Are you happy with your life in Thailand?

[Harrisfan]

7 minutes ago, fredwiggy said:

With every reply.............

Waiting for you to say something intelligent 

[fredwiggy]

1 minute ago, Harrisfan said:

Waiting for you to say something intelligent 

How would you know?

[JakeC]

Okay....let's deal with the elephant in the room.

 

If a certain poster KNOWS that arguing with everyone, insisting that he is right, posting every few seconds but accusing others of skimming and assuming and insisting that they are right in every situation is OBNOXIOUS behaviour....then why don't they modify that behaviour, instead of complaining that 5 to 8 people he claims to have won arguments against somehow have it in for him.

 

Why not simply stop arguing with everyone, accusing other of being stupid, less fit, less knowledgeable etc

Then one wouldn't have those 5 to 8 'detractors'. Modify your OWN behaviour or accept that many people are going to find it intolerable and obnoxious. No one is going to change their opinion about him, unless he does something to change it. He is simply reinforcing it. That number of 5 to 8 may only grow as more people see the evidence. Take note. Stop being so arrogant and obnoxious. Being stuck in the middle of arse, in the middle of a situation with your ex not enough to tell you that you are doing something wrong?

[Harrisfan]

Just now, fredwiggy said:

How would you know?

I'm a smart guy. I'm not stuck in Issan like you.

[xylophone]

Moving right along....I was persuaded to come here for a 10 day break in 2004 from my hugely stressful corporate job, by a friend of mine, and I'm so pleased I did.

 

A year later when my health issue became serious, I decided to give up the corporate life, leave my job as a Chief Manager of investments for a major bank, and move to Thailand (Patong actually) and I've never regretted it, although I have travelled back to NZ and the UK on a few occasions to catch up with old friends and to see an old footballing friend before he passed away.

 

I've been full-time in Patong since 2007 and have travelled around Thailand a bit and did like some places, but not others (only natural I suppose).

 

Although Patong has become quite different to the place in which I first settled, I have adapted with it, and along the way have unofficially adopted the daughter of my long term girlfriend (her mother is now married and in France) and enjoy taking care of her and guiding her through university and she has done extremely well getting a science degree, with honours.

 

When I first came here the nightlife was the drawcard and I made many friends amongst bar owners, both Thai and farang, and also used to sing along with a couple of groups here which I enjoyed, and so did the audience by all accounts.

 

As I've gotten older I have stayed away from the bars and only visit one or two now on the odd occasion, and I've stayed friends with some of the owners (both Thai and farang) as I have with the restaurateurs here because I used to dine out quite often, although not so much now.

 

Everything I need is right here on my doorstep so I can't complain and I'm often to be found wandering around Big C or TOPS, if not Central in Phuket town when going to have lunch with my daughter who now works there as a teacher.

 

The only problem here at the moment is with the hooligans, crooks and cheats, many of whom seem to come from countries mentioned frequently on AN.

 

I've often thought of going back to NZ and although it is a beautiful country, for a single man on his own it doesn't hold a lot of promise, so I'd rather stay here amongst the friendly Thais and other people I know and in familiar surroundings, all of course made even better by my daughter being close by.

 

And finally, I don't need a wife/woman in my life at the age of 77 and although I am friends with a few women, I prefer it to stay that way as I like living on my own, and I'm financially secure for the rest of my life so my daughter will inherit a substantial amount upon my passing, which should secure her future for generations to come – – so I'm a happy camper

[ElwoodP]

Good game but @xylophone has moved it back on topic (thanks).

And any further off topic posts will be removed.

[Harrisfan]

Thailand is great for half the year. I worked that out 20 years ago. I see many still floundering.

[save the frogs]

11 hours ago, Harrisfan said:

Thailand is great for half the year. I worked that out 20 years ago. I see many still floundering.

you see many floundering? what does that mean exactly? 

 

[GarryP]

Arrived here when I was 19 and I'm 62 now. Been some ups and downs in my life here, but very happy where I am now. Moved upcountry from Bangkok just over 2 years ago and at the end of this month I will have been retired for 1 year. Speak the lingo so am not dependent on anyone, and also understand the local dialect to a good degree so can have a good natter. The visa stuff is behind me now, which is great. Perhaps the only downside is trying to find a couple more things to do, besides cycling and fishing, to keep me occupied now I'm retired.

 

After all the time I have spent here, I don't think I could live in the UK again. I've only been back 5 times in the past forty odd years so am really out of touch with life there. Thailand is my home, and I will pop my clogs here (hopefully not too soon).  

[Harrisfan]

2 minutes ago, GarryP said:

Arrived here when I was 19 and I'm 62 now. Been some ups and downs in my life here, but very happy where I am now. Moved upcountry from Bangkok just over 2 years ago and at the end of this month I will have been retired for 1 year. Speak the lingo so am not dependent on anyone, and also understand the local dialect to a good degree so can have a good natter. The visa stuff is behind me now, which is great. Perhaps the only downside is trying to find a couple more things to do, besides cycling and fishing, to keep me occupied now I'm retired.

 

After all the time I have spent here, I don't think I could live in the UK again. I've only been back 5 times in the past forty odd years so am really out of touch with life there. Thailand is my home, and I will pop my clogs here (hopefully not too soon).  

What work did you do?

[Yellowtail]

1 minute ago, GarryP said:

Arrived here when I was 19 and I'm 62 now. Been some ups and downs in my life here, but very happy where I am now. Moved upcountry from Bangkok just over 2 years ago and at the end of this month I will have been retired for 1 year. Speak the lingo so am not dependent on anyone, and also understand the local dialect to a good degree so can have a good natter. The visa stuff is behind me now, which is great. Perhaps the only downside is trying to find a couple more things to do, besides cycling and fishing, to keep me occupied now I'm retired.

 

After all the time I have spent here, I don't think I could live in the UK again. I've only been back 5 times in the past forty odd years so am really out of touch with life there. Thailand is my home, and I will pop my clogs here (hopefully not too soon).  

What kind of work did you do? 

 

I worked (sheet metal fabricating) out in the province for 20 years and moved to Bangkok when I retired. .. 

[GarryP]

3 minutes ago, Yellowtail said:

What kind of work did you do? 

 

I worked (sheet metal fabricating) out in the province for 20 years and moved to Bangkok when I retired. .. 

 

3 minutes ago, Harrisfan said:

What work did you do?

I worked for a law firm in Bangkok for 31 1/2 years. Eventually making a department manager position (I am not a lawyer).   

[Harrisfan]

Just now, GarryP said:

 

I worked for a law firm in Bangkok for 31 1/2 years. Eventually making a department manager position (I am not a lawyer).   

How does a farang get that job at 19yo?

[GarryP]

Just now, Harrisfan said:

How does a farang get that job at 19yo?

I got that job when I was 30. 

[Hummin]

5 minutes ago, Harrisfan said:

How does a farang get that job at 19yo?

By having sale, administrative and good language skills. 

 

There is a great need for foreigners in law companies who work with offshore clients, expats and tourists. 

 

Who would you choose? A Thai Thai company or a Thai falang company who answered your questions in your language or English? 

 

Several law companies around where the manager or "owner" have no what so ever education in Thai law. A few real estate agents I first hand know personally 

[Harrisfan]

14 minutes ago, GarryP said:

I got that job when I was 30. 

How did you live from 19 to 30?

[MarcelV]

Still working for the man in Thailand, about nine years already. Keeps me occupied and gives some direction to my life. In the meantime I managed to visit most provinces, as well as Malaysia multiple times.

I still like my home country but cannot imagine moving back there permanently.

[Kinnock]

8 minutes ago, Hummin said:

By having sale, administrative and good language skills. 

 

There is a great need for foreigners in law companies who work with offshore clients, expats and tourists. 

 

Who would you choose? A Thai Thai company or a Thai falang company who answered your questions in your language or English? 

 

Several law companies around where the manager or "owner" have no what so ever education in Thai law. A few real estate agents I first hand know personally 

Yes, and I've used two Thai/Foreigner legal firms myself.  I think Foreigners can't work as lawyers here, but the combination of a good Thai lawyer and a knowledgeable foreigner can make international legal issues much simpler to manage.

[GarryP]

44 minutes ago, Harrisfan said:

How did you live from 19 to 30?

 

44 minutes ago, Harrisfan said:

How did you live from 19 to 30?

Teaching English and maths. Taught at a couple of colleges and language schools before I went totally private. Decided I needed a change in my life and more job security (paid health care and sick/annual leave, etc.) so applied for a job with the law firm. 

[GarryP]

45 minutes ago, Kinnock said:

Yes, and I've used two Thai/Foreigner legal firms myself.  I think Foreigners can't work as lawyers here, but the combination of a good Thai lawyer and a knowledgeable foreigner can make international legal issues much simpler to manage.

They can act as consultants on foreign laws, but not as lawyers.