I've had enough of the Tourist Ghettos in Thailand!

[BarBoy]

Enough is Enough.

 

Tourist ghettos no more, I am done with them, the tourists (especially you know who) are destroying this beautiful country with their terrible manners, unruly kids and general disregard for others around them and the environment. I need some new scenery or I am going to go mad (if I haven't already reached that point)..

 

I would like to enlist the help of fellow AN members in asking where do you recommend I go with the following stipulations: 

 

1. Hardly any farangs in sight, especially tourists.

2. Remote places, can be mountainous, towns, city, beach, jungle, whatever.

3. Reasonable food

4. Reasonable room rates

5. Real local people, no tourist BS.

 

I welcome any and all input into this topic. Finally the tourist ghettos have worn me down - it took a while but it has finally happened. Now I understand Joe who retires way out in the sticks on a nice plot of land and a couple water buffalo with his young thai bride. There is something real in that kind of life that the ghetto just cannot provide. 

 

Wherever the tourists are going this high season, I'm not. I want a comprehensive list of places that are truly off the beaten track.

 

Thank you in advance!

[novacova]

Here…

https://maps.app.goo.gl/9ejNgz21VFG7mJnp8?g_st=com.google.maps.preview.copy
 

you won’t see any tourists, promise.

[BarBoy]

1 minute ago, novacova said:

Here…

https://maps.app.goo.gl/9ejNgz21VFG7mJnp8?g_st=com.google.maps.preview.copy
 

you won’t see any tourists, promise.

and what would I do there?

[novacova]

Just now, BarBoy said:

and what would I do there?

Drive to touristy places to fight off boredom.

[BarBoy]

Just now, novacova said:

Drive to touristy places to fight off boredom.

I see you live in Lampang.  

 

Lucky bugger.

 

Might see you soon!

[cjinchiangrai]

You are free to leave at any time and stop your incessant whining.

[BarBoy]

Just now, cjinchiangrai said:

You are free to leave at any time and stop your incessant whining.

when did I say I want to leave?

 

I am asking for a list of places WITHIN Thailand.

 

Read the OP before commenting please.

[cjinchiangrai]

Just now, BarBoy said:

when did I say I want to leave?

 

I am asking for a list of places WITHIN Thailand.

 

Read the OP before commenting please.

I did, if you don't like it, go elsewhere.

[BarBoy]

2 minutes ago, cjinchiangrai said:

I did, if you don't like it, go elsewhere.

That's why I am asking for a list....

 

if you can't/don't want to help then please don't bother replying again.

[SAFETY FIRST]

34 minutes ago, BarBoy said:

I understand Joe who retires way out in the sticks on a nice plot of land and a couple water buffalo with his young thai bride

BORING. 

 

I've never lived far from a beach and city for long periods. 

 

When I first arrived, I stayed Phetchabun, out in the sticks, nice temple and caves but a 30 minutes drive into town got me down, need to be close to the beach. 

If I have a spare hour to kill, I'll ride my PCX down Beach Rd, from North Pattaya, maybe soi 6/1, give Bob a wave then down soi 6, heading south, around Bali Hai, Pratumnak, Jomtien Beach, the view is always dynamic, never the same always changing. 

 

[BarBoy]

1 minute ago, SAFETY FIRST said:

When I first arrived, I stayed Phetchabun, out in the sticks, nice temple and caves but a 30 minutes drive into town got me down, need to be close to the beach. 

So do I.

 

But one that has no ruskies on it preferably.. 

[SAFETY FIRST]

2 minutes ago, BarBoy said:

So do I.

 

But one that has no ruskies on it preferably.. 

Yeah, Putins war has really screwed beautiful Thailand up. 

 

Being an Aussie, we generally give a nod or g'day to those you pass in the street etc. but the Russians avoid any interaction. With so many here now I tend to stop my g'day and hello's. 

 

[BarBoy]

Just now, SAFETY FIRST said:

Yeah, Putins war has really screwed beautiful Thailand up. 

ain't that the sad truth.

 

and Thailand just welcomes them with open arms in their droves.

 

Such a sad state of affairs 😞 

[The Old Bull]

A few questions you must answer before moving to the sticks. For example what kind of internet access do you need? What kind of food do you need, if you need farang food you may have to stock up and cook your own? Most people only speak Thai or Issan dialect,

can you deal with that? I get along fine in the sticks , in twenty two years of coming to Thailand I have never been to Pattaya, only been to Chiang Mai once ,only been to Phuket once and that was enough.

[BarBoy]

6 minutes ago, The Old Bull said:

A few questions you must answer before moving to the sticks. For example what kind of internet access do you need? What kind of food do you need, if you need farang food you may have to stock up and cook your own? Most people only speak Thai or Issan dialect,

can you deal with that? I get along fine in the sticks , in twenty two years of coming to Thailand I have never been to Pattaya, only been to Chiang Mai once ,only been to Phuket once and that was enough.

yes I can deal with all that and it wouldn't be a permanent move (for now).

 

I'm just looking for some nice, quiet & local holiday spots this high season.

[Lucky Bones]

Thailand has a plethora of "alternative universes". Just meet some girls from Issan & you will experience all of your worldly or otherwise desires.🙃🙃

[BarBoy]

1 minute ago, Lucky Bones said:

Thailand has a plethora of "alternative universes". Just meet some girls from Issan & you will experience all of your worldly or otherwise desires.🙃🙃

I intend to explore Isan a lot in the coming months.

 

Anywhere in particular you would recommend? 

 

 

[mdr224]

You talk about going mad and you think living in rural thailand will help?

[BarBoy]

8 minutes ago, mdr224 said:

You talk about going mad and you think living in rural thailand will help?

Did I say anywhere in my thread that I want to live in rural Thailand?

 

HOLIDAYS! 

[JonnyF]

12 minutes ago, BarBoy said:

I intend to explore Isan a lot in the coming months.

 

Anywhere in particular you would recommend? 

 

 

 

The provinces near Bangkok.

 

I have a farm near Korat but I'm happy to be able to wake at the farm, walk the dog and still be having lunch in a pub on Sukhumvit by noon if I get itchy feet.

 

Issan is great, but only if it's not too far from civilzation. 

[mdr224]

1 minute ago, BarBoy said:

Did I say anywhere in my thread that I want to live in rural Thailand?

 

HOLIDAYS! 

Ah my mistake. Enjoy the temples

[BarBoy]

1 minute ago, mdr224 said:

Ah my mistake. Enjoy the temples

There is also no mention of TEMPLES on my list either.

 

Do try and read my OP properly next time before you reply, it makes it easier for all involved.

[BarBoy]

3 minutes ago, JonnyF said:

 

The provinces near Bangkok.

 

I have a farm near Korat but I'm happy to be able to wake at the farm, walk the dog and still be having lunch in a pub on Sukhumvit by noon if I get itchy feet.

 

Issan is great, but only if it's not too far from civilzation. 

you call sitting in a pub on soi 4 civilization? 😄 

 

only kidding, it's just I've done it to death.

 

It brings me absolutely no joy anymore.

 

Zero.

 

 

[Woke to Sounds]

What about Chiang Rai and environs?

 

As for Isaan check out the area south of Sisaket.  Pretty sleepy.

[JonnyF]

10 minutes ago, BarBoy said:

you call sitting in a pub on soi 4 civilization? 😄 

 

only kidding, it's just I've done it to death.

 

It brings me absolutely no joy anymore.

 

Zero.

 

 

 

Not a huge fan of soi 4, although the Steak and eggs at Fitzgeralds isn't bad.

 

That's the beauty of spending a bit of time in Issan, it gives you a nice break from Bangkok so that when you return, the buzz is (somewhat) back. 

 

 

[Lacessit]

Baan Rak Thai, about 20 km from Mae Hong Son.

 

Nan

 

Phu Chi Fa.

 

Baan Pha Hi, near Doi Mae Salong.

 

Phrae

 

Phrao

 

Phayao

[BarBoy]

10 minutes ago, Lacessit said:

Baan Rak Thai, about 20 km from Mae Hong Son.

 

Nan

 

Phu Chi Fa.

 

Baan Pha Hi, near Doi Mae Salong.

 

Phrae

 

Phrao

 

Phayao

thanks a lot!

 

finally a decent list.

 

Always wanted to visit Nan, I've heard it's beautiful. 

[FolkGuitar]

If your contentment and satisfaction with life are based on anything other than yourself you're in for constant and repeated problems.

 

[BarBoy]

7 minutes ago, FolkGuitar said:

If your contentment and satisfaction with life are based on anything other than yourself you're in for constant and repeated problems.

 

environment has a lot to do with happiness and contentment, at least for me.

 

I mean, if one had a choice, one would likely choose to live in a nice big house with a private pool next to a turquoise lagoon, basking in the noon sunshine alongside 5 young thai maidens vs living in a trailer park in Michigan in the middle of winter, with your granny...

 

No?

[MalcolmB]

1 hour ago, BarBoy said:

the tourists (especially you know who) are destroying this beautiful country

You have to prepare for a lot of Brits during the next few months escaping the cold winter, but most of us have left by March.

It is a seasonal thing you just have to learn to live with.

 

You are always complaining about Thais so I don’t think you will cope living in an all Thai area. You probably get bad service in restaurants and beat up by the local teenagers when you leave.