Editors Pick Majority of expats are happy with their life in Thailand: Survey

[1FinickyOne]

14 hours ago, madmen said:

Only seems to be around 20 hardcore bashers posting 20 times a day each. Common denominator is they all live on an farm or in a the jungle... slowly going around the bend ????

I agree about the bashers, but not the location.. I assumed the bashers were mostly from Pattaya area and had felt upset and betrayed when they 'discovered' that 20 yr olds don't really love grandpa for his personality... 

[BritManToo]

5 minutes ago, Rocking Robert said:

A country of 70 million people only 800 Covid deaths in the last 16 months I believe that’s pretty damn good or am I missing something here

...... the government lies ......... about everything.

[crazykopite]

12,000 is not a majority out of 180,000 plus 

[gropes]

11 hours ago, EricTh said:

The survey would be more meaningful if it compares with other countries in SEA.

Malaysia - 4th;  Vietnam - 10th;  Thailand - 14th. Though from the size of the sample taken I would be hesitant in placing a great emphasis on these figures / findings

[Iforbach]

Still love thailand ????????...what I like ..you don't see numskulls ..parrafins .walking down the street ...too far for them to come ...benidorm is their haven n the likes..

[hotchilli]

17 hours ago, Pattaya Spotter said:

I've nothing to complain about...even during this Covid-19 pandemic. Pattaya after the first lockdown was a breeze and Phuket has been great the past 3 months.

I'm neither in Pattaya or Phuket... last place on earth I'd want to live... visit yes, live no thanks... but each to their own.. so best of luck wherever expats may be.

I live in a predominantly Thai market town... no pi**ed up farangs sitting on bars stools wasting the day away, no bar girls saying "hello handsome man" on every shop front.

No 24/7 entertainment banging away.

I've got the life I like, natural Thailand.

As I said.. each to their own, am I happy... I'd give it 7/10 at the moment.

[DUNROAMIN]

16 hours ago, pedro01 said:

 

No - go back and have a read - was 12,000 - but you have to wonder where they asked?

 

Like - was it 2am at the entrance of walking street and only asking males over 60 accompanied by 2 teen females?

No, 12,000 in 186 COUNTRIES AND TERRITORIES AROUND THE WORLD.

 

16 hours ago, lupin said:

it was 12,000 in 186 countries ... the number in Thailand was 59

 

[Nanaplaza666]

16 hours ago, lupin said:

it was 12,000 in 186 countries ... the number in Thailand was 59

12.000 in 186 countries , that's a little more then 1 person a country ???????????????? damn these surveys must be accurate of what is really going on . 

[gearbox]

10 hours ago, Patong2021 said:

 

Does your sister stay in the far north or in a prison camp? That would explain high cost.  I took 10 seconds and make search.   Watermelon 11 lb  $4.97  https://www.walmart.ca/en/ip/watermelon-large-seedless/6000196088051

Considering watermelon is not in season, the price is rather good.  At least she can get something. Try getting fresh  berries in Chiang Mai out of season.

 

I see that large mixed garden peppers Red Yellow, orange  are 6 for  $4.99 at president Choice chain.  That's about 130 baht.  I have to pay 30 baht for decent red pepper if they are available.  That's 180 baht for 6 and they are 1/2 the size of those on sale in advert.  Walmart is hardly place for  quality fresh produce but price and quality looks  better than typical grocery store in thailand.

 

Did your sister tell you, she  has received or will receive  high quality vaccine, no charge and that no government minister is saying foreign people do not qualify for vaccine?   It is wonderful you can get on airplane and land in Koh Samui in an hour. Don't forget to mention the  bloated airfare or the bloated cost of taxi from airport.  Every country has plus and minuses, but the cost to maintain a good quality of life is just as expensive in Thailand as it is out of Thailand. 

 

Thailand is wonderful until one gets a critical care illness, or loses mobility or vision. Then it is a very difficult place to be. 

Wow...the fruits and veggies seem way cheaper in Canada than Australia. And we grow almost everything.

 

I just had a glimpse at Coles/Woolies:

 

1 x red pepper $2.97 (70 baht)

1kg bananas $4 (95 baht)

8kg watermelon on promo - $20 ( 480 baht)

1 x dragon fruit - $5 (120 baht)

 

 

Edited May 21, 2021 by gearbox

[PaDavid]

16 hours ago, pedro01 said:

 

No - go back and have a read - was 12,000 - but you have to wonder where they asked?

 

Like - was it 2am at the entrance of walking street and only asking males over 60 accompanied by 2 teen females?

I suggest YOU read again. It was 12,000 internationally. 
 

The survey was carried out online. 

[Millcx]

16 hours ago, lupin said:

it was 12,000 in 186 countries ... the number in Thailand was 59

The 59 were a plane load of rich Indians that have been bused about for past 18 months brought in by TAT

[Nanaplaza666]

When did they ask these 59 expats in Thailand ? Just at the end of their massage session ?? 

[TigerandDog]

Obviously they didn't survey the majority of TV members . otherwise the result would have been a resounding "not happy with their life in Thailand". Never seen so many people complain about things here, but then I guess they used to do the same in their home countries too. Not happy unless they've got something to winge & whine about.

[Scouse123]

16 hours ago, Randell jones said:

No matter what, your worse day here Is always going to surpass any day you had in your  mother country. 

 

Well we don't all live in the D. R. of the Congo.

 

 

[worgeordie]

1 hour ago, Rocking Robert said:

A country of 70 million people only 800 Covid deaths in the last 16 months I believe that’s pretty damn good or am I missing something here

Lately......the first 12 months there were very few Covid cases, then they  let it get out of control.

regards worgeordie

[sead]

How can we not be.

Driving drunk and get cought. Brown envelop and go

No drivers license. brown envelope and go.

No helmet on scooter. Brown envelope and go.

Want to have a girl for tonight. Checked..

Killing someone when driving. brown envelope and go( if get caught)

Have a condo and only pay 400bht a month for service. well ty

Eat outside 2 times a day for 200bht. Well ty

Need a massage. 200bht and ty

Thats the good things and since its morning ill ski the bad things

[bradiston]

17 hours ago, pedro01 said:

 

 

 

17 hours ago, pedro01 said:

 

No - go back and have a read - was 12,000 - but you have to wonder where they asked?

 

Like - was it 2am at the entrance of walking street and only asking males over 60 accompanied by 2 teen females?

12,420 living in 186 countries.

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[bwpage3]

17 hours ago, Randell jones said:

No matter what, your worse day here Is always going to surpass any day you had in your  mother country. 

only if you were poor in your own country.

[bwpage3]

17 hours ago, RobMuir said:

Don't forget you are guest in this country.

And if you don't like it why don't you go back home.

Who are you to tell anyone what to do in a foreign country?

[Donga]

They didn't poll many on this forum. We know there's corruption and sad road fatality rates, yep but the level of cheap shot criticism and sarcasm can be tedious. 

It wouldn't matter which country the TV moaners lived, as they'd still find something to bitch about. 

[bwpage3]

13 hours ago, gearbox said:

 

I think the survey was done with real expats, usually people posted here by multinational companies. Most of the foreigners in Thailand are not expats, they are economic refugees.

Economic refugees. Now that is a great term!

[starky]

In other news majority of expats on thai visa forum are totally unhappy with their life in Thailand ????

[jacko45k]

9 minutes ago, bwpage3 said:

Who are you to tell anyone what to do in a foreign country?

It was just a suggestion...... 

[bwpage3]

2 hours ago, Rocking Robert said:

A country of 70 million people only 800 Covid deaths in the last 16 months I believe that’s pretty damn good or am I missing something here

800 is what the government told you.

 

The same government that spent billions on fake bomb scanners.

 

The same govt that spent billions on submarines to defend Thailand from a ghost.

 

The same govt that bought some blimps that never flew a mission

 

How many people in Thailand out of 66 million have been tested?

 

Why is it a year and half later hardly any vaccines?

 

Yes sir, you stand in line and believe everything they tell you.

[bwpage3]

46 minutes ago, worgeordie said:

Lately......the first 12 months there were very few Covid cases, then they  let it get out of control.

regards worgeordie

very few because very few were tested.

 

You cannot find what you are not looking for.

[Markus Rider]

I'm leaving Chiang Mai and Thailand in 3 weeks after having lived here for more than 4 years. I am not willing to damage my health any further due to the horrible air quality during the burning season and the sometimes racist comments from members of the government.... All in all I did not feel well here despite the wonderful nature and the mostly very nice people 

[RobMuir]

23 minutes ago, bwpage3 said:

Who are you to tell anyone what to do in a foreign country?

Rob Muir.

Who are you mate?

 

Read his post that I replied to first before spouting off.

[Rampant Rabbit]

18 hours ago, Randell jones said:

No matter what, your worse day here Is always going to surpass any day you had in your  mother country. 

You may want to check with Colin Neil  on that.

[Jimbo2014]

Im happy for 7 months of the year certainly.  Then I go crazy during the Pollution Apocalypse season which is becoming a decisive factor for where to live.  You cant buy good health. 

[shackleton]

Most of us generally on Thai visa chose to live in Thailand 

For what ever reason 

I myself try to  remain positive here there have even a few times 

When negative but overall

Enjoy the life style  people and  the weather