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[GypsyT]

"Ultimately, its what works for you and makes you happy ! but the question remains "Why did you choose to be here in Thailand, beyond the woman you married ?"

 

I donno but most woman I have dated want OUT of Thailand!

I don't blame them.

Once I find The Right One I take her out but let her visit any time she wants to.

Why? When she returns she SO happy and I get the fruits...

Max I can stand to be in Thailand is 5 months, and that's pushing.

 

[brewsterbudgen]

Not all Expats are here because they love Thailand, its people and culture.  Some of us are here because of work!   I couldn't earn what I do here in my home country, and after nearly 20 years there is no likelihood of me going anywhere else.  But I find Thai culture annoying, only speak very basic Thai (if I have to) and have even got sick of the food, which I used to love.

[rickudon]

2  biggest reasons - affordability and companionship. having got divorced at 59, little chance of much choice when it comes to companionship in the UK; already had interested females to choose from in Thailand. Leaving the house to ex-wife (thus preserving my pension) allowed me to live in Thailand, when i would have been basically homeless in the UK. 

Weather - not a big deal, cool season is OK for 4 months, rest of year too hot during the day.

Other reasons - can have garden to potter about in, and my own fishing ponds.

 

Thai language - i have poor hearing, so cannot get the Thai tones and was never good at languages (although i have tried to learn about 10). Can say a few essential phrases but gave up trying to LEARN the language about 7 years ago. The Thai alphabet doesn't help.

 

Culture - do not like Plaa raa or chilli, so although i do eat some Thai food it is limited. Being back in UK for a couple of months, have to say Home cooking in UK is a lot tastier (not counting fast food); and Thais just cannot do bakery well.

 

I am not a Buddhist, Temples are Ok for an hour or 2, but that is the limit. 

 

If i was a lot richer i doubt i would be here. i did contemplate alternatives but my pension was the limiting factor. Back in the UK now i find it incredibly expensive, prices have doubled, pension not so much. I have been contemplating the last year if i should go back to UK  for long periods (pre-Covid did every year for a couple of months) but realise now that unless i win the lottery it isn't going to happen. maybe a few more trips to UK to see my children and  then, for health reasons, do not expect to be able to do so in about 3 or 4 years. Then i will stay in Thailand  (or just possible UK) until i die.

[SAFETY FIRST]

On 10/11/2024 at 11:17 AM, CharlieH said:

Why Are You Even Here? The Surprising Attitudes of Some Expats in Thailand

I came here in my 30's for work, ended up moving here to cut down travel time, I was travelling to and from Thailand monthly. After a while the rig relocated Vietnam, thought about moving there, decided not to, it was only a 1 hour flight (BKK HMC) then a short trip on a hydrofoil, bar on board. 🍺

 

Anyway, Thailand has been my home for a long time now, it's the most amazing country with the most polite, friendly, beautiful people, I would not want to live anywhere else.

 

I'm fed up with the negative attitudes from some expats, some here probably noticed my posts in the past. Sadly, a couple of my postings were closed instantly, I suppose to avoid a heated discussion. The moaning expat attitude doesn't affect me these days as I have a large family and many close friends, I steer clear of the bars now. It used to get me down listening to their many complaints and negativity, I started getting depressed. 

 

Relocating to another country, different lifestyles, culture, language is difficult for some then there's the issue if you come here on a budget (sadly, Dan about Thailand is encouraging the guys on a budget to come here), not having funds to live a quality life, going out to restaurants occasionally, travel the country, not being able to buy a car and motorbike for convenience and not having a suitable partner (not just a one hour gf, a long term spouse) can be the recipe for a miserable existence. 

 

I've posted a short video below, it's a few cops from the UK talking about their relocation to Oz, Culture shock, it has an effect on everyone. 

 

 

Relocation is not about being cost effective, it's nice to live in a warmer climate, groceries being less expensive etc but you got to be able to assimilate in the country you choose to live. 

 

 

 

Edited 5 hours ago by SAFETY FIRST

[KannikaP]

16 hours ago, fredwiggy said:

Didn't you ask me this in another post?  I'm referring to the only real God. Not the other false ones made up by man but the one who actually created all we know in the universe. Jesus' dad.

So who made your God Almighty up. Are Muslims, all the Indian and World religions wrong?

If you want to believe in Christianity, then do so. But do not expect all of us others to follow. Be tolerant and accept that you are not always correct. God Bless You!

[fredwiggy]

5 minutes ago, KannikaP said:

So who made your God Almighty up. Are Muslims, all the Indian and World religions wrong?

If you want to believe in Christianity, then do so. But do not expect all of us others to follow. Be tolerant and accept that you are not always correct. God Bless You!

No one made God up. He made us up. All religions are man made and many of them come from people wanting to believe in something. Only one is correct as far as what God is real. I'm one of those, and everyone, when they pass, will see for themselves if they chose right. No one knows what's coming afterwards, but this earth shows us there should be something better. All of the perks with none of the pain. Look at God's first and second commandments. If God made everything, as we believe, he has the right to set the laws, and with free will it's up to us to either follow them or not. I don't expect others to follow. People have their own reasons why they choose not to believe. usually it's blaming God for losing someone, or thinking what kind of god would allow such evil to exist here. We're only here about 85 years or so, so that means nothing to forever. Choose wisely.

[KannikaP]

19 minutes ago, fredwiggy said:

All religions are man made and many of them come from people wanting to believe in something

You mean like you quoting Jesus?

As for your God's Commandments. Were they not given to Moses after he allegedly spent 40 days/nights up a mountain, then came down with two ruddy great stones, too heavy to carry, given to him by Yahweh according to the Hebrew bible.

The first said Thou shalt have no other Gods before me, and the second is about graven images. Isn't that a bit like the Muslims rules say?

You go and get on with worshipping your God/Jesus, I shall do the same regarding mine. 

Edited 1 hour ago by KannikaP