jacko45k Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 Because despite what other people tell you the UK is finished. Its a rat race to work in the weather is shit for 8 months of the year followed by the winter, Australia is a beautiful country and Thailand isnt much of a "Step up" as it is to us inner city Brits. That will be the last time I ever say anything positive about Australia Australia is still evolving. When the Chinese take over in a few decades, it will be a much different place. Not better or worse, just different. Well I hear from Oz pals it is evolving in a way not popular with the old guard, hence why I see a lot living in and around Pattaya. As to the OP, the UK offers little and is becoming a basket case. It seems best to take what you have and run and enjoy the autumn years rather than endure them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liquorice Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 TunnelRat69, on 12 Jan 2015 - 01:25, said: gerry123, on 10 Jan 2015 - 08:36, said:is it stick it to the POM season in January ?? We need a TVF dictionary - what is a POM?? half of something a cheerleader shakes?? POM or POMMIE is a term used by an Australian or New Zealander to describe a British man. It can be used in a derogatory term or a friendly term depending on the context of it's use. When used in a derogatory manner, I often remind the person that they are on the reverse side of the world to the UK. Si if I'm a POM does that make them a MOP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupermarineS6B Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 Probably for the same reason why there's so many Greeks in Australia.......... Mind you, i don't think anywhere in Greece could be as bad as say, Glasgow, or the North of England in winter........ Get rid of the Euro and i'll happily go back to Crete....... Good retsina, but women with tashes and sideboards........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watso63 Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 (edited) I think Berkshire wasn't too far off with his first comment. In my case, another reason I left is because of how women and society seemed to have changed in the UK because of all the petty social engineering that took place especially under a labour government. I knew that once my relationship with my wife was over that I was in a fortunate position at 49 years old to do one. Initially I was going to go to Spain. My brother is married to a Thai so I came here for a holiday with him and the penny just dropped. Perpetual summer, very affordable, a lot more freedom even under martial law (strangely), no tax except for VAT, excise duty and 15% on a bank savings deposit. No going back for me, the UK is a miserable cold wet dump now full of bad mannered, ill educated Chavs brought up on X Factor, Bg Brother, Strictly Come Dancing and "celebrity" obsessed morons! Bone idle dossers, the dregs of europe and the muslim world grabbing every over generous benefit and free NHS care they can. Get the picture ??? Edited January 11, 2015 by watso63 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigfarang1948 Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 There are meany English lining in Thailand ? I think the reason is the same as for me; they do not like the pasty white dough looking skin on most British and American girls. Don't you just love thier brown skin? I certainly do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timtscott Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 I can't speak for English guys Never Been to England. But as an American I plan to retire in Thailand for the women, cost of living and climate. Just never really been attracted to American women. Sure I could find a thai woman here but why not go to the source? Sent from my iPhone using Thaivisa Connect Thailand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigfarang1948 Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 There are meany English lining in Thailand ? I think it is because, like me, they are tired of pasty white skin. Personally, I love the Thai complexion more than any other in the world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watso63 Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 (edited) It amuses me when expats tell me they left England because it's over run by immigrants. Oh the ironyNo irony, we have to pay our own way here and there is no open door policy for millions to come and grab generous benefits and healthcare.A sensible points based system like our colonial cousins in Australia have would be far more sensible, but to do that the UK needs to break the shackles of the EU first. Edited January 12, 2015 by watso63 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captspectre Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 have you ever ben to England? self explanatory! and most intellegent expats don't give up everything to live here, they still have a home in their country and their bank account is also in their country. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catman20 Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 <script type='text/javascript'>window.mod_pagespeed_start = Number(new Date());</script> Not to be a smartass either, but you mentioned the word "meany" several times, including the thread title. Is this how they spell "many" in Australia? "Meany" just sounds like a person who's not so nice. But to your question, I've talked to many Englishmen in Thailand. In no particular order, they say their homeland is cold, bleak, over-regulated, expensive, and overrun by immigrants. I'm American, so I'm only speaking from comments that I've heard. And yes, I'm sure Thai women have something to do with this. your 100% right I've lived here full time for 15 years and im from the uk its crap back there and don't even mention the tax's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watso63 Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 Sometimes when someone asks where I'm from, I hesitate to say the UK, because I've seen the people I'll be lumped in with here. Where I'm living the "Angrit" are held in high esteem by Thai people and long may it stay that way. I do also understand your point of view though.??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hugh2121 Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 Come to the darkside there are "meany" Australians over here,even Australian bars. And even more in Bali. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhamBam Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 I must be one of the few who still loves to spend time back in England. 4 seasons, each so different. Howling gales, snow, the cold winters. Birds singing. Wild life. Honesty and integrity ( in the main). Reliable products at good prices. Consumer protection. Cheap cars. Cheap food. Far superior health care. We can pretty much say what we like about who we want to say it about. Decent policing. And a whole lot more. Yes, there are many negatives, at least we can talk about them freely. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eneukman Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 <script type='text/javascript'>window.mod_pagespeed_start = Number(new Date());</script> But to your question, I've talked to many Englishmen in Thailand. In no particular order, they say their homeland is cold, bleak, over-regulated, expensive, and overrun by immigrants. I'm American, so I'm only speaking from comments that I've heard. And yes, I'm sure Thai women have something to do with this. I'm from Scotland originally and these are my reasons for moving to live in Thailand. There were a large number of immigrants living in Edinburgh but there were far fewer problems with them there than in London and the English Midlands. Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In Search of Space Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 Those who move here full-time but don't get stuck here (by building a house, etc) usually end up going back home eventually. That's why you see so many TV members disappearing from the forum on an ongoing basis. That and Mr Toad annoys them. Then there are those who stay. They are stuck here, or they have nothing to go home to. Then there are the few who fit in with Thais, like it here, and stay here until they die. By the way, pay no attention to MrToad. He's a meany. I'm in a mean mood today Is that a mean mood or a meany mood Mr Toad ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watso63 Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 I must be one of the few who still loves to spend time back in England. 4 seasons, each so different. Howling gales, snow, the cold winters. Birds singing. Wild life. Honesty and integrity ( in the main). Reliable products at good prices. Consumer protection. Cheap cars. Cheap food. Far superior health care. We can pretty much say what we like about who we want to say it about. Decent policing. And a whole lot more. Yes, there are many negatives, at least we can talk about them freely. I was with you there until you got to decent policing Obsessed with meeting targets, preying on easy criminals ie the motorist, failure to investigate crimes by fobbing off complaints with a crime number, turning a blind eye to crimes against children because of political correctness and fear of offending immigrant groups, eg Rotherham. Not blaming individual officers, just the policy and of course the judicial system that lets scum back onto the streets even when the police have done a good job. The good things I miss are the rock concerts, motorbike racing, real ale, pubs and err, err, err traffic jams, speed cameras and visiting the town centre to observe and wonder how it all ended up like this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sexy man Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 i moved to thailand from australia 18 years ago. best move i ever made. went back recently for two weeks and tried to get my return flight bought forward .aus is very expensive compared to thailand. check out from guest houses and hotels is 10am whereas every where else is midday. great after a night out til 2am[on holiday] beer is 200 baht a schooner and cigs are 600 baht a packet. its the only country that only allows you to bring in 50 cigs duty free. i could not live the life i live overhere in thailand on my superannuation pension 80,000 baht a month Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AYJAYDEE Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 I must be one of the few who still loves to spend time back in England. 4 seasons, each so different. Howling gales, snow, the cold winters. Birds singing. Wild life. Honesty and integrity ( in the main). Reliable products at good prices. Consumer protection. Cheap cars. Cheap food. Far superior health care. We can pretty much say what we like about who we want to say it about. Decent policing. And a whole lot more. Yes, there are many negatives, at least we can talk about them freely. I was with you there until you got to decent policing Obsessed with meeting targets, preying on easy criminals ie the motorist, failure to investigate crimes by fobbing off complaints with a crime number, turning a blind eye to crimes against children because of political correctness and fear of offending immigrant groups, eg Rotherham. Not blaming individual officers, just the policy and of course the judicial system that lets scum back onto the streets even when the police have done a good job. The good things I miss are the rock concerts, motorbike racing, real ale, pubs and err, err, err traffic jams, speed cameras and visiting the town centre to observe and wonder how it all ended up like this i didnt realize the catholic church was an immigrant group 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canarysun Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 i moved to thailand from australia 18 years ago. best move i ever made. went back recently for two weeks and tried to get my return flight bought forward .aus is very expensive compared to thailand. check out from guest houses and hotels is 10am whereas every where else is midday. great after a night out til 2am[on holiday] beer is 200 baht a schooner and cigs are 600 baht a packet. its the only country that only allows you to bring in 50 cigs duty free. i could not live the life i live overhere in thailand on my superannuation pension 80,000 baht a month I can live " a whole year " on 80,000 Thai Baht !!! F.J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phuketjock Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 TunnelRat69, on 12 Jan 2015 - 01:25, said: gerry123, on 10 Jan 2015 - 08:36, said:is it stick it to the POM season in January ?? We need a TVF dictionary - what is a POM?? half of something a cheerleader shakes?? POM or POMMIE is a term used by an Australian or New Zealander to describe a British man. It can be used in a derogatory term or a friendly term depending on the context of it's use. When used in a derogatory manner, I often remind the person that they are on the reverse side of the world to the UK. Si if I'm a POM does that make them a MOP If you are going to try and educate people Faz do try to get it right. The term is niether POM or POMMIE, the correct term is POME and has nothing to do with being British, it is all about being ENGLISH. It is an acronym for Prisoner Of Mother England. And I have yet to meet an Australian who actually knows this. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KED Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 OP, i feel it a bit strange that you comment on the number of Brits living in Thailand. Are you worried that in the long run that its going to turn out like Australia? After all, (modern) Australia was based on the influence of our exported examples of British culture. Give it a century and Bkk might remind you of Sydney....................... So, exported British criminals are now British culture? I think Bali is the second home for Aussies - not Thailand as much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pattaya Lous Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 Many English people who live here made money back home by their entrepreneurial skills or sheer hard work. But they still couldn't belong to the upper middle class or join a snooty club. For that they would have needed birth in the right class, public school and Oxbridge education and a "proper' accent ( People will deny it but England is a very class conscious society). And these people, having made money, prefer to live in Thailand where they enjoy a much higher place in society than would have been possible to achieve in England. They can live here almost as if they were in the colonial era without facing any anti-colonial feelings because Thailand was never really a colony. But more recently, the English people with far less money have been arriving and this is now affecting the image of all of them. Also some of the Thais who have suffered "subtle" discrimination during their travel to England are not too kindly disposed towards the English people who live? here (again many people will deny that there is any discrimination in England). Why would English people with far less money affect the image of others? It doesn't take money to be polite and do the right thing. There are good and bad people all over the world both rich and poor!! Sorry, I didn't mean to put down "English people with far less money"! I was merely reflecting the fact that most foreigners, including Englishmen, mainly deal with Thai people who provide them a service. The relationship is based on a commercial transaction in which the foreigner is a customer and the Thai shows politeness and courtesy and puts on even a smile. But the extent of his deference may vary in proportion to the affluence of the foreigner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KED Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 OP, i feel it a bit strange that you comment on the number of Brits living in Thailand. Are you worried that in the long run that its going to turn out like Australia? After all, (modern) Australia was based on the influence of our exported examples of British culture. Give it a century and Bkk might remind you of Sydney....................... So exported British criminals are now British culture? I think Bali is a more popular destination for Aussies than is Thailand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pattaya Lous Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 Dear Klong, you talk rubbish You have no idea you sound very frustrated with your own position in life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AYJAYDEE Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 (edited) TunnelRat69, on 12 Jan 2015 - 01:25, said: gerry123, on 10 Jan 2015 - 08:36, said:is it stick it to the POM season in January ?? We need a TVF dictionary - what is a POM?? half of something a cheerleader shakes?? POM or POMMIE is a term used by an Australian or New Zealander to describe a British man. It can be used in a derogatory term or a friendly term depending on the context of it's use. When used in a derogatory manner, I often remind the person that they are on the reverse side of the world to the UK. Si if I'm a POM does that make them a MOP If you are going to try and educate people Faz do try to get it right. The term is niether POM or POMMIE, the correct term is POME and has nothing to do with being British, it is all about being ENGLISH. It is an acronym for Prisoner Of Mother England. And I have yet to meet an Australian who actually knows this. every aussie i know does and please supply a link to your spelling Edited January 12, 2015 by AYJAYDEE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pattaya Lous Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 I have always been made to feel very welcome by the people that matter and make the decisions in Thailand. I have always been helped by the authorities to settle and enjoy my retirement with no hassle what so ever. I have a good circle of true friends both English and Thai. I asked my wife a question that was posed by another poster (Klong) - do we have business arrangement? or are you really happy to be in a relationship with an English man and share everything that I am able to provide. After she stopped laughing became very angry at this suggestion. I wish people would think before they post upset many people with their ill informed views. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phuketjock Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 TunnelRat69, on 12 Jan 2015 - 01:25, said:We need a TVF dictionary - what is a POM?? half of something a cheerleader shakes?? POM or POMMIE is a term used by an Australian or New Zealander to describe a British man. It can be used in a derogatory term or a friendly term depending on the context of it's use. When used in a derogatory manner, I often remind the person that they are on the reverse side of the world to the UK. Si if I'm a POM does that make them a MOP If you are going to try and educate people Faz do try to get it right. The term is niether POM or POMMIE, the correct term is POME and has nothing to do with being British, it is all about being ENGLISH. It is an acronym for Prisoner Of Mother England. And I have yet to meet an Australian who actually knows this. every aussie i know does and please supply a link to your spelling You do know what an "acronym " is don't you?? P.O.M.E. Prisoner Of Mother England, no spelling verification required. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AYJAYDEE Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 You do know what an "acronym " is don't you?? P.O.M.E. Prisoner Of Mother England, no spelling verification required. like I said, please find a reference to POME in any urban dictionary, real dictionary or any other reference. I know I can for POM and POMMY and POMMIE. Just because you say something doesnt make it true. show me some usage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phuketjock Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 You do know what an "acronym " is don't you?? P.O.M.E. Prisoner Of Mother England, no spelling verification required. like I said, please find a reference to POME in any urban dictionary, real dictionary or any other reference. I know I can for POM and POMMY and POMMIE. Just because you say something doesnt make it true. show me some usage. http://acronyms.thefreedictionary.com/pome 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoiBiker Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 TunnelRat69, on 12 Jan 2015 - 01:25, said:We need a TVF dictionary - what is a POM?? half of something a cheerleader shakes?? POM or POMMIE is a term used by an Australian or New Zealander to describe a British man. It can be used in a derogatory term or a friendly term depending on the context of it's use. When used in a derogatory manner, I often remind the person that they are on the reverse side of the world to the UK. Si if I'm a POM does that make them a MOP If you are going to try and educate people Faz do try to get it right. The term is niether POM or POMMIE, the correct term is POME and has nothing to do with being British, it is all about being ENGLISH. It is an acronym for Prisoner Of Mother England. And I have yet to meet an Australian who actually knows this. every aussie i know does and please supply a link to your spelling You do know what an "acronym " is don't you?? P.O.M.E. Prisoner Of Mother England, no spelling verification required. Do you know what a backronym is? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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