bailly Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 I am just wondering about the different age groups of expats living in Isaan, I am 23 years old and have not met anybody under 33 ! Not sure as to high I should go, so I will stop at 80 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noahvail Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 Well, the vote looks a bit skewed toward the 56 and up group. See what you have to look forward to? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bailly Posted August 28, 2009 Author Share Posted August 28, 2009 Well, the vote looks a bit skewed toward the 56 and up group. See what you have to look forward to? Ha I don't mind how old people are, I am just interested to know how many people are my age ! so far I am the youngest falang in Isaan ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geekfreaklover Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 (edited) Basically, Isaan is one big retirement home for the farang. Kinda like Eastbourne, but without the sea. I lived up in Surin from 26-31 years of age and never once met anyone (farang) younger than me. Generally people live there because they have little other choice. It's the armpit of Asia. The worrying thing is that I can't wait to return. The Isaan people are sooooo much nicer than the rest of the Thais, as long as money is not involved with the friendship. Edited August 28, 2009 by Geekfreaklover Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozzieovaseas Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 Well, the vote looks a bit skewed toward the 56 and up group. See what you have to look forward to? Ha I don't mind how old people are, I am just interested to know how many people are my age ! so far I am the youngest falang in Isaan ! I didnt vote as im not from Isaan and its really of no consequence to me and none of my business.. Still, id be interested to know the average age of the thai wives of these over 50 farangs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bailly Posted August 28, 2009 Author Share Posted August 28, 2009 I didnt vote as im not from Isaan and its really of no consequence to me and none of my business.. Still, id be interested to know the average age of the thai wives of these over 50 farangs Sort of off topic but i'm 23 and my girlfriend is 32, So for all the people that have wife's younger than them there is some of us with girlfriends and wifes older than us ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geekfreaklover Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 Sort of off topic but i'm 23 and my girlfriend is 32, So for all the people that have wife's younger than them there is some of us with girlfriends and wifes older than us ! Wow thats younger than I was. What does she do for a living?, just out of interest? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bailly Posted August 28, 2009 Author Share Posted August 28, 2009 Wow thats younger than I was. What does she do for a living?, just out of interest? She was a waitress but now she is translating for english lessons ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
svenivan Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 I didnt vote as im not from Isaan and its really of no consequence to me and none of my business..Still, id be interested to know the average age of the thai wives of these over 50 farangs So is it more of your business to know how old the thai wifes are of these over 50 farangs ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geekfreaklover Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 She was a waitress but now she is translating for english lessons ! Nice one. Just remember you are a good catch mate. A 32 year old 'waitress' doesn't often catch a young 23 year old wipper snapper such as your self. I don't know what 'translating for english lessons' means. But I guess you mean like a class room assisttant. Good weekend mate, GFL., Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bailly Posted August 28, 2009 Author Share Posted August 28, 2009 Nice one. Just remember you are a good catch mate. A 32 year old 'waitress' doesn't often catch a young 23 year old wipper snapper such as your self. I don't know what 'translating for english lessons' means. But I guess you mean like a class room assisttant. Good weekend mate, GFL., Yes "classroom assistant" would be the correct wording, thanks mate have a good weekend also ! "wipper snapper" think that is the first time I have been called that ha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nignoy Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 been a few sarcastic comments about us oldies in Isaan, my first wife was from a tiny village near Mukdaharn she was 19 Iwas 23, but that was in 1965 before the US invasion, we live in aus now but still spend at least 6 weeks ayear in the village, quite a few of the british soldiers who served in isaan from 63 to 68 married real village girls who had never left their villages until they got married, so remember some of the wrinklies you see in Muk and surrounding towns , with a bevy of beautiful girls could be me orone of the mates with the grandkids Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soihok Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 (edited) Generally people live there because they have little other choice. It's the armpit of Asia. So you have been to Manilla/Bihar in India/etc/etc. then? Isaan= the arm pit of Asia,, come on its a great place........I,m 44 by the way. Edited August 29, 2009 by soihok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustinCredible Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 Basically, Isaan is one big retirement home for the farang. Kinda like Eastbourne, but without the sea.I lived up in Surin from 26-31 years of age and never once met anyone (farang) younger than me. Generally people live there because they have little other choice. It's the armpit of Asia. The worrying thing is that I can't wait to return. The Isaan people are sooooo much nicer than the rest of the Thais, as long as money is not involved with the friendship. What a dork!!!! You should open your eyes and visit some other parts of Issan. Some are very nice and certainly knock the stuffing ut of "Sin City" or "Bangers". As for having "little other choice" - what planet do you come from? The majority of us are here because we CAN afford to BUY property and land (in oue partner's/company names) we CAN afford to own a car or two without finance, and we CHOOSE to live here to get away from from the "Muppets" wh are for ever complaining about anything they can......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave the Dude Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 Basically, Isaan is one big retirement home for the farang. Kinda like Eastbourne, but without the sea.I lived up in Surin from 26-31 years of age and never once met anyone (farang) younger than me. Generally people live there because they have little other choice. It's the armpit of Asia. The worrying thing is that I can't wait to return. The Isaan people are sooooo much nicer than the rest of the Thais, as long as money is not involved with the friendship. Hi Since I left Eastbourne FOR Surin,Isaan, I think I can say with some conviction Greekfreaklover... "Thats B@llocks,mate, believe me Eastbourne is a lot worse!" I am fairly well travelled and love my life here in Surin. I had a choice and believe I made the right one. Sure, most of the guys are a bit older than me but <deleted>, I enjoy meeting allsorts from allsorts of countries. Must go for my afternoon nap now Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackspratt Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 Basically, Isaan is one big retirement home for the farang. Kinda like Eastbourne, but without the sea.I lived up in Surin from 26-31 years of age and never once met anyone (farang) younger than me. Generally people live there because they have little other choice. It's the armpit of Asia. The worrying thing is that I can't wait to return. The Isaan people are sooooo much nicer than the rest of the Thais, as long as money is not involved with the friendship. So I guess that makes Bangkok (where you live) the ars*hole or crotch of Asia, does it not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geekfreaklover Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 Basically, Isaan is one big retirement home for the farang. Kinda like Eastbourne, but without the sea.I lived up in Surin from 26-31 years of age and never once met anyone (farang) younger than me. Generally people live there because they have little other choice. It's the armpit of Asia. The worrying thing is that I can't wait to return. The Isaan people are sooooo much nicer than the rest of the Thais, as long as money is not involved with the friendship. So I guess that makes Bangkok (where you live) the ars*hole or crotch of Asia, does it not? Sorry guys, it's just one persons point of view. And I did go on to say that Isaan folk are very friendly. I have travelled all over Asia - India, Nepal, Pakistan, Burma, Laos, Cambodia, Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore. But I'll stick with my guns. Thousands of Thai people are trying to get out of Isaan everyday whilst hundreds of farangs are being sucked into the place. Bangkok is the arshole of Asia. The crotch is Pattaya. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bailly Posted August 29, 2009 Author Share Posted August 29, 2009 Ok how about we stop the arse,crotch, armpit, eye and ear hub of Asia conversations ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mca Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 I've heard that Chumpae is the lower tibula and fibula of Isaan. Could somebody please confirm this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geekfreaklover Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 Yep, sorry guys.... One too many sangsoms last night. The average age is a little over 60 at the moment. I would say that's a bit high. Good topic by the way Baily, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockyysdt Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 (edited) I am just wondering about the different age groups of expats living in Isaan, I am 23 years old and have not met anybody under 33 !Not sure as to high I should go, so I will stop at 80 Hi Bailly. I'm just wondering if a Poll is possible to include the Farangs age vs his Thai wife/partner's age? I was thinking of a graph with Height (Farang age) vs Range (age difference of Thai wife/partners). Range values might be (<15 years, < 10 years, < 5 years, < 1 year, no gap, > 1 year, > 5 years, > 10 years, > 15 years, > 20 years, > 25 years, > 30 years, > 35 years, > 40 years, > 45 years, > 50 years. A third variable could include the wealth/income of the Farang. Maybe we could complicate things a little further by including the longevity of the marriage/partnership. We could end up with a very interesting table. Do we have any statisticians here? Edited August 29, 2009 by rockyysdt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geekfreaklover Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 I've heard that Chumpae is the lower tibula and fibula of Isaan. Could somebody please confirm this? Sorry incorrect. Chumpae is the solar plexus of Isaan, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bailly Posted August 29, 2009 Author Share Posted August 29, 2009 I am just wondering about the different age groups of expats living in Isaan, I am 23 years old and have not met anybody under 33 !Not sure as to high I should go, so I will stop at 80 Hi Bailly. I'm just wondering if a Poll is possible to include the Farangs age vs his Thai wife/partner's age? I was thinking of a graph with Height (Farang age) vs Range (age difference of Thai wife/partners). Range values might be (<15 years, < 10 years, < 5 years, < 1 year, no gap, > 1 year, > 5 years, > 10 years, > 15 years, > 20 years, > 25 years, > 30 years, > 35 years, > 40 years, > 45 years, > 50 years. A third variable could include the wealth/income of the Farang. Maybe we could complicate things a little further by including the longevity of the marriage/partnership. We could end up with a very interesting table. Do we have any statisticians here? Somebody may want to correct me but I believe you can have 3 questions each with up to 20 answers, you could do the questions separately but I don't know how you would work out who said what in each question if you get my jist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockyysdt Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 Somebody may want to correct me but I believe you can have 3 questions each with up to 20 answers, you could do the questions separately but I don't know how you would work out who said what in each question if you get my jist. Four questions would be great. I wonder what the resulting Table would look like? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockyysdt Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 (edited) Just curious GFL. What pulled you in to Isaan? I personally don't mind the LEO beer, but I prefer it refrigerated & served in cold glasses. I find the ice dilutes it too much although it's good for maintaining hydration. Edited August 29, 2009 by cdnvic removed quote from deleted post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longstebe Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 (edited) Good topic. 23 hey. Good on ya mate. I'm 34 and the wife is 23. As for being sucked in. Not everyone. The wife and I have a car and a house paid for. Nothing to do with the family. They are welcome to use my car and stay over at any time though (not for too long) Edited August 29, 2009 by longstebe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdnvic Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 I deleted a couple of posts from last night that were apparently songsam induced and perhaps said some impolite things. The perpetrators know who they are and I'm sure it won't happen again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
typhoon Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 I'am 87 and my wife is 16 she's not like all the rest, ha ha sorry, one of those days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geekfreaklover Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 Just curious GFL.What pulled you in to Isaan? I personally don't mind the LEO beer, but I prefer it refrigerated & served in cold glasses. I find the ice dilutes it too much although it's good for maintaining hydration. What pulls young hetro men to most places? Women or money. For me it was both. My ex was from Isaan and it was somewhere that I could work with small overheads. Oh, I would love to keep typing but I have to go play football with my son. Cheers everyone, GFL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary A Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 (edited) I'm 64 and my wife is 41. I have been in Thailand many years and totally burned out on the bars and nightlife. I even got sick of walking on the beach. Fortunately my wife has a house in Loei province and it is a scenic area. I still have a condo in Jomtien but cannot imagine ever living in it again. The farang ghetto for me got VERY boring. I have plenty to do up here and boredom is no longer a problem. ADDED - I have been up here more than 5 years and have no desire to live elsewhere. Edited August 29, 2009 by Gary A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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