How Old Were You When You Moved To Thailand

[TheDon]

So, hold old were you when you made the move or at what age do you plan to make the move.

What were your experiences when you first went, what did people think around you?

Just for something different to talk about on the boards

[Briggsy]

Here, shouldn't this be a poll?

[boiledegg]

Im hoping to be there 6 months of the year ASAP, ive been investing plenty of time and money into training for a job offshore and im 33.

If i was one of them people who is content making small money teaching then i'd have been there a few years ago, even though im not high maintenace its always nice to have the option to be.

[Ulysses G.]

I was 33 when I first came here and am 52 now. I was young and fit, now I'm old and fat. I hope to live in Amazing Thailand for the rest of my days.

[BEENTHEREDONETHAT]

First came to LOS at age 50, retired here full time at age 72. Have no idea what people thought of me then or now really. Just a old fart that everybody puts up with. I'm scheduled to live until 96 (at least) so plan to spend that time here, unless something unforseen happens.

[TheDon]

I will be there on the 29th of January full time, I booked my ticket last Thursday. Pretty excited. Im 28 and I hope I spend the rest of my life there or until I get bored of the place which I cant see happening anytime soon.

[sweetchariot]

Moved here at 32, now I am 35.

The most common reaction was disbelief that I retired early, but the last 3 years have aged me.

When I go back to England, it will not be first, business, or economy. It will be cargo class in a wooden box.

[lardy]

Will move there at 50 or maybe before depends on finances (44 now).

Presently come for 10 weeks every 5 months just to make sure my wife hasnt run off! She hasnt yet..............

[pop_corn]

21...I'm 26 now

[dave111223]

Moved here at 22 now 24 (plan to stay forever).

Edited July 21, 2008 by dave111223

[RakJungTorlae]

13 now 25. Want to live somewhere ells.

[loubrockbank]

23...only 4 weeks to go and we r there

[KhaoNiaw]

Arrived when I was 21, still here at 41. Life is good, won't be going anywhere.

[Huey]

26 nearly 33 now. Living here has had a profound impact on my life. It hasn't always been pretty, but over all it's helped me grow and appreciate life so much more than I would have had I just stayed in the US. I love it here, and am planing on being here long term.

Oh and when ya get here Don, I'll arm wrestle ya too a beer

Edited July 21, 2008 by Huey

[Boater]

22

[tomuk76]

31, like the rest i plan to be here for the rest of my life as i have a wife and 2 very young kids, house etc but nobody knows the future, I will post again in 10 years time and let you know if this thread is still open?

[Dave the Dude]

arrived and retired at 48, now a half centurian. Dont plan on ever going back to the old stomping ground, I'll leave that to the spongers and mock rasberries.

Dave (happy & healthy)

[RakJungTorlae]

26 nearly 33 now. Living here has had a profound impact on my life. It hasn't always been pretty, but over all it's helped me grow and appreciate life so much more than I would have had I just stayed in the US. I love it here, and am planing on being here long term.

Oh and when ya get here Don, I'll arm wrestle ya too a beer

Huey, You only 33? Cool man where are you at??

[boiledegg]

Huey, You only 33? Cool man where are you at??

33 is too old to be using "street talk".

[RakJungTorlae]

Huey, You only 33? Cool man where are you at??

33 is too old to be using "street talk".

Well why don’t you educate me on the matter then BRO.

[Flatouthruthefog]

Moved here at 32, now I am 35.

The most common reaction was disbelief that I retired early, but the last 3 years have aged me.

When I go back to England, it will not be first, business, or economy. It will be cargo class in a wooden box.

Not aged you as much as me. Came here at 46, now 61 and 3 years ago my Thai wife presented me with No 1 son. THAT is ageing!!

But I'm with you re the return to the YUK in a box. Or I was until I discovered recently that I can donate what's left of me to the local University teaching hospital. Then the funeral budget can buy the lad some football kit instead!

Stay tuned to thaivisa, look 5 ways before crossing a 1 way street and you should be OK. In fact this thread might grow well. We old BOFORS trying to advise, you lucky young whippersnappers keeping us young. Ish!

Oh and take a look at our American friends' website. They retired at 38, spend a lot of time in Chiang Mai and have a lot of solid advice to offer: www.retirearlylifestyle.com

[tomuk76]

Huey, You only 33? Cool man where are you at??

33 is too old to be using "street talk".

But he isnt 33? he is 25! di ya get dat mate?

[RakJungTorlae]

Huey, You only 33? Cool man where are you at??

33 is too old to be using "street talk".

But he isnt 33? he is 25! di ya get dat mate?

lol . Anyway. I went to 2 international school. one here and one in Seoul. Seoul being Mostly African American Army brats and Americanized Koreans in the hiphop culture and Here in bkk same mostly Americanized Asians with tuned up Honda civics. Crap I regret my life. Im going back to school…

[Crushdepth]

28, now 37. Had an 18 month 'return home' in there somewhere, which didn't work out. I want to retire early and be able to move freely between Thailand and Australia as suits my mood (ie. the weather).

[tijnebijn]

Came here when I was 23 , I'm 32 now .

[jetjock]

Huey, You only 33? Cool man where are you at??

33 is too old to be using "street talk".

But he isnt 33? he is 25! di ya get dat mate?

lol . Anyway. I went to 2 international school. one here and one in Seoul. Seoul being Mostly African American Army brats and Americanized Koreans in the hiphop culture and Here in bkk same mostly Americanized Asians with tuned up Honda civics. Crap I regret my life. Im going back to school…

Hey Dawg-don't be lame and have regrets, just quit doggin it and get your ass back in school while you are still young--there is no such thing as too much education and it's never too late to go back.

I do not plan to move to Thailand permanently until after I die at which time I plan to have my ashes scattered in the Mekong River. I am still only 67 so hopefully I will not be a full time resident of Thailand until many years in the future.

[Huey]

Huey, You only 33? Cool man where are you at??

33 is too old to be using "street talk".

But he isnt 33? he is 25! di ya get dat mate?

lol . Anyway. I went to 2 international school. one here and one in Seoul. Seoul being Mostly African American Army brats and Americanized Koreans in the hiphop culture and Here in bkk same mostly Americanized Asians with tuned up Honda civics. Crap I regret my life. Im going back to school…

Heh, well then you will know what Jay says "30's the new 20". I tend to have 2 or 3 dialects or more, that I use in different situations depending on who I talk too and the situation. However my "street" dialect is probably more old school then what your accustomed too. But anyway, I'm in Samut Prakarn, close to BKK, IM me if ya ever wanna get a drink or something.

[seancbk]

I'm 41 and will be arriving in Bangkok to live at the end of this month. I'm not sure how many years I'll end up in Thailand. I've done 35 years in Hong Kong, but now I'm leaving I doubt I'll ever come back here to live.

I also cannot imagine living in the UK, despite being English. It should be noted that I was born in Libya so not "from" the UK.

I *think* I'd like to retire in Thailand, but who knows.

[Austeyr]

Started spending extended periods of time here as soon as i turned 19. Moved here officially at 22 and am soon to be 30. I think i used to be Australian.

[Boo]

22 & stayed 7 years then back to UK with new husband in tow & plan on move back out in 18 months when I will be 35. Aiming for that to be for the rest of my life but you should always have options in case the future plan changes. I love thailand but I also love the UK & can live happily in either place, as can fella, although I am prone to more boredom in LOS but have plans to fill my time