Just don't have any health issues, as I found out, not 1 cardiologist here, and also had to got to Hua Hin to get cataract done, along with our dentist is in HH also. Surf is great to look at, but don't plan on swimming in, as fecal count is too high. 2 ear infections the last 2 time in it. So I avoid, not that it's that refreshing anyway, as shallow, so very warm. Do need partner already, and zip for nightlife, though plenty of surfside restaurants to hang out at, just no nightlife. Why few foreigner settle here. As you say, great base, and we're O&A qutie a bit. Lovely as it is, you really need to self entertain. That can be challenging. Still lovin' it, and really can't think of better place to live in TH.