Watdee

[bkkmadness]

"too bloody long!"

I think about 4 yrs full time now, sometimes feel really settled, sometimes want to move on, but I think always with a view that Thailand is home now, and I'm pretty sure if I was away for a while I would be eager to come back.

[aletta]

No more cold grey winter mornings,that was all the push i needed.

[bkkmadness]

Faced with life in Dagenham I didn't need much encouragement either .

[DJ_Tom]

Bang-cock

[Kerryd]

Sheesh, after my first trip to Thailand, I certainly didn't need any encouragement to come back. Quite the opposite, I had to restrain myself from buying a ticket every payday !

Once I got the bills paid off, and started living/working overseas, it's a whole new story. 4 out of 6 trips each year are to LOS. Now I have to force myself to go somewhere else once in awhile (like Egypt, Nepal and other places I'd like to see once).

If I live long enough to be eligible for the retirement visa (or make enough money to get an Elite Card), then I'll be there in a flash, no encouragement needed !

[Jockstar]

Just fukcing do it man. I have been here for nearly 3 years. Though i did have 6 months back in London. Due to the fact i had a very big credit card bill. This was because i spent soo much setting myself up here. But hey 6 months working 6-7 days a week earning a grand a week. Was worth it to come back and take it easy working 5 days a week. Playing football on th weekends and generally having fun. Just go for it! If it goes tits up. Then you can always leave again.

[Dragonman]

Couldn't wait for my early retirement to move from UK to Thailand.Admit Pattaya bit too in your face for me so live 20 miles away.Easy to get in when I feel the need. Also property one third the price where I live!

Jockstar you mean you went back to Uk to settle Credit Card bills. Thats the reason I left! County Courts don't have much jurisdiction over here.