PattayaParent Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 I'd first thought about this poll after a comment Samran made in the thread about salaries of Thais which was something along the lines of 'there's a lot of forum Members that have no real idea of how much Thais can really earn' and the same sort of comment can be applied to foreigners earnings here judging by the recent thread on expat salaries. I believe that the people we associate with and meet daily colours our perception of the world around us, so a retiree may well not meet the better educated Thais who are engineers etc. working and earning good salaries and also not come into contact with the foreigners that are also earning good salaries in MNCs or large Thai companies. So who does what here in Thailand? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post trainman34014 Posted August 7, 2012 Popular Post Share Posted August 7, 2012 Well; I'm retired and I meet all types of Farang and Thai people from just about all sides of the circle. In my experience many Thai 'professionals' are on low basic salaries but seem to have many ways of upgrading their income....some legal and some illegal. Farang working here in proper jobs earn a lot more than the locals. Just my observations. It may surprise a lot of people but not all members of the BIB are corrupt. I have a Policeman in my Wifes extended family who only works inside his local Police Station. He wears a gun etc but only transiting too and from work. Every month he is offered his share from 'the pot' but refuses it, as do others in his Station. He is married to a Doctor at Maharaj and they live a fairly simple life with no frills. They have two kids, a second hand car and are very happy living with his wifes parents. Just shows one cannot generalise peoples behaviour just because they wear a certain uniform. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rimmer Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 I am retired but you will have to guess what I do to fill the days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bkkjames Posted August 7, 2012 Popular Post Share Posted August 7, 2012 I am retired but you will have to guess what I do to fill the days Post Shootings, Murders, Suicides from Pattaya on a Daily Basis, starting around 5pm ? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rimmer Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 I am retired but you will have to guess what I do to fill the days Post Shootings, Murders, Suicides from Pattaya on a Daily Basis, starting around 5pm ? Oh! Was it that easy to guess Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinnieTheKhwai Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 (edited) I work for a Thai company. We do have banches outside of Thailand though so not sure if that makes it a MNC. Note that this answers the question what I do in Thailand some of the time, it does not answers why I'm in Thailand. True MNC staff gets sent here so the reason they're here is the same as what they do. Edited August 7, 2012 by WinnieTheKhwai Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soutpeel Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 only thing I dont like about this poll is the fact you cant pick 2 options, working and being a dosser as well.... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carmine Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 I thought the majority of expats were retired special force soldiers or secret agents 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PattayaParent Posted August 7, 2012 Author Share Posted August 7, 2012 (edited) I thought the majority of expats were retired special force soldiers or secret agents oops, I forgot that option. Maybe vote under 'other' Edit: I'm surprised there's no teachers yet but maybe they are still at work (local / language schools) or on holiday (international schools). Edited August 7, 2012 by PattayaParent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoonman Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 I work for a Thai company that is multi national. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samran Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 The scary thing about this poll is that people actually pay attention to what I write. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billd766 Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 From the time I arrived in Thailand back in 1993 until now all 4 of the top selections were correct at one time or another. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Gary A Posted August 7, 2012 Popular Post Share Posted August 7, 2012 I am retired and do nothing that I don't want to do. I must say that I do nothing VERY well. My wife encourages me to do nothing. I'm not permitted to take out the trash because I throw good stuff away and I'm also not permitted to use the Honda weed whacker because I cut down weeds that are supposedly good to eat. My wife calls those weeds herbs. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooked Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 In view of the fact that, I suppose, many of us oldies haven't yet quite caught up with computers yet, I am a little surprised that there is such a strong accent on 'retired'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WebBangkok Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 My wife and I met in Uni and studied the same thing in Oz. After saving up a bit of cash we moved here, was planning on just staying here a year to have a break, but opened up a company after 6 months and been here 3 years since. So we work together, we do the same thing at work. We have not try to kill eachother yet which happens to a lot of husband/wives who work together. But time will tell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StreetCowboy Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 I thought the majority of expats were retired special force soldiers or secret agents Aye, but you've got to keep your hands occupied during the day doing something, or you'll hurt yourself while cleaning your weapon. I suppose it depends on how fast you clean it, right enough... SC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robblok Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 The scary thing about this poll is that people actually pay attention to what I write. Your well respected but dont let it go to your head. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villagefarang Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 Having lived here for more than 35 years, 30 in Bangkok and 5 in Chiang Rai, so I could have checked several boxes. These days I write a personal blog, post images of Chiang Rai on Google+ and generally live a very comfortable life here in Chiang Rai. Links can be found on my Profile Page. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robblok Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 I thought the majority of expats were retired special force soldiers or secret agents Aye, but you've got to keep your hands occupied during the day doing something, or you'll hurt yourself while cleaning your weapon. I suppose it depends on how fast you clean it, right enough... SC Yea i normally kill a few dogs and Thais just to stay into shape and instruct the Thai special forces in hand to hand combat and of course im a retired sniper and i serverd in vietnam ... and and and.. ehhh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billd766 Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 In view of the fact that, I suppose, many of us oldies haven't yet quite caught up with computers yet, I am a little surprised that there is such a strong accent on 'retired'. I got my first computer in 1982, a Sinclair Spectrum ZX81, upgraded to a BBC in 1984, was issued with one when I worked with Vodafone in1987, moved to Motorola in 1988 and had one ever since, either the companies or my own and I am 68 so that would be about 30 years I guess. On the other hand I am not sure if 68 is old. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robblok Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 In view of the fact that, I suppose, many of us oldies haven't yet quite caught up with computers yet, I am a little surprised that there is such a strong accent on 'retired'. Everyone knows that here in Thaivisa there are more oldies then young people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mca Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 (edited) In view of the fact that, I suppose, many of us oldies haven't yet quite caught up with computers yet, I am a little surprised that there is such a strong accent on 'retired'. Everyone knows that here in Thaivisa there are more oldies then young people. When I came here it was sideways glances from the bank girls on the songtaew which over the space of nearly 2 decades has slowly transformed into " Khun Lung Ka " Edited August 7, 2012 by mca Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brit1984 Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 I'm a busy house husband Sent from iPhone; please forgive any typos or violations of forum rules Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rimmer Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 Some posts removed, discussion of moderation is always a good way to get a fastrack ride to time off and a holiday from TV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davyboy Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 I am retired and do nothing that I don't want to do. I must say that I do nothing VERY well. My wife encourages me to do nothing. I'm not permitted to take out the trash because I throw good stuff away and I'm also not permitted to use the Honda weed whacker because I cut down weeds that are supposedly good to eat. My wife calls those weeds herbs. Lol. I can relate to that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RabC Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 Offshore Oil/Gas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tywais Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 Senior researcher in particle physics in Thailand for 20 years. No, I don't do nuclear reactors and yes, what I do is the truth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StreetCowboy Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 Senior researcher in particle physics in Thailand for 20 years. No, I don't do nuclear reactors and yes, what I do is the truth. My 30-second research suggests there's not many that do (do nuclear reactors) since as far as I can tell, there's just the one running since 1962, and I think its due for decommissioning, though that might be predicated on the construction of a new and larger facility. SC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HardenedSoul Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 Stock and commodity markets speculator. Incredibly tedious but, besides paying for a comfortable lifestyle, it has the very useful benefit of not requiring a work permit in Thailand and the profits are non-taxable in Britain . . . for the time being I'm sure the government will get round to it soon enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pattayadingo Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 I'm retired. Yabbadabbadoo!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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