And so the exodus of quality expats begins. This time it's personal

[KhunLA]

52 minutes ago, BritManToo said:

My country of origin is too wet, windy and cold. But happy to live anywhere I can sit with the windows and doors open all day and the cycling is good.

Mine's over taxed (though less than UK/EU, I think), along with just silly ass priced healthcare.  At least you get something for you taxes, if you can get seen.

 

I really can't see any Yanks heading back to the 'Mother Land', especially if been here a while, as cost to get started on govt healthcare is silly, and doesn't cover much, or not until you spent $10k of you own already 

 

Another SEA country, I don't would appeal to me.  Leaves Mexico or S. America.   Actually, if not for the hurricane season, Cuba would be a nice option, or Puerto Rico, as would a lot of the Caribbean island.  But why I scratched those to begin with.

 

Africa, E. Asia ... don't think so.  Doesn't leave much.  Old Eastern Block/W. EU ... a bit too turbulent, maybe now & in the future,  Besides part of or joining the EU ... NO THANKS

[Doctor Tom]

57 minutes ago, BritManToo said:

My country of origin is too wet, windy and cold. But happy to live anywhere I can sit with the windows and doors open all day and the cycling is good.

That's interesting.  We have tried both an 'open house policy', windows and doors open, open to the veranda all day. but for the past 4 years, we have operated a 'closed house policy'. windows and doors firmly closed and house in aircon. We much prefer the closed house as no bugs, no flying things, no walking things and a cool place to live in. Personal choice I guess, but I prefer the separation from the outside, hot environment , until I choose to engage it.  Dogs prefer it too.  

[Will B Good]

1 minute ago, Doctor Tom said:

We much prefer the closed house as no bugs, no flying things, no walking things and a cool place to live in.

 

 

We have nets on every window and magnet curtains on all the external doors.......never had a mosquito in the house......famous last words!!!!!!

 

 

 

[JimTripper]

3 hours ago, Doctor Tom said:

I can't think of anywhere else in Thailand that has the above advantages for living. CM may come close but it has the burring season to deal with and it takes an extra flight to get to BKK.  Phuket is a scam and crime ridden dump and not worth consideration, or even a visit. 

Yep, except I hated Pattaya people and attitudes (which were not avoidable), not the location per se. So I moved to Chiang Mai and will relocate to Hua Hin for the burning season.

 

Same old story you have heard a hundred times before...

 

The problem with Thailand is there ate not that many convenient places to settle in as a foreigner. So we have this big loop people go around on.

[JimTripper]

2 hours ago, Doctor Tom said:

That's interesting.  We have tried both an 'open house policy', windows and doors open, open to the veranda all day. but for the past 4 years, we have operated a 'closed house policy'. windows and doors firmly closed and house in aircon. We much prefer the closed house as no bugs, no flying things, no walking things and a cool place to live in. Personal choice I guess, but I prefer the separation from the outside, hot environment , until I choose to engage it.  Dogs prefer it too.  

If your fighting the environment to that extent for that long Thailand may not be for you. It will wear on you over time if you can't adjust.

 

It's much cooler here in Chiang Mai. No problems with the sweaty heat. Zero need for A/C. Do need a fan though.

Edited just now by JimTripper