Why Do You Stay?

[CharlieH]

1 hour ago, Gottfrid said:

At the time Mr Precious no longer will stand up and perform.

And when that happens there is modern chemistry and a big smile from a young person  to assist ! ????

[2009]

Cos the West has lost the plot.

[Rampant Rabbit]

1 hour ago, Chad3000 said:

Wife.

 

If I wasn't married I'd have moved on by now.

 

Summer on Adriatic coast and winter four months here on Andaman sounds right. June and July in Raja Ampat. Autumn in Kyoto.

wouldnt a  yacht  be  easier?

[Rampant Rabbit]

1 hour ago, Kwasaki said:

Be fair my mind still works.  ????

you  posted  that 2  days  ago  though????

[rott]

3 hours ago, bkk6060 said:

Not everyone complains but it seems consistent with people from places known as "a country of complainers".  Many negative, low money and depressed with no personal future they seem to think Thailand owes them something.

You're always moaning about people and their country which you describe as a "country of complainers". 

In fact you are possibly the biggest moaner and complainer on here. 

 

As for me, I am only here because I don't know of anywhere that would suit me better. ????

 

Anyway, back to my book it's a bit early for lunch yet. 

Edited October 11, 2021 by rott

[EVENKEEL]

18 minutes ago, Rampant Rabbit said:

wouldnt a  yacht  be  easier?

[1FinickyOne]

3 hours ago, HappyGoLuckyLife said:

So I need to find the Fountain of Youth?

That's what bargirls provide for many - a 60 yr old guy has a delusion of having a 25 yr old "GF" and he feels like he is 30 again. 

 

It is a veritable fountain of youth for those who can believe the fantasy... and many of the girls are pretty good at providing the fantasy,... but it costs - and at some point, the amusement park closes and Minnie Mouse goes home and the guy wonders where all his money went... 

 

It is quite an amazing ride.. Ponce would have loved this.. 

[1FinickyOne]

8 minutes ago, rott said:

Anyway, back to my book it's a bit early for lunch yet.

I disagree - for me, it is surely time for lunch... but each to his own, I guess. 

[BritManToo]

Just now, 1FinickyOne said:

That's what bargirls provide for many - a 60 yr old guy has a delusion of having a 25 yr old "GF" and he feels like he is 30 again. 

When I was 25 my 24yo Brit wife wasn't any more real than my 35 Year old Thai wife when I was 60yo.

Nothing wrong with the 'love' delusion ..... as long as you don't splash out on a house upfront. 

[Rampant Rabbit]

9 minutes ago, EVENKEEL said:

Canal narrow boat?

[Rampant Rabbit]

3 minutes ago, 1FinickyOne said:

I disagree - for me, it is surely time for lunch... but each to his own, I guess. 

 pah  rules, why not  just eat  alll the time, this  way I dont have to  keep laying the table or do the washing up

[Kwasaki]

27 minutes ago, Rampant Rabbit said:

you  posted  that 2  days  ago  though????

I forget everything. ????

[Rampant Rabbit]

Just now, Kwasaki said:

I forget everything. ????

eh, what you  on about??????

[EVENKEEL]

2 minutes ago, Rampant Rabbit said:

Canal narrow boat?

Sailing aboard a sailboat to far off places was a dream I once had. But for the last 20 yrs sailing on big ships in nasty ocean conditions, I've settled on slashing in the surf instead. 

[sirineou]

4 hours ago, HappyGoLuckyLife said:

then why are you still here? What makes you stay in spite of feeling such misery.

They are not miserable here. 

No doubt there is a lot bad, but there is a lot good also. Not unlike any place in the world.

IMO the good outweigh the bad.  What all the complaining you hear , much of it with good reason, is simply commiserating, and since miserly loves company , you will find a lot of it in this forum. 

very few will come here and post , today nothing bad happened to me, From time to  time you will get thread such as the guy who is celebrating his 43rd marriage anniversary (great thread) some humorous threads, and the ocasional "how to" tread, but when something bad happens to you it has an impact, and some want to talk about and perhaps gain reassurance that  it's not their fault, and they are not the only ones.

Because as I said: Misery loves company!!

[VocalNeal]

9 minutes ago, EVENKEEL said:

But for the last 20 yrs sailing on big ships in nasty ocean conditions, I've settled on slashing in the surf instead. 

If your workspace was below decks you don't notice the movement so much and can't see out of the window.????????

[The Fugitive]

4 hours ago, HappyGoLuckyLife said:

Unfortunately that will never happen. I think the position is YOU are choosing to live here, so you need to make sure you can take care of yourself.

Top comment! Everyone has made a conscious decision and has a responsibility to maintain themselves.

[Johnny Mac]

58 minutes ago, 1FinickyOne said:

I disagree - for me, it is surely time for lunch... but each to his own, I guess. 

At least it will give you something to do, but hat will you do after all the excitement of it, read a book?

[chicowoodduck]

I came for the view many moons ago and still hanging in there! ????

[pacovl46]

Exactly!!! 
 

My guess is: life back home would be way more miserable than their life in Thailand because life back home is more expensive and doesn’t have Thai bargirls to the same extent they have here. Also, back home they’re just old, ugly farts no woman even looks at… ????

Edited October 11, 2021 by pacovl46

[Thaifly88]

5 hours ago, BritManToo said:

Old people are generally unhappy because they're old and their bodies are failing.

Doesn't matter where they are.

you’re in the queue too, young fella

[roo860]

1 hour ago, VocalNeal said:

If your workspace was below decks you don't notice the movement so much and can't see out of the window.????????

Roger the cabinboy?

[The Fugitive]

Thailand ticks almost all boxes for me. Don't need room heating or hot water system. Utility bills and internet are cheap. Interruptions are rare and the repair services prompt. We have pillar boxes for posting letters and door to door deliveries, not so in some Countries. Health care is easily obtained, both Government and private, how you want to pay for it is your own choice. Immigration Office dealings can be exasperating but nowhere near as expensive to stay long term as some other Countries. Internal air travel is great value as are long distance coach and rail fares. Improvements to rail travel are underway, things can only get better!

[WhiteBuffaloATM]

WHY I STAY

Simple Safe Cheap Family Weather Property BeachSeaJungle TropicalLifestyle Health Diet

PeacefulCulture Food NoStress NoReligion QuietMuslims PoliticsIgnored NoSocialists NoFeminists ConservativeSociety MinimalVisaGrubbing Buddhism Passivity Respected AgedWellTreated

 

plus WESTERN PROBLEMS Avoided Here

KnifeCrime Congestion Pollution RoadTraffic Tax Commuting Expensive Unhealthy Stressful Demanding Religion MSM VocalUngratefulMinorities RabidMuslims Mass Immigration CultureIdentityLoss Socialists Wokeness AgedTreatedBadly PovertyRisk FeralYouth Diabetes Obesity

 

Western Things Missed ( Visit -Available)

ProSport ( Rugby / Football / Athletics/ Tennis) Theatre Museums Institutions Food Countryside London RailTravel Family NationalHealthService Education Parliament

[Screaming]

"I'm sick of Thai food and I'm sick of Thai people" said just before the old German man jumped in anticipation of his death in Bangkok. I read about this story in the BP a few years ago and could understand his feelings. Sometimes I feel the same way but am not to the point of taking the fatal jump. Hopefully, I will be out of here before that happens.

[vandeventer]

5 hours ago, BritManToo said:

Old people are generally unhappy because they're old and their bodies are failing.

Doesn't matter where they are.

And young people complain a lot but do nothing about it. Their body's are good but their mind lacks education on life. Why people live in Thailand is a matter of choice. We learn to accept the good with the bad. Some don't, so they leave, as simple as that.

[itsari]

5 hours ago, BritManToo said:

Old people are generally unhappy because they're old and their bodies are failing.

Doesn't matter where they are.

I am old , body not failing , brain thinks quick  and that would be the same where ever i maybe .

[VocalNeal]

29 minutes ago, roo860 said:

Roger the cabinboy?

Exactly.

[WhiteBuffaloATM]

SUPPLEMENTAL ; Other Western Problems Avoided:

Cold Freezing Weather / Central Heating / Heavy Clothing / High Calorie Food / Mental Health Risk /

Western White Women / Western Marriage / Dating Rape Accusations / Getting Sued / Limited Parking Restrictions/ Inconvenient Motorbike Riding / Wearing Suits & Ties

[SAFETY FIRST]

6 hours ago, HappyGoLuckyLife said:

if Thailand is as bad, anti-farang, dangerous, miserable (insert adjective here) place to be, then why are you still here?

These people consider the whole planet (every country) is the same. 

These people are miserable wherever they live. 

I feel sorry for these people, what a horrible way to live.