3 minutes ago, Rockyroad said:

Where have you been? Endless negative remarks about the US and UK. Bad weather, bad women, cost of living.

3 minutes ago, Rockyroad said:

Some here obviously dislike the US as they couldn't make it there with a woman, so came to a place where it's easier, and nothing wrong with that. Some think this is paradise and will eventually see it for what it is, and some are content here so if they like it, that's up to them. The US has all sorts of weather, and staying up north is hard because of the cold, so moving south is what millions do, like myself. Nothing wrong with the women if you treat them with respect and actually listen to them. I will eventually visit the UK as it's history to me but the US is home.

1 minute ago, fredwiggy said:

Expert on what? Everyone makes mistakes picking partners unless you're lucky enough to marry your childhood sweetheart. I don't live in a shack but a nice house which I will get money for before we leave. Thailand is a varied place that looks much the same besides those mountains and beaches.

Mountains are scenery everywhere, and are nice to look at or hunt in, but not here, but it isn't a good place to wander with all the snakes and mines in some locations. It isn't near like what other countries like the US offers, where you can meander through mountains in every state, only being aware where there are bears. Beaches are nice all over, Thailand having some pretty ones, but they're slowly being destroyed by tourism and over fishing.

Thailand is very popular with motorbikers both north and south. The kayaking areas are nice too. Gyms are dirt cheap. At home it costs $20 per visit or $1000 a year. I can train on the beach in Thailand for $2.50. I can stay in a bungalow for $35 versus $300 back home. I can eat a meal on the beach for $2.50 vs $30 back home. A fan train costs 24 baht for 1 hour taking you to a cute town.

5 minutes ago, fredwiggy said:

Some here obviously dislike the US as they couldn't make it there with a woman, so came to a place where it's easier, and nothing wrong with that. Some think this is paradise and will eventually see it for what it is, and some are content here so if they like it, that's up to them. The US has all sorts of weather, and staying up north is hard because of the cold, so moving south is what millions do, like myself. Nothing wrong with the women if you treat them with respect and actually listen to them. I will eventually visit the UK as it's history to me but the US is home.

I found Hawaii to be like Phuket. Just more expensive.

7 minutes ago, Rockyroad said:

Thailand is very popular with motorbikers both north and south. The kayaking areas are nice too. Gyms are dirt cheap. At home it costs $20 per visit or $1000 a year. I can train on the beach in Thailand for $2.50. I can stay in a bungalow for $35 versus $300 back home. I can eat a meal on the beach for $2.50 vs $30 back home. A fan train costs 24 baht for 1 hour taking you to a cute town.

The difference being , seeing things are more expensive back in the west, is the wages are higher. Yes, some things are very cheap here, but many things aren't near as good.

32 minutes ago, Rockyroad said:

You're right, nothing on AN matters. It is just old guys gossiping. Mostly lefties that hate their home country and choose Thailand due to hookers and low condo prices.

Is that why you "claim" to be are here?

4 minutes ago, Rockyroad said:

I found Hawaii to be like Phuket. Just more expensive.

Hawaii is a state, with some nice areas and scenery, as my son told me when he lived there, but Phuket is a tourist city, very built up and crowded.

4 minutes ago, fredwiggy said:

The difference being , seeing things are more expensive back in the west, is the wages are higher. Yes, some things are very cheap here, but many things aren't near as good.

The cities are far more dirty but there's more culture. Night markets are much the same but good to have. Street stalls with fresh fruit. Thai 7/11s are good to as more options. Thai trains are awesome fun. You get to buy food n drinks delivered to your seat at fair prices. Thais are friendly. Westerners are mostly unfriendly and miserable.

15 minutes ago, Rockyroad said:

can stay in a bungalow for $35 versus $300 back home.

That is not what you said earlier!

"On 5/7/2026 at 4:12 PM, Rockyroad said:

I pay 3k for a 4 br house on the beach"

$35 Aus is 810 Baht!

$35 US is 1100 Baht!

More lies as usual!

Can one really rent an apartment for $68 or 2000 baht a mon - Page 3 - The Lounge - Thailand News and Discussion Forum | ASEANNOW

Edited May 9May 9 by scottiejohn

49 minutes ago, Rockyroad said:

So you were an expert before but still got married and divorced and lived in a shack in Isaan. Thailand is about mountains and beaches.

This sums you up mate. Thailand is so much more than beaches and mountains. All of us expats who love living here know that.

Thanks for once again proving you know know nothing of the real Thailand. Only the easy to google tourist side.

4 minutes ago, marin said:

This sums you up mate. Thailand is so much more than beaches and mountains. All of us expats who love living here know that.

Thanks for once again proving you know know nothing of the real Thailand. Only the easy to google tourist side.

You stalk me daily due to having no life mate.

13 minutes ago, Rockyroad said:

Thai trains are awesome fun. You get to buy food n drinks delivered to your seat at fair prices.

Soft drinks but NOT alcohol NOT since July 2014!

You cannot get alcohol either in a Buffet or delivered ever since a murder on a train in July 2014.

That ban is till in force!

• Alcohol is strictly prohibited on trains and within railway stations—this includes purchasing, possessing, or consuming alcohol.

• Thailand Updates Alcohol Sales Rules – What Tourists Should Know - BangkokScoop – 50-Word News, Thai Travel & Global Buzz

Edited May 9May 9 by scottiejohn

8 minutes ago, Rockyroad said:

You stalk me daily due to having no life mate.

You have been called out by the mods for that accusation in the last couple of days.

Rocky I am going to post where I am right now. Look at the photos and zoom in.

Please after all the calling out you do of other posters answer one question

Where are you right now? Post it up with proof.

Edited May 9May 9 by marin

12 minutes ago, Rockyroad said:

You stalk me daily due to having no life mate.

Another thread turning into The Rocky Road Horror Picture Show

9 minutes ago, marin said:

Thanks for once again proving you know know nothing of the real Thailand. Only the easy to google tourist side.

@Rockyroad has just proved it's up to date knowledge of Thailand travel by posting this

"Thai trains are awesome fun. You get to buy food n drinks delivered to your seat at fair prices."

I think most would assume that drinks imply alcohol as I first did, hence the edit!

Edited May 9May 9 by scottiejohn
added PS and AI source!

3 minutes ago, save the frogs said:

Another thread turning into The Rocky Road Horror Picture Show

Why don't they get a life? Obviously they have no friends or hobbies. Their life is thumbs down. Two short unhappy old guys.

52 minutes ago, fredwiggy said:

Hawaii is a state, with some nice areas and scenery, as my son told me when he lived there, but Phuket is a tourist city, very built up and crowded.

Honolulu has twice as many people per sq m as Phuket. The other islands less.

21 minutes ago, scottiejohn said:

@Rockyroad has just proved it's up to date knowledge of Thailand travel by posting this

"Thai trains are awesome fun. You get to buy food n drinks delivered to your seat at fair prices."

It has just proved what an outright liar it really is!

PS;

Just found the source of it's quote on AI;

Isn't any form of liquid that you consume considered a drink ? You have made the assumption that a drink strictly means alcohol.

10 minutes ago, Rockyroad said:

Honolulu has twice as many people per sq m as Phuket. The other islands less.

Because it's not just a tourist area but a metropolis for the locals. It's also bigger in area.

4 minutes ago, fredwiggy said:

Because it's not just a tourist area but a metropolis for the locals. It's also bigger in area.

Oahu is 3x bigger but Honolulu is smaller. Honolulu is like Patong. Full of tourists.

16 minutes ago, Rockyroad said:

Honolulu has twice as many people per sq m as Phuket. The other islands less.

Was just heading out to walk up the beach for a cocktail then back for a late dinner and saw this "Howler"

Okay its not only Thailand you know nothing about Google King. Honolulu is a city a true metropolis, the capital of Hawaii. Phuket is a province in Thailand. Honolulu is situated on Oahu island which you dont even know exists. I mean this is insane. Why do you post about things you dont have a clue about.

32 minutes ago, scottiejohn said:

@Rockyroad has just proved it's up to date knowledge of Thailand travel by posting this

"Thai trains are awesome fun. You get to buy food n drinks delivered to your seat at fair prices."

I think most would assume that drinks imply alcohol as I first did, hence the edit!

Obviously you are clueless and those prices are rubbish. They sell 20 baht snacks and 10 to 20 baht drinks lol

You have never been on a Thai train 5555

No wonder you had to use google lol

Hilarious.

14 minutes ago, blaze master said:

Isn't any form of liquid that you consume considered a drink ? You have made the assumption that a drink strictly means alcohol.

The creepy it guy has never been on a Thai train. Too funny. On here trolling away quoting google which is wrong. It is so easy to spot the bs artists on here.

18 minutes ago, Rockyroad said:

Oahu is 3x bigger but Honolulu is smaller. Honolulu is like Patong. Full of tourists.

My son actually lived there for some years.

2 minutes ago, fredwiggy said:

My son actually lived there for some years.

And he like it or not?

1 minute ago, Rockyroad said:

And he like it or not?

Moved to San Diego then back to Texas and bought a house mile from our old house. If you don't care much for beaches or fishing, an island is just another land mass.

35 minutes ago, blaze master said:

Isn't any form of liquid that you consume considered a drink ? You have made the assumption that a drink strictly means alcohol.

I stated that assumption in an earlier quote when I edited them!

I still think that most people when using the word drink are referring to alcohol rather than drinks wrt soft drinks, but that is semantics!

2 minutes ago, scottiejohn said:

I stated that assumption in an earlier quote when I edited them!

I still think that most people when using the word drink are referring to alcohol rather than drinks wrt soft drinks, but that is semantics!

Im parched...could you grab me a drink of water ?

1 minute ago, blaze master said:

Im parched...could you grab me a drink of water ?

Ask google! Alcohol lol People drink water, coke, tea and coffee on trains! That fool sits in a condo 365 days a year.

1 minute ago, scottiejohn said:

I have but I suspect that you have not!

I have been on dozens. You never have. You're a complete phony. Biggest fake on the net. Google lol

2 minutes ago, Rockyroad said:

Googles prices lol

Where have I ever mentioned "Google Prices" anywhere on AN?

I think you are mixing posters up yet again!