My Top Ten Reasons

[Gone]

1. Foreigners can’t own anything in our own name.
   
2. Visas & Work Permits.
   
3. Work is very minimal except for Teaching jobs that pay crap.
   
4. Double pricing.
   
5. Government controlled Internet and websites being blocked.
   
6. Language barriers (Worst country for English speakers.)
   
7. Corruption is everywhere.
   
8. Politics create instability.
   
9. Things are getting MUCH more expensive then neighboring countries.
   
10. We are no longer welcome here.
    

[midasthailand]

1. I can own many things in my own name, just not land.

2. I have never had a problem obtaining a visa or a work permit.

3. I have been fully employed for most of my time here and not as a teacher (well paid too).

4. Conceded, but only at tourist attractions, I pay the same for my som tum as the Thai next to me.

5. I am able to look at any site I wish including naughty stuff!

6. I speak, read and write Thai, but even if I didn't I do not believe language to be such a huge barrier.

7. If you think corruption is limited to Asian countries, think again!

8. Really?

9. Last time I looked, Malaysia was a neighboring country and my experience is that Malaysia is more expensive.

10. I have never felt more welcome in a country. The people are lovely, food is great, climate to my liking and lifestyle is wonderful.

Still, everybody is entitled to their opinion and if you still wish to leave, please do not slam the door behind you!

[bergen]

1. I can own many things in my own name, just not land.

2. I have never had a problem obtaining a visa or a work permit.

3. I have been fully employed for most of my time here and not as a teacher (well paid too).

4. Conceded, but only at tourist attractions, I pay the same for my som tum as the Thai next to me.

5. I am able to look at any site I wish including naughty stuff!

6. I speak, read and write Thai, but even if I didn't I do not believe language to be such a huge barrier.

7. If you think corruption is limited to Asian countries, think again!

8. Really?

9. Last time I looked, Malaysia was a neighboring country and my experience is that Malaysia is more expensive.

10. I have never felt more welcome in a country. The people are lovely, food is great, climate to my liking and lifestyle is wonderful.

Still, everybody is entitled to their opinion and if you still wish to leave, please do not slam the door behind you!

[kurnell]

1. I own my house and 2 cars
   
2. My lawyer deals with that shit
   
3. Balls, I ain't a teacher and have been 12 years in the same industry
   
4. I never pay more than the Thais
   
5. Only interested in cricket and porn
   
6. Beer is beer in any language
   
7. Great isn't it!
   
8. ...and great humour
   
9. Man you are way off. How much is a bottle of Leo?
   
10. I have money so I don't care how welcome I am
    

[Gone]

And out comes all the farangs that think they are Thai. hahahahah. Do you also have a side-car on your motorbike?

You own your own house do you? I don't think so.

[rucus7]

Another chronic malcontent . . . . . . gone

[Gone]

1. I can own many things in my own name, just not land.

2. I have never had a problem obtaining a visa or a work permit.

3. I have been fully employed for most of my time here and not as a teacher (well paid too).

4. Conceded, but only at tourist attractions, I pay the same for my som tum as the Thai next to me.

5. I am able to look at any site I wish including naughty stuff!

6. I speak, read and write Thai, but even if I didn't I do not believe language to be such a huge barrier.

7. If you think corruption is limited to Asian countries, think again!

8. Really?

9. Last time I looked, Malaysia was a neighboring country and my experience is that Malaysia is more expensive.

10. I have never felt more welcome in a country. The people are lovely, food is great, climate to my liking and lifestyle is wonderful.

Still, everybody is entitled to their opinion and if you still wish to leave, please do not slam the door behind you!

1) Oh really? Can you own more than 49% of a business too?

2) Thats funny but you ARE 1 in a million who has NEVER had problems.

3) So you have been here what.......4 months?

4) I would love to see you eat somtum. So you are the only tourist in Thailand that has NEVER been double charged?

5) Why would you lie? NO you cannot. Many youtube videos, ALL porn sites and like I say if you have only been here 4 months then I guess you wern't here when they blocked many sited during the red shirt episode.

6) I would LOVE to call you on this one in real or via skype or mobile. 4 months and you can read, write and speak fluent Thai? hahahhahaha

7) Did I say that?

8) Yes REALLY !!!!

9) Wrong.

10) Yeah they are all smiling at you and making you feel welcome on pay day.

I agree that Thailand is still the best place to go in the world for a vacation but living here is NOT as easy as you seem to think. Give it time, you will see.

Edited January 19, 2012 by Gone

[Murf]

All valid points apart from 6 and 10.

If you want to live here then you should make an effort to communicate in Thai.

Number 10, yes, no, maybe... Most Thai people are lovely, but there are a minority that do not like/want to deal with foreigners. Get out of the the touristy areas and that minority gets even smaller.

[rgs2001uk]

And out comes all the farangs that think they are Thai. hahahahah. Do you also have a side-car on your motorbike?

You own your own house do you? I don't think so.

Eh wrong, think again, I own several houses, not in Thailand, here I rent.

Motorbike, wrong again.

Enough of this, lets cut to the chase, whats her name and how much did she take you for?

• Foreigners can’t own anything in our own name. Why would I want to?
  
• Visas & Work Permits. Visa extensions take about 20 minutes tops each year.
  
• Work is very minimal except for Teaching jobs that pay crap. Good God man you didnt come here to work did you?
  
• Double pricing. Learn to speak Thai.
  
• Government controlled Internet and websites being blocked. Porn sites readily availabe, what more do you need?
  
• Language barriers (Worst country for English speakers.) learn to speak Thai.
  
• Corruption is everywhere. Great isnt it.
  
• Politics create instability. Oh yeah look at the mess the bleeing heart liberals have left Europe in, sorry Stavros/Paddy/Manuel/Luigi/Pedro, take it to the bank.
  
• Things are getting MUCH more expensive then neighboring countries. When was the last time you visited the Lucky Country?
  
• We are no longer welcome here. Speak for yourself, spent up are we? see you next year, get back on the building sight and work your ass off then come back as another 2 week millionaire.
  

[vpi78]

1. I can own many things in my own name, just not land.

2. I have never had a problem obtaining a visa or a work permit.

3. I have been fully employed for most of my time here and not as a teacher (well paid too).

4. Conceded, but only at tourist attractions, I pay the same for my som tum as the Thai next to me.

5. I am able to look at any site I wish including naughty stuff!

6. I speak, read and write Thai, but even if I didn't I do not believe language to be such a huge barrier.

7. If you think corruption is limited to Asian countries, think again!

8. Really?

9. Last time I looked, Malaysia was a neighboring country and my experience is that Malaysia is more expensive.

10. I have never felt more welcome in a country. The people are lovely, food is great, climate to my liking and lifestyle is wonderful.

Still, everybody is entitled to their opinion and if you still wish to leave, please do not slam the door behind you!

1) Oh really? Can you own more than 49% of a business too?

2) Thats funny but you ARE 1 in a million who has NEVER had problems.

3) So you have been here what.......4 months?

4) I would love to see you eat somtum. So you are the only tourist in Thailand that has NEVER been double charged?

5) Why would you lie? NO you cannot. Many youtube videos, ALL porn sites and like I say if you have only been here 4 months then I guess you wern't here when they blocked many sited during the red shirt episode.

6) I would LOVE to call you on this one in real or via skype or mobile. 4 months and you can read, write and speak fluent Thai? hahahhahaha

7) Did I say that?

8) Yes REALLY !!!!

9) Wrong.

10) Yeah they are all smiling at you and making you feel welcome on pay day.

I agree that Thailand is still the best place to go in the world for a vacation but living here is NOT as easy as you seem to think. Give it time, you will see.

Been here for over 10 years. Guess I must be a slow learner and that car and condo in my name must be illusions. I have a Thai driver's license which gets me the Thai price at all tourist attractions.

So how much did the katoey take you for?

[FritsSikkink]

1. I can own many things in my own name, just not land.

2. I have never had a problem obtaining a visa or a work permit.

3. I have been fully employed for most of my time here and not as a teacher (well paid too).

4. Conceded, but only at tourist attractions, I pay the same for my som tum as the Thai next to me.

5. I am able to look at any site I wish including naughty stuff!

6. I speak, read and write Thai, but even if I didn't I do not believe language to be such a huge barrier.

7. If you think corruption is limited to Asian countries, think again!

8. Really?

9. Last time I looked, Malaysia was a neighboring country and my experience is that Malaysia is more expensive.

10. I have never felt more welcome in a country. The people are lovely, food is great, climate to my liking and lifestyle is wonderful.

Still, everybody is entitled to their opinion and if you still wish to leave, please do not slam the door behind you!

1) Oh really? Can you own more than 49% of a business too?

2) Thats funny but you ARE 1 in a million who has NEVER had problems.

3) So you have been here what.......4 months?

4) I would love to see you eat somtum. So you are the only tourist in Thailand that has NEVER been double charged?

5) Why would you lie? NO you cannot. Many youtube videos, ALL porn sites and like I say if you have only been here 4 months then I guess you wern't here when they blocked many sited during the red shirt episode.

6) I would LOVE to call you on this one in real or via skype or mobile. 4 months and you can read, write and speak fluent Thai? hahahhahaha

7) Did I say that?

8) Yes REALLY !!!!

9) Wrong.

10) Yeah they are all smiling at you and making you feel welcome on pay day.

I agree that Thailand is still the best place to go in the world for a vacation but living here is NOT as easy as you seem to think. Give it time, you will see.

Been here for over 10 years. Guess I must be a slow learner and that car and condo in my name must be illusions. I have a Thai driver's license which gets me the Thai price at all tourist attractions.

So how much did the katoey take you for?

[FritsSikkink]

1. I can own many things in my own name, just not land.

2. I have never had a problem obtaining a visa or a work permit.

3. I have been fully employed for most of my time here and not as a teacher (well paid too).

4. Conceded, but only at tourist attractions, I pay the same for my som tum as the Thai next to me.

5. I am able to look at any site I wish including naughty stuff!

6. I speak, read and write Thai, but even if I didn't I do not believe language to be such a huge barrier.

7. If you think corruption is limited to Asian countries, think again!

8. Really?

9. Last time I looked, Malaysia was a neighboring country and my experience is that Malaysia is more expensive.

10. I have never felt more welcome in a country. The people are lovely, food is great, climate to my liking and lifestyle is wonderful.

Still, everybody is entitled to their opinion and if you still wish to leave, please do not slam the door behind you!

1) Oh really? Can you own more than 49% of a business too?

2) Thats funny but you ARE 1 in a million who has NEVER had problems.

3) So you have been here what.......4 months?

4) I would love to see you eat somtum. So you are the only tourist in Thailand that has NEVER been double charged?

5) Why would you lie? NO you cannot. Many youtube videos, ALL porn sites and like I say if you have only been here 4 months then I guess you wern't here when they blocked many sited during the red shirt episode.

6) I would LOVE to call you on this one in real or via skype or mobile. 4 months and you can read, write and speak fluent Thai? hahahhahaha

7) Did I say that?

8) Yes REALLY !!!!

9) Wrong.

10) Yeah they are all smiling at you and making you feel welcome on pay day.

I agree that Thailand is still the best place to go in the world for a vacation but living here is NOT as easy as you seem to think. Give it time, you will see.

bye bye

[Bangkokhatter]

1. I can own many things in my own name, just not land.

2. I have never had a problem obtaining a visa or a work permit.

3. I have been fully employed for most of my time here and not as a teacher (well paid too).

4. Conceded, but only at tourist attractions, I pay the same for my som tum as the Thai next to me.

5. I am able to look at any site I wish including naughty stuff!

6. I speak, read and write Thai, but even if I didn't I do not believe language to be such a huge barrier.

7. If you think corruption is limited to Asian countries, think again!

8. Really?

9. Last time I looked, Malaysia was a neighboring country and my experience is that Malaysia is more expensive.

10. I have never felt more welcome in a country. The people are lovely, food is great, climate to my liking and lifestyle is wonderful.

Still, everybody is entitled to their opinion and if you still wish to leave, please do not slam the door behind you!

1) Oh really? Can you own more than 49% of a business too?

2) Thats funny but you ARE 1 in a million who has NEVER had problems.

3) So you have been here what.......4 months?

4) I would love to see you eat somtum. So you are the only tourist in Thailand that has NEVER been double charged?

5) Why would you lie? NO you cannot. Many youtube videos, ALL porn sites and like I say if you have only been here 4 months then I guess you wern't here when they blocked many sited during the red shirt episode.

6) I would LOVE to call you on this one in real or via skype or mobile. 4 months and you can read, write and speak fluent Thai? hahahhahaha

7) Did I say that?

8) Yes REALLY !!!!

9) Wrong.

10) Yeah they are all smiling at you and making you feel welcome on pay day.

I agree that Thailand is still the best place to go in the world for a vacation but living here is NOT as easy as you seem to think. Give it time, you will see.

Where in his post did it say he had only been here 4 months ?

Can't you just admit you tried to make a go of it and failed miserably..it happens, move on and try again some place else

[WilliaminBKK]

Do you need any help packing ?

[Dancealot]

I have a hundred reasons to leave europe, i have 50 reasons to leave thailand and i dont live there yet.

What would you choose.

I'm coming.

[LuckyLew]

10 Reasons for staying

1- cheap massages with a happy ending

2- Walking street

3- Patpong

4- Soi cowboy

5- Nana

6- Bangla road

7- I won the lottery, so I do not care about much

8- Lots of protests means lots of parades

9- Living in Thai neighourhood, means I do not have to listen to farangs complain

10- Asian chicks are hot

[soomak]

• Foreigners can’t own anything in our own name. : Only poroblems are a house and a business.
  
• Visas & Work Permits. : Agree, its a pain in the as*
  
• Work is very minimal except for Teaching jobs that pay crap. : Agree, and if I got a job I would make a third of what I get back home
  
• Double pricing. : Annoying, but not too much
  
• Government controlled Internet and websites being blocked. : some porn sites are blocked, but not all, so not that big of a problem
  
• Language barriers (Worst country for English speakers.) : Yes, true, dificult to find someone who speaks descent English outside of a bar
  
• Corruption is everywhere. : doesn't concern me
  
• Politics create instability. : don't care about their politics
  
• Things are getting MUCH more expensive then neighboring countries. : don't know really
  
• We are no longer welcome here. : I don't feel welcome, but I really don't know id it changed to the worse or not
  

[WarpSpeed]

Another chronic malcontent . . . . . . gone

Or just another whose rose colored glasses finally fell off..

[WarpSpeed]

1. I can own many things in my own name, just not land.

2. I have never had a problem obtaining a visa or a work permit.

3. I have been fully employed for most of my time here and not as a teacher (well paid too).

4. Conceded, but only at tourist attractions, I pay the same for my som tum as the Thai next to me.

5. I am able to look at any site I wish including naughty stuff!

6. I speak, read and write Thai, but even if I didn't I do not believe language to be such a huge barrier.

7. If you think corruption is limited to Asian countries, think again!

8. Really?

9. Last time I looked, Malaysia was a neighboring country and my experience is that Malaysia is more expensive.

10. I have never felt more welcome in a country. The people are lovely, food is great, climate to my liking and lifestyle is wonderful.

Still, everybody is entitled to their opinion and if you still wish to leave, please do not slam the door behind you!

1) Oh really? Can you own more than 49% of a business too?

2) Thats funny but you ARE 1 in a million who has NEVER had problems.

3) So you have been here what.......4 months?

4) I would love to see you eat somtum. So you are the only tourist in Thailand that has NEVER been double charged?

5) Why would you lie? NO you cannot. Many youtube videos, ALL porn sites and like I say if you have only been here 4 months then I guess you wern't here when they blocked many sited during the red shirt episode.

6) I would LOVE to call you on this one in real or via skype or mobile. 4 months and you can read, write and speak fluent Thai? hahahhahaha

7) Did I say that?

8) Yes REALLY !!!!

9) Wrong.

10) Yeah they are all smiling at you and making you feel welcome on pay day.

I agree that Thailand is still the best place to go in the world for a vacation but living here is NOT as easy as you seem to think. Give it time, you will see.

Where in his post did it say he had only been here 4 months ?

Can't you just admit you tried to make a go of it and failed miserably..it happens, move on and try again some place else

Explain to me please why leaving a dump is failing miserably? My opinion is the failures are the ones who've deluded themselves into thinking how great it is here as they're in serious denial most of them or they had some really crap life where they're from and as I see it that's the failure, not being able to deal with their previous life or able to go both ways but only one way and then scampering off to some foreign land to try to find what they couldn't find back home..

Edited January 19, 2012 by WarpSpeed

[Bangkokhatter]

1. I can own many things in my own name, just not land.

2. I have never had a problem obtaining a visa or a work permit.

3. I have been fully employed for most of my time here and not as a teacher (well paid too).

4. Conceded, but only at tourist attractions, I pay the same for my som tum as the Thai next to me.

5. I am able to look at any site I wish including naughty stuff!

6. I speak, read and write Thai, but even if I didn't I do not believe language to be such a huge barrier.

7. If you think corruption is limited to Asian countries, think again!

8. Really?

9. Last time I looked, Malaysia was a neighboring country and my experience is that Malaysia is more expensive.

10. I have never felt more welcome in a country. The people are lovely, food is great, climate to my liking and lifestyle is wonderful.

Still, everybody is entitled to their opinion and if you still wish to leave, please do not slam the door behind you!

1) Oh really? Can you own more than 49% of a business too?

2) Thats funny but you ARE 1 in a million who has NEVER had problems.

3) So you have been here what.......4 months?

4) I would love to see you eat somtum. So you are the only tourist in Thailand that has NEVER been double charged?

5) Why would you lie? NO you cannot. Many youtube videos, ALL porn sites and like I say if you have only been here 4 months then I guess you wern't here when they blocked many sited during the red shirt episode.

6) I would LOVE to call you on this one in real or via skype or mobile. 4 months and you can read, write and speak fluent Thai? hahahhahaha

7) Did I say that?

8) Yes REALLY !!!!

9) Wrong.

10) Yeah they are all smiling at you and making you feel welcome on pay day.

I agree that Thailand is still the best place to go in the world for a vacation but living here is NOT as easy as you seem to think. Give it time, you will see.

Where in his post did it say he had only been here 4 months ?

Can't you just admit you tried to make a go of it and failed miserably..it happens, move on and try again some place else

Explain to me please why leaving a dump is failing miserably? My opinion is the failures are the ones who've deluded themselves into thinking how great it is here as they're in serious denial most of them or they had some really crap life where they're from and as I see it that's the failure, not being able to deal with their previous life or able to go both ways but only one way and then scampering off to some foreign land to try to find what they couldn't find back home..

Can't see where I said I think it's great here and am certainly not deluded about anything here. He is just having a moan and trotting out the same old reasons for leaving, fact is, if you have a decent job ( and am sure there are plenty of proper teachers that have ) then in the current climate it's certainly a better place to live and work than many other countries.

[WarpSpeed]

1) Oh really? Can you own more than 49% of a business too?

2) Thats funny but you ARE 1 in a million who has NEVER had problems.

3) So you have been here what.......4 months?

4) I would love to see you eat somtum. So you are the only tourist in Thailand that has NEVER been double charged?

5) Why would you lie? NO you cannot. Many youtube videos, ALL porn sites and like I say if you have only been here 4 months then I guess you wern't here when they blocked many sited during the red shirt episode.

6) I would LOVE to call you on this one in real or via skype or mobile. 4 months and you can read, write and speak fluent Thai? hahahhahaha

7) Did I say that?

8) Yes REALLY !!!!

9) Wrong.

10) Yeah they are all smiling at you and making you feel welcome on pay day.

I agree that Thailand is still the best place to go in the world for a vacation but living here is NOT as easy as you seem to think. Give it time, you will see.

Where in his post did it say he had only been here 4 months ?

Can't you just admit you tried to make a go of it and failed miserably..it happens, move on and try again some place else

Explain to me please why leaving a dump is failing miserably? My opinion is the failures are the ones who've deluded themselves into thinking how great it is here as they're in serious denial most of them or they had some really crap life where they're from and as I see it that's the failure, not being able to deal with their previous life or able to go both ways but only one way and then scampering off to some foreign land to try to find what they couldn't find back home..

Can't see where I said I think it's great here and am certainly not deluded about anything here. He is just having a moan and trotting out the same old reasons for leaving, fact is, if you have a decent job ( and am sure there are plenty of proper teachers that have ) then in the current climate it's certainly a better place to live and work than many other countries.

Yeah but you referred to anyone who decides not to put up with this dump and finally pack it in (and I mean that literally I'd be glad to take a walk down my street to take some jpegs and post up said jpegs to illustrate it) as a failure which is patently wrong and demeaning in my point of view..

FYI Not everyone is a teacher some people actually have other aspirations in life and nothing to be vilified for..

[DP25]

Yeah but you referred to anyone who decides not to put up with this dump and finally pack it in (and I mean that literally I'd be glad to take a walk down my street to take some jpegs and post up said jpegs to illustrate it) as a failure which is patently wrong and demeaning in my point of view..

FYI Not everyone is a teacher some people actually have other aspirations in life and nothing to be vilified for..

My aspiration in life is to become angry and bitter and live in a foreign country I despise and spend 5000 posts moaning about it on the internet.

Edited January 19, 2012 by DP25

[Patron]

My Top Ten Reasons.... too stay away from Thailand

1- My wife has 5 sisters.

2- You look hungry,I make you more food. No,I'm OK

3- You need more Leo.No,I'm OK

4- Here's more food,you what more Leo? No thank you' I'm OK

5- I get new Leo,you what more ice? I'm fine,Thank you!

6- Are you hot? I get fan for you OK. Up to you,but I'm OK.

7- Are you OK now? Not so hot anymore.You what more food?..aaahhhh

8- You want more ice in Leo,I think you hungry....aaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhh

9- Are you OK? You look hot. Leo OK.

10-I think I make more food for you..OK

Do you think it's easy living with 6 Thai girls????

Ohhh for you haters,only one sister asked me for money.20,000bt that she paided back within 1 year.

[necronx99]

My Top Ten Reasons.... too stay away from Thailand

1- My wife has 5 sisters.

2- You look hungry,I make you more food. No,I'm OK

3- You need more Leo.No,I'm OK

4- Here's more food,you what more Leo? No thank you' I'm OK

5- I get new Leo,you what more ice? I'm fine,Thank you!

6- Are you hot? I get fan for you OK. Up to you,but I'm OK.

7- Are you OK now? Not so hot anymore.You what more food?..aaahhhh

8- You want more ice in Leo,I think you hungry....aaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhh

9- Are you OK? You look hot. Leo OK.

10-I think I make more food for you..OK

Do you think it's easy living with 6 Thai girls????

Ohhh for you haters,only one sister asked me for money.20,000bt that she paided back within 1 year.

One day, late at night, perhaps after a few leo's your wife may offer up a playful suggestion regarding one of her sisters.

For the love of all that is holy and what is left of your sanity just say NO!

[Ulysses G.]

1. I can own many things in my own name, just not land.

2. I have never had a problem obtaining a visa or a work permit.

3. I have been fully employed for most of my time here and not as a teacher (well paid too).

4. Conceded, but only at tourist attractions, I pay the same for my som tum as the Thai next to me.

5. I am able to look at any site I wish including naughty stuff!

6. I speak, read and write Thai, but even if I didn't I do not believe language to be such a huge barrier.

7. If you think corruption is limited to Asian countries, think again!

8. Really?

9. Last time I looked, Malaysia was a neighboring country and my experience is that Malaysia is more expensive.

10. I have never felt more welcome in a country. The people are lovely, food is great, climate to my liking and lifestyle is wonderful.

Still, everybody is entitled to their opinion and if you still wish to leave, please do not slam the door behind you!

Hear, hear!

[Tropicalevo]

And out comes all the farangs that think they are Thai. hahahahah. Do you also have a side-car on your motorbike?

You own your own house do you? I don't think so.

Yes - I own my house. A foreigner can own a house, but cannot own land. And even Thais cannot own the beaches.

I also own my cars and motorbike. I can get loans from a bank and have a Thai credit card and driving licence.

By the way - the company that owns my land has no Thai people as shareholders.

Perhaps you should have spoken to a good lawyer. Do not believe everything that you hear in bars.

I have been here more than 4 months (since 1993 - you do the math to keep yourself busy on the flight back.)

I am told that my Thai is craap and so all of my friends/staff/business associates insist on practising their English.

Edited January 20, 2012 by Tropicalevo

[canardo]

Have a nice flight!

Nobody is forced to live here, this is NOT our country, accept the rules and inconveniences, because your are just a guest, however you are a 2 day business traveller, a 14 days honeymonner, a 3 years expat or a 10+ years dirty old man (no offence).

Well, things are diferent here, this is more or less a development country without much development, but this is not central Africa either.

And, dude, you probably american (no offence), but english is NOT a common global language (yet), so learn Thai, it isnt so difficult to get to a certain level.

Anyway, sooner or later you will miss it, I am sure.

P.S.: Try to get a working permit / visa i.e. in Germany, if you are not invited by a company as specialized expat or bring money to found a company, it is afaik quite tricky.

[MunterHunter]

And, dude, you probably american (no offence), but english is NOT a common global language (yet), so learn Thai, it isnt so difficult to get to a certain level.

English is the second or third most spoken language in the world (depending on which poll/site you want to believe)

http://www.krysstal.com/spoken.html

http://listverse.com/2008/06/26/top-10-most-spoken-languages-in-the-world/

http://www2.ignatius.edu/faculty/turner/languages.htm

Or you can jsut google for yourself...

But dont let facts get in the way of a good rant!

[djayz]

And out comes all the farangs that think they are Thai. hahahahah. Do you also have a side-car on your motorbike?

You own your own house do you? I don't think so.

There are two sides to every coin... If you don't like Thailand (or any other country for that matter) then just pack you bags and move to another country. I've lived here 2 years now and can honestly say that Thailand is NOT as bad as many expats make it out to be.

Some of your comments just prove how little you actually know about the laws and regulations of the country you are residing in.

1. YES, foreigners CAN own houses (but not the actual land the house is built on), condos, cars, motorbikes, etc.

2. YES the visa/work permit situation is frustrating but then again it is the same for foreigners who move to OUR countries in the West.

3. There are other, albeit limited, job opportunities. Alternatively you could start your own business and be self-employed.

4. I've only experienced double pricing at the tourist attractions but for food, drink, bus/train tickets etc. I pay the same as the person in front of me.

5. Haven't had any problems with the internet yet.

6. True, their English should be much better but maybe we should also try to learn a foreign language... and not always expect other people to speak our language...

7. Yes, it is everywhere - literally speaking.

8. Doesn't merit a comment.

9. I've been to Laos and Malaysia recently - prices are more or less the same here as in these countries.

10. I wonder why that could be...???

Like some other Thaivisa member already wrote, "don't slam the door on the way out".

Do you think that you should be treated differently? Like royalty maybe?

Please feel free to tell us if/when you find "paradise"...

[Gone]

1) I have been here for just over 11 years and speak Thai fluent (hence the reason I challenged the "Midas-muffler-man's Thai)

2) I haven't lived just in tourist areas and have been in places like Sakon Nakhon, saw a Thai pay 25 baht for an item then was told 30 baht for the same item. Even when I spoke Lao/Esaan back at them and told them I just saw a Thai pay 25 they didn't blink an eye and still waited for the extra 5 baht. It's not the money that is the issue.

3) To the posters who make statements like "How much did the Kathoye take you for," I'm sorry if that is the life you live here however I do not. Sure the first year I was out all the time getting girls and going to bars now it's maybe 2 or 3 times per year when people visit so NO I wasn't burned by a bar girl etc.

4) I have had a Thai drivers license since the first year I was here so yeah 11 years and I have NEVER got any discounts with it. hahah That is a myth that you people seem to get from these posts. Ever tried that at the big palace in Bkk? Water-falls, Parks & Temples Thai's get in for free but we have to pay 200 baht in many places. In Canada if they charged tourists $20.00 to see a river or a Beaver dam_n and NOT the locals you think the Japanese, Thai's etc. would like that too?

5) NO we are NOT welcome here. We are "put up with." and thats it. When you can get off an airplane in a third world country, walk to the counter and give them $25.00 for a 1 years Business visa THAT is being welcomed. Farangs have not been welcomed here since after the Americans set foot here. Only your wallet is welcomed.

I am not "bitter" towards Thai's and do not mix with "Bar People" and I have GREAT respect for "The Big Guy" however these were just my 10 reasons why I'm ready for a change.