You find locals in Pattaya friendly? I think NK has friendly locals.
Anyway different tastes is what life is. If we all liked the same we would all be in the same spots.
CM city is average. I like the countryside. I dont care for nightlife.
The locals are friendly in CM plus I like northern food.
I was in CM 2 months ago.
People get old or die. Imo the op should write down his top 5 hobbies or interests. Go do them.
What makes one happy could make another unhappy.
If travel,food, women, massages, temples are your top 5 then Thailand is it.
I find myself travelling.