Popular Post Top man Posted January 30, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted January 30, 2022 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..... 12 2 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post alextrat1966 Posted January 30, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted January 30, 2022 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. 12 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post The Hammer2021 Posted January 30, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted January 30, 2022 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 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post BritManToo Posted January 30, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted January 30, 2022 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. 6 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post The Hammer2021 Posted January 30, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted January 30, 2022 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... 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1FinickyOne Posted January 30, 2022 Share Posted January 30, 2022 thanks for the sincere posting... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post GammaGlobulin Posted January 30, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted January 30, 2022 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. 6 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GammaGlobulin Posted January 30, 2022 Share Posted January 30, 2022 (edited) 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 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post clivebaxter Posted January 30, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted January 30, 2022 Why come all the way here from the UK to 'end it all'? top yerself at home and save the airfare ???? 2 4 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Mac Mickmanus Posted January 30, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted January 30, 2022 (edited) 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 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post The Hammer2021 Posted January 30, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted January 30, 2022 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. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StayinThailand2much Posted January 30, 2022 Share Posted January 30, 2022 (edited) 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hammer2021 Posted January 30, 2022 Share Posted January 30, 2022 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? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hammer2021 Posted January 30, 2022 Share Posted January 30, 2022 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hammer2021 Posted January 30, 2022 Share Posted January 30, 2022 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Chris.B Posted January 30, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted January 30, 2022 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? 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mac Mickmanus Posted January 30, 2022 Share Posted January 30, 2022 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 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hammer2021 Posted January 30, 2022 Share Posted January 30, 2022 Tulse Hill is London SE24. It's an area becoming rapidly gentrified thankfully. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post peter zwart Posted January 30, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted January 30, 2022 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. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hammer2021 Posted January 30, 2022 Share Posted January 30, 2022 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.. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morpheus42 Posted January 30, 2022 Share Posted January 30, 2022 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. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post freedomnow Posted January 30, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted January 30, 2022 (edited) 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 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hammer2021 Posted January 30, 2022 Share Posted January 30, 2022 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? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveAustin Posted January 30, 2022 Share Posted January 30, 2022 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. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meat Pie 47 Posted January 30, 2022 Share Posted January 30, 2022 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 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post The Hammer2021 Posted January 30, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted January 30, 2022 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 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted January 30, 2022 Share Posted January 30, 2022 Inflammatory post reported and removed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mac Mickmanus Posted January 30, 2022 Share Posted January 30, 2022 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Popular Post thaibeachlovers Posted January 30, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted January 30, 2022 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. 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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