G54 Posted May 17, 2009 Share Posted May 17, 2009 I feel I am being hemmed in where I am. I do have some good relationships here with a lot of Thai people, yet everywhere I go I am known. Not always a bad thing, but it does start to feel claustrophobic when I am being questioned about my movements and why and who etc. Typical small town gossip maybe, but it is hindering me and has reached a point where I feel a change of scene would be better. So I have been thinking of relocating to elsewhere in Thailand and starting afresh. Yet I am unsure of where to go. Therefore I am seeking opinions and ideas from TV members. Let me say that Pattaya, Phuket and BKK are all places I do not want to go to. What am I looking for? A place that has decent pubs / clubs (Thai or English music is OK). Preferably no corkage fees. I would like to rent a town house, or similar. Being amongst Thais as neighbours is no problem. Also I have my own furniture. A good size market would be nice for when I go shopping for clothes, shoes (UK 11) and food. Somewhere with the internet and cable t.v. (I do not want sattelite internet or True t.v.) Friendly people would be good. I feel that too small a place might not be a good idea. I have done village life. I understand Chiang Mai is a good place, but would like to hear of other places too. If anyone would like to post a reply with details, of costs of living, lifestyle, shopping, local amenities such as parks etc., ladies (not b/g, they do not interest me). Advantages / disadvantages? I'd be happy to read them to help me decide on where to consider next. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PoorSucker Posted May 17, 2009 Share Posted May 17, 2009 Chumphon. Take a holiday and check out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vans Posted May 17, 2009 Share Posted May 17, 2009 Hua Hin, Krabi, Chiangrai and lastly hatyai Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MayBeLater Posted May 17, 2009 Share Posted May 17, 2009 Don't ask people here, you'll never never get a good answer because what one might find appealing the other finds unappealing. Start traveling, explore the country you live in, travel abroad (seriously Thailand aint all that) to Lao, Cambodia, Malaysia, Vietnam, Indonesia, Myanmar. One day you will find a place you like and stay there. When your 'known' again you can continue your travel. Aint that the reason why you left home? For Freedom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dowbusred Posted May 17, 2009 Share Posted May 17, 2009 Take a visit and try Korat. Good place Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazygourmet Posted May 17, 2009 Share Posted May 17, 2009 Don't ask people here, you'll never never get a good answer because what one might find appealing the other finds unappealing. Start traveling, explore the country you live in, travel abroad (seriously Thailand aint all that) to Lao, Cambodia, Malaysia, Vietnam, Indonesia, Myanmar. One day you will find a place you like and stay there. When your 'known' again you can continue your travel. Aint that the reason why you left home? For Freedom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Searcher25 Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 If you like Issan, try Khon Kaen. Should have everything you want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaicbr Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 I like Nakhom Pathom. close to BKK. but still easy to get around and has ok bars and clubs. Allan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJP Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 I feel I am being hemmed in where I am. I do have some good relationships here with a lot of Thai people, yet everywhere I go I am known. Not always a bad thing, but it does start to feel claustrophobic when I am being questioned about my movements and why and who etc. Typical small town gossip maybe, but it is hindering me and has reached a point where I feel a change of scene would be better.So I have been thinking of relocating to elsewhere in Thailand and starting afresh. Yet I am unsure of where to go. Therefore I am seeking opinions and ideas from TV members. Let me say that Pattaya, Phuket and BKK are all places I do not want to go to. What am I looking for? A place that has decent pubs / clubs (Thai or English music is OK). Preferably no corkage fees. I would like to rent a town house, or similar. Being amongst Thais as neighbours is no problem. Also I have my own furniture. A good size market would be nice for when I go shopping for clothes, shoes (UK 11) and food. Somewhere with the internet and cable t.v. (I do not want sattelite internet or True t.v.) Friendly people would be good. I feel that too small a place might not be a good idea. I have done village life. I understand Chiang Mai is a good place, but would like to hear of other places too. If anyone would like to post a reply with details, of costs of living, lifestyle, shopping, local amenities such as parks etc., ladies (not b/g, they do not interest me). Advantages / disadvantages? I'd be happy to read them to help me decide on where to consider next. Roi-Et Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birdman Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 If there is time on hand and money, I would make a tour around the country. I once made exactly that for a whole year. Be here and there and after you know it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSnake Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 Go West, North West Chaing Mai Or North east > Isan good people fairly clean air a real lay back life style for the many farangs that I have talk with durning my many visit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EndofDays Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 I like Nakhom Pathom. close to BKK. but still easy to get around and has ok bars and clubs.Allan They have a good pizza place too, Snow White's I think? But, depending on where you live, too much order from the pig farms. Really bad traffic and driving too. Try Phitsanuloke? Suko Thai? Chang Rai? There is a town between Chang Rai and Phitsanuloke on a large body of water...can't think of the name but a decent size with places to eat and seems quiet... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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