How Long Have You Been Here?

[daftpunker]

How long have you guys been here and could a westerner really be that patient to spend the rest of his or her days here?

[kennedy]

It's not how many years. Its not taking the west with you, when you come.

[damo]

Used to live there, but didn't have the patience. Been back and forth many times since and get bored quick. Would like to live again permanently when I'm older and can get a life there. Waiting for kids to grow up, I wan't them educated in Oz ideally plus I'm on a good wicket here too, stupid to give it up.

To live there I need to work otherwise i'll just want to come back to Oz, I need a gym etc. Can't just lob in. This farang thinks too much.

Made the mistake first time round of building a home out in the sticks where the family lives and found I wanted my own home in a developed area, not in the middle of nowhere, as beautiful as nowhere seems for a short while

Edited September 4, 2012 by damo

[bkkjames]

Long enough to know better.

[villagefarang]

More than thirty five years and yes. I answered this question again, that must give you an idea of my patience.

[kennedy]

More than thirty five years and yes. I answered this question again, that must give you an idea of my patience.

Patience is taking 45yrs to go back to where you always wanted to live. Not in the city, not in a village.

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[Pormax]

Had a few years of coming here for 3 to 6 months a year (Pattaya). Moved here permanently 3 years ago got married and now live in a small village in Buriram. Not for some people who like to party etc. but I love it. No intention of returning home. But there again life is what you make it.

[thenervoussurgeon]

Came here 23 years ago ,liked it so stayed for a while ,got into buisness and eventually married a Thai girl we lived in the uk have a son and came back and for with buisness,7 years ago came back for good ,couldnt imagine living in the UK ever again ,just visit to see familly

[GuestHouse]

Came here 23 years ago ,liked it so stayed for a while ,got into buisness and eventually married a Thai girl we lived in the uk have a son and came back and for with buisness,7 years ago came back for good ,couldnt imagine living in the UK ever again ,just visit to see familly

Am I mistaken or was it really you who started the thread 'What do you do when the poo hits the fan?"?

[GuestHouse]

I've been lying and working in Thailand for 14 out of the past 20 years - The six years I've not been here have been as enjoyable as the 14 I have.

[Gary A]

I moved here for a job in 1991 and since then worked for five years in Kalifornia to top up my Social Security and pension. Other than that five miserable years, I have been here full time.

No more nanny and politically correct states for me.

[thenervoussurgeon]

Came here 23 years ago ,liked it so stayed for a while ,got into buisness and eventually married a Thai girl we lived in the uk have a son and came back and for with buisness,7 years ago came back for good ,couldnt imagine living in the UK ever again ,just visit to see familly

Am I mistaken or was it really you who started the thread 'What do you do when the poo hits the fan?"?

yes that was me

[arthurwait]

I've been lying and working in Thailand for 14 out of the past 20 years - The six years I've not been here have been as enjoyable as the 14 I have.

I don't believe you.

[David48]

How long have you guys been here and could a westerner really be that patient to spend the rest of his or her days here?

Isn't 'here' for you Japan now adays ... or is that just wishful thinking?

[Spaniel]

First came here in 1967 and worked for several years with Philco, FEC and Trans-Asia. Moved on to other SEA countries, middle east and other places to work then returned to retire in mid 90's. Piece all that together andl I guess I have been here (Thailand) around 25 years.

[ripstanley]

How long have you guys been here and could a westerner really be that patient to spend the rest of his or her days here?

Isn't 'here' for you Japan now adays ... or is that just wishful thinking?

That was our wishful thinking

[sbk]

I've been lying and working in Thailand for 14 out of the past 20 years - The six years I've not been here have been as enjoyable as the 14 I have.

I don't believe you.

Oh for heaven's sake. Drop it

[meatballs]

I'm 31 and I've lived here for 4 years. I'm semi-retired and live in Pattaya.

I doubt I'll ever get tired of this place. When I'm 70, I'm sure I'll still love it. Well, maybe not if it gets too expensive. In that case I'll be on a beach somewhere in Kenya enjoying the carnal delights..

[Soutpeel]

coming up on 11 years

[lovelomsak]

Not long enough and came to late.

[arthurwait]

I've been lying and working in Thailand for 14 out of the past 20 years - The six years I've not been here have been as enjoyable as the 14 I have.

I don't believe you.

Oh for heaven's sake. Drop it

I'll ask again, drop what ?

[SomTumTiger]

10 years

[bkkjames]

I've been lying and working in Thailand for 14 out of the past 20 years - The six years I've not been here have been as enjoyable as the 14 I have.

I don't believe you.

Oh for heaven's sake. Drop it

I'll ask again, drop what ?

let me say it in more simpler terms, she means drop the bs comments like 'i dont believe you'.

[lovelaos]

Been living in SE Asia for the past 10 years. I find I need more patience when I return to the UK for annual holidays. Can't wait to get back usually.

[arthurwait]

I'll ask again, drop what ?

let me say it in more simpler terms, she means drop the bs comments like 'i dont believe you'.

Re-read Guesthouses post it was a joke about the typo 'lying' instead of living.

Edited September 5, 2012 by arthurwait

[tominbkk]

Been here since '92. MEt my partner in the US and we moved here. Have loved my whole time here, and only go back to the States every year and a half or so. Too many other places in the world I want to see rather then spend money to go back to my dreary hometown.

[tartempion]

11 years, but not THAT patient, getting out here every 5 months for a one month break helps a lot to keep my sanity

[bkkjames]

I'll ask again, drop what ?

let me say it in more simpler terms, she means drop the bs comments like 'i dont believe you'.

Re-read Guesthouses post it was a joke about the typo 'lying' instead of living.

i got it mate, not sure she did lol

[geriatrickid]

I've been lying and working in Thailand for 14 out of the past 20 years - The six years I've not been here have been as enjoyable as the 14 I have.

I don't believe you.

Oh for heaven's sake. Drop it

I think you missed the joke. The mistype was "lying". That's why he doesn't believe him.

[GuestHouse]

Yes it was a typo - and nice to see humour survives here in TV