Just what is life like in Rural Thailand- ever wondered ?

[phetphet]

On 5/16/2024 at 8:52 AM, newbee2022 said:

Would be interesting to know if he speaks Thai.

Their life is quite normal because both of them are working. 🙏. So, not comparable with retiree's life.

Yes. he does speak Thai.  I often watch his Youtube videos where he talks about things Thai and farang, or about life on the farm.

 

He is a reformed alcoholic who I think settled for country life to get away from the temptations of Phuket.  He portrays quite a happy, easy going lifestyle, but he does have a few small businesses on the go, such as selling Lion's head mushrooms and supplements online to bolster his income. He seems like a nice guy who has found his happy spot with his wife and young children. Good for him.

[CharlieH]

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[3NUMBAS]

The overflowing Mekong has been causing trouble for months and is still not eased entirely 

[Hummin]

On 6/9/2024 at 1:49 AM, Andycoops said:

I've no need to wonder as I have been in rural Thailand for 15 years.

 

The bamboo man is less than 1 per cent of farang life in rural Thailand and is therefore not representative, certainly regarding my associates, who live in normal housing with maybe a dog thrown in.

 

We've come here to retire not work farms, shops etc that's for the Thai members of the family.

 

What is retirement for you? 

 

For some living a normal day to day life, caring for garden, animals, and hobbies, is what is giving some retirees a purpose to still get up in the morning. 

 

I would like to know what idea most have about  an happy retirement?  

[KhunLA]

3 hours ago, Hummin said:

What is retirement for you?   ...  For some living a normal day to day life, caring for garden, animals, and hobbies, is what is giving some retirees a purpose to still get up in the morning. 

 

I would like to know what idea most have about  an happy retirement?  

Not a whole lot of difference from living in USA, except no job to go to, two days a week.  And a lot more 'one night' stands, or friends w/bennies.   Only in relationships/married about 10 of 25 years in USA.  Lots of dating, clubbing, alcohol & ganga, along with some hobbles.

 

In relationship/married 20 or 24 yrs here / TH.  Not so much alcohol & ganga, actually no alcohol of late.   Same 'one nigh stands' (non P4P) as USA when single in TH, but less time doing, being single.  Single life, easy & fun in both location, USA & TH.

 

A lot more driving O&A in TH, as USA, too large, and I'd fly everywhere, for O&A every couple weeks or month, and just rent a car when there.

 

Not much difference in retirement TBH, 2 less days of being at a job,   A lot less chemical abuse on the body in TH.  A lot more physical outdoor activities in USA, since weather much better, and cleaner, clearer, fish filled seas to dive in, and clean rivers to play on & in.

 

Heat & pollution in TH, the only negatives.

Taxes only negative in USA, unless needing healthcare.

 

Aside from those few things, nothing different in retirement.  Oh yea, raised a kid here.  No kids of my own in USA, Did date 1 gal that had 2 kids, and that was a fun (short) learning experience.

 

Only difference I see in TH, for retirees, more options for introverts to enjoy a sex life, though could get expensive,   All depends on how well retirement was planned financially.  Seems many, didn't plan to well.

[BritManToo]

3 hours ago, Hummin said:

What is retirement for you? 

 

For some living a normal day to day life, caring for garden, animals, and hobbies, is what is giving some retirees a purpose to still get up in the morning. 

 

I would like to know what idea most have about  an happy retirement?  

Sex when I feel like it, as much British, Indian and Mexican food as I want, a nice house to live in with a big TV and fast internet, unlimited free books, music, TV shows and movies, sunny days I can cycle, and my rabbits.

 

I'm living the dream!

[PomPolo]

On 5/16/2024 at 6:56 AM, bigt3116 said:

Seems to be a lot of illegal work going on in that household

Hahahaha yeah and it's a good job he's not letting anyone know he is working on his youtube channel with 200k subscribers.
I was scared to harvest a single bunch of rice in my girlfriends field last year just in case the immigration plod were hiding in the bushes!