daftpunker Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennedy Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 It's not how many years. Its not taking the west with you, when you come. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damo Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 (edited) 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 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bkkjames Posted September 4, 2012 Popular Post Share Posted September 4, 2012 Long enough to know better. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villagefarang Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 More than thirty five years and yes. I answered this question again, that must give you an idea of my patience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennedy Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 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. \ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pormax Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thenervoussurgeon Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuestHouse Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 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?"? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuestHouse Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary A Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thenervoussurgeon Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arthurwait Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David48 Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaniel Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripstanley Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbk Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 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 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meatballs Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 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.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soutpeel Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 coming up on 11 years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovelomsak Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 Not long enough and came to late. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arthurwait Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 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 ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SomTumTiger Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 10 years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkkjames Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 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'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovelaos Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arthurwait Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 (edited) 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 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tominbkk Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 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. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tartempion Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 11 years, but not THAT patient, getting out here every 5 months for a one month break helps a lot to keep my sanity Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkkjames Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geriatrickid Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuestHouse Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 Yes it was a typo - and nice to see humour survives here in TV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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