puukao Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 We all like advice (plus a little comedy), and it's fun to read all the pros and cons before making an "educated" decision. There just comes a point when it's all pretty funny. Let me just vent a little bit as I drink my coffee (note: i've spent about 10 months or more in Thailand, most other SE Asian Countries for a little bit of time, others, etc....) It's all about same stuff: "Oh, that place is corrupt. Too hot, too polluted, too many scams, foreigners very weird and scary, not much to do outside tourism, hard to get visa, teaching English pays too little or they won't pay you and it will drain your life, they hate foreigners, you will never be accepted there, they only want your money." Then the, "Why do you really want to go there?" It is a little exhausting, and I'm not sure why these clowns giving me advice haven't figured out I will do what I want in the end anyhow. Would I recommend Thailand? Sure. Fly to BKK, go to CM, then CR and the border (pai if you can), back to BKK, maybe down to Pattaya to see the Devil himself, and after a month take off.....If you like it, figure out how to stay longer. Of course, it's a must trip. My point is this......If you have the urge to spend a long time in Thailand, as they say, "Scratch that itch". But if you are scratching for too long, so see a doctor off Soi 6 behind the Farang Fruit stand, which we know doesn't exist since Farangs can't run a business like that here!!!! oh, just put that on the list.... I only say this because I am probably going to spend some time in Korea and just read a few emails on why that decision isn't a good one. Well, here I go.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David48 Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 Dear puukao ... I have no idea what you are on about, but have a Merry Christmas, and, if you leave Thailand for Vietnam, I hope you enjoy it there also ... . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squeegee Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 Dear puukao ... I have no idea what you are on about, but have a Merry Christmas, and, if you leave Thailand for Vietnam, I hope you enjoy it there also ... . Haha, you clearly didn't, because he said he's going to Korea! I think he was venting because people give him advice which he ignores. His point is if he's put off doing what people advise him against he won't get to do very much. And he advises us to go see an STD doctor or something, apparently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David48 Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 I'm sure the original OP said 'Vietnam', otherwise I would have mentioned it. The Mods can change wording without leaving a trace. That said, my bad. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AYJAYDEE Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 I'm sure the original OP said 'Vietnam', otherwise I would have mentioned it. The Mods can change wording without leaving a trace. That said, my bad. . no it didnt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puukao Posted December 22, 2014 Author Share Posted December 22, 2014 Dear puukao ... I have no idea what you are on about, but have a Merry Christmas, and, if you leave Thailand for Vietnam, I hope you enjoy it there also ... . I did not say Vietnam!!!!! haha, no worries. I've been to Vietnam, and had a really nice time. I have not visited the North (Hanoi), but next trip I would like to see Halong Bay or whatever. Too lazy to search for it......I am too busy!!!!!! Thanks for the kind wishes, but I have not heard of this "Merry Christmas" saying before. I am buddhist..... Now where is Rudolph to plow my garden!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puukao Posted December 22, 2014 Author Share Posted December 22, 2014 Dear puukao ... I have no idea what you are on about, but have a Merry Christmas, and, if you leave Thailand for Vietnam, I hope you enjoy it there also ... . Haha, you clearly didn't, because he said he's going to Korea! I think he was venting because people give him advice which he ignores. His point is if he's put off doing what people advise him against he won't get to do very much. And he advises us to go see an STD doctor or something, apparently. I got two emails this morning on how horrible Korea is, and I figured I would do some dumb typing on TV. I have also gotten 1,000,000 looks from people in America when I tell them I'm going to Thailand. China usually gets strange faces. Japan gets the "oh, good sushi" and Vietnam brings back war memories they don't even have. Cambodia is, "oh, be careful." all comedy... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krisb Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 Well if you ever visit Australia...beware the drop bears! Enjoy Korea! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post MrWorldwide Posted December 23, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted December 23, 2014 OP, I take your point about people being down on a city or country they've never even visited, but if I could redo my recent visit to Seoul and Tokyo I'm afraid I would just go straight to Tokyo - still funny to see the Thais at the airport with about 10 layers of clothing on their shivering bodies Enjoy 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitsune Posted December 23, 2014 Share Posted December 23, 2014 I read your post 3 times,still no idea what you're saying, but as Dave said: Merry Christmas 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdanielmcev Posted December 23, 2014 Share Posted December 23, 2014 I think JT can help get you out of the closet. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malt25 Posted December 23, 2014 Share Posted December 23, 2014 If I listened to others, I would sleep in my closet all day. Must be a pretty BIG closet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Mossfinn Posted December 23, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted December 23, 2014 Well, I read it once, and it was pretty clear to me, a variation on a theme I have posted previously. I am glad I found Thailand before I found ThaiVisa. It is good to ask and receive advice, but use the received knowledge with caution and certainly deliberate the knowledge/cluelessness of the poster before taking anything on board. Or else: You will never get on a Bahtbus Cartel- just try the local taxis in my locale-treat with extreme caution. Dual Pricing Rip-Off- Try living in a University City and see the dual pricing Can't buy a House- Try living in the SE of England ( OK different context, but same result ) Thai Girls just Rip you Off- Look in the mirror, it is your fault not theirs, if it happens at all They keep calling me Farang- Learn the language, they are probably not talking about you at all, and if they are, take it in context Many, many others on repeat loop, of the people who think they are better than the locals and when they are not fawned upon, treated with extreme reverence in their sandals and wife beater singlets, get hit with a mickey in a dodgy bar, get their bills padded, getting called Farang and taking umbrage. When this happens- firstly look in a mirror, it might, just might, not be the indigenous peoples fault. Just Saying Like.........and paddle your own canoe, and that really isn't a euphemism. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David48 Posted December 23, 2014 Share Posted December 23, 2014 ^^ sorry Mossy ... no likes left. Great post ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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