Thailand saved my life.

[Top man]

Hi everyone, 

I always look and listen to posts on here and my experience is the people who complain about Thailand are the people who live there. 

My little story is a bit different.

13 years ago I went to Thailand to end it all, after getting off the plane and 3 days later I realised life is special, the Thai life appealed too me, to cut a long story short, now back in Thailand I have a lovely daughter, unfortunately not with my wife anymore my love for her will never die and to the haters of thai women.......it was all my fault......what I'm trying to say is with tears in my eyes, if people have the financial gains to live in Thailand ,then do it, unfortunately for me my living is in London, I'm a London cab driver and I have to go back to a country I can't stand anymore, what with its political <deleted>.

People say Thailand is corrupt, well thank god people are starting to see how corrupt the west is. 

I really wish I could write properly but to the expats who live back in Thailand I will say this....come back to the west for even a holiday and trust me, you will never complain about Thailand again, as for me I really think its over. 

My body is now in London but my heart and soul is back in Thailand and you can't live a life like that. 

God bless all.....

 

[alextrat1966]

If your dream is living in Thailand, work hard for it, and someday you will make it here. Nothing beats the feeling of being wherever you want to be. 

 

And yes, I agree with you. Many people complain too much about Thailand for mere trivial matters.

[The Hammer2021]

I hear you mate. I had your  experience in 1990. A rebirth. An epiphany.  I had to leave to make enough  to return on holiday   3 times a year  for ten years then retire here...Its dreadful what has happened to the UK..I know what  you mean...Good luck getting back

[BritManToo]

43 minutes ago, Top man said:

I really wish I could write properly but to the expats who live back in Thailand I will say this....come back to the west for even a holiday and trust me, you will never complain about Thailand again, as for me I really think its over. 

I like London ...... I just can't afford to live there as a pensioner.

Was back there in 2016, borrowed a pals bedsit near Kensington Gardens.

600,000 pounds for a fourth floor bedsit where you can touch all four walls from the middle ....... madness.

[The Hammer2021]

4 minutes ago, BritManToo said:

I like London ...... I just can't afford to live there as a pensioner.

Was back there in 2016, borrowed a pals bedsit near Kensington Gardens.

600,000 pounds for a fourth floor bedsit where you can touch all four walls from the middle ....... madness.

I live there in SE London but it's expensive in the centre/West end but fun. Nightlife becomes inaccessible at times. The suburbs are fun in the summer but when winter sets in its a  bit grim.  The ideal  is 9 months here and 3 months there..but covid  stopped  that. When I return home its both unnerving  and reassuring that my same mates are in the same Pub in the same seats...

[1FinickyOne]

thanks for the sincere posting... 

[GammaGlobulin]

53 minutes ago, alextrat1966 said:

If your dream is living in Thailand, work hard for it, and someday you will make it here. Nothing beats the feeling of being wherever you want to be. 

 

And yes, I agree with you. Many people complain too much about Thailand for mere trivial matters.

I, in all honesty, NEVER complain about life in Thailand, having lived in many other countries..

 

What is there, really, to complain about, except maybe for BEING ALIVE, if you want to complain about THAT!

 

Yes, in truth, sometimes I actually DO complain about being alive, and wish I were dead, instead.  And then, I look outside my window in Thailand, and see my friends, the Thai Myna Birds, and their antics soothe my soul, and convince me to go on with being alive.

 

Life is NOT Easy, as we know....

 

Yet, as we also know, Life is better lived in Thailand.

 

Thailand is a true blessing to everyone, especially troubled souls.

 

I Love Thailand, absolutely, I do, after living in many other countries, for many decades.

 

Thailand is truly the best, in my humble opinion.

[GammaGlobulin]

10 minutes ago, 1FinickyOne said:

thanks for the sincere posting... 

Yes.  This was a sincere posting.

 

Let us hope that the poster soon finds his best way to return to Thailand, enjoy his life, and contribute in his own way to the people who live here.

 

The best way to feel GREAT (or better), is to contribute while in an environment that causes one to feel truly happy.

 

Happy people, those who are both content and forward thinking, contribute most to our society.

 

(I really do hope that this poster will find a way to return to Thailand, given that he seems justifiably smitten with this wonderful place.  Thailand, for so many, is a haven for those who love Asian culture at its best.)

Edited January 30, 2022 by GammaGlobulin

[clivebaxter]

Why come all the way here from the UK to 'end it all'? top yerself at home and save the airfare ????

[Mac Mickmanus]

37 minutes ago, BritManToo said:

I like London ...... I just can't afford to live there as a pensioner.

Was back there in 2016, borrowed a pals bedsit near Kensington Gardens.

600,000 pounds for a fourth floor bedsit where you can touch all four walls from the middle ....... madness.

Although if you moved a few miles down the road, you could get a three bedroom property for half that price 

Edited January 30, 2022 by Mac Mickmanus

[The Hammer2021]

14 minutes ago, 1FinickyOne said:

thanks for the sincere posting... 

Thanks for the positive, affirmative  post. There are lots of sincere posts on this forum from people who sincerly hate Thais and Thailand.

[StayinThailand2much]

36 minutes ago, BritManToo said:

I like London ...... I just can't afford to live there as a pensioner.

Was back there in 2016, borrowed a pals bedsit near Kensington Gardens.

600,000 pounds for a fourth floor bedsit where you can touch all four walls from the middle ....... madness.

Love London. Lived there for a while in 1992. One day, near Downing Street, I walked, within a foot's distance, past Norman Lamont, who was then Chancellor of the Exchequer.

Edited January 30, 2022 by StayinThailand2much

[The Hammer2021]

4 minutes ago, clivebaxter said:

Why come all the way here from the UK to 'end it all'? top yerself at home and save the airfare ????

Nobody  has mentioned suicide! Or dying! To what are you referring?

[The Hammer2021]

3 minutes ago, StayinThailand2much said:

Love London. Lived there for a while in 1992. One day, near Downing Street, I walked, within a foot's distance, past Norman Lamont, who was then Chancellor of the Exchequer.

Spitting distance! I used to wave to Tony  Benn in the Bayswater Rd.

[The Hammer2021]

24 minutes ago, Mac Mickmanus said:

Although if you moved a few miles down the road, you could get a three bedroom property for half that price 

Yep. Some of the Kent coastal towns are cool

[Chris.B]

35 minutes ago, GammaGlobulin said:

I, in all honesty, NEVER complain about life in Thailand, having lived in many other countries..

 

What is there, really, to complain about, except maybe for BEING ALIVE, if you want to complain about THAT!

Errr... can I complain about the mosquitoes eating me alive?

 

and.... the lack of bacon sarnies covered in brown sauce? 

 

[Mac Mickmanus]

1 minute ago, The Hammer2021 said:

Yep. Some of the Kent coastal towns are cool

That is on the other side of London , here's a three bedroom place a few miles away and about half the price 

 

https://www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/118983128#/map?channel=RES_BUY

[The Hammer2021]

Tulse Hill is London  SE24.

It's an area becoming rapidly gentrified thankfully.

[peter zwart]

Never give up mate. The lower the dips the more you appreciate the good times. I reconize a part of your story. Had the same feelings about 5 years ago. To much Sj!t to much pain. But something in me made me to go on and try to get back on top of it. Im getting there. But i know that once im on top again it will be beautiful and fun. Its an mental investment and the returns will come. So please try to go for it. It will happen.

[The Hammer2021]

4 minutes ago, Mac Mickmanus said:

That is on the other side of London , here's a three bedroom place a few miles away and about half the price 

 

https://www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/118983128#/map?channel=RES_BUY

Around  crystal  Palace a three bedroom  house would be near to a million but if ex council about 750k..

[Morpheus42]

Regarding corruption:

 

In Thailand corruption is visible and available for anyone, while in The West corruption is just for the well-connected Elite.

I prefer the Thai Style, as we can at least buy our freedom here as "average person", while in The West we are all complete slaves and just the Elite is able to buy themself freedom.

[freedomnow]

1 hour ago, StayinThailand2much said:

Love London. Lived there for a while in 1992. One day, near Downing Street, I walked, within a foot's distance, past Norman Lamont, who was then Chancellor of the Exchequer.

Did you get effective counselling for that event ?

Edited January 30, 2022 by freedomnow

[The Hammer2021]

51 minutes ago, Morpheus42 said:

Regarding corruption:

 

In Thailand corruption is visible and available for anyone, while in The West corruption is just for the well-connected Elite.

I prefer the Thai Style, as we can at least buy our freedom here as "average person", while in The West we are all complete slaves and just the Elite is able to buy themself freedom.

Is this the right thread?

[daveAustin]

1 hour ago, Pravda said:

I guess when you make enough money in that filthy corrupted country you'll be back in Thailand again.

What a nice person. C'mon then, tell us all where you're from so we can have a laugh.

[Meat Pie 47]

2 hours ago, BritManToo said:

I like London ...... I just can't afford to live there as a pensioner.

Was back there in 2016, borrowed a pals bedsit near Kensington Gardens.

600,000 pounds for a fourth floor bedsit where you can touch all four walls from the middle ....... madness.

I tell you what, no I don't live in England I am a pensioner in OZ and I live very happy I got every thing I need after I lost every thing in LOS I don't own a home anymore have no superanuation just live on my pension, have no problems with visas get a lot of help from the government with help to pay my rent and electricity and many other things free medical cover and hospital and I even used to come to Thailand twice a year (but not now as you know) in all the years I spend in Thailand I never ever went to a bar so don't call me a bar stool expert. So my opinion take it or leave it

[The Hammer2021]

2 hours ago, Pravda said:

Too funny. Your heart is in Thailand, but you're back in UK driving a cab and making a living. I guess when you make enough money in that filthy corrupted country you'll be back in Thailand again. How terrible. Just wondering why aren't you driving a cab in Thailand if you love it so much.

 

Nevermind.

He has a London cab licence not a Thai  license  or work  permit

[Scott]

Inflammatory post reported and removed.

[Mac Mickmanus]

2 hours ago, The Hammer2021 said:

Around  crystal  Palace a three bedroom  house would be near to a million but if ex council about 750k..

Crystal place area , three bedroom property 300 000 GBP

 

https://www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/113247713#/?channel=RES_BUY

[blackcab]

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[thaibeachlovers]

6 hours ago, alextrat1966 said:

If your dream is living in Thailand, work hard for it, and someday you will make it here. Nothing beats the feeling of being wherever you want to be. 

 

And yes, I agree with you. Many people complain too much about Thailand for mere trivial matters.

IMO the people that complain about Thailand are either too lazy to change where they live, or would complain about wherever they are- the universal complainers about everything, for whom the glass is always empty.