Moving to thailand, storage etc

[kiteman9]

15 hours ago, Sparktrader said:

What would u recommend i keep?

Give away and sell everything. It feels so good to lighten your load. It will be exciting. Be fearless and committed to your decisions. 

[1FinickyOne]

Not to do anything is also a choice...

[Sparktrader]

4 minutes ago, kiteman9 said:

Give away and sell everything. It feels so good to lighten your load. It will be exciting. Be fearless and committed to your decisions. 

Me thinks so. 

[jerrymahoney]

15 hours ago, worgeordie said:

I arrived here 35 years ago with a small bag, 2 trousers  2 shirts , underware , spare pair shoes, and a shortwave radio

I have nothing to add to this topic but I liked your note of a shortwave radio. I started traveling to rural agriculture regions of PR China in late 1980's and always brought a SONY shortwave radio with me. I used to say "California could have tumbled into the sea" and I wouldn't otherwise know about it without my SONY. (now discontinued)

Edited July 6, 2022 by jerrymahoney

[Fat is a type of crazy]

I think people are struggling through an Australian winter, cold, floods, having to go back to work for no good reason when you can work from home, inflation etc.

Though I can see the appeal of going I think your mind might be a bit too active too sit around in Chiang Mai, watching your capital deflate, living off its income which could be inconsistent.

I have a friend who went to Thailand about your age, left his business and sold up, had a low paying but fun job in Thailand and had a ball and 5 years later was in a bed sit back in Australia and a bit lost. I've mentioned it before. Can you cop being 55 and back in Australia in a bed sit. Or is it best to work hard now, put your investment ideas to work while the market is low, and look forward to life in Thailand a bit later and doing it the way you want to. 

 

Edited July 6, 2022 by Fat is a type of crazy

[Sparktrader]

12 minutes ago, Fat is a type of crazy said:

I think people are struggling through an Australian winter, cold, floods, having to go back to work for no good reason when you can work from home, inflation etc.

Though I can see the appeal of going I think your mind might be a bit too active too sit around in Chiang Mai, watching your capital deflate, living off its income which could be inconsistent.

I have a friend who went to Thailand about your age, left his business and sold up, had a low paying but fun job in Thailand and had a ball and 5 years later was in a bed sit back in Australia and a bit lost. I've mentioned it before. Can you cop being 55 and back in Australia in a bed sit. Or is it best to work hard now, put your investment ideas to work while the market is low, and look forward to life in Thailand a bit later and doing it the way you want to. 

 

Work hard doing what? My work is only good in summer. Even then patchy.

 

I could buy a small townhouse but property is going to tank.

 

In 5 years bhp (say 30 entry) will outperform property imo plus dividends. Townhouses cost u money.

 

 

 

[Fat is a type of crazy]

2 hours ago, Sparktrader said:

Work hard doing what? My work is only good in summer. Even then patchy.

 

I could buy a small townhouse but property is going to tank.

 

In 5 years bhp (say 30 entry) will outperform property imo plus dividends. Townhouses cost u money.

 

 

 

Fair enough. It sounds like you'll be happy in Thailand. Who knows what will happen when you get there - could be all sorts of opportunities. 48 is a good age to have fun. A bit harder though without a pension or job.

It seems most people say go for it so I am saying sometimes being careful and saving up first is good too.

 

Edited July 6, 2022 by Fat is a type of crazy

[MJCM]

18 hours ago, Reposed said:

Try LOS out for a year, then decide. 

????????

 

Great advice. Don't decide to burn your bridges before you have been here for a long while!!

 

Ps: The grass is always greener on the other side

 

Edited July 6, 2022 by MJCM

[Sparktrader]

1 hour ago, MJCM said:

????????

 

Great advice. Don't decide to burn your bridges before you have been here for a long while!!

 

Ps: The grass is always greener on the other side

 

True but got no bridges much. <deleted> job. Boring life. 

 

 

[Sparktrader]

Whats a good job for 6 months? I cant seem to find one.

[scubascuba3]

Sell your stuff, just don't need it and can become a burden. On arrival get a vasectomy, too many old guys here with young children, do you want the usual house in isaan, family, best avoided. Renting is best, women that is, best place in the world to be single.  Don't end up isolated in isaan or other nikon knowwhere place, oh yeah don't become an alcoholic 

[Sparktrader]

25 minutes ago, scubascuba3 said:

Sell your stuff, just don't need it and can become a burden. On arrival get a vasectomy, too many old guys here with young children, do you want the usual house in isaan, family, best avoided. Renting is best, women that is, best place in the world to be single.  Don't end up isolated in isaan or other nikon knowwhere place, oh yeah don't become an alcoholic 

I like chiang mai idea. April til oct. Then go home work. If bored in cm fly bkk or krabi for a week.

 

 

[Sin City Psycho]

21 hours ago, Reposed said:

Nope, I'm a yank. Travelled LA after I retired, like Mexico's west coast the best. Food is not great but I love the language, am fluent, and as long as you keep your nose clean and avoid problems, things are safe. Visas never an issue, either. 180 days, go back, get another. I used to go to Belize and Costa Rica often. Like Argentina a lot.

 

And the women....no comparison.

 

If I went to Mexico it would specifically to get my nose dirty...

[Reposed]

1 hour ago, Sparktrader said:

Whats a good job for 6 months? I cant seem to find one.

Assassin.

[LaosLover]

You can def get a vasectomy at Bumrungrad Hospital. I was happy to pay the upcharge for an English-speaking penis specialist.

 

I  don't know your outcome, but I admire your passion and nerve to do this.

 

My own moving plan is to go to language school and the gym every day. Having that routine and social interactions will keep me off the weed and booze. Say what you will about weed and booze, they are definitely excellent time-fillers.

 

For me, it was either Ekami to have some a western community around me or Ratchethewi (behind Siam Square/Jim Thompson's House).

 

Ratch had the big 3 within waking distance: language school, gym, and $600 a month long term hotel stays (with mini-fridge). Plus it's a muslim-leaning area (love their food) and the canal boat is nearby.

 

It's 2 BTS stops away from Youtube-approved, possible contender, Ari. Or maybe I end up a stop or two past Ari, which will be cheaper and more chill. I googled to death every single BTS stop in Bangkok to get sense of price and ambiance. And the commuter train lines too.

 

If you have functional Thai language skills, you can live further out and save a ton of money. That's prob just as true in Hua Hin or Chiang Mai. I want to the amenities of Western life, but I'd be willing to take a train or bus for an hour to visit them and then drift back to a greener place. 

 

 

Edited July 6, 2022 by LaosLover

[LaosLover]

 

 

Chiang Mai exerts a pull on me, partic when my wife shows up in a few months. I am fighting it because I lived there for a month already, but the expat comforts/access to to Thai-ness mix is the best and it's also the most culturally interesting part of Thailand with the Lanna style-etc.

 

Still, I am determined to give Bangkok a 90 day try out to let it change my mind. I see this as a once in a lifetime opportunity to enjoy a super-low tourist rainy season in Bangkok. Will also pop over to Angor Wat, Hanoi, and Luang Prubang while they're still dead. 

 

I def agree with not living in Thailand full time forever, unless you have a family life there. It does seem hard to fill up the days. We're going to go back to New York City area for cat-sitting jobs in the hot months and then see a bit of Europe on the way back. I love Thailand, but 12 consecutive months is too much.

 

And I def agree with a getaway every month or so. If it's not the beach, all of the provincial towns can be generously seen in 3 days: Fly in day, see the nice wat and the weekend night market day, trip out to old ruin or nature-day.

[smudger1951]

On 7/5/2022 at 4:13 PM, Reposed said:

Not being nosy. If you can afford storage, go for it. Your vehicle should not sit for extended periods of time, however.

 

If storage price is an issue, you will likely regret selling everything. 

 

Try LOS out for a year, then decide. 

 

 

Just got back to my home in UK after seven months in Thailand with my wife.

Flat Battery, flat tyre and rear wheels siezed. ( chock the wheels) Handbrake off.

Thats how important it is to keep your options open.

[scubascuba3]

3 hours ago, LaosLover said:

 

I def agree with not living in Thailand full time forever, unless you have a family life there. It does seem hard to fill up the days.

 

 

You need to find things to do, hobbies, interests, if you don't you will end up living the nightmare rather than the dream. I live here all year, easy to do, time factor 2 here

[zzaa09]

The newbie code: innocent is as innocent does. 

[Sparktrader]

12 hours ago, Reposed said:

Assassin.

Pays well

[NanLaew]

On 7/5/2022 at 10:19 PM, Reposed said:

Been here 8 months. Came from Latin America, where I lived since 2002. Regret coming here now. Love the food, can't stand the language. A group of Thai woman sound like a murder of crows.

 

Probably go back to Mexico next year.

Go to Vietnam for a spell, maybe 3 or 4 months? After you've listened to their womenfolk's crow murdering, you'll simply love it back here.

[Reposed]

2 minutes ago, NanLaew said:

Go to Vietnam for a spell, maybe 3 or 4 months? After you've listened to their womenfolk's crow murdering, you'll simply love it back here.

Been twice (since being shot at by them years earlier), know what you mean.

 

But the food, oh my.....

 

[London Boy]

I came here in February 2014, whilst going through a divorce and just after being made redundant. Best decsion of my life. Its a great place to be single in your 40's. I left New Zelaland soon after my job finished so rented my house fully furnished and packed all my posessions into 6 tea chests that I left in the garage. Like other people have said you don't mss those possesions, and anything you need, you can just buy here.

After COVID hit the demand for a fully furnished house dissapeared so I had to rent a storage unit for $300NZ a month (which is covered by the rent I get for the house). Wasted money really I should just gave it all away.

Regarding filling your time, if you plan your days out and have a structure, you'll be fine. Sure there's the temptation to drink everyday, especially in the red light districts, but I try to give myself 2 booze free days, ideally back to back.

Just enjoy it...Whenever I need affirmation, I travel back to London (where my family is from) and get on the tube at 8am. Once you see those miserable faces, you know you've done the right thing moving to Thailand

[Sparktrader]

I give myself 5 months to decide. 

[Sparktrader]

23 hours ago, LaosLover said:

You can def get a vasectomy at Bumrungrad Hospital. I was happy to pay the upcharge for an English-speaking penis specialist.

 

I  don't know your outcome, but I admire your passion and nerve to do this.

 

My own moving plan is to go to language school and the gym every day. Having that routine and social interactions will keep me off the weed and booze. Say what you will about weed and booze, they are definitely excellent time-fillers.

 

For me, it was either Ekami to have some a western community around me or Ratchethewi (behind Siam Square/Jim Thompson's House).

 

Ratch had the big 3 within waking distance: language school, gym, and $600 a month long term hotel stays (with mini-fridge). Plus it's a muslim-leaning area (love their food) and the canal boat is nearby.

 

It's 2 BTS stops away from Youtube-approved, possible contender, Ari. Or maybe I end up a stop or two past Ari, which will be cheaper and more chill. I googled to death every single BTS stop in Bangkok to get sense of price and ambiance. And the commuter train lines too.

 

If you have functional Thai language skills, you can live further out and save a ton of money. That's prob just as true in Hua Hin or Chiang Mai. I want to the amenities of Western life, but I'd be willing to take a train or bus for an hour to visit them and then drift back to a greener place. 

 

 

Look near Ibis hotel over river. Gym, dentist, shopping mall, good local food.  

[sanuk711]

On 7/5/2022 at 8:22 PM, Sparktrader said:

Lets say i move to Thailand. Do i sell or keep furniture? Car etc.

What is the longest time you have stayed in Thailand Sparktrader ??

[n00dle]

On 7/5/2022 at 10:38 PM, Reposed said:

Yeah, lots of signs in Mexico: Curves Ahead. 

 

I like their fiery passion; unbridled and ready to ride. Just gotta know how to break 'em in, and learn to sleep on your stomach.

 

Thai women tend to be inhibited, and you still need to sleep on your stomach.

 

Your mileage may vary....

jesus, befuddled by your own personal mythology. 

[LaosLover]

57 minutes ago, Sparktrader said:

Look near Ibis hotel over river. Gym, dentist, shopping mall, good local food.  

Yeah, that area and north of Khao San Rd would def be my first choice -but no Thai language school.

 

The schools are where their expat customers are, which is along the Suk train line. A great language school, Duke, is located on Soi 11, where I have already spent plenty of time as as tourist. I picked my school because it was at least on another BTS line.

 

The way in which our situations are similar is that we both will likely start out in an expat area and then find our footing somewhere else. 

 

In my deal, it would be just as easy to acclimate in Chiang Mai as Bangkok (but with less language school choices). In your's, the leap directly to Udon Thani is more daunting.

[LaosLover]

35 minutes ago, n00dle said:

jesus, befuddled by your own personal mythology. 

I have just come from and expat stay in Guanaurjunto Mexico. The big diff between them and Thai women is that they are much less physically repulsed by westerners. They're less good looking, but they're more likely to be into you.

 

I have total respect for the guys who say, Oh for christ's sakes, just give me good looking instead.

[Reposed]

45 minutes ago, n00dle said:

jesus, befuddled by your own personal mythology. 

 

6 minutes ago, LaosLover said:

I have just come from and expat stay in Guanaurjunto Mexico. The big diff between them and Thai women is that they are much less physically repulsed by westerners. They're less good looking, but they're more likely to be into you.

 

I have total respect for the guys who say, Oh for christ's sakes, just give me good looking instead.

No point in responding to him; he is easily befuddled.