Sad To Go , But We Will Return :)

[chonabot]

There seems to be a few 'I'm leaving Los' threads knocking about at the moment.

I was in two minds about posting this, but I thought I would anyway.

It's not that much of a revelation to be honest, well not to myself, but I am heading back home for a while.

I haven't posted much on here recently, mainly in the teaching forum, but I've been on and off the forum for about 10 years

We moved here from India about 18 months ago, and as a family we have loved it.

I taught at a government school for a year, really enjoyed the experience.

My situation is not that different, but maybe a little I suppose.

We have a 14 year old son, Thai/Uk, and he went to the same school that I taught at.

He is almost bilingual and looks pretty much 100 per cent European.

Tom really loved the experience and was looking forward to spending more time here.

He particularly enjoyed interacting with his classmates, especially the girls

We looked into international schools, but the only ones nearby were pretty piss poor in my opinion.

The government school was fairly crazy at times but I think my son picked up enough life experience here to carry with him for the rest of his life.

Lots of my friends back home have chastised me for not putting him into an English speaking school.

These are the same people who spend their lives in one house and collect lawnmowers - bless 'em

He was in a Mini English Program here and did pretty well in the Thai subjects as well.

I tutored him one hour a day in GCSE subjects ( UK curriculum ).

The reason we are returning is because of my parents' poor health.

So we are leaving sunny Kalasin to spend time in chilly Scotland

I'm fortunate enough to have a sideline that makes enough to not worry about bills too much - here or the UK - which is good considering the IT job market right now.

We had some great times here and will definitely return at some point in the future, maybe even bring my parents, that would be worthy of a TV sitcom in itself!

I will leave quietly, apart from this post, and wish all of you the best, wherever you may end up

[guzzi850m2]

Best of luck and hope to see you back in Thailand one day.

[samran]

Safe travels, enjoy the new life closer to loved ones.

[weegee]

Good luck to you too...When you return one day, I hope you can enjoy living here again and collecting lawnmowers....it's a great hobbie

[Scully]

Sadly that is life,but 10 out of 10 for family commitment, there are many who couldn't give a rats chocolate star fish about loved ones.

[cardholder]

Good luck.

[SteeleJoe]

All the best to you and yours. At the end of the day, where you are matters but surely nowhere near as much as who you are with...and you are with your loved ones so you are blessed.

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[theoldgit]

Good luck and I wish all the best in Sunny Scotland. Hope to see back sooner, rather than later, and, yes, well done for putting your family first.

[FunFon]

Your son will find it a bit difficult adjustment but if he can get over the initial hump and work hard academically his future will I'm sure be much more secure continuing from now on there rather than here.

Best of luck to you and yours!

[krisb]

Good luck Kruu Chonabot!

[Mario2008]

Good luck and hope your parents are doing well.

[meatboy]

good luck chonabot,when you come back call at the loch leven hotel and get me a pair of smoked kippers and if its not too much trouble one of them lamb mince pies in a sheeps stomach. taffy

[stoneyboy]

Good luck in all that you and your family do.

[smokie36]

I wish you all the best Chonabot....don't forget to try the smokies when you get back!

[Boo]

Good luck chon, I can totally relate to the aged parent thing, we will be moving back to los in the next few years to look after my ailing mil & her sisters, it is becoming apparent that they will not have a good quality of life if we don't.

My own mother is very able bodied & young for her 65 years but if the time comes where we need to go back to UK to look after her too then we of course will do it. I don't think your commitment to your parents is that unusual, in my family anyway (Thai & UK sides), we look after our olds.

You will be teaching your son a valuable lesson & Thailand isn't going anywhere, when the time comes you will be able to move back easily after doing it once already.

[Beetlejuice]

According to his profile the OP is only 47 years old. Still young and plenty of time for his return later on.

Some of us old one footers were not in a situation to live over here permanently until retired. Although I have been based in Thailand for over 30 years, was not able to fully lay down my hat without having to keep running off to my job overseas until I was 54.

My beloved parents departed a few years ago and I miss them so much. Make of the most of your parents and savor every moment with them, because it`s always later than you think and time goes swiftly.

Don`t worry, you`re be back soon enough, before you have time to even say; WTH, that was quick.

[steve187]

all the best in your relocation to the uk, as you said a little cold here at the moment.

[chonabot]

Lovely words all - Thanks

I'm hearing less nice words from my 'mates' back home - jealous buggers they are

[FunFon]

Lovely words all - Thanks

I'm hearing less nice words from my 'mates' back home - jealous buggers they are

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What you mean like "are you crazy? don't do it!" ?

[Thaddeus]

Good luck Chon, I think you are doing the right thing, take care of your nearest and dearest first and there will still be a bottle chilling in the fridge for your return here I'm sure.

[cdnvic]

Hope your move goes smoothly Chon, and that your parents' health improves soon. Good luck mate

[seasia]

Best of Luck and hope all goes well.

I think you are right.

Nice post

[chonabot]

Lovely words all - Thanks

I'm hearing less nice words from my 'mates' back home - jealous buggers they are

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What you mean like "are you crazy? don't do it!" ?

I would agree with that sentiment, no I am hearing...'Oh so you couldn't hack it overseas then?'...that kind of negative <deleted>

[Songhua]

Best of luck to you and your family chonabot.

[colinneil]

Take care mate be happy ,safe travels, come back soon

[smokie36]

Lovely words all - Thanks

I'm hearing less nice words from my 'mates' back home - jealous buggers they are

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What you mean like "are you crazy? don't do it!" ?

I would agree with that sentiment, no I am hearing...'Oh so you couldn't hack it overseas then?'...that kind of negative <deleted>

Ahhh natural Scottish pessimism. Counter that by smiling and saying you at least have a nice suntan.

[Farang0tang]

I too think I will be following in your footsteps for the very same reasons.

All the very best Chonabot.

[draftvader]

Lovely words all - Thanks

I'm hearing less nice words from my 'mates' back home - jealous buggers they are

-

What you mean like "are you crazy? don't do it!" ?

I would agree with that sentiment, no I am hearing...'Oh so you couldn't hack it overseas then?'...that kind of negative <deleted>

I'm hearing them saying "I couldn't ever try to live abroad and survive!" We've heard it from our friends too. Whatever, I hope you'll be back, nice poster, fair, balanced and confident in yourself. Good luck back in 'Ol Blighty....it's not all bad! The beer is better for a start!

[endure]

Best wishes and don't stay away too long. That crazy school needs you!

[notmyself]

Lovely words all - Thanks

I'm hearing less nice words from my 'mates' back home - jealous buggers they are

-

What you mean like "are you crazy? don't do it!" ?

I would agree with that sentiment, no I am hearing...'Oh so you couldn't hack it overseas then?'...that kind of negative <deleted>

Nasty.