camper star

Express yourself now folks with positive thought. Please no negative BS. We ( at least I ) have lived in Asia since the Vietnam War and been in Thailand, Philippines, Okinawa and Japan. I only noticed one thing, people do NOT change. It is nice to see people post their journeys of living in Thailand or other Asian countries, but one thing is missing I feel and that is living here in a spiritual world of simplicity. Really, we don't need much when we are up there in our late chapter in life, just the freedom of feeling free after all them hard years of work. What is your thoughts.

I'm in a relationship, actually international and long distance ( kind of ) only a 5 hour flight. On the 14th month of a loving and caring lady in her mid... up there . We chat every night for hours sometimes. I do have PR in another country also but she has no interest in moving her which is good because I plan to live and just really live in her country. I do have a pretty good set up that for the 90 day visit I leave and then return soon. So, but I would like it to be a bit different but i have national health insurance here which is like about $450 a year with no deductible. Can't find that in Thailand. Anyway, I always love to here positive news . Say hi to your lovely wife for me. Camper

Stories like this makes me wonder why condoms were made. lol

Trust in thy self and the shadow of truth will always follow you in life.

That is so lovely to hear that. You've been blessed like many here with very good fortune .

spill the beer on them

hand them by their toes sorry but as a former business man, i spare no sympathy

life style is in the countryside having a farm of pigs, chickens, goats and water buffalos. on a 3 rai size land

Did you know the Thai lady name of "Lady of Virtue " is Sunee.

you are so direct with your wisdom sounds like you found the love of your life in thailand and of course im very happy for you

oh, sorry, i am in japan

My question then is what if the money lessens into the relationship and values other non emotional values over a relationship on loyalty.

Thank you for your good words of advice.

Can someone here with experience share some positive reviews. I'm in my early 70's and in OK health. Should I buy the insurance in the country I am in or should I wait till I am in Thailand. I want a policy with no deductible where the hospital will handle all the necessary paper work. Thanks

Life brings us many challenges and as we may loose the one that has stayed beside us in life, changes happen, good or bad like a gentle wind or worse a wind that uproots the loyalty of a long-time relationship. So for you folks here that are lucky enough to have the candle that is lighted into the life of go for the zest in life after what has taken place in your life, maybe even in Thailand. What advice would you like to genuine share at a level that connects with the heart of sincerity with the members here. Thanks

me, my eyes are always watery and at the night the bicycle nights really blind me that as i pass them up i slow down

Thank you for posting this.

the shops around DMK charge 20 to 30 baht for a joint the quality, don't know and it really doesn't matter so much as long of the joy of "living " here is pleasant and satisfying .

Most places seem to want 30 or more baht, but is 20 baht ok with out insulting the seller of Thai sticks.

I have the same set up. I pay 10 baht a month. Like you, I don't live currently in Thailand but need to keep my phone number active. She needs to go to the main office in Bangkok. I belive it is on the 2nd or 3rd floor. Great service and they should be able to get things straighten out. I would have your friend stay with 10 baht a month and pay it on time. Just my 2 cents. Hope it gets cleared out for you. Most malls have AIS service centers but I found them useless to my needs or ... they didn't know what to do.

That is why I never understood why Japanese companies moved to China. I don't think many Japanese companies moved to South Korea though.

For those that have an older spouse and still lives in Thailand. The age difference is 17 years apart. Money in this case I don't believe is a factor unless the parents try to get involved. Should such a relationship continue, a relationship that is very compatible and the lifestyle is quite different from each other. What that means a condo lifestyle is a no-no for me. Outside the city limits does seem to be fine for the both of us though. I'm retired and she will retire this year. Neither of us is in financial debt. ( not that I know of ). Your thoughts and experience. Thanks

You got a point there. Many young people come here and stay till they get retirement age. Here in Japan, one does not collect Nenkin ( Japanese pension ) till the age of 65. SS of an American my age kicks in at 62. By the way since I collect Nenkin, the payment is every 2 months, not every month and people such as me collect about 34000 yen every 2 months. Young people don't know that, well, neither did I as I was paying 14000 yen every month for many years. Japan is a big ripoff.

Sorry to say this ' impossible".

Of course, you are joking. There is a very severe shortage of manpower all ready here. At one shift where I work, about 90% are non-Japanese.