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Another point left out, which came to my mind after reading a few of the last posts:

 

"would love to live in Pattaya, but just can't because of wife/family/lack of money/ mama does not let me out of the basement so to feel less miserable I belittle others who actually can by accusing them of being whore mongers without even knowing their life circumstances".

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  On 11/5/2024 at 5:10 PM, AlexRich said:

I agree. Pattaya has great shops, restaurants, cinemas … if you want to avoid the sleazier side you can do it easily. 

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I tried to avoid it and failed. Ended up moving. I did not have a motorbike to drive away though, maybe that helps.

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  On 11/4/2024 at 1:13 AM, kwonitoy said:

Left 3 years ago with my son so I could raise/educate him in Canada.

Just moved into our new custom build house and life could not be better.

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IF you can survive winters.

https://www.quora.com/What-is-it-like-to-live-through-an-Alberta-winter

 

I'm not poking fun of you. I've tried to do what you're doing. I could not - got very depressed. I belong to warm / hot (if dry heat) climate.

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  On 11/6/2024 at 12:20 AM, Dr. Zorg said:

Honestly, this is old hat. I've been here for over 23 years. Every 6 months or so the topic comes up. Really? Who gives a f.f. whether you're coming or going. Click bait comes to mind. 

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some people have doubts about whether they made the right decision, and want other people's perspectives.

hummin doesn't do clickbait. 

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  On 11/3/2024 at 11:34 AM, Hummin said:

Are you staying, leaving or coming? If leaving why ? 

 

For me, it was three factors who finely made my choice. This spring was horrible hot, extended the burning seasons, and possible being taxed in Thailand, even I will actually maybe save some by doing so. Still we will be able to live in Thailand partly, and we (wife) still have investments here, so future will tell how we will do it in future. 

 

 

 

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Depends where you live. At the beach it's fine (I don't mean Pattaya). And taxes....procedure not finalized.

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  On 11/6/2024 at 12:14 AM, spidermike007 said:

Some of us have been fortunate enough to find an outstanding woman, who is delightful to be around, on a daily basis, always has our back, and is fun, smart, and lovely.

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OK but I don't want a Thai girl to have my back -- as she is a Thai citizen and I am not, I want her out in front taking the hits, if any. Since my wife is from an RT Police family, she tends to do that anyway.

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it is about 8 C now in home country... only 25-30 C difference

 

prefer not to freeze

 

too poor for this tax thing anyway, loooooooooooooooool

 

all the self proclaimed millionaires here ... get ready to pay or leave

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  On 11/3/2024 at 1:59 PM, freedomnow said:

As I'm not tied with a kid or or my Thai g/f anymore..I'm only visiting Thailand part of the year and going to investigate dating prospects in Colombia/Brazil/Argentina...the dating bar highest in Argentina..but so are the chix...I still pass for 36-38 - so I better get moving...haha.

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Dog or cat years?

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  On 11/5/2024 at 5:29 PM, BruceWayne said:

 

I think that's why there's so many thickos there.

Well, that and the fact the sex cases Thailand attracts tend to be drunk and/or thick.

 

Oh well.

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You shouldn't base your opinion based on the people you hang out with....

 

Oh well.

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  On 11/6/2024 at 1:46 AM, jerrymahoney said:

OK but I don't want a Thai girl to have my back -- as she is a Thai citizen and I am not, I want her out in front taking the hits, if any. Since my wife is from an RT Police family, she tends to do that anyway.

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Although I can certainly imagine the benefits of having RTP in the family, what would concern me is just the spectacular level of moral and ethical bankruptcy. Am I wrong? Are there any ethical cops here? 

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  On 11/6/2024 at 4:07 AM, spidermike007 said:

Although I can certainly imagine the benefits of having RTP in the family, what would concern me is just the spectacular level of moral and ethical bankruptcy. Am I wrong? Are there any ethical cops here? 

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Well my F-I-L is retired and was mostly what we in US would call a beat cop in a semi-rural area. Never a big shot like the ones you suggest. But I'll guess he could call in a favor if he had to.

 

And you left out from your reply above there is only one captain of the ship

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  On 11/6/2024 at 12:20 AM, Dr. Zorg said:

Honestly, this is old hat. I've been here for over 23 years. Every 6 months or so the topic comes up. Really? Who gives a f.f. whether you're coming or going. Click bait comes to mind. 

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Terms of living in Thailand changing, and opinions based on experience as well. I will always look for my best options of where I feel home and satisfied. 

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  On 11/6/2024 at 1:33 AM, newbee2022 said:

Depends where you live. At the beach it's fine (I don't mean Pattaya). And taxes....procedure not finalized.

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I have lived on the beaches around Thailand, but I enjoy visiting them for holidays now, more than living there permanently, as I get older I do not have the drive to kayaking, diving, climbing as much I used to do and I never was rhe guy lying flat out at the beach. 

 

I still like to work tho, so my options is better back home where I come from, as well fishing and picking Wild berries and mushrooms. 

 

Quality food is an another reason why I choosed to relocate back. It is not only a few things, it is the whole package adding up.

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  On 11/5/2024 at 10:29 PM, Pdavies99 said:

Gone! Now in Goa!

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How is Goa compared to Thailand? Actually never been to India, feels to much people for me. Cambodia was not a thing for me, at least those few places I visited, being harassed everywhere I was going. I like quiet, and be able to walk everywhere without being harassed. 

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  On 11/5/2024 at 11:44 AM, PJ71 said:

It's not often i do, but i agree with you.

 

Thailand works for me, life is too easy here.

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Life is easy in Thailand, it is just minor things that's adding up and makes me want to leave for something I feel is better for me and my wife. At least for 10 years, and then we will see.

 

Getting her dual citizenship is one of the reasons, which could be handy in a crisis as a new pandemic or war, or an natural disaster. As well adding up on my pension funds doesn't harm. 

 

 

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  On 11/5/2024 at 5:27 PM, BruceWayne said:

It's a complete sleaze pit. 

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Lovely place, really.

 

  On 11/5/2024 at 5:27 PM, BruceWayne said:

Anyone who doesn't live there can admit it so why not be honest?

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Admit to ignorance, yes. They know very little about Pattaya. The topic has been thoroughly discussed elsewhere.

 

<SNIP! Stereotypical bashing>

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  On 11/6/2024 at 6:14 AM, Hummin said:

I have lived on the beaches around Thailand, but I enjoy visiting them for holidays now, more than living there permanently, as I get older I do not have the drive to kayaking, diving, climbing as much I used to do and I never was rhe guy lying flat out at the beach. 

 

I still like to work tho, so my options is better back home where I come from, as well fishing and picking Wild berries and mushrooms. 

 

Quality food is an another reason why I choosed to relocate back. It is not only a few things, it is the whole package adding up.

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Beautiful post ,I put a love emoji 

Thankyou for your service 

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