Jump to content
This Topic

For those of you who have lived here for years?

Hummin

By Hummin
in ASEAN NOW Community Pub

 Share

Recommended Posts

BritManToo Star Member

BritManToo

Posted
Posted
  On 7/13/2024 at 9:27 AM, richard_smith237 said:

 

That is also dependent on where we live of course...  much of Thailand is way too hot and humid for many months of the year for sitting outside to be enjoyable.

 

I'd argue similar space is needed for opposing reasons - in the UK its too wet / windy / cold... in Thailand its too hot and humid...    its nice to have space to swing a cat in either environment. 

Expand  

Hot never bothers me, do you use air-con a lot?

One of my pals insists on a fan when we're sitting outside at mid-day, but I never bother if on my own.

  • Replies 392
  • Created
  • Last Reply

Top Posters In This Topic

Popular Days

Top Posters In This Topic

Popular Days

Popular Posts

JeffersLos
JeffersLos

Used a condom with Bua from Patpong. 

Hummin
Hummin

I lived happily up in Isaan not knowing the language. It was a huge relief from living elsewhere where I understand parts, and some of what it is about, and kept myself busy trying to understand. 

scubascuba3
scubascuba3

Don't waste your time learning the language, don't need it in Bangkok, Pattaya, ChiangMai, with Google translate and google lens it makes it simple

Posted Images

save the frogs Ruby Member

save the frogs

Posted
Posted
  On 7/13/2024 at 9:09 AM, BritManToo said:

Back home in the UK it's too wet/windy/cold to go out most of the year, so you need more room. Here in Thailand the weather is great year round, so you can sit outside or wander around, and only really need space to sleep at night.

 

I'm always impressed at the number of foreigners that never understand that.

Expand  

Agree 100%.

People need to spend more time outdoors. Houses can become prisons.

And Thailand has great weather. 

  • Thumbs Up 1
richard_smith237 Star Member

richard_smith237

Posted
Posted
  On 7/13/2024 at 9:43 AM, scubascuba3 said:
  On 7/13/2024 at 8:31 AM, Screaming said:

I find it very interesting how some expats can live in a tiny room and call it home

Expand  

I find it interesting how people can live in these condos 100m+ loads of empty space and junk furniture

Expand  

 

Is it only space and 'junk' furniture that interests you ?... 

 

.... What about the people who live in a 100m+ condo with nice furniture ?...   no interest in them ?...

 

 

Whats not to like about having a reasonable amount of space ? 

 

 

 

 

scubascuba3 Star Member

scubascuba3

Posted
Posted
  On 7/13/2024 at 9:48 AM, richard_smith237 said:

 

Is it only space and 'junk' furniture that interests you ?... 

 

.... What about the people who live in a 100m+ condo with nice furniture ?...   no interest in them ?...

 

 

Whats not to like about having a reasonable amount of space ? 

 

 

 

 

Expand  

Depends on the design, many i see online are just boring boxes

richard_smith237 Star Member

richard_smith237

Posted
Posted
  On 7/13/2024 at 9:52 AM, susanlea said:
  On 7/13/2024 at 9:50 AM, richard_smith237 said:

 

If you're happy.. then thats ok..   would you not be happier with more space ?

 

Expand  

Not really. 

Expand  

 

Fair enough...   

I had 70sqm condo when alone... that felt about right at the time while single. 

Then I had a 75sqm condo when married, it felt too small and we moved to a 150 sqm condo - that felt about right at the time... 

Now we have 180 sqm house (indoor area) which feels a bit small,  I'd like more garden for BBQ's... 

 

 

 

  • Like 1
JimTripper Platinum Member

JimTripper

Posted
Posted
  On 7/13/2024 at 9:09 AM, BritManToo said:

Back home in the UK it's too wet/windy/cold to go out most of the year, so you need more room. Here in Thailand the weather is great year round, so you can sit outside or wander around, and only really need space to sleep at night.

 

I'm always impressed at the number of foreigners that never understand that.

Expand  

Impressed that you are living in a shoe box 🤣

susanlea Ruby Member

susanlea

Posted
Posted
  On 7/13/2024 at 9:59 AM, richard_smith237 said:

 

Fair enough...   

I had 70sqm condo when alone... that felt about right at the time while single. 

Then I had a 75sqm condo when married, it felt too small and we moved to a 150 sqm condo - that felt about right at the time... 

Now we have 180 sqm house (indoor area) which feels a bit small,  I'd like more garden for BBQ's... 

 

 

 

Expand  

A large balcony is good. Indoors though I find 45/55 about right.

richard_smith237 Star Member

richard_smith237

Posted
Posted
  On 7/13/2024 at 9:58 AM, scubascuba3 said:

Depends on the design, many i see online are just boring boxes

Expand  

 

To be honest - most condo's are boring boxes.. its how they are decorated which makes a place a more enjoyable environment to spend time in... 

 

We spend a lot of time over at friends houses or them over at ours, so having space for that is great.

 

I've been to a lot of Thai friends houses...   The space some of them have is astonishing - swimming pools on second floor, massive open plan western kitchen and dining area...   3-4 floors, elevators etc...     I can only dream of such a place - the upkeep must be quite costly, but they are the sort of places that could be really enjoyed. 

 

We all live within our means and the reason - its great to be happy with what we have... But if money were no object I'm not convinced we'd be living in 45sqm or 150sqm condos... 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  • Like 1
susanlea Ruby Member

susanlea

Posted
Posted
  On 7/13/2024 at 10:05 AM, richard_smith237 said:

 

To be honest - most condo's are boring boxes.. its how they are decorated which makes a place a more enjoyable environment to spend time in... 

 

We spend a lot of time over at friends houses or them over at ours, so having space for that is great.

 

I've been to a lot of Thai friends houses...   The space some of them have is astonishing - swimming pools on second floor, massive open plan western kitchen and dining area...   3-4 floors, elevators etc...     I can only dream of such a place - the upkeep must be quite costly, but they are the sort of places that could be really enjoyed. 

 

We all live within our means and the reason - its great to be happy with what we have... But if money were no object I'm not convinced we'd be living in 45sqm or 150sqm condos... 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Expand  

If money was no object I would live in 5 star hotels around the world. Daily room cleaning. I wouldnt live in a condo.

  • Thumbs Up 1
richard_smith237 Star Member

richard_smith237

Posted
Posted
  On 7/13/2024 at 10:05 AM, susanlea said:

Nature is better for you than concrete. Days outside. Nights inside.

Expand  

 

That only works in more temperate area's of Thailand...   In many area's its just too hot and humid to be outside for any length of time... 

 

I can't do any work on my motorcycle or carry out any jobs without getting completely pished wet through in sweat within 20mins...   

The humidity in Thailand, particularly in Bangkok necessitates the need for more indoor space IMO... (and living elsewhere in Thailand is not an option as Wife is from Bangkok, all our friends are in Bangkok, Son's school is in Bangkok and there is definitely no compromise there).

 

If I lived somewhere else, Chiang Mai  or Hua Hin for example, spending more time outside, evenings too would be a far more realistic option... but then there is the smog some of the year etc.. 

  • Like 1
richard_smith237 Star Member

richard_smith237

Posted
Posted
  On 7/13/2024 at 10:09 AM, susanlea said:

If money was no object I would live in 5 star hotels around the world. Daily room cleaning. I wouldnt live in a condo.

Expand  

 

Over the years I've spent so much time in hotels I couldn't think of anything worse than living in a hotel. 

 

 

 

 

susanlea Ruby Member

susanlea

Posted
Posted
  On 7/13/2024 at 10:09 AM, richard_smith237 said:

 

That only works in more temperate area's of Thailand...   In many area's its just too hot and humid to be outside for any length of time... 

 

I can't do any work on my motorcycle or carry out any jobs without getting completely pished wet through in sweat within 20mins...   

The humidity in Thailand, particularly in Bangkok necessitates the need for more indoor space IMO... (and living elsewhere in Thailand is not an option as Wife is from Bangkok, all our friends are in Bangkok, Son's school is in Bangkok and there is definitely no compromise there).

 

If I lived somewhere else, Chiang Mai  or Hua Hin for example, spending more time outside, evenings too would be a far more realistic option... but then there is the smog some of the year etc.. 

Expand  

The heat does not bother me. The smoke does. I hate cold weather. 

  • Popular Post
Jingthing Legendary Member

Jingthing

Posted
  • Popular Post
Posted

I want to amplify on a point I made before.

 

The problem of Thailand having no path to permanent residence for expats on retirement status.

 

In my opinion, this is a super big deal.

 

If you're moving here with the plan of having some fun for a few years before moving on to somewhere else or back home, not a problem.

 

But if you're looking for a new home, a place to live in for the rest of your life -- BIG PROBLEM.

 

There's something called time and the human condition.

 

People get older and older and inevitably there are health issues.

 

If you've lived in a place for decades as an older person moving country becomes more momentous.

 

So you're settled. You don't want to move at all. 

 

Yet as you get older and older in Thailand, fully settled with no desire to ever leave, you STILL must always be on top of both real and potential visa changes that could potentially uproot with devastating effect.

 

For the rest of your life.

 

If you had chosen a country offering permanent residence or citizenship in the first place, you wouldn't have that burden.

 

People in earlier stages of retirement probably can't imagine the significance of this.

 

But it's very real. 

 

This is why I don't recommend retiring in Thailand or to any other country where you can't get permanent residence.

 

Of course there are strong pros and cons to retiring to any country.

 

But I'm suggesting the lack of a path to residence security SHOULD be a deal killer for many more people than it is (because they lack the imagination of what that really means over time). 

 

  • Thanks 1
  • Agree 3
scubascuba3 Star Member

scubascuba3

Posted
Posted
  On 7/13/2024 at 10:25 AM, Jingthing said:

 

But if you're looking for a new home, a place to live in for the rest of your life -- BIG PROBLEM.

Expand  

I don't worry about it, most likely the status quo remains, of it doesn't I'll worry about it then, next problem?

  • Like 1

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share
Go to topic listing

  • Recently Browsing   0 members

    • No registered users viewing this page.



ASEANNOW

ASEANNOW (formerly Thai Visa) Thailand's oldest and most popular forum for expats and foreigners.

Sign up today and have your say

MORE INFO

POPULAR AREAS

CONTACT US

219/59 Asoke Towers, 15th Floor, Soi Sukhumvit 21, Watthana, Bangkok 10110
(+66) 99 196 1100
support@aseannow.com

×
×
  • Create New...
↑