dumbnewbie Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 Cambodia? Laos? Vietnam? Philippines? Malaysia? Singapore? Indonesia? Somewhere else? Where would you go if you couldn't live in Thailand, and why? Where would you not go, and why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harcourt Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 I've always been an "off the beaten track" guy. I also have an affinity with the sea. In the back of my mind, I have a dream of cheap paradise ocean front property far from the madding crowd somewhere along Burma's coast. I know! Impossible now.....but the country might have a change, and if it does, I will get in quick. Borneo is another place I would consider. Lao's lack of ocean is a deterant for me, although a big river or lake is somewhat of a compensation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
typhoon Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 If I couldn't live in Thailand for any reason, it would be over to Cambo, easy to stay long term no visa runs, reporting every 90 days etc etc, yes I could picture myself there if things went tits up big time here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dumbnewbie Posted August 18, 2009 Author Share Posted August 18, 2009 Borneo is another place I would consider. What part of Borneo? Brunei, Malaysia or Indonesia? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junki3korean Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 Where else but Macau of course..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dumbnewbie Posted August 18, 2009 Author Share Posted August 18, 2009 Where else but Macau of course..... You're a big gambler, I take it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harcourt Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 Borneo is another place I would consider. What part of Borneo? Brunei, Malaysia or Indonesia? Somewhere where there is virgin jungle at my back and empty sea in front of me, where I can go fishing or hunting, whatever my mood or plans for the evening's menu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junki3korean Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 Where else but Macau of course..... You're a big gambler, I take it? Only poker! The females there very attractive too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Datsun240Z Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 I've always been an "off the beaten track" guy. I also have an affinity with the sea. In the back of my mind, I have a dream of cheap paradise ocean front property far from the madding crowd somewhere along Burma's coast.I know! Impossible now.....but the country might have a change, and if it does, I will get in quick. Borneo is another place I would consider. Lao's lack of ocean is a deterant for me, although a big river or lake is somewhat of a compensation. Fu_ck yeah! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Datsun240Z Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 By the way I was wondering, how is the work possibilities for foreigners in cambodia or vietnam? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunholidaysun1 Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 I cant think of anywhere in S.E.Asia I would rather be other than here, been to all the others and they fall short compared to Thailand. If push came to shove , maybe the Philippines or South America , Belize possibly or even to go to Northern Brazil -Receif maybe ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHAIYENYEN Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 Borneo is another place I would consider. What part of Borneo? Brunei, Malaysia or Indonesia? Somewhere where there is virgin jungle at my back and empty sea in front of me, where I can go fishing or hunting, whatever my mood or plans for the evening's menu. yeah, which part of borneo? go to the wrong part n your skull will be hanging at the step of one of the door-step of a long like an star would on a x'mas tree. but then, there are lots of cullture things to dig if you're a culture buff.lots of virgin forest including those on two legs - no, the mnc's have not really cleared all the jungles yet - that's why they are still slashing n burning them that gives you the annual throat choking experience. but the again, you must be married into a long house of families n play santa claus daily because you're supposed to be a farang with loads of money to play, yes again, santa claus. not sure you like this intro n not sure the state of your present health - n your sense of privacy for most sexual acts are performed in the presence of an audience, with you playing the role of the star on centre stage like the girls in waling street in pattaya would. cambodia n laos seem fair, meet seemingly all your criteria. singapore? are you going nuts? remember the air canada ad some time back where you're marching into a sardine can with you being the sardine? you can never never hack it singapore, regimentally speaking.besides there are no places to fish n if there is , then your patience must equal that of the biblical Job,but then you may catch a puny fish or two . all else failing, remain in heaven by staying in the paradise you're in now. just move to the suburbs, though. in that case, one wonders where the boundary line start n end. sounds like you 've had it if you've zero tolerance for thailand. that makes you seem way off n weird if you take thailand in as home away from home........... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JR Texas Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 By the way I was wondering, how is the work possibilities for foreigners in cambodia or vietnam? I am not totally sure about the business laws in Vietnam, but the Cambodian govt. makes it very easy for foreigners to start and own (totally own) a business without all of the insane rules and regulations you find in Thailand. The annual economic growth rate in Cambodia actually exceeded China's a few years ago.......it is still much higher than Thailand, so Cambodia is definitely growing and it is a smart time to get in on the ground floor of development/business there, especially given that Thailand continues to push people out of the country. Other places: Bali in Indonesia, Panang in Malaysia, several places in the Philippines (e.g., Puerto Galina). All are good alternatives to Thailand-Titanic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skipvice Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 In the country of United States far away from any big city. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHAIYENYEN Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 In the country of United States far away from any big city. good suggestion. take it or regret it for life..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHAIYENYEN Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 By the way I was wondering, how is the work possibilities for foreigners in cambodia or vietnam? I am not totally sure about the business laws in Vietnam, but the Cambodian govt. makes it very easy for foreigners to start and own (totally own) a business without all of the insane rules and regulations you find in Thailand. The annual economic growth rate in Cambodia actually exceeded China's a few years ago.......it is still much higher than Thailand, so Cambodia is definitely growing and it is a smart time to get in on the ground floor of development/business there, especially given that Thailand continues to push people out of the country. Other places: Bali in Indonesia, Panang in Malaysia, several places in the Philippines (e.g., Puerto Galina). All are good alternatives to Thailand-Titanic. too commercial these days.......these places , i mean. no??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHAIYENYEN Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 (edited) By the way I was wondering, how is the work possibilities for foreigners in cambodia or vietnam? SINGAPORE is A great PLACE if you have that niche skill or trade. otherwise you're a dead duck or end up like a chicken without a head if your income falls below US$5,000 per MONTH! F..KING EXPENSIVE PLACE. IMAGINE YOUR SINGKA BEER AT 3X WHAT YOU PAY IN PATTAYA - service by your dek serv not included! OH YES, HOW ARE YOU WITH A ROBOTIC LIFESTYLE MINUS NO CHEAP ENTERTAINMENT? Edited August 19, 2009 by CHAIYENYEN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHAIYENYEN Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 Borneo is another place I would consider. What part of Borneo? Brunei, Malaysia or Indonesia? Somewhere where there is virgin jungle at my back and empty sea in front of me, where I can go fishing or hunting, whatever my mood or plans for the evening's menu. A DOLPHIN, LOTS OF JUNGLE, LOTS OF FOREST AND NEAR THE OCEANS.....????? WHY, IT'S ALL THERE IN PATTAYA, NO?????? YOU OKAY, MATE???? VIRGINS????? MOODY??? YOU MUST BE LOADED, EH?????? HOW ABOUT MY PLACE????CAN ARRANGE EVERYTHING FOR U , YOU KNOW.........WINE, WOMEN N SONG N OTHERS - WHATEVER YOUR FANTASY MAY BE............... OTHERWISE LIFE WILL REALLY SUCK WHEREVER YOU DREAM OF GOING............. STILL DREAMING???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubblegum Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 Panama West Coast Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heng Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 (edited) Just a quick (sort of) SQ flight to Houston and then a Continental hop to Austin Bergstrom. Home sweet home, XX Pascal Lane. Would have to slowly move my relatives back out, probably over to my college condo. Hmm, that's if my family wanted to move, but if it were just me, back to my condo. Edited August 19, 2009 by Heng Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lopburi99 Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 (edited) Just about anywhere they don't start playing blasting, blaring music at 5 am! Happened this morning right next door. Somebody married or died or some freaking thing. Welcome to Wang Nam Yen - and I thought I'd found a peaceful place to settle down....place those home building plans ON HOLD! Edited August 19, 2009 by Lopburi99 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEENTHEREDONETHAT Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 Uruguay or perhaps Panama. Can own land and they want you there. But I don't see LOS throwing me out anytime soon. So will just enjoy it here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topben Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 I've always been an "off the beaten track" guy. I also have an affinity with the sea. In the back of my mind, I have a dream of cheap paradise ocean front property far from the madding crowd somewhere along Burma's coast.I know! Impossible now.....but the country might have a change, and if it does, I will get in quick. Borneo is another place I would consider. Lao's lack of ocean is a deterant for me, although a big river or lake is somewhat of a compensation. EITHER ALL FARANGS HAVE GONE BONKERS OR YOU TO SUGGEST OTHERWISE... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topben Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 Just about anywhere they don't start playing blasting, blaring music at 5 am! Happened this morning right next door. Somebody married or died or some freaking thing. Welcome to Wang Nam Yen - and I thought I'd found a peaceful place to settle down....place those home building plans ON HOLD! KHAO YAI....PEACEFUL, QUIET , SERENE. HOW????WHAT BRO'T U TO PATTAYA FIRSTLY?????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topben Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 (edited) Borneo is another place I would consider. What part of Borneo? Brunei, Malaysia or Indonesia? Somewhere where there is virgin jungle at my back and empty sea in front of me, where I can go fishing or hunting, whatever my mood or plans for the evening's menu. yeah, which part of borneo? go to the wrong part n your skull will be hanging at the step of one of the door-step of a long like an star would on a x'mas tree. but then, there are lots of cullture things to dig if you're a culture buff.lots of virgin forest including those on two legs - no, the mnc's have not really cleared all the jungles yet - that's why they are still slashing n burning them that gives you the annual throat choking experience. but the again, you must be married into a long house of families n play santa claus daily because you're supposed to be a farang with loads of money to play, yes again, santa claus. not sure you like this intro n not sure the state of your present health - n your sense of privacy for most sexual acts are performed in the presence of an audience, with you playing the role of the star on centre stage like the girls in waling street in pattaya would. cambodia n laos seem fair, meet seemingly all your criteria. singapore? are you going nuts? remember the air canada ad some time back where you're marching into a sardine can with you being the sardine? you can never never hack it singapore, regimentally speaking.besides there are no places to fish n if there is , then your patience must equal that of the biblical Job,but then you may catch a puny fish or two . all else failing, remain in heaven by staying in the paradise you're in now. just move to the suburbs, though. in that case, one wonders where the boundary line start n end. sounds like you 've had it if you've zero tolerance for thailand. that makes you seem way off n weird if you take thailand in as home away from home........... e & o.e. last sentence should read as ..."if u can't take thailand as home....." ...second para....should add..."in borneo...." with you as a star..... ....on singapore......(add) accidentally knocking a gal's ass can land you in jail too if you are not careful whlie crusing the streets of singapore unlike free n easy thailand... p.s./n.b. sorry to do that to you, chaiyenyen......hope u don't mind the corrections n addendums........ Edited August 19, 2009 by topben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meridian007 Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 Belize is nice, and it has a similar feel as Thailand. Costa Rica is geographically more appealing, but if you think you get negative reactions from the men here, try Costa Rica. I was going to settle there before I came to Thailand, but I heard too many stories of white men disappearing, and saw some proof of the price of life there (very low). I'm not ready to give up on Thailand yet, but I wish that I'd jumped to a secluded beach-side spot (I have one in mind for the future) immediately upon coming here. Now I'm locked into BKK for a while, but I will have my little slice of paradise eventually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary A Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 I don't think my Thai wife would be happy living in the US, but I would give it a try. Maybe in the beautiful mountains of Virginia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harcourt Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 What's with all the ........ coming out of the woodwork? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanForbes Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 (edited) I already live in one of the best countries in the world... Canada. But, I like to spend my winters in the sun with hot women and not exceed my limited pension. That is why I spend my time in Thailand. The Philippines offers something similar, but the whole country is corrupt and absolutely EVERYTHING is a scam to separate a farang from his money. New Zealand would be high on my list as would Argentina. Both have good fishing if you get away from the cities. Costa Rica would be nice in the winter, and it does have some ocean fishing as well as lovely ladies if you know where to look. It's probably the least corrupt of the central America countries. Edited August 19, 2009 by IanForbes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dondraper Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 China or Vietnam. Singapore or Hong Kong or Macau in the future when I am richer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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