Sticky Rice Balls Posted July 5, 2022 Share Posted July 5, 2022 1 minute ago, worgeordie said: I thought you like taking a risk , just do it, I arrived here 35 years ago with a small bag, 2 trousers 2 shirts , underware , spare pair shoes,and a shortwave radio , had sold businesses, property , the lot , gave wife half ,she deserved it, and set off for Costa Rica , the long way round , ended up in Chiang Mai, loved it and have been here ever since. don't regret a minute, Thailand has been very good to me. regards worgeordie same...arrived 2008 never looked back 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparktrader Posted July 5, 2022 Author Share Posted July 5, 2022 Just now, worgeordie said: I thought you like taking a risk , just do it, I arrived here 35 years ago with a small bag, 2 trousers 2 shirts , underware , spare pair shoes,and a shortwave radio , had sold businesses, property , the lot , gave wife half ,she deserved it, and set off for Costa Rica , the long way round , ended up in Chiang Mai, loved it and have been here ever since. don't regret a minute, Thailand has been very good to me. regards worgeordie I do but ive got all this junk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sticky Rice Balls Posted July 5, 2022 Share Posted July 5, 2022 i only return home to work...get the money and get the heck outta there so much easier to come here then go home Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparktrader Posted July 5, 2022 Author Share Posted July 5, 2022 Any other tips appreciated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sticky Rice Balls Posted July 5, 2022 Share Posted July 5, 2022 Just now, Sparktrader said: I do but ive got all this junk. and junk it is..once its gone u feel free......like giving up smoking........take the leap freedom awaits...junk weighs u down--esp for me bouncing back n forth yearly.....donate it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparktrader Posted July 5, 2022 Author Share Posted July 5, 2022 Just now, Sticky Rice Balls said: i only return home to work...get the money and get the heck outta there so much easier to come here then go home Normally airlines ask for return ticket or onward ticket in my experience Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sticky Rice Balls Posted July 5, 2022 Share Posted July 5, 2022 2 minutes ago, Sparktrader said: I do but ive got all this junk. i offered it up to friends and family the rest got donated.......ala Into the Wild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worgeordie Posted July 5, 2022 Share Posted July 5, 2022 2 minutes ago, Sparktrader said: I do but ive got all this junk. Junk ,exactly its holding you back,it's only stuff , you can get more. regards worgeordie 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparktrader Posted July 5, 2022 Author Share Posted July 5, 2022 I liked chiang mai last time. Nice food. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sticky Rice Balls Posted July 5, 2022 Share Posted July 5, 2022 1 minute ago, Sparktrader said: Normally airlines ask for return ticket or onward ticket in my experience done it 24 times one way have questioned me once or 2x i said i have a carry on and leaving after the 30 days......no issues...i did buy a fake onward tix once....for thai pass..never asked for it 10000000 reasons not to do it...enjoy oz and the vegemite..........send us a postcard mate! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparktrader Posted July 5, 2022 Author Share Posted July 5, 2022 1 minute ago, worgeordie said: Junk ,exactly its holding you back,it's only stuff , you can get more. regards worgeordie True that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sticky Rice Balls Posted July 5, 2022 Share Posted July 5, 2022 1 minute ago, worgeordie said: Junk ,exactly its holding you back,it's only stuff , you can get more. regards worgeordie and u will get more!......i leave it all behind...is all second hand.....$$$$ to store it all.....is dead weight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sticky Rice Balls Posted July 5, 2022 Share Posted July 5, 2022 1 minute ago, Sparktrader said: I liked chiang mai last time. Nice food. cooking is my background #2 reason why im here--cheap housing--affordable doctors--healthy food local and cheap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparktrader Posted July 5, 2022 Author Share Posted July 5, 2022 Just now, Sticky Rice Balls said: and u will get more!......i leave it all behind...is all second hand.....$$$$ to store it all.....is dead weight Yeah i think i sell it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sticky Rice Balls Posted July 5, 2022 Share Posted July 5, 2022 5 minutes ago, Sparktrader said: Normally airlines ask for return ticket or onward ticket in my experience i always fly out of LAX....never been held back 12 one ways over--12 back..carry on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparktrader Posted July 5, 2022 Author Share Posted July 5, 2022 Just now, Sticky Rice Balls said: i always fly out of LAX....never been held back 12 one ways over--12 back..carry on How old r u? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sticky Rice Balls Posted July 5, 2022 Share Posted July 5, 2022 i gave my bro my honda said he can use it until i come back if i dont come back its his.....so its being used Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sticky Rice Balls Posted July 5, 2022 Share Posted July 5, 2022 Just now, Sparktrader said: How old r u? old enough to know better! 53 could apply for retirement visa....easier to be a tourist for 6 months i leave when im tired of either BS hence the one way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparktrader Posted July 5, 2022 Author Share Posted July 5, 2022 You guys are right Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sticky Rice Balls Posted July 5, 2022 Share Posted July 5, 2022 1 minute ago, Sparktrader said: You guys are right u can always go home and hoard stuff again.....some people dont have that luxury 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sticky Rice Balls Posted July 5, 2022 Share Posted July 5, 2022 they also have vegemite here..marmite too and a few sheilas... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparktrader Posted July 5, 2022 Author Share Posted July 5, 2022 1 minute ago, Sticky Rice Balls said: old enough to know better! 53 could apply for retirement visa....easier to be a tourist for 6 months i leave when im tired of either BS hence the one way 49 here I need to do it Dying of boredom in oz. No culture here. I could just buy plane ticket bkk to singapore. They normally ask for exit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparktrader Posted July 5, 2022 Author Share Posted July 5, 2022 Just now, Sticky Rice Balls said: they also have vegemite here..marmite too and a few sheilas... I rarely eat it. Rather eat thai. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparktrader Posted July 5, 2022 Author Share Posted July 5, 2022 Where do u stay? Monthly unit or guesthouse? I stayed over the river from chinatown before. Good spot. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sticky Rice Balls Posted July 5, 2022 Share Posted July 5, 2022 4 minutes ago, Sparktrader said: 49 here I need to do it Dying of boredom in oz. No culture here. I could just buy plane ticket bkk to singapore. They normally ask for exit. i flew with them out of LAX last trip----transferred in SIn but plane delayed so actually ran to my connection to Bkk...so never got to use my fake onward tix $12.... hate Sing air btw...... EVA! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sticky Rice Balls Posted July 5, 2022 Share Posted July 5, 2022 2 minutes ago, Sparktrader said: Where do u stay? Monthly unit or guesthouse? I stayed over the river from chinatown before. Good spot. been all over CM checking new spots--was behind airport awhile now in old city GH monthly nice room---ac tv mini fridge new soft bed....$100 a month just me on the top floor as i bike city daily..rarely use motorbike anymore 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparktrader Posted July 5, 2022 Author Share Posted July 5, 2022 One idea buy cheap house in bush 60,000. Store stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparktrader Posted July 5, 2022 Author Share Posted July 5, 2022 Just now, Sticky Rice Balls said: been all over CM checking new spots--was behind airport awhile now in old city GH monthly nice room---ac tv mini fridge new soft bed....$100 a month just me on the top floor as i bike city daily..rarely use motorbike anymore What guesthouse? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sticky Rice Balls Posted July 5, 2022 Share Posted July 5, 2022 4 minutes ago, Sparktrader said: Where do u stay? Monthly unit or guesthouse? I stayed over the river from chinatown before. Good spot. tons of rooms ready and furnished...lots of second hand shops for brand names my size hence the carry on bag......i could literally come here with just my debit card... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sticky Rice Balls Posted July 5, 2022 Share Posted July 5, 2022 1 minute ago, Sparktrader said: One idea buy cheap house in bush 60,000. Store stuff. just gonna get moldy and ruined.....been there done that..is baggage..dead weight...let it go or have a friend hold it..my buddy rented me his basement closet for keepsakes...now its all in my car..simplify..minimal lving 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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