Flyguy330 Posted November 8, 2023 Share Posted November 8, 2023 I'm not a full time Thai resident, but I've obtained my LTR Visa. I'm living in Malaysia, and while I'm happy here at present I like to have a bolt hole, in case plans change. So for me, Thailand is just an alternative home in Asia. How about you? Why did you choose to live in Thailand rather than any other country? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Prubangboy Posted November 8, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted November 8, 2023 I have long admired and collected SEA art, of which Thailand is the most refined. And then there are The Hilltribe's, who's art is up there with the best of so-called Primitive Art. It takes some Hindu/Buddhist iconography knowledge and a broader understanding of Asian Art to get its wow factor. In a time of Game of Thrones, Myth-interest, Marvel Movies, the Thai version of the Ramayana and the former lives of Buddha are at that level and still unknown. Living in Chiang Mai is akin to a Western Art lover living in Florence. Not many people relocate here for the art, and you'll find them entirely in Bangkok and Chiang Mai. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post FruitPudding Posted November 8, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted November 8, 2023 1 minute ago, Prubangboy said: I have long admired and collected SEA art, of which Thailand is the most refined. And then there are The Hilltribe's, who's art is up there with the best of so-called Primitive Art. It takes some Hindu/Buddhist iconography knowledge and a broader understanding of Asian Art to get its wow factor. In a time of Game of Thrones, Myth-interest, Marvel Movies, the Thai version of the Ramayana and the former lives of Buddha are at that level and still unknown. Living in Chiang Mai is akin to a Western Art lover living in Florence. Not many people relocate here for the art, and you'll find them entirely in Bangkok and Chiang Mai. I honestly thought you were sarcasticly joking. Haha. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post In Full Agreement Posted November 8, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted November 8, 2023 For the temples and food of course. 1 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post OneMoreFarang Posted November 8, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted November 8, 2023 All of them, and many more. And the climate, food, reasonable cost and friendly people are obviously also nice to have. 2 1 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post connda Posted November 8, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted November 8, 2023 Bar girls and alcohol. Why else? Who am I to break the commonly accepted narrative, 'eh? 1 1 1 2 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Callmeishmael Posted November 8, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted November 8, 2023 For me it was just random chance. A customer gave me a round trip ticket to Thailand. A year and 3 shorter trips later, I came here for good. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sherwood Posted November 8, 2023 Share Posted November 8, 2023 I came here for the cheap smokes. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 2baht Posted November 8, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted November 8, 2023 I did'nt come for driving lessons! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Mike Lister Posted November 8, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted November 8, 2023 I was in transit from Hong Kong to London and forgot to leave. 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Will B Good Posted November 8, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted November 8, 2023 Why did I come?,,,,,,,,,I just couldn't stop myself. 1 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post VinnieK Posted November 8, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted November 8, 2023 I came here for the asbestos exposure.😱😱 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Gottfrid Posted November 8, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted November 8, 2023 Simple! It was the only country that accepted me. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Chris Daley Posted November 8, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted November 8, 2023 Met my gf online. Been together 7 years. 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Countryman Posted November 8, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted November 8, 2023 I didn't , Thailand choose me ,I was on my way to Costa Rica the long way round ,and ended up here . 1 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Moonlover Posted November 8, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted November 8, 2023 Met my Thai wife in Egypt where she was working as a (genuine) masseuse and I was working a semi retired SCUBA dive guide. When things started to heat up in Egypt, to due the Arab spring and its consequences we decided that Thailand was a sensible alternative. She had a house here anyway, so it was a no brainer. 4 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Tropicalevo Posted November 8, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted November 8, 2023 I told my wife that I was giving up work - pick a country to live in. She chose Thailand. Thank you darling. (She is from the UK.) 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bob smith Posted November 8, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted November 8, 2023 I didn't choose Thailand. Thailand chose me.. 1 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retarius Posted November 8, 2023 Share Posted November 8, 2023 I'm sorry I did. 1 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bignok Posted November 8, 2023 Share Posted November 8, 2023 This topic has been done 20 times 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralf001 Posted November 8, 2023 Share Posted November 8, 2023 work. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fugitive Posted November 8, 2023 Share Posted November 8, 2023 Recommended by a friend because of low cost of living and good food, warm all year around and with the same quality of services we are used to at home e.g. reliable water and electricity supply, public transport options from baht buses to NakonchaiAir plus railways (albeit infrequent and slow). Came for a holiday and indulged myself in LK Metro and also on the more relaxed 'dark side' of Pattaya and decided he was, of course, absolutely correct. When I discovered that my criminal record was no bar to obtaining a Non-O (Retirement) Visa and subsequent extensions I couldn't believe my luck! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Farang Posted November 8, 2023 Share Posted November 8, 2023 56 minutes ago, Gottfrid said: Simple! It was the only country that accepted me. I would never live in a country that would accept someone like me as a resident. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timendres Posted November 8, 2023 Share Posted November 8, 2023 Came to meet a girl (in 2001), but fell in love with the country. I stay because I really like Thai people. As well as the food, the weather, the girls, the low cost of living, and the entertaining news. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob smith Posted November 8, 2023 Share Posted November 8, 2023 15 minutes ago, Ralf001 said: work. how long you been a pimp now mate? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralf001 Posted November 8, 2023 Share Posted November 8, 2023 7 minutes ago, bob smith said: how long you been a pimp now mate? Ive been an automotive engineer for 32 yrs. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rimmer Posted November 8, 2023 Share Posted November 8, 2023 Off topic post removed Please see our Community Standards 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huangnon Posted November 8, 2023 Share Posted November 8, 2023 Came here 30 years ago to set up a franchise from a UK engineering co. with a licensee Thai partner. The business took off, and I'm still here (and in other parts of SE Asia). Didn't really choose Thailand, as much as it chose me, I suppose. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vangrop Posted November 8, 2023 Share Posted November 8, 2023 2 hours ago, Flyguy330 said: I'm not a full time Thai resident, but I've obtained my LTR Visa. I'm living in Malaysia, and while I'm happy here at present I like to have a bolt hole, in case plans change. So for me, Thailand is just an alternative home in Asia. How about you? Why did you choose to live in Thailand rather than any other country? The answer is very simple. Thailand is the place number one in the world for elderly single farangs 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vangrop Posted November 8, 2023 Share Posted November 8, 2023 1 hour ago, bignok said: This topic has been done 20 times So what, why not freshen things up 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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