susanlea

If you don't like warm temperatures then choosing Thailand was a mistake. I love the weather. Beach weather all year round.

Most people die alone in hospitals. No good way to die.

Some people don't like their own company. Why they like busy places. Makes them feel less lonely.

Also crowded, polluted and doesn't have a relaxing atmosphere. If it was so good nobody would go to the islands yet they do.

I can see what he is getting at though he didn't make enough effort to do more. 20 years of gym, beach walks and cheap massages could be 19 years too long.

Try retiring in an expensive country. The cleaner tried 6 weeks in a cheap city and was bored so it is not for everyone.

That's why the cleaner or whoever needs a girlfriend or boyfriend. Plenty of lesbians, gay guys and straight people in Thailand to start a relationship with. Then go do things together.

There are waterfalls, gyms, elephants and boat trips. Also hiking, beach walks, restaurants and bars. Enough to do for weeks.

Mixing it up can be fun. Fly some place then catch a bus next time. Finding a new gym or trying a different beach. Young people view the world through facebook and miss the actual world.

Set up your computer under the tree and teach whilst eating coconut. Looks really good. I saw a good gym at Khanom.

Never eaten any of those items. The best western meal I've ever had was in Hua Hin. A small Thai restaurant that did a few western meals. One dish was meat and roast vegetables on a large plate for 140 baht. Simple outstanding value. All the vegetables were cut small as was the meat. On the side was a Thai sauce slightly spicey.

It is fine for people who want to relax. If you want nightclubs though it isn't for you. Plenty of small bars but I didn't see any nightclubs.

The cost really is not that much difference. Probably an extra 8,000 baht a month. I was actually surprised how cheap you could get a room with a pool and gym on a daily basis. Or if you give up those extras the range increases.

I would give it 2 weeks if you want to fully explore the city. I was never bored. Split time between gym, beach and eating. If you are bored again you need to stay working.

What are the rates? I would suggest south of soi 80 is good. The area north of the main night market isn't as good. There are three other night markets which are far better for sitting with tables and chairs. As a reference point near Market Village or south is the best part of town. Market Village has a good food court on the basement. Very cheap food and fairly good selection.

The water quality in Hua Hin in the centre of town near the kite surfers was good. The beaches are actually very long in parts and not that many people. Anywhere from Soi 88 south was good for the beach. The beach at the northern end towards the airport was the worst.

Nothing wrong with the beaches. They are all fairly good. At the southern beaches you have tables and chairs for food service. Not much traffic, air quality is good. Limited nightlife and food variety are the only two limitations I found.

I think 1 to 2 weeks is enough to either eliminate it or include it as an option. Then go back again next time. I stayed in 5 different hotels in 5 different locations over 2 weeks. Three of those hotels offered monthly rates. By the 7th or 8th day I had a good idea about the city and by the end of 2 weeks I realised it is a nice city. The only limitations are wide food variety of Bangkok and limited nightlife. Everything else is good. The malls are good enough, there are good value condos. Some excellent gyms and cheaper than Bangkok. Golf courses, beaches and even mountains nearby. The city even has an airport but not sure what the plans are. A good room with pool and gym including weekly clean is 10,000 to 12,000. Cheaper if rent long term. VIP buses to Bangkok and numerous rideshare apps.

Jomtien could be mixed with Koh Samet. I would add on Hua Hin and Kanchanaburi and would not commit a month to one location. One week is enough to see if you like it. I wonder if they will build an airport in Kanchanaburi in future as that would make it boom.

No way to cover 4 countries in 6 weeks. Choose 6 locations in one country or 3 locations in 2 countries. Decide if you need a beach or not. How large a city you need. An airport, shopping malls, nightlife and variety of food. Also pollution and safety. Peaceful atmosphere or not. I would rank Hua Hin number one based on overall criteria for a peaceful life.

Are you happy?

How is your life now and do you have a blueprint to follow?

Hua Hin is peaceful, Bangkok is not. Can't imagine wanting to live in Bangkok.

Jetts are expensive and western gym. Probably attract the wrong type of person. Try the Thai gyms.

What is sickening about gyms?