Too much misunderstanding and underestimating regarding the multiplicity of meaningful benefits

[JohnBarleycorn]

You know, I often feel that some of the many-splendored Farang in Thailand do not give enough thanks for being rescued by this wonderful culture. Do you think that I am joking?  I am NOT joking.

In my opinion, there is just too much misunderstanding and underestimating regarding the multiplicity of meaningful benefits that can be gained by coming to Thailand.

I did not come to Thailand for the typical reasons; I came because I felt the need to come, even though I did not recognize this need before I arrived. In some respects, my coming to Thailand was foisted upon me.

I believe that Thailand is the best country in the world.

Maybe you might think that I don’t know what I am talking about. But I do. Who would know more than I about this? Lou Reed? Or, the Sugar Plum Fairy?

There is no question to be answered in this post.

Only an acknowledgment of the beauty of the culture that we all enjoy in Thailand.

And maybe we do not give enough thanks for what we have been granted.

Have you ever wondered why you had been sort of floating around Asia for most of your life, only to suddenly find a home in Thailand?

[KarenBravo]

Aahhh yes, the rose-tinted glasses phase. I remember its well (sigh).

[1FinickyOne]

I was first here in 1974... don't need to say more - right?

[colinneil]

7 minutes ago, JohnBarleycorn said:

I did not come to Thailand for the typical reasons; I came because I felt the need to come, even though I did not recognize this need before I arrived. In some respects, my coming to Thailand was foisted upon me

You came to Thailand for the same reason as the rest of us, the beautiful sexy Thai women.

Now there will be a lot posting, ohh no not me, trying to fool themselves and others.

[Ventenio]

Thailand was the BEST the day before every OTHER farang got here.

 

I was here first!!!! I saw the best!!!  after my experience, it only got worse.

 

no, i didn't get older and cynical.  i remember when nobody saw a white person, i was the first.  then i met everyone, so my experience was the best.  they smiled at me for real, not you.  my gf was great, not yours.  

 

blah, blah...i don't want to hear your stories, unless you want to hear MUCH better stories from me.

[Tarteso]

Can feel your adrenaline, good luck! ????

[Relocated]

When it is too dramatic, it triggers alert. 

[Grumpy one]

16 minutes ago, colinneil said:

You came to Thailand for the same reason as the rest of us, the beautiful sexy Thai women.

Now there will be a lot posting, ohh no not me, trying to fool themselves and others.

Personally I came to see the buffalo's ????

[KarenBravo]

The old saying is true. "Came for the women and stayed for the food".

[Odysseus123]

Well...I came to Thailand on my own two feet and left in a wheelchair.

 

Don't really know whether that adds to the great intergalactic encyclopedia or not..

Oh wait..I've just checked with Jorge Luis Borges-and it doesn't.????

[ThailandRyan]

First arrived in Thailand overweight and out of shape. After working a few months, I took a trip to see a friend in Phuket, got involved in a fitness regime, trained in Muay Thai, took up MMA again, and took some fights.  Over that year I lost over 80 lbs, and returned to the shape I was in when I has exited the Police Academy.  Over the years of going back and forth to the US for work I stayed with the routine and Thailand was always in my mindset. The beaches, the slow paced life and wonderful food.  After many years of back and forth I moved here full time upon retiring and have continued with keeping healthy.  The goal is to enjoy my retirement and not end up wallowing in self pity like so many in the US do upon retiring, as they have no goals, hobbies, or drive anymore except to sit on the couch, drink and watch Jerry Springer or Ellen Degenerate....

[rhodie]

2 hours ago, JohnBarleycorn said:

I believe that Thailand is the best country in the world.

Can you tell us about how you got out of the wheelchair and can now walk.

[baansgr]

Thailand, The Lourdes of Asia...come here as a depressed middle-aged overweight pauper and within a short time become a millionaire Adonis with the world at your feet....

[pgrahmm]

I actually did this backwards....I was involved with the Thai community & living with Thai gals in the US.....

One invited me to visit TH for a few months with her at her 8 rai place - smack dab in the middle of 3 villages....I fell in love with the place & people - just me & another farang for miles....

Broke up with the Thai/US gal and came back to CM two times solo before deciding to come here permanently......

I'm probably one of the few who hasn't sampled/played in Patts or Nanaville along the way.....

Still here (but admittedly it seems to have a magnetic allure) - still trading smiles....

[Mavideol]

was missing this type of posts.... once in a while out of nowhere they pop up

[KarenBravo]

34 minutes ago, Mavideol said:

was missing this type of posts.... once in a while out of nowhere they pop up

What...click-bait?

[Denim]

17 hours ago, JohnBarleycorn said:

I did not come to Thailand for the typical reasons; I came because I felt the need to come,

 

Actually , that is the typical reason most men visit Thailand.

[KarenBravo]

31 minutes ago, Denim said:

 

Actually , that is the typical reason most men visit Thailand.

True.

 

Thailand. Veni Vidi Veni.

[Lacessit]

4 hours ago, colinneil said:

You came to Thailand for the same reason as the rest of us, the beautiful sexy Thai women.

Now there will be a lot posting, ohh no not me, trying to fool themselves and others.

Guilty your honor. I came here for the beautiful sexy Thai women. As many as I could afford. Then I became a trophy boyfriend.

[mr mr]

2 hours ago, ThailandRyan said:

First arrived in Thailand overweight and out of shape. After working a few months, I took a trip to see a friend in Phuket, got involved in a fitness regime, trained in Muay Thai, took up MMA again, and took some fights.  Over that year I lost over 80 lbs, and returned to the shape I was in when I has exited the Police Academy.  Over the years of going back and forth to the US for work I stayed with the routine and Thailand was always in my mindset. The beaches, the slow paced life and wonderful food.  After many years of back and forth I moved here full time upon retiring and have continued with keeping healthy.  The goal is to enjoy my retirement and not end up wallowing in self pity like so many in the US do upon retiring, as they have no goals, hobbies, or drive anymore except to sit on the couch, drink and watch Jerry Springer or Ellen Degenerate....

way to go man for changing your life for the better. you know ellen is a total db though right ? ????

 

 

[mr mr]

18 minutes ago, Lacessit said:

Guilty your honor. I came here for the beautiful sexy Thai women. As many as I could afford. Then I became a trophy boyfriend.

[RichardColeman]

4 hours ago, JohnBarleycorn said:

Maybe you might think that I don’t know what I am talking about. But I do. Who would know more than I about this? Lou Reed?

I'm pretty sure Lou Reed was looking out the window of a Thai hotel when he wrote Video Violence

[ThailandRyan]

5 minutes ago, mr mr said:

way to go man for changing your life for the better. you know ellen is a total db though right ? ????

 

 

Thank you.  because of the life changes I have made my diabetes is in control by just diet and excercise.  De-aged by at least 10 years in looks as well, but still not a Hansum man for the ladies...lol

 

Yes Sir Degenerate treats staff like lackey's and slaves, pays crappy wages to non union folks....

Edited May 27, 2020 by ThailandRyan

[sanuk711]

4 hours ago, JohnBarleycorn said:

I Came to Thailand Wheelchair-bound. And, Like a Miracle, I Now Can Walk!... Hallelujah!

You didn't tell us anything about the Miracle John.............

[Don Mega]

5 hours ago, colinneil said:

You came to Thailand for the same reason as the rest of us, the beautiful sexy Thai women.

Now there will be a lot posting, ohh no not me, trying to fool themselves and others.

I came for the employment, the girls kept me here !!

[transam]

I this a religious thread ?..............????

 

[Susco]

It's obvious that the reason the OP came to Thailand, is because he had too much time on his hands

[n00dle]

On 5/27/2020 at 10:13 AM, colinneil said:

You came to Thailand for the same reason as the rest of us, the beautiful sexy Thai women.

Now there will be a lot posting, ohh no not me, trying to fool themselves and others.

That you ate unable to recognize that there are many here who came for reasons not the women is rather sad.

 

Yes, I bit

[ThailandRyan]

19 minutes ago, Susco said:

It's obvious that the reason the OP came to Thailand, is because he had too much time on his hands

and that's a problem why?

[KarenBravo]

3 minutes ago, ThailandRyan said:

and that's a problem why?

John Cleese expresses it best in this 7 second clip.

 

https://youtu.be/Lle9QD93kA0