peter zwart

1 hour ago, Sparktrader said:

Its still hard for most guys. The little head takes over. If only it was so easy. One bloke said he wished his willy was cut off at age 20 then he would be rich.

But would he missed a lot of fun

People say rent dont buy but that costs. .................................In either way i quess

On 3/27/2022 at 9:06 PM, Golden Triangle said:

I have always self insured, I'll be 69 on my next birthday, and so far, touch wood, have spent next to nothing on health problems, I'm really hoping to just kick the bucket in the middle of the night, no bells or whistles, just bow out gracefully ???? 

But better wait a few years mate

Even if they would open up completely their would be hardly any tourist coming from the western world. its halfway holiday season and people like to plan a few months ahead. So this makes no difference (from a western world prospective). Now lets see if high season at the end of the year can bring some enlightenment.

23 hours ago, Walker88 said:

Perhaps the PM is being influenced by the actions of his role model, President-for-Life Xi of the PRC.

 

It's bizarre what is now happening in one of the world's largest cities, Shanghai. In lockdown, as part of Xi's Zero Covid policy, the masses are beginning to rumble as many have neither money nor food. The CP is woefully inefficient in trying to address the food needs of tens of millions of locked down subjects. Of course, anyone would be unable to adequately meet the needs as well as corral so many people, except in an authoritarian State. And therein lies the attraction.

 

A question remains: why is Xi so hellbent on total control of Covid? Does he believe it is even possible, save via keeping China ringfenced and its borders locked for the next five years? Does he have some special knowledge of Covid no one else has? Is it simply his penchant for wanting total control over people whose 'votes' he obviously will never need, plus a kind of delusionary view of how long even the CP and PLA can keep a billion four hundred million Chinese under their bamboo hand? Does Xi think he can keep economic activity at a high enough level to sustain China's growing debt and RE problems under lockdown?

 

In any event, it seems Xi's actions might be inspiring Thailand's PM to maintain the 'advantages' of Covid fear in a self-appointed and unpopular regime.

As we all know, governments dont give a Sj!t about "their" people as long its not convenient for them. So the answer is......Control.

Not an asset to humanity
 

War in any way is terrible. No matter who it is. But the only good thing that comes out of this war is the end of globalism. 

9 hours ago, actonion said:

An interesting note... I was talking to the sister of  Thai lady restaurant owner in East pattaya, she was telling me  about her arrival experience at Bangkok airport having arrived that very afternoon from Belgium, i asked why are  you not staying  the 24 hours in a hotel like all arrivals to Thailand..

She replied  if you 'pay enough'  you dont have to stay !!!

And there is the Thai magic

2 hours ago, internationalism said:

Jomtien, south end, from around soi 12. 
probably on beach rd, so you have chance for some other business on the ground floor, school on upper, with top floor for private and sea view. 
if your wife is thai she can also do english courses  

having proper accreditation would give you education visa students. 
probably now the best time for rock bottom prices, before high season at the end of year. If your wife is already in thailand she should now look for space, allowing renovation or rebuilding for several months. 
HH doesnt have beach rd and even beach is washing away by sea current, in large part covered by water at high tide. 
Jomtien is much closer to bkk, 2 motorways, public buses and minibuses from all bus stations and speed train coming sometimes in 5 years time. 
I dont think that HH would recover for many years, to become competitor to pattaya side. 

Excellent. As i read the advices Pattaya is a bit in favour. Thnx for your input.

3 hours ago, jvs said:

What Covid has taught us that many schools and education places have gone online.

You can teach anything from anywhere and i believe that is the future for online courses.

Hua-hin no breeze?Sure they have.

I know both places well and i would suggest you just go visit each place for a few days

and see the difference and what you like.

Both places have good shopping and good golf courses.

I would prefer Hua-hin because it is a little more relaxed and certain things are not in your face but it can be found in both places.

 

I will do that. Thnx

3 hours ago, scubascuba3 said:

I would stick to Pattaya where most people are for business, no one will want to go from Pattaya to darkside to learn thai. Could choose central Pattaya, Pratumnak, Jomtien, Naklua is a bit of a dead zone

yeah, my first look will be for Jomtien. thnx

3 hours ago, Hummin said:

Which place is best for raising kids? School, activities, sports and safety?
 

I might had chosen Hua Hin above Pattaya. 

thnx

3 hours ago, Encid said:

Climate-wise I think that Pattaya/Jomtien is much more pleasant than Hua Hin.

 

Hua Hin has a very low rainfall in comparison and gets very hot and dry (no sea breeze).

Pattaya/Jomtien on the other hand is cooler (due to the sea breeze) and gets more rainfall.

 

Land and house prices seem to be similar in either city.

Both are about the same distance from Bangkok, although Pattaya is much closer to Swampy International Airport and also has Utapau International Airport nearby.

Both have Central shopping malls (and other shopping malls) so you can get your essential falung goodies.

If you like to play golf the choices are many in the Pattaya region, whilst Hua Hin is rather limited in comparison.

 

Just a few pro's and con's for you to consider... I'm sure others can find more.

 

Sound advice. 

Thnx very much. Especially the part about weather.wind/rain would be a big plus for me.

22 minutes ago, Jingthing said:

Needless to say you should visit the competing areas and do market research before committing. 

Oh for sure. But i also like to hear the opinion of the tv people

9 minutes ago, Jingthing said:

Probably either area could potentially work for that.

Okee. Thnx. Appriciate it.

2 minutes ago, Jingthing said:

Aha.

Then the dark side of Pattaya might be a fit.

What sort of business specifically?

Wife wants to start thai/english course

1 minute ago, Jingthing said:

Not the south but I suggest Jomtien. However, you need to state more details about your situation and desires and needs.

Ah cheers. Im going to live with my Thai family overthere and start a little business. Have 2 puber kids that have to go to school. For my little business i am aiming on the expats and (future) tourist.

Hello everyone. I plan to move to the south of Thailand at the end of the year. I doubt between Pattaya and Hua Hin. What can you recommend me?
 

And on another topic here i read that april 1 jokes and pranks are not allowed? im confused.

Staged and not worth mention it. Absolute non-event

10 hours ago, ThailandRyan said:

I was pretty sick for 10 days.  Just before I cleared covid with a negative test I ended up with a sinus infection and now have an eye infection above the same impacted sinus.....worse than the nastiest flu I ever had, laid me up in bed for several days, had the breathing gotten worse then I would have taken myself to the hospital.  So you say I should not have tested and then just gone about my business and walked around infecting others, is that your plan.....

You are still not dead. And may be....just may be, all your new infections appeared because your immunity system is weakened due to the vaccins? Could it be? Just a different thought.

And what about the NO-TAKE policy?

We have all read countless posts from cynical older guys...............

Here on this forum???????