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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?

I enjoy visiting Bangkok but never want to stay long. It is always polluted.

Don't know those areas well enough to advise.

Enjoy your Bob Marley forums then. Some gyms have good client base for meeting people and a wide range of equipment. Some of the crossfit equipment is fun.

I do both. Beach walks and gym. Thailand has some great gyms. The air pollution is also a problem with outside exercise.

Depends what city you are in. All the large cities have many gyms. As cheap as 40 baht a day. I can see 3 to 5 good ones in each large city that are inexpensive. The cleaner said he loves the gym but did not mention going to many.

I would go to the best gyms, restaurants and experience the city. No city is ever that bad if you make an effort. Go to the 3 best gyms, 3 different restaurants. Try 3 different hotels in different locations. Take a bus outside the city and experience some beaches. Rent a scooter and explore Rayong and beyond. Next trip try that.

I was interested in all these great foods you ate.

Did you eat shrimp?