mikebell Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 13 hours ago, snoop1130 said: United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Germany, Austria, Norway, Sweden, Iceland, Russia, Australia, New Zealand, Japan and Malaysia. Most of them allow Thais to buy their own homes there. (Thaksin had 3 in England + a Premier League football club!) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
473geo Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 5 minutes ago, mikebell said: Most of them allow Thais to buy their own homes there. (Thaksin had 3 in England + a Premier League football club!) They are sure not coming back to Thailand anytime soon if they intend to work to buy their own home in the UK 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanLaew Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 8 minutes ago, mikebell said: Most of them allow Thais to buy their own homes there. (Thaksin had 3 in England + a Premier League football club!) If you had a home in the U.K., would you sell it to a Thai? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hotchilli Posted May 4, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted May 4, 2021 13 hours ago, snoop1130 said: In just two days, over half a million Thais have joined a new Facebook group called “Let’s Move Abroad”, amid increasing criticism of the Thai government’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic and economic and political issues. The only people who need to get out are the ones in power in government house. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandolphGB Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 Bar girls have known this for 50 years. They are way ahead of their time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caldera Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 34 minutes ago, NanLaew said: If you had a home in the U.K., would you sell it to a Thai? Why not? I would sell it to whoever pays me the most. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sticky Rice Balls Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 12 hours ago, ThailandRyan said: That may be your opinion and view, but I know a few who have gone to the US and will never return here. Im willing to trade my slot here in the states with a thai... their education level seems on par with the states nowadays... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanLaew Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 5 minutes ago, Caldera said: 40 minutes ago, NanLaew said: If you had a home in the U.K., would you sell it to a Thai? Why not? I would sell it to whoever pays me the most. Thanks but I was asking @mikebell It's a frequent complaint from a certain demographic of the foreign community here about Thailand's house and land ownership restrictions versus what a Thai can expect in the UK. AFAIK, a foreigner can own a house in Thailand and a Thai can own a house in the UK. There's also the habit of frequently comparing a Thai citizen's 'rights' when they move to the UK with the 'rights' of a foreigner relocating to Thailand. AFAIK, the paths to long-term domicile in Thailand are shorter, easier and less expensive than that of the Thai seeking to stay long-term in the UK. (Queue the "90-day reporting makes me feel like a criminal" crowd). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orinoco Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 (edited) 53 minutes ago, NanLaew said: If you had a home in the U.K., would you sell it to a Thai? Yes, At double the market value based on it being a Thai person. Edited May 4, 2021 by Orinoco Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asquith Production Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 12 hours ago, phantom51red said: Maybe you could persuade her scotlands a better country and take up hiking then ????. No not Scotland. Winter its high winds, cold and wet. It doesnt get light until about 9am and gets dark at 3.30pm. Summer full of midges Lol 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ChipButty Posted May 4, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted May 4, 2021 1 hour ago, mikebell said: Most of them allow Thais to buy their own homes there. (Thaksin had 3 in England + a Premier League football club!) Dont forget the guys who own King Power bought Leicester City and I think the owners at Reading are Thai 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzian Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 11 hours ago, Trujillo said: Apparently, nowadays you just have to walk into the United States from the Mexican side and Bob's your uncle. At some expense and much trouble, I tried twice to get my former Thai gf a mere tourist visa to the US, first time in Bangkok and then in Chiang Mai (in case there was just something wrong with Bangkok). Both times the interviewing IO rejected her, even tho she had various assets and several relatives here including adult child. I thought about taking her to Mexico, but not very seriously; then we broke up, too high maintenance, for the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Isaan sailor Posted May 4, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted May 4, 2021 With the new, improved Biden Border, you simply walk across without vetting, They fly you and your family to any city you like and put $1100.00 in your pocket. Free healthcare, education and more. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangkok Barry Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 13 hours ago, Caldera said: Personally, I wished they'd use their energy to effect change here in Thailand instead of leaving. Yep. The protesting thousands have had a real impact, haven't they. Started last July and nothing has changed. Nothing at all. And, deep down, they know their efforts are futile. Maybe some of them are among the 500,000+ who hate their government so much they want to leave. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Drake Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 12 hours ago, GinBoy2 said: I'm yet to find a single Thai who has emigrated to a Western country who ever wants to return. Maybe that explains why Thai Air stopped flying to the US several years ago. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Drake Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 12 hours ago, CLW said: I guess many of them should think twice if they want to change their location from a tropical climate to any western country with a cold and dark winter. Secondly, they might get the shock of their life that it ain't 50 Baht for a noodle soup from a non-existing street vendor or 250 Baht for a visit to a restaurant. The roadside taco cart will provide tacos for a dollar or two 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bendejo Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 Just saw a documentary on crime in Papua New Guinea. Lovely place. The locals will be happy to see you when you arrive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangkok Barry Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 My wife knows several people who have left Thailand after marrying foreigners. Not one of them has wanted to return to live in Thailand. One said she would after her husband died. He did, about eight years ago, and she's still in Germany. My wife's sister went to Hungary shortly before the pandemic struck, where her recent Dutch husband has a house. The idea was to split her time between there and Thailand, where she has two sons. Because of the pandemic she has not returned and I doubt she ever will. I was told, not asked, when she left that her younger son, about 10 years old, was coming to stay with us while she was away. He is, of course, still with us. At least she sends a few thousand baht for his keep every month. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Bangkok Barry Posted May 4, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted May 4, 2021 5 minutes ago, John Drake said: Maybe that explains why Thai Air stopped flying to the US several years ago. No, it was because they were barred by the American aviation authorities because, I believe, their maintenance programme wasn't up to US standards. Remember that, if you ever fly them. If the airline ever flies anywhere internationally again, that is. 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChipButty Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 36 minutes ago, ChipButty said: Dont forget the guys who own King Power bought Leicester City and I think the owners at Reading are Thai It seems Thai's no longer own Reading Reading FC: Thai owners to sell majority shares to Chinese brother and sister Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangkok Barry Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 12 hours ago, CLW said: I guess many of them should think twice if they want to change their location from a tropical climate to any western country with a cold and dark winter. Secondly, they might get the shock of their life that it ain't 50 Baht for a noodle soup from a non-existing street vendor or 250 Baht for a visit to a restaurant. My wife has travelled in Europe with me and loved the cooler weather, and the snow and the change of seasons (and I don't mean the change from hot to hotter to wet). Plenty of Thais feel as uncomfortable as we do in high heat and humidity. Secondly, they might also get the shock of their life that wages are 10x higher in Farangland. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surelynot Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 14 hours ago, Fromas said: Alas only the ones with the knowledge and the means will flee the coop. The country will be the poorer for it. As with Brexit. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surelynot Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 4 minutes ago, Bangkok Barry said: My wife has travelled in Europe with me and loved the cooler weather, and the snow and the change of seasons (and I don't mean the change from hot to hotter to wet). Plenty of Thais feel as uncomfortable as we do in high heat and humidity. Secondly, they might also get the shock of their life that wages are 10x higher in Farangland. My wife lived with me in Germany for 15 years......the snow was always exciting (viewed from a warm lounge) and the changing seasons I do miss, but in the end she couldn't cope without Laos food everyday 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Exploring Thailand Posted May 4, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted May 4, 2021 14 hours ago, Caldera said: Personally, I wished they'd use their energy to effect change here in Thailand instead of leaving. Some of them are doing exactly that: "I'm not moving to another country. I'm fighting for change" 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fulhamster Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 13 hours ago, RichardColeman said: My wife wants to live in England later in life. But it seems her desire for it is more that she wants to walk in the snow than see anything else My wife loved seeing the snow, until she realised how cold it was 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toofarnorth Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 11 hours ago, djayz said: Can't say I blame them, even though I know the west ain't all it's cracked up to be. Here, no matter how hard they try, the most never succeed in breaking the 20k/month salary threshold. Some of them, with emphasis on some, actually have a lot to offer but don't have the right family & friends to open doors for 'em. Sad to see talented people being kept under the thumb while less competent ones sit in the boss's chair. I know a chap that is stuck here from Myanmar . He is 18 yo , he reads and writes in Burmese , English and Thai. We were sitting outside as my wife made some noodles for him and he could read some chinese on the side of the packet . If my PC gives me a prob . he comes to fix it. But now the Burmese family he is stuck with over the road are the opposite , so all day he is in their garden digging veg. What a waste eh. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cipher Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 The right question isn't "here or there?" It's "how do I do both here and there?" Preferably while young enough to really enjoy the benefits of multi-city living. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirineou Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 14 hours ago, Caldera said: Personally, I wished they'd use their energy to effect change here in Thailand instead of leaving. Says the men who left his country instead of staying there changing things ???? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChipButty Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 My wife never stops complaining about the heat when I ask her where you from? she says Manchester 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GinBoy2 Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 13 minutes ago, Bangkok Barry said: My wife has travelled in Europe with me and loved the cooler weather, and the snow and the change of seasons (and I don't mean the change from hot to hotter to wet). Plenty of Thais feel as uncomfortable as we do in high heat and humidity. Secondly, they might also get the shock of their life that wages are 10x higher in Farangland. I think there is a fallacy that Thai's can't deal with cold and winter. When me and Mrs G met we were both living in Singapore, and the monotonous weather, hot in the morning, thunderstorms in the afternoon, followed by steamy evenings 256 days a year can drive you crazy. Thailand ain't that much different. Most Thai's do indeed love the change in seasons, and in even the most northerly countries summers are hot and winters are cold, but you experience change. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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