swissie Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 Always kept contact to friends in my home-country. They are my age-group. So, quite often the question arises: "How are things in Thailand, I am considering to retire in Thailand." In the meantime, I always start with the weather: - Mid-November to February = Cool-season (very pleasant to live here). - March to mid-June = Hot season ( not pleasant). - Mid-June to early September = Fringe-Season. (Still Hot with high humidity and frequent rain. not pleasant). - Early September to mid-November = Rainy-Season. (Still hot with high humidity and torrential rains, sometimes lasting for days, not pleasant.) After realizing, that the weather is only truly pleasant for 3 1/2 months of the year, many times I get feedbacks like: "Thanks for info, but will look around some more". OR: " Oh boy, coulden't be for the weather, could it". What else is there? Then I start to mention some of the advantages of living in Thailand. But the final "clincher" seems to be mainly: The low cost of living here. Folks, let's all hope that the "low cost of living factor" remains in place for a long time to come to make farangs want to stay here. Or is it the weather? Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soutpeel Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 let's all hope that the "low cost of living factor" remains in place for a long time to come to make farangs want to stay here. Or is it the weather? As long as the Thai ladies are "accomadating" (provided you have cash in your pocket) the farangs will want to stay here, irrespetive of the weather or "low cost of living" Woops...I forgot all farangs came here for the beaches and temples...silly me.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robblok Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 Venus temples 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swissie Posted May 3, 2013 Author Share Posted May 3, 2013 let's all hope that the "low cost of living factor" remains in place for a long time to come to make farangs want to stay here. Or is it the weather? As long as the Thai ladies are "accomadating" (provided you have cash in your pocket) the farangs will want to stay here, irrespetive of the weather or "low cost of living" Woops...I forgot all farangs came here for the beaches and temples...silly me.. Thanks Soutpeel. I was too shy to mention the "lady factor", especially in a forum, where 99% of all Farangs are married with Thai Ex-Bankers, Hotel Receptionists from the Hilton, Ex Governement-Employees, School-Teachers etc. This of course explains their advanced english-language-skills. So Soutpeel, if it's not for the weather, the temples, the beautiful landscape, the endless variety of the Thai-Cuisine (if you like rice), for god's sake, what is it that makes Falangs want to stay here? Soutpeel, you said it and I dare to repeat it: It must be the ladies. I realize, I will be scorned by 99% of farangs (see above) in this forum from now on. Strangely enough, I think I can live with that. Cheers. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave2 Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 re After realizing, that the weather is only truly pleasant for 3 1/2 months of the year, many times I get feedbacks like: "Thanks for info, but will look around some more". OR: " Oh boy, coulden't be for the weather, could it". What else is there? the temples : ) pics taken in chiang mai this morning enjoy .. dave2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krisb Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 Well there's no snow if that's what they want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevvy Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 let's all hope that the "low cost of living factor" remains in place for a long time to come to make farangs want to stay here. Or is it the weather? As long as the Thai ladies are "accomadating" (provided you have cash in your pocket) the farangs will want to stay here, irrespetive of the weather or "low cost of living" Woops...I forgot all farangs came here for the beaches and temples...silly me.. no , i came here for the most beautiful lady i have ever met , and guess what , she was not a bar girl .. smart me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muythai2013 Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 you will adjust very quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travel2003 Posted May 4, 2013 Share Posted May 4, 2013 4 seasons? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billd766 Posted May 4, 2013 Share Posted May 4, 2013 (edited) The weather in my part of paradise 65 km southwest of Khampaeng Phet is best described using the name of a BBC TV comedy series. "It ain't 'arf 'ot, Mum." ]12.40 Saturday afternoon 4th May 2013 its 38C outside in the shade and 32.2 inside the house with the fans on. Edited May 4, 2013 by billd766 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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