I thought it would get easier here at older age

[1FinickyOne]

On 6/19/2025 at 10:13 PM, Chinagmaiguy said:

I seem to get overcharged

Have you heard of inflation?

 

Medical prices are continuously going up, though still much cheaper than the Western World... 

 

ps - I never thought anything about being elderly was going to be easier... and so far, I am right, at least for myself... however, I do not find that Thai people are less respectful. 

[youreavinalaff]

2 hours ago, Lorry said:

That's exactly wrong.

I am surprised how many farang here think like this.  Is it because you cannot accept that the locals  - all of them - around you look down on you?

 

In Thailand, respect is not earned. 

You are born into a position that commands respect.

And as a farang, you are born a farang, you cannot change this. Sorry.

 

You appear to be the only one suggesting this. Speaks volumes.

[Hummin]

3 hours ago, Lorry said:

That's exactly wrong.

I am surprised how many farang here think like this.  Is it because you cannot accept that the locals  - all of them - around you look down on you?

 

In Thailand, respect is not earned. 

You are born into a position that commands respect.

And as a farang, you are born a farang, you cannot change this. Sorry.

 

Not completely wrong, but dependes if you mean generally or the official hi so born in to wealth.

 

I have met many army folks who parachute, diving, paragliding, ouring motorbikes as a group, as well entrepreneurs who treat you as equal because we have something in common to share. 

 

But if you come to a 5 star hotel or resort with your isaan girl, no Hiso want to have anything with you to do. 

 

Just how it is

[youreavinalaff]

4 hours ago, Hummin said:

Not completely wrong, but dependes if you mean generally or the official hi so born in to wealth.

 

I have met many army folks who parachute, diving, paragliding, ouring motorbikes as a group, as well entrepreneurs who treat you as equal because we have something in common to share. 

 

But if you come to a 5 star hotel or resort with your isaan girl, no Hiso want to have anything with you to do. 

 

Just how it is

B$$lsh@t.

[Lorry]

7 hours ago, 1FinickyOne said:

Medical prices are continuously going up, though still much cheaper than the Western World... 

 

No, they are not cheaper than the "Western World", whatever that may mean.

They are cheaper then in the US, but more expensive than non-subsidized prices in Europe. 

[Hummin]

3 minutes ago, youreavinalaff said:

B$$lsh@t.

What is bs? Explain with your words your own experiences 

 

 

[Lorry]

4 minutes ago, youreavinalaff said:

B$$lsh@t.

Thanks for this elaborate comment.

It really explains things in depth, like your other posts.

Good there are smart posters like you,  they keep this board valuable. 

 

[Lorry]

4 hours ago, Hummin said:

Not completely wrong, but dependes if you mean generally or the official hi so born in to wealth.

 

I have met many army folks who parachute, diving, paragliding, ouring motorbikes as a group, as well entrepreneurs who treat you as equal because we have something in common to share. 

 

But if you come to a 5 star hotel or resort with your isaan girl, no Hiso want to have anything with you to do. 

 

Just how it is

Unfortunately,  I meant generally. 

Even your Isaan girl does not respect you. 

[Hummin]

4 minutes ago, Lorry said:

Unfortunately,  I meant generally. 

Even your Isaan girl does not respect you. 

That's quite a statement. My wife do not respect me! I must be an completely idiot then. 

 

 

[blaze master]

You expected them to respect you. Thats your first mistake. 

[NorthernRyland]

On 6/20/2025 at 10:03 AM, Lorry said:

BTW if they were working for a reputable Thai company, they may very well be fired when 60 - retirement age in Thailand. 

Then, many are truely f###ed.

 

I know some people like this. They NEED to work and can still perform their functions but are retired at 60. These are low level workers just barely getting by on less than 10,000/month. If their kids don't provide for them they will suffer greatly.

[Celsius]

On 6/20/2025 at 12:43 AM, novacova said:

Why work in a country where one may only be able to build a limited amount of wealth and assets and faced with a dead end? Work in your home country and accumulate wealth and assets, then retire and have your fun. 

 

My wife worked in said country and came to Canada with more savings in her bank account than the average Canadian.

[Middle Aged Grouch]

I cannot but agree with the OP. 

 

They either cheat or overcharge falangs/foreigners for anything to nothing. 

 

At one point people get fed up and those who can, sell and leave (and their good money goes with them). 

[JoseThailand]

Poor bugger