Why I left Thailand

[still kicking]

2 minutes ago, jori123 said:

Everyone gets old and buggered, not necessarily in that order. Health cost in TH are expensive     It isn't all that bad in UK   food delicious  (restaurants excepted) used to dream good food, gees it is good. One time in my life I don't need money, thrown at you in UK,Ill sure come back for holidays   but no way full time

I agree I am not in the UK I am in OZ I went back a few years ago and do not regret it, being a pensioner now I pay nothing for healthcare nor doctor or hospital, I have not have a rent increase for 8 years yes I pay about 5600 baht per week but my pension is well over 29.000 baht per week cheap food at Aldi's, water rates included in rent what else do I need? I still go to Thailand twice a year  pay nothing for accommodation since I still have property and family there. Thailand is overrated so is the food. I can get any food here where I live but since I like cooking I only venture out ones a week. So all in all I am happy here 

[NORDO]

I’m same situation as you, with same considerations.    So if I decide to bail out of the Land of FAKE Smiles, what is the best way to transfer all my BKK accounts out of Thailand?

[mlkik]

4 hours ago, Confuscious said:

I had yesterday for dinner a Fish and Chips at a beach resto with Music.
The Fish was a big junk of REAL seafish (not the Tilapa fish like in Thailand).
Had also a big portion of French Fries.
And the salad had black and green olives.
On each table was a basket with bread and a bottle of olive oil (free use).
I had also a glass of wine.
Total bill: 12.99 EUR
About the same price I would see in Phuket or so.

 

That is the worst excuse for fish n chips I have ever seen.

[Hummin]

3 minutes ago, mlkik said:

That is the worst excuse for fish n chips I have ever seen.

Just been in Spain to, and the quality of food and wine for 25 euro, is amazing compared to Thailand. Quality steaks, lamb, fresh fish (no farm fish), and vegetables, but I will not live in Spain 24/7 either. Nice to have some choices tho

 

 

[Confuscious]

1 hour ago, NORDO said:

I’m same situation as you, with same considerations.    So if I decide to bail out of the Land of FAKE Smiles, what is the best way to transfer all my BKK accounts out of Thailand?

 

[scubascuba3]

5 hours ago, Confuscious said:

I had yesterday for dinner a Fish and Chips at a beach resto with Music.
The Fish was a big junk of REAL seafish (not the Tilapa fish like in Thailand).
Had also a big portion of French Fries.
And the salad had black and green olives.
On each table was a basket with bread and a bottle of olive oil (free use).
I had also a glass of wine.
Total bill: 12.99 EUR
About the same price I would see in Phuket or so.

 

On your own though? One of the reasons people like Thailand is female company

[georgegeorgia]

12 hours ago, Toby1947 said:

 

Another sponger going home, Thailand is full of them 

Please explain?

My definition of "sponger" would be the same as a "leech" 

How would that be possible in Thailand?

[georgegeorgia]

5 hours ago, still kicking said:

I agree I am not in the UK I am in OZ I went back a few years ago and do not regret it, being a pensioner now I pay nothing for healthcare nor doctor or hospital, I have not have a rent increase for 8 years yes I pay about 5600 baht per week but my pension is well over 29.000 baht per week cheap food at Aldi's, water rates included in rent what else do I need? I still go to Thailand twice a year  pay nothing for accommodation since I still have property and family there. Thailand is overrated so is the food. I can get any food here where I live but since I like cooking I only venture out ones a week. So all in all I am happy here 

And the Australian taxpayer is paying for your government housing and free medical 

Aren't you lucky you made the decision all those years ago to emigrate from Germany to the lucky country of Australia 

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