Wise, seems to work best for us.

8 hours ago, bert bloggs said:

Those were hsppy days

I still can't believe the USD is almost 1 : 38, shame it can't last forever!  I hear you!

7 hours ago, Nickelbeer said:

Interesting, but I would really like to know what you think a comfortable monthly retirement wage would be in the UK.

Yes for sure far more, no argument there ????