Popular Post Berkshire Posted January 21, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted January 21, 2014 " A simple question" .. Yet, a stupid question !! Not nearly as stupid as complaining about the Thais use of their word "farang" for the 1,000th time. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wym Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 Some "guests" are on the lam from the authorities, can't renew their passports been on overstay for years. Imagine deciding you hate the place from that position. . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tchooptip Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 If You Don't Like Thailand, THAI VISA Why Stay Here ?Simple question Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tchooptip Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 Probably has something to do with things being less expensive (if it was more expensive then my home country, I likely would not be here). Care to give me a list of things that are cheaper here ? I didn't think so. North Koreans cannot play, sorry! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirstymelb101 Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 I love Thailand as much as I love complaining 55555555555555 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rct99q Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 Define - "like" and what do you mean by "why stay here" - where would you like one to stay? You must be assuming that one does not "like" Thailand? Do you "like" Finland? Curious?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robblok Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 I love Thailand as much as I love complaining 55555555555555 I havent seen many of your rants.. how is your tooth.. did that go ok ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiftyTwo Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 (edited) Probably has something to do with things being less expensive (if it was more expensive then my home country, I likely would not be here).Care to give me a list of things that are cheaper here ? I didn't think so. In no particular order, Pepsi, coconuts, pad Thai, house rental, petrol, diesel, fruit smoothies, coffee, electricity, property tax, scooters, car tax, car repairs, gardeners (bi-lingual or not), maids, wives (rented or purchased), speeding fines, DUI fines. Is that enough or do you want more? (Compared to prices in the UK, as that's where I came from last) Edited January 21, 2014 by FiftyTwo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wprime Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 , honestly what about a subforum for tv member with rose tinted glasses... we promises, we will not disturb you there with silly topic/rant Why would they make a subforum just for you??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naam Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 Probably has something to do with things being less expensive (if it was more expensive then my home country, I likely would not be here). Care to give me a list of things that are cheaper here ? I didn't think so. the list of items which cost 10Yen is indeed very short, i.e. Thailand is not suitable for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thailiketoo Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 Probably has something to do with things being less expensive (if it was more expensive then my home country, I likely would not be here).Care to give me a list of things that are cheaper here ?I didn't think so. In no particular order, Pepsi, coconuts, pad Thai, house rental, petrol, diesel, fruit smoothies, coffee, electricity, property tax, scooters, car tax, car repairs, gardeners (bi-lingual or not), maids, wives (rented or purchased), speeding fines, DUI fines. Is that enough or do you want more? (Compared to prices in the UK, as that's where I came from last) And Soi Dogs. In the USA they are called Carolina dogs and people actually breed and pay for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slipperylobster Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 I love it. Will never leave. Can't think of a reason to want to go.Thai people don't like beards. If you were told you must shave or leave, what would you do? What??? Sure they do. Lots of my friends have facial hair...no problem. They do not like an unkempt appearance, but neatly trimmed, beards cause less problems than farangs with empty wallets. I have a little <deleted> manchu thing going on...they always comment how good I look... but they do that anyways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slipperylobster Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 Probably has something to do with things being less expensive (if it was more expensive then my home country, I likely would not be here). Care to give me a list of things that are cheaper here ? I didn't think so. massage ("legitimate" and otherwise)* taxis Thai food* Lao food* Chinese food Middle Eastern food mall food courts with quality food* produce, etc., bought in a fresh market shoe repair, clothing alteration, and a host of other basic services drugs (of the legal/medicinal variety) basic gyms (such as the one in Lumpini Park) girlie bars (of all variety)* boy bars (of all variety)* sex for pay* Asian-style nightclubs/discos* karaoke bars/restaurants* transportation in general* beer in 7-11 and other convenience stores housing hotels (especially when "star level"/quality is taken into account) * = not only cheap in Thailand, but virtually impossible to find in the West OR impossible to find a version even remotely approaching the quality level in Thailand Talk about a deal.........renting a house here in Udon (3 bedroom/3 bathrrom) on 2 rai for 2500 a month. Internet is 850, water 100, Cable is 375, electriction 1000. Cannot find that deal anywhere I know of in Farangland, USA. Same deal in my home State would be about 60,000. A night out is way cheaper here..with added benefits. So, yes, Thailand is definitely cheaper... if you rent!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerry123 Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertthebruce Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 I love it, my only, negativity, is driving, its dangerous.. Love the Weather,People are nice,Cost of living great.. All good stuff... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Docno Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 The reason why people are saying this thread (and others like it) is a waste of time is because the hard-core complainers here will either not respond, will not give any meaningful reasons for staying, or will simply respond by saying this thread is a waste of time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Docno Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 (edited) Care to give me a list of things that are cheaper here ? I didn't think so. massage ("legitimate" and otherwise)* taxis Thai food* Lao food* Chinese food Middle Eastern food mall food courts with quality food* produce, etc., bought in a fresh market shoe repair, clothing alteration, and a host of other basic services drugs (of the legal/medicinal variety) basic gyms (such as the one in Lumpini Park) girlie bars (of all variety)* boy bars (of all variety)* sex for pay* Asian-style nightclubs/discos* karaoke bars/restaurants* transportation in general* beer in 7-11 and other convenience stores housing hotels (especially when "star level"/quality is taken into account) * = not only cheap in Thailand, but virtually impossible to find in the West OR impossible to find a version even remotely approaching the quality level in Thailand Talk about a deal.........renting a house here in Udon (3 bedroom/3 bathrrom) on 2 rai for 2500 a month. Internet is 850, water 100, Cable is 375, electriction 1000. Cannot find that deal anywhere I know of in Farangland, USA. Same deal in my home State would be about 60,000. A night out is way cheaper here..with added benefits. So, yes, Thailand is definitely cheaper... if you rent!! dam_n, I spend a lot of my time in Singapore. My monthly rent for a closet-sized condo is 3000 (and that's in US dollars!). A Honda Civic would cost me more than US$100,000. I could go on. Suffice it to say, even when factoring in airfare and the occasional hotel (if I don't stay at my gf's place), I actually save money when I go to Thailand, even for short stays. Edit: cute ... I didn't realise damn is still considered a naughty word, but the system automatically changes the spelling to something apparently more harmless Edited January 21, 2014 by Docno Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dellie Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 It's very simple. Because I don't want to be the kind of parent that takes his kids away from all their friends and school that they love. I will wait until they're older and can handle it better. I foresee a very dark future (not near future, say 30 years ahead atleast) for Thailand and that's why Im hoping to move within the next 10 years. Unlike many here I still have most of my life ahead of me and Im certainly not betting on Thailand that's for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLCrab Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 I find living in the rural outskirts of urban NE Thailand quite boring. But as I am a boring person, it works out just fine. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ggt Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 Thailand is a wonderful country...extraordinary beaches, mountains...national parks...flora and fauna...food... It is my everyday experience with the inhabitants that I find disagreeable... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyFriend You Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 amykat, on 20 Jan 2014 - 12:30, said: " A simple question" .. Yet, a stupid question !! ...only stupid answers. Stupid is , as Stupid does = Run Forest, Run!!! Pom Ruak Muang Thai Maak Maak - Pom Yeu Muang Thai di fra Healthy living, relatively inexpensive, good affordable health care...........fresh fruits & vegetables - I say Fresh - not loaded with chemicals to make them look fresh.........public transportation, Cheap Taxi's!!! where else on earth (in a clean environment) can you get in a cab and the meter starts off at around $1 ????? Puleese don't say India, I said clean environment. I can drink water out of the tap in Bangkok and Pattaya and don't worry about it. You will have to move to the Pattaya Addicts forum to see why I love Pattaya!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oxo1947 Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 "I foresee a very dark future (not near future, say 30 years ahead at least)"--Dellie Wow you must be the top MoorDo.....30 years...our Village one can only see about a week ahead & then No Lotto numbers allowed to be asked...... Powerful Farang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
how241 Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 I love it. Will never leave. Can't think of a reason to want to go. +1....I Love Pattaya . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeLing Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 If one doesn't like the wife's haircut, why stay married to her? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wat dee Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 Gives me the opportunity of doing something.......post on TVF. Not sure if they can afford internet in Greece. It is free for Creeks! Part of the aid package from tax paying Europeans! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim walker Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 Why would anyone stay in any country they dont like seems a bit of a non-starter if I ever decide I dont like Thailand any more I would be on the next flight out to some ware better, but still waiting to find the reason not to like Thailand is just Thailand, lots of things to love about it and very few to dislike about it for me anyway, good days and bad days in every country. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drx13 Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 Like a prison inmate, I have no alternative. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gcbruk Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 Cheap dental care...that's my present preoccupation ... but that's far far from being the only reason why san lak thailand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulic Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 (edited) People like to winge-complain and vent. They want things to get better. Does not mean they don't like it here. Edited January 21, 2014 by Ulic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donniereadit Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 Probably has something to do with things being less expensive (if it was more expensive then my home country, I likely would not be here). Care to give me a list of things that are cheaper here ? I didn't think so. Rent, food, electric, water, medical, dental... I could go on forever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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