Where To Find Quality Expats In Thailand

[Eesat]

I am the guy who started the thread "my recent trip to Udon".

Unfortunately you are missing the point I made about expats. In this thread you have graded expats entirely on their income. I am only in my forties and have retired early to Thailand as a self made millionaire. However, I do not judge other expats by their net worth, or their salary.

I judge them on their self respect. In Udon, I did not observe a single expat who took pride in himself or his conduct.

Why on earth was your "Recent trip to Udon",from Phuket of all places by bus then?

Even the cheapest backpacker would NOT make that epic journey by bus,a millionaire business man would just fly Silk Air (Business Class) with Thai Air for around 10-15,000 baht return!

Agreed. I've commented on this already, but my post seems to have been removed.

It would appear that little Phronesis is living in a dream world.

A.k.a. Phony-sis!

[kevvy]

I am the guy who started the thread "my recent trip to Udon".

Unfortunately you are missing the point I made about expats. In this thread you have graded expats entirely on their income. I am only in my forties and have retired early to Thailand as a self made millionaire. However, I do not judge other expats by their net worth, or their salary.

I judge them on their self respect. In Udon, I did not observe a single expat who took pride in himself or his conduct.

Why on earth was your "Recent trip to Udon",from Phuket of all places by bus then?

Even the cheapest backpacker would NOT make that epic journey by bus,a millionaire business man would just fly Silk Air (Business Class) with Thai Air for around 10-15,000 baht return!

just all talk ... they are a dime a dozen

[andrew]

From the comments so far it would appear Chiang Mai is the place to be if you want to meet quality expats in Thailand.

I'd go along with that.

Toodle pip!

Sure, there is quality in Chiang Mai. I know many IT and E-COMMERCE specialists who are based in Chiang Mai. Some of them do really well.

This said, there is a fair amount of crap in Chiang Mai, too. I'm talking about sexpats, scumpats and <snip>.

Edited May 30, 2013 by craigt3365

[101734]

I am the guy who started the thread "my recent trip to Udon".

Unfortunately you are missing the point I made about expats. In this thread you have graded expats entirely on their income. I am only in my forties and have retired early to Thailand as a self made millionaire. However, I do not judge other expats by their net worth, or their salary.

I judge them on their self respect. In Udon, I did not observe a single expat who took pride in himself or his conduct.

Why on earth was your "Recent trip to Udon",from Phuket of all places by bus then?

Even the cheapest backpacker would NOT make that epic journey by bus,a millionaire business man would just fly Silk Air (Business Class) with Thai Air for around 10-15,000 baht return!

just all talk ... they are a dime a dozen

They certainly are "kevvy" they certainly are.

Edited May 29, 2013 by 101734

[swissie]

Quality-Expats hang around Golf-Courses and play polo with a rented horse in Pattaya. In Bangkok they own the Golf-Course including the horses. You may want to relocate.

- Thai's consider "Quality-Expats" as people in excess of 15 Million US-Dollars (not Thai-Baht) net worth.

All others are here on an eternal Tourist-VIsa, that have to be Re-Approved on an annual basis.

In the final analysis, you will have to be approved by "Quality-Thai-People in Power" to turn yourself into a "Quality-Expat" as you describe it. They will research your background..

I hope you can qualify as an "Quality-Expat". If not, who cares?

Cheers.

[Loptr]

How long is a piece of string?

Same, same, no different.

[thaifkrlim]

Chiang mai has the largest concentration of missionary scum in Thailand, to qualify as second to the lowest bottom of the barrel

[IsaanUSA]

The best place to find high quality expats in Thailand would be at Suvarnabhumi airport in the THAI Royal First Lounge.

[rookball]

where to find quality expats in thailand?

where else? in thaivisa.com

[Beetlejuice]

It depends on how we define what is an expat.

Does the OP mean those who live or legally work permanently in Thailand and apply for visa extensions and meet the imposed visa requirements or the forever tourists who have to cross over borders every few weeks and either work illegally or hassle to stay here?

In my opinion the real expats, meaning those who apply for visa extensions within Thailand and are legally here long term, are of the same ilk no matter where they decide to plonk themselves in the kingdom.

As for the Thais that is another story, I can definitely see differences between the native populations according to what part of the country they originate.

[NeverSure]

I don't know what the big deal is. As someone pointed out I don't believe the OP who, while stating he is a millionaire also stated he took a bus to Udon. Right. I always charter a private jet to take me, and wait for me until I'm ready to return.

What's the big deal about quality of expats? All I need is a couple of good friends and we let the rest of the world go by. That's the same in my home country except being longer I have more friends.

There are nice people everywhere, and axxholes mixed in with all upper class pretenders.

[Songhua]

You forgot the detritus layer OP. Where does that float up from?

[David48]

Chiang mai has the largest concentration of missionary scum in Thailand, to qualify as second to the lowest bottom of the barrel

"missionary scum" ... that a strange, but traditional position to adopt ...

[somtampet]

Andrew

Your arrogance is quite funny to be honest.Come visit Pattaya and we will visit a few places and tell this story to some guys here.I am sure you will have a good experience,and speak to a few rich guys too,they will think you are an idiot

[IrishIvan]

Rayong is right next to Pattaya,isn't it?

Rayong is full of the overflow of expats that think Pattaya is too expensive

[Jingthing]

Scotpat is obvious, but what you've really got to watch out for are Crackerpats ... hoarding GRITS.

[somtampet]

The only thing wrong with Thailand is the arrogance and oneupmanship of certain farangs.I have never known a forum to be so stuck up as this one,its renown for this.

This post is a flame/troll,and i cant believe its not been thrown in the junk bin,maybe the guy should be thrown in a bin too,with derogatory comments like this.

[IrishIvan]

I agree with the OP. The expats in Udon are the lowest of the low. A lot look like they are deranged and need help in a mental facility.

[NeverSure]

The only thing wrong with Thailand is the arrogance and oneupmanship of certain farangs.I have never known a forum to be so stuck up as this one,its renown for this.

This post is a flame/troll,and i cant believe its not been thrown in the junk bin,maybe the guy should be thrown in a bin too,with derogatory comments like this.

What the heck are you going on about? For your information I'm 6 foot 6 and an ex professional football player. After that I was in special OPs in the Navy. I'm a multi-multi millionaire who was CEO of a Dow 30 company. My IQ is 170. I have a doctorate in being all knowing.

I'm just flat out a typical expat.

[krisb]

You live where you like and keep your rude opinions of others places they call home to yourself.

Bet your insulting plenty here.

[krisb]

Just to add to your crappy op, my wife married a farmer's son. So how's that make you feel? Am I on your low level opinion also? No wonder you have trouble finding friends.

[canman]

So the ops favourite expats are Japanese men and elderly married Scandinavian's. Takes all kinds I guess

[IrishIvan]

Just to add to your crappy op, my wife married a farmer's son. So how's that make you feel? Am I on your low level opinion also? No wonder you have trouble finding friends.

That doesn't make sense. You must be seperated before she got remarried

[NeverSure]

Just to add to your crappy op, my wife married a farmer's son. So how's that make you feel? Am I on your low level opinion also? No wonder you have trouble finding friends.

That doesn't make sense. You must be seperated before she got remarried

It's the old riddle. The answer is that his wife is married to him, and he's a farmer's son.

[Jasun]

Isn't quality of life more important than quality of expat? You can find that anywhere.

[chrisinth]

@OP

Andrew, to avoid utter confusion on my part, could you please define what in your mind is a 'Quality ex-pat'?

In Thailand, I know rich people who are the most arrogant boring people I have met anywhere in the world. I also know retired 'working class' that are the salt of the earth. And the rest fall in-between.

If you mean wealthy in the OP, why don't you change it to say so?

Wealth does not, and never will mean Quality as far as ex-pats go.....................

Actually, rather surprised to see this from someone that has been a member since 2003 and doesn't know Rayong from Ranong

[martynsnowmans]

i guess theres quite a few on t v that know just about jack sh1t about udon thani

or only know what other people tell them so they beleve it .

me i,m just a shaven headed , tattooed , fat man who drinks beer

every day in udon , what a life , same as manchester realy .......

[bangkokburning]

I realize much of this is tongue in cheek but the crux of it is not. I think the op a bit of a dolt himself.

First, by his definition it would appear that the only good expatriate, is a working expatriate. This follows much the jello thinking of the "retiree brigade". Namely, if you dont have xxxxxxxx net worth, please leave Monaco errrr....Thailand immediately. In fact, just go kill yourself. Ironically, he then goes to name a bunch of dirty industries and think salaried jobs are just tits.

While I will not argue with your assessment of guys up in the NE, I have met so few. I do enjoy reading the farming forum and that lot seems to be quite a hardworking bunch.

I'd say that Bangkok and Phuket have the most monied expats. Perhaps Phuket. Possibly with that, the most educated expat (retirees mostly).

I will say, your geographic understand of Thailand in a real and political sense is horrible.

Finally, why is it that a "quality" expat has to be a working expat? There is so much classism that comes from tjis board and ironically, most of you are working stiffs.

Thailand attracts men that are interested in sex and pub grub.

Quality people can be found anywhere, but I suggest you engage in activities where you will come across them. If you are looking around in a bar at 11pm on a Tuesday night in Pattaya for a stimulating conversation, you're gonna have a bad time.

Why do "quality" people need to fit into your box anyway? I'd be super curious to see the TV list of what makes a person of "quality". Since money number one, would seem a grubby oil worker and high school dropout worth 1m more worthy than retired school teacher on.a pension.

If you are at such a loss to meet "quality" people, great idea here GO HOME.

Oh, and why did you leave in the first place? Oh yeah, cheap available sex and low cost of living. A magnet of quality.

[ABCer]

Before all of you even start discussion on where you can find "quality expats" it would be helpful to define 'qualities' of people.

Because whether you like it or not, Expats are people.

Are you talking of

'Quality by Nations' - like some suggest - Japanese, Germans, Chinese, Russians, etc.? Smells Racist to me...

'Quality by Income' - like some suggest - millionaires, working for high wages, pensioners, married to farmers daughters, etc.? Smells old Class Theories to me...

'Quality by Age' - like some suggest - young, middle age, pensioners, very old 'farts', etc.? Smells something hard to define, maybe Durian to me...

'Quality by Religion' - nobody suggested yet - but it is early hours, so somebody might come up with Christians on top ? Stinks to High Heaven to me...

'Top of the Barrel' - as OP suggested - that's a new one to me! I know some other staff that always floats to the top and it ain't oil... It stinks naturally... but some like it...

I am not trying here to pull any opinion down, I am genuinely trying to understand what 'Quality Expat' is before locating them in Thailand.

It has just occurred to me that a 'Quality Expat' from Immigration Office point of view is the one who never overstays and reports within 90 days. On the other hand, maybe the one who breaks the rule is better for the income?

The next idea is to consider a 'Quality Expat' from Education point of view. Unfortunately too often an uneducated self-made millionaire beats a poor Professor of some obscure science not only in wealth but in other human qualities...

Many people believe that the level of Culture could be used to define 'Quality Expat'. It is the closest to my heart, yet it also smells snobbish ...

Please help me here to understand what the Hell you are talking about?...

I am a slow typist. A couple of good posts appeared meanwhile. At last some people asked the right questions.

Edited May 30, 2013 by ABCer

[IrishIvan]

I think the OP means overall quality. I mean a lot of the old farang men I see in isaarn wouldn't look out of place in bus shelters around Melbourne drinking themselves to death and begging for change. Bums is the word im looking for

Edited May 30, 2013 by IrishIvan