Was It Something I Said...

[phaethon]

Since I quit my job with the intention of taking an extended holiday and perhaps moving permamnently to LOS the markets have crashed, my bank has been bought out and then part-nationalized, boat prices (yet to sell mine) have tanked, the Baht has lost about 15% of it's value and now there's a war kicking off...

I've never been superstitious (touch-wood) but...

[bkkjames]

Think of the glass as half full mate. Otherwise you will just end up in Pattaya. (sorry not nice)

[phaethon]

Think of the glass as half full mate. Otherwise you will just end up in Pattaya. (sorry not nice)

Trust me, it will be a cold day n KrungThep before I set foot in Pattaya again

And since I don't drink, a glass half-full means someone has pinched me false teeth

[MKAsok]

Since I quit my job with the intention of taking an extended holiday and perhaps moving permamnently to LOS the markets have crashed, my bank has been bought out and then part-nationalized, boat prices (yet to sell mine) have tanked, the Baht has lost about 15% of it's value and now there's a war kicking off...

I've never been superstitious (touch-wood) but...

So all this is YOUR FAULT? On a more serious note - I also have an offshore account with B&B. That wasn't a good week...

[toptuan]

I also have an offshore account with B&B. That wasn't a good week...

You invested in a Bed and Breakfast?

[suegha]

don't worry, be happy...

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=cmVLJqjeFd8

[zorro1]

Don'T worry if your avatar is a real pic you only got a few years . Maybe 25k U.S and short times only will see you through

[MKAsok]

You invested in a Bed and Breakfast?

Yeah, it was a whole new concept: 'Topless Bed and Breakfast.' Needless to say the place went bust. ARF!

[Shotime]

You're referring to the possible war between Thailand and Cambodia? I feel for all Thai peoples, but the decrease in the value of the baht was good for me, being a foreigner. Are you in the Thai Army or Navy? Things are not good most anywhere. Friends have had to "decapitulate." A word I don't like the sound of. However, I'm glad I was never able to save enough money to have invested in the Shlock Market.

Edited October 15, 2008 by Shotime

[harrry]

Since I quit my job with the intention of taking an extended holiday and perhaps moving permamnently to LOS the markets have crashed, my bank has been bought out and then part-nationalized, boat prices (yet to sell mine) have tanked, the Baht has lost about 15% of it's value and now there's a war kicking off...

I've never been superstitious (touch-wood) but...

Sounds like we are two of a kind. Same thing happens to me everything I plan except I get Oz dollars and its worse. Only thing is more boats are coming on the market so instead of a condo in LOS it may be a hole in the water. What kind of boat.

[phaethon]

The best laid plans of mice and Ken...

However, since the border thing escalated the Baht has been creeping back up towards 60/GBP

What kind of boat.

9m UK canal narrowboat I've been living on for the last 10 years. Considered bringing it with me but just over the max dimensions for carry-on and I don't fancy its chances around the Cape.

[zorro1]

Thats what skippers are for just pay them and wait

[Bangyai]

The best laid plans of mice and Ken...

However, since the border thing escalated the Baht has been creeping back up towards 60/GBP

What kind of boat.

9m UK canal narrowboat I've been living on for the last 10 years. Considered bringing it with me but just over the max dimensions for carry-on and I don't fancy its chances around the Cape.

Ever considered the Suez Canal ????? Actually, I've always wondered what life on a canalboat would be like and since I can't afford bricks and morter was considering it as an option if I retire in the opposite direction. Any serious comments ?? Is it viable or a nightmare ?

Edited October 15, 2008 by Bangyai

[Bangyai]

Dunno how that happened...my question mixed in with yours....makes it look like you're talking to yourself ???? Sorry about that

Edited October 15, 2008 by Bangyai

[SoiSource]

Since I quit my job with the intention of taking an extended holiday and perhaps moving permamnently to LOS the markets have crashed, my bank has been bought out and then part-nationalized, boat prices (yet to sell mine) have tanked, the Baht has lost about 15% of it's value and now there's a war kicking off...

I've never been superstitious (touch-wood) but...

Lost 15% against which currency? Surely thats a good thing if your transfering money from abroad??

[SoiSource]

Since I quit my job with the intention of taking an extended holiday and perhaps moving permamnently to LOS the markets have crashed, my bank has been bought out and then part-nationalized, boat prices (yet to sell mine) have tanked, the Baht has lost about 15% of it's value and now there's a war kicking off...

I've never been superstitious (touch-wood) but...

Lost 15% against which currency? Surely thats a good thing if your transfering money from abroad??

Ok i just re read the thread, You mean the pound has lost 15% on the baht. Anyway enough from my pathetic rambling its time for me to open another chang.

[jetjock]

Since I quit my job with the intention of taking an extended holiday and perhaps moving permamnently to LOS the markets have crashed, my bank has been bought out and then part-nationalized, boat prices (yet to sell mine) have tanked, the Baht has lost about 15% of it's value and now there's a war kicking off...

I've never been superstitious (touch-wood) but...

Don't worry as you still have your boat which you may need to escape this financial meltdown and the flood of bad debt that has been spreading around the globe. I am not superstitious either and do not believe in armegeddon however I have started building an Arc just in case.

[tracer5050]

[tartempion]

the Baht has lost about 15% of it's value

Me thinks it's rather your British Pound that lost 15% of its value

[Ricardo]

You invested in a Bed and Breakfast?

Yeah, it was a whole new concept: 'Topless Bed and Breakfast.' Needless to say the place went bust. ARF!

Bit like Buster Bloodvessels' "Fatty Towers", a hotel for economy-sized people, he located it in Cliftonville (next to Margate in Kent) instead of Jomtien, with its seemingly-endless supply of potential customers !

[phaethon]

Ever considered the Suez Canal ?????

Boring, any way I'd want to go see the Great White Sharks at Seal Island on the way.

Actually, I've always wondered what life on a canalboat would be like and since I can't afford bricks and morter was considering it as an option if I retire in the opposite direction. Any serious comments ?? Is it viable or a nightmare ?

It's okay. A decent boat can be as warm and dry as a house or flat. Barges on residential moorings are now as expensive as land homes. By keeping a low profile I have managed to live on a private mooring for the last ten years averaging a grand a year for mooring and licence and no council tax (non required). Not bad for London, water/electrics/Internet too.

I wouldn't be averse to a similar arrangement in BKK or elsewhere, but never had any responses from anyone who has tried it. Seems ideal in both countries: one where I can't afford to own land and the other where I'm not allowed to own land - same-same.

[Bangyai]

Ever considered the Suez Canal ?????

Boring, any way I'd want to go see the Great White Sharks at Seal Island on the way.

Actually, I've always wondered what life on a canalboat would be like and since I can't afford bricks and morter was considering it as an option if I retire in the opposite direction. Any serious comments ?? Is it viable or a nightmare ?

It's okay. A decent boat can be as warm and dry as a house or flat. Barges on residential moorings are now as expensive as land homes. By keeping a low profile I have managed to live on a private mooring for the last ten years averaging a grand a year for mooring and licence and no council tax (non required). Not bad for London, water/electrics/Internet too.

I wouldn't be averse to a similar arrangement in BKK or elsewhere, but never had any responses from anyone who has tried it. Seems ideal in both countries: one where I can't afford to own land and the other where I'm not allowed to own land - same-same.

O.k. thanks for that. Still sounds better than living in a tent. I guess if you keep moving you don't have to pay for a mooring but then you'll be wasting fuel.

As for doing the same in Thailand maybe it can be done. There are converted rice barges for sale at reasonable prices but I have no idea as to the legality of it except to say that Thais live on them so why not one of us. With sea levels rising over here it could be the way to go !!Maybe buy one as a business venture, transporting tourists up to Ayudhaya and living on it yourself with an all female crew.....way to go !!

[harrry]

I wouldn't be averse to a similar arrangement in BKK or elsewhere, but never had any responses from anyone who has tried it. Seems ideal in both countries: one where I can't afford to own land and the other where I'm not allowed to own land - same-same.

i have seen on the web some house boats made from rice barges. But I don't know more than that.