happyending Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 ok, a topic that looks on the bright side [whingers need not apply - save it for another topic] we are all here because thailand holds an interest of some sort so what is it? what do you like about this place ??? for me i like the way you can go to the markets or the beach leave everything in your bikes basket and when you come back - its all still there - including the bike i once saw money left in a bikes basket and no-one went near it wouldnt happen in most countries around the world a certain respect there over to you... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shotime Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 I like the timelessness of Thailand, and my life in that timelessness. However, if I were you, I would have changed my name before asking a question like that. Here in Thailand, particularly. Maybe you should add a picture, so people can see why you chose that particular name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happyending Posted June 9, 2008 Author Share Posted June 9, 2008 I like the timelessness of Thailand, and my life in that timelessness. However, if I were you, I would have changed my name before asking a question like that. Here in Thailand, particularly. Maybe you should add a picture, so people can see why you chose that particular name. i chose that name because when i set out on anything, i anticipate a happy ending regardless back to the topic ... beer in a supermarket cant get it my old country riding down the wrong side of the road at night no helmet, no light, no license and the bib waves and says hello where else but thailand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qpgwmh Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 For me it's the culture. Of course that could be nearly anything, but I'm sufficiently vague so as so much of this is intangible. The way of life is so different to what I'm used to and I often feel more at home in Thailand than in the UK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naam Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 For me it's the culture. for me too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundman Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 Endless supply of .... and ..... especially when the .... is not .......! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolf5370 Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 (edited) Could say its not England, but that would be too negative (and so is everywhere else)...so, the fact that, give or take visa bits 'n' pieces, the governemnt leaves me alone to do my own thing without imposing their veiws and allowing the PC brigade to destroy the country wholesale....and the weather, and the friendliness, and because we are still a novelty to most people so it is always interesting, food is great and cheap and its not England - Doh! Edited June 9, 2008 by wolf5370 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses G. Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 (edited) For me it's the culture. for me too Me also! Edited June 9, 2008 by Ulysses G. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaimai Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 ok, a topic that looks on the bright side[whingers need not apply - save it for another topic] we are all here because thailand holds an interest of some sort so what is it? what do you like about this place ??? for me i like the way you can go to the markets or the beach leave everything in your bikes basket and when you come back - its all still there - including the bike i once saw money left in a bikes basket and no-one went near it wouldnt happen in most countries around the world a certain respect there over to you... PATTAYA - IN MY REAR VIEW MIRROR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenslegs Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 The weather, cost of living, great food, cheap booze, the girls, scenery, islands and beaches, cheap accomodation, the girls, smiling faces, tuk-tuks, river taxis, skytrain, chao praya cruise at night, the girls, 9 year-olds riding motorbikes with 3 or 4 mates on board, mai pen rai, kids looking smart in their school uniforms, pick-ups with 4 generations of family in the back doing 150 down the motorway, baht buses, beer bars, the shopping...did I mention the girls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huey Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 I like who I am here. It just feels right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pattaya_girl Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 I love the climate - I love the low cost of living - I love the gorgeous views, beaches and islands - I love the handsome Thai men - I love the smiling faces -I love Thailand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cluezo Posted June 10, 2008 Share Posted June 10, 2008 I like the fact that you can drive like a madman and not get arrested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Losangels Posted June 10, 2008 Share Posted June 10, 2008 Getting away from the IRS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChangMaiSausage Posted June 10, 2008 Share Posted June 10, 2008 The laid back approach to life ha (applicable to me when on vacation) Thai food and the weather. (Girls) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huey Posted June 10, 2008 Share Posted June 10, 2008 Getting away from the IRS Good Point Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cluezo Posted June 10, 2008 Share Posted June 10, 2008 Getting away from the IRS Me too!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Losangels Posted June 10, 2008 Share Posted June 10, 2008 Be very careful the IRS may be reading this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bratpack Posted June 10, 2008 Share Posted June 10, 2008 The most important thing for me is feeling comfortable here.I could not have retired early in the uk as i would have got bored but i seem to be able to do many things here that doesnt cost money lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OlRedEyes Posted June 10, 2008 Share Posted June 10, 2008 The energy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundman Posted June 10, 2008 Share Posted June 10, 2008 I like the fact that you can drive like a madman and not get arrested. What's worse? Arrested or beaten up? For the record, don't drive too much like a madman or you could hurt somebody! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wileycoyote Posted June 10, 2008 Share Posted June 10, 2008 The intensity of the sunlight & the aromas stimulate the imagination. The freshness of fruit & vegetables & always the Thai Smiles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
learnthaipodcast Posted June 10, 2008 Share Posted June 10, 2008 The weather, the food, the cost of living and living in a culture that is so different to what I was used to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angiud Posted June 10, 2008 Share Posted June 10, 2008 For me it's the culture. for me too Me also! Me too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
himachal Posted June 10, 2008 Share Posted June 10, 2008 It's raining men, HALLELUYA !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmart Posted June 10, 2008 Share Posted June 10, 2008 Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens Bright copper kettles and warm woolen mittens Brown paper packages tied up with strings These are a few of my favorite things Cream colored ponies and crisp apple strudels Doorbells and sleigh bells and schnitzel with noodles Wild geese that fly with the moon on their wings These are a few of my favorite things Girls in white dresses with blue satin sashes Snowflakes that stay on my nose and eyelashes Silver white winters that melt into springs These are a few of my favorite things When the dog bites When the bee stings When I'm feeling sad I simply remember my favorite things And then I don't feel so bad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cluezo Posted June 10, 2008 Share Posted June 10, 2008 I like the fact that you can drive like a madman and not get arrested. What's worse? Arrested or beaten up? For the record, don't drive too much like a madman or you could hurt somebody! Arrested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happyending Posted June 10, 2008 Author Share Posted June 10, 2008 i also like the fact you can go away then come back here and in an hour you have your life set up again accommodation, food, entertainment its all available you can feel at home again in an afternoon walk down the street and people remember you - say hello try that in most other countries too much red tape and regulations Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonviveur Posted June 10, 2008 Share Posted June 10, 2008 The weather, cost of living, great food, cheap booze, the girls, scenery, islands and beaches, cheap accomodation, the girls, smiling faces, tuk-tuks, river taxis, skytrain, chao praya cruise at night, the girls, 9 year-olds riding motorbikes with 3 or 4 mates on board, mai pen rai, kids looking smart in their school uniforms, pick-ups with 4 generations of family in the back doing 150 down the motorway, baht buses, beer bars, the shopping...did I mention the girls. Some of the obove is exactly why I am working so hard to move there later in my life, which I could do it now, escaping the IRS is a good one too. Thank you ladies and gents Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brigante7 Posted June 10, 2008 Share Posted June 10, 2008 The weather, I have Psoriasis, the warm sea water, the laid back attitude of the Thai people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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