This topic has come and gone over the past years so I'll post my previous answer:

In early 1998 I sold everything that I owned and came to Thailand for one reason – to “DIE”! I had been experiencing severe angina for a long time and was told that I had to have heart surgery.

I decided that if it was my time, so be it, and took early retirement and moved here. I had no intention of going through the surgery. When I arrived, within days, the angina stopped and I’m still here,15 years later.For me it has definitely been a better life. The daily BS that I have to put up with is well worth it!

I'm still alive, haven't had any angina and believe that it's still well worth it!

Good on yah mate...!

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What a story man! What a feeling to wake up everyday being truly thankful that you did

I wish you a long and happy one

Meditation and medication.

The first to learn in various temples and the second to get readily(at the time)from any drug store.

Came backpacking for 3 months but stayed for 5 years full time, now 10 years on and off. Wanted to go to Bangladesh but got on the wrong plane.

Reckon you had a lucky escape there!

Especially a night flight eh. ..........................

Booze & broads.