Leaving Thailand for good

[Whyamiandwhatamidoinghere]

in USA, they do holes every 3 meters to put poison, if you don't do it, your house is infected by termites and other nasty insects. no protection against tornadoes in Oklahoma Nebraska and Texas. most house are built in cheep wood mounted in less than a month.

sink and water system is low quality. windows are crap, buildings are horrible . I would not put one peny in a US house.

if Thai house are crap , it's simply because they copy the USA. they want the American dream too.

if you build correctly in the Thai style, you won't have all these problems. why do you think most US citizen are now in debts? because their house are crap and cost too much to maintain . the entire USA system is generally crap, roads are crap, food is crap, airports are crap, army is crap, school system is crap, police is crap, Obama is crap,...

That's why your ass is VIP.No crop. Right? Lol.

[JAFO]

Lasted seven years, came back last fall.

Cost of living is cheaper here,

Huh????

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Please don't edit my posts. Forum rules require you quote them in their entirety.

You know, this particular misperception is an ongoing argument on TV. And it is usually made by people with mediocre job histories, and/or a miserable existence in their homeland, making retiring to Asia and "enjoying" forty baht meals out, 150 baht massages, and 1000 baht "girlfriends," a good deal.

All the foods I like are available here at no up charge. In Thailand they carry a 300% up charge---even before Villa or Foodland grab their own take.

On Friday, I bought a very nice Chilean Malbec, on sale, for $4.19. That's 125 baht. IN LOS, the same wine was close to 700 baht. I bought an excellent cheese on special, thick smoked bacon for a dollar a pound, and a steelhead trout filet for $4 (fresh, not farmed). That's far less than what I paid at Villa.

My gym does not require a membership, and so has no pesky salesman. It has a flat rate of $15 per month. I, like all members, have a key, making it available 24/7.

When I use UPS or FedEx here, they are reliable and reasonable. Nothing gets stolen, or nailed for extra fees.

When I pay a serviceman here to do work on my vehicle, or my lawnmower, or my plumbing or electric, it is almost always done expeditiously, safely and right, the first time. This, as opposed to going through a series of workers who not only don't get it right, but often make a problem worse.

In LOS, I never had my '65 Honda motorbike running correctly, because the mechanics were incompetent or dishonest. Or both. This increases a tradesman's "bargain" rates considerably, making them no longer a bargain.

One time when I went to pick up my bike after some work, I noticed the original Honda seat was replaced by junk, and my seat was on the bike of the mechanic's buddy. When I pointed this out, they did this: . When I insisted they put it back on my bike, they became confrontational. I had to pay a cop to get my seat back. I don't think I have never had that experience at a Honda bike shop in the USA.

I bought a new gas BBQ last week at Home Depot. Regular cost was $99. On sale for $69. What's a gas BBQ in Thailand? I know the answer: about 10,000 baht for junk. The price goes up from there. The dumbbells I bought in LOS? One there cost as much as six here.

If I buy something at most stores here, there is a no-questions-asked return policy. I have returned to the local Smith's Supermarket, a number of items I found unsatisfactory. Always a smile when handing back my money. As such, I am a loyal customer. In November after returning to the States, I was checking out some groceries, and the bill was fifty-some dollars. I jokingly asked the checker if he had any coupons. He reached in his apron pocket, and swiped one across the scanner, and my bill dropped to $32. This is now a regular occurrence.

Gas where I live is almost half the price it is in Thailand. It is lower in other states.

In Thailand used vehicles carry a ridiculous price. Last week, I bought a '66 Chevy Bel Air. It had sat in an old lady's garage for years, and has 38,000 original miles. I paid $3700 for it. Now I have my eye on a '65, fully restored Chev pickup. $7000. Far less than a used pickup in average condition in Thailand. Both are investments that will never lose me money.

The Asian market I shop in Salt Lake City, actually has lower prices than back at Rhek Thum's "fresh market." And they are the same brands.

Here the tennis courts are free, and in good condition.

Here, cops don't stop me when I'm driving legally, unlike Thailand where they attempt to extort money. And here, Avis doesn't even think of extorting me for a pre-existing scratch, when I return a rental to the airport, just because I speak English.

My dentist here does not try to drill out non-existent cavities, nor pull a cracked tooth that can be repaired (if you have good training), nor spends a mere 15 minutes "cleaning" my teeth. Here it takes a solid hour,and is done right, so I only have to go twice a year rather than every couple of months.

This summer I'm out to buy a piece of land and build a vacation home. It's mine when I'm done, though my wife's name will also be on it. And where we are building, land is cheaper per acre than the rubber tree land where I lived in Rhek Thum. Don't believe me? Do your due diligence and research it, and you'll find my claim holds water.

Most of the nutritional products I take that keep me free of those expensive American doctor bills, are not available in Thailand. The few that are, are substantially lower in price here than in LOS. After feeling like crap the past few years, I am once again healthy and have my vitality back. That has great economic value.

The firearms I buy to go hunting and target shooting are at the very least, 1/3 the price they are in Thailand. The books I read are cheaper when new at the store, and a once-read paperback bought at a garage sale is 10 baht.

The tools I will use to build my house, Makita, Ryobi, and Milwaukee, are much less expensive here in the States. And if they break, the warranty work is done locally and in days. Usually they just hand over a new tool. The building material selection is far more diverse here, enabling both short-term and long-term savings.

Are there exceptions? Are there things cheaper in LOS?

Sure. Instant water heaters, air conditioners, unhygienic meals out, short-time"girlfriends," and massages. There are others, such as contact lenses, but as a whole do not measure up to a genuine savings.

Many items may be cheaper, but are built so cheaply they have a crap service life. Water pumps, clothing, and electrical items are a good example. Speaking of clothing, I bought new Levis last month. On sale, plus a coupon, $22 a pair. Good luck with that in LOS.

Want to retire to a warm climate that has reasonable prices? Try Port Charlotte, Florida. Check out the land and housing prices, and all the free services and discounts for seniors. Thailand does not even come close.

^ Yawn........ Same old stuff again and again. "US better this, Thailand sucks", "Thailand better and US sucks" Sounds like Charlie Brown's Mom.."Wah Wah Wah Wah".. Don't you folks get tired of these endless debates and comparisons? "I can get a gallon of gas .25 cents cheaper in the US" "a hunk of cheese is better." I do not get it. Why bitch about it to justify your decision? I suspect you wont be happy in the US after the novelty of returning has worn off but bet you won't come back to complain and compare like you did in this thread.

The key is balance. The smart ones learn to enjoy the best of both places.

[JAFO]

I can think of one reason for going back, at least for Americans, regardless of the pro and con merits of which place is better for any particular person.

If I understand this right, one's Thai wife can become eligible for spousal Social Security benefits (assuming the U.S. husband is eligible for SS) provided they have lived together in the U.S. for at least 5 years at some point during the marriage. That could be an important estate planning consideration

I think my wife here would kind of like to visit the U.S. at some point in the future. But I don't think she has any desire to live in the U.S. -- at least that's what she maintains prior to having visited there. However, as we hopefully get older, I'd expect to be explaining about SS to her and persuading here that, at least at some point, we probably ought to put in our required 5 years in the U.S.

That said, anyone doing so should also be aware of the divorce laws (community property or equitable distribution) that pertain in the state they're planning to move to. Since relocating to the U.S. for SS purpose also will establish residency there, and make you subject to U.S. divorce/spousal and child support laws in the event of a divorce there. That said, by the time we reach that age together, I'd imagine she'd be unlikely to be leaving me for greener pastures elsewhere.

Why we got married in the US and got my wife a US passport. She is now eligible for spousal bennies and can travel at will using the US credentials. As I said in my previous post above this one, its all about taking the best of both worlds and blending them. Both the US and Thailand have pro's and con's. I like I have options to take advantage of the Pro's in both places.

[ScarpoFongness4U]

a big part of the problem for me was the way that Thailand was promoted by my friend who moved there 15 years ago

he would post these beautiful pictures of exotic Asia and pictures of the landscape and temples and pretty girls and when I got there he lives in an absolute s*** hole in Bangkok there is no grass barely any trees the place smells roosters crowing at 3 o'clock in the morning and not stopping ever

there is no mention of any traffic no mention of the ridiculous heat no mention of the horrible pollution no mention of the inability to turn on the faucet to see clean water

yeah the Sopie houses were great yeah the bars in Pat pong a great yeah and massages are cheap ya some food is cheap

and yeah the taxis are cheap but what he also forgot to say is that we aren't that welcome here by the government and that has a way of filtering down to some of the people here but not all

as much as people want to complain about the police in the United States and I am one of them because a lot of times they arrest people for truly petty nonsense

but the reality is here you can get a lawyer and you can get yourself out of it and in Thailand you may lose your life and for many people that's a big deal

[MrWorldwide]

a big part of the problem for me was the way that Thailand was promoted by my friend who moved there 15 years ago

he would post these beautiful pictures of exotic Asia and pictures of the landscape and temples and pretty girls and when I got there he lives in an absolute s*** hole in Bangkok there is no grass barely any trees the place smells roosters crowing at 3 o'clock in the morning and not stopping ever

there is no mention of any traffic no mention of the ridiculous heat no mention of the horrible pollution no mention of the inability to turn on the faucet to see clean water

yeah the Sopie houses were great yeah the bars in Pat pong a great yeah and massages are cheap ya some food is cheap

and yeah the taxis are cheap but what he also forgot to say is that we aren't that welcome here by the government and that has a way of filtering down to some of the people here but not all

as much as people want to complain about the police in the United States and I am one of them because a lot of times they arrest people for truly petty nonsense

but the reality is here you can get a lawyer and you can get yourself out of it and in Thailand you may lose your life and for many people that's a big deal

Losing your life is a big deal ? Really ?

As to the rest of your post, would you have believed your 'friend' if he'd told you the same unbelievable stories about Mexico ? There's a point where we believe what we want to believe - you should have just jumped in the first cab you could find, gone back to the airport and filed it under 'misadventure', yet somehow here we are 15 years later still obsessing over it. How long - cumulatively - have you actually spent in Thailand since 2000 ?

[ScarpoFongness4U]

Its my friend who is there 15 years, not me.

I have been in Thai a collective 7 months

The first time in 2013 from Sept to March 2014, leaving just after a grenade destroyed the ATM I used, and I was sure the unrest would get bloodier, And then again this past xmas thru Jan.

Each time, I enjoyed myself and those around me, immensely

Both times though, I was just as glad to be back in the States.

I miss the girls and my music friends and the Japanese BBQ which expanded my waist by 3/ inches and 12 pounds until I returned to normalcy

[bandito]

I'm living here for 40 years now and won't consider to go back to Europe, ever! I like it here. especially the freedom to live my life the way I want to.

[simon43]

I have lived here for 14 years. Were I to relocate to another country (unlikely), it would not be my home country (UK), because that country has changed beyond recognition.

The UK no longer feels like 'home' to me, which is a pity. Thailand is my 'home', warts and all

[MrWorldwide]

I have lived here for 14 years. Were I to relocate to another country (unlikely), it would not be my home country (UK), because that country has changed beyond recognition.

The UK no longer feels like 'home' to me, which is a pity. Thailand is my 'home', warts and all

And I know that's been the case for several Australians I've spoken to, one who has been here since the end of the VN war. Worse still, he grew up in Sydney - there's just no going back to the Sydney of the 1960s and 70s - I arrived in Sydney in '69 and left in '85 so I've lived in a bit of a time warp myself. I expect that goes double for many cities in the UK.

[fey]

I'm living here for 40 years now and won't consider to go back to Europe, ever! I like it here. especially the freedom to live my life the way I want to.

sexpat, with a twist.

[samuibeachcomber]

Surely,home is where your heart is?

[Tchooptip]

Lasted seven years, came back last fall.

Cost of living is cheaper here, better quality of life, and:

People smile without hoping for anything other than a smile back;

Haven't heard a single dog bark in three months, let alone been attacked by a pack of them;

No burning of plastic;

No loud music, caterwauling as the moon sets, or unbridled exhaust;

Haven't seen one person pick their nose. Nope, not even the person preparing my food ...

Were there good things about my time in Thailand? Sure, but no where near enough to consider living there any longer, let alone dying there.

My wife is joining me in April. We have a bucket list in the first month that includes:

The Grand Canyon- camping and rafting;

Las Vegas- attending a Cirque de Sol show, and, in the casinos, losing money;

Driving north from San Diego through Malibu, sailing to and about Catalina, then taking Hwy 1 up the coast into Washington State and eventually Victoria, B.C. We'll stop at wineries and cheese farms along the way, detouring for camping in Sequoia National Park, and Redwood National Forest. Then Yosemite and back over to the coast ….

Absolutely no way I would consider wasting another precious day of life in LOS.

Absolutely no way I would consider wasting another precious day of life in LOS.

But no problem wasting every single of your precious days on ThaiVisa

[HeijoshinCool]

Lasted seven years, came back last fall.

Cost of living is cheaper here, better quality of life, and:

People smile without hoping for anything other than a smile back;

Haven't heard a single dog bark in three months, let alone been attacked by a pack of them;

No burning of plastic;

No loud music, caterwauling as the moon sets, or unbridled exhaust;

Haven't seen one person pick their nose. Nope, not even the person preparing my food ...

Were there good things about my time in Thailand? Sure, but no where near enough to consider living there any longer, let alone dying there.

My wife is joining me in April. We have a bucket list in the first month that includes:

The Grand Canyon- camping and rafting;

Las Vegas- attending a Cirque de Sol show, and, in the casinos, losing money;

Driving north from San Diego through Malibu, sailing to and about Catalina, then taking Hwy 1 up the coast into Washington State and eventually Victoria, B.C. We'll stop at wineries and cheese farms along the way, detouring for camping in Sequoia National Park, and Redwood National Forest. Then Yosemite and back over to the coast ….

Absolutely no way I would consider wasting another precious day of life in LOS.

Absolutely no way I would consider wasting another precious day of life in LOS.

But no problem wasting every single of your precious days on ThaiVisa

Yep, big waste of my day.

Woke up Saturday morning at 5:30 and drove up to Park CIty for some snowboarding in a refreshing 38 degrees. Then into Park City's quaint downtown to Squatters Brewpub for a fresh-made IPA, to wash down an Ahi Burger slathered with Pico de Gallo, avocado, and wasabi aioli, under a pile of sweet potato fries.

Then on the way back down the mountain into the city, we stopped at the Tracy Aviary (the oldest and largest in the States) for a few hours, followed by watching the finish line of the SLC Marathon from my buddy's condo, before finishing up the day with a few sets of tennis, under sunny skies and 68 degree weather.

So, what did you do?

[wow64]

Lasted seven years, came back last fall.

Cost of living is cheaper here, better quality of life, and:

People smile without hoping for anything other than a smile back;

Haven't heard a single dog bark in three months, let alone been attacked by a pack of them;

No burning of plastic;

No loud music, caterwauling as the moon sets, or unbridled exhaust;

Haven't seen one person pick their nose. Nope, not even the person preparing my food ...

Were there good things about my time in Thailand? Sure, but no where near enough to consider living there any longer, let alone dying there.

My wife is joining me in April. We have a bucket list in the first month that includes:

The Grand Canyon- camping and rafting;

Las Vegas- attending a Cirque de Sol show, and, in the casinos, losing money;

Driving north from San Diego through Malibu, sailing to and about Catalina, then taking Hwy 1 up the coast into Washington State and eventually Victoria, B.C. We'll stop at wineries and cheese farms along the way, detouring for camping in Sequoia National Park, and Redwood National Forest. Then Yosemite and back over to the coast ….

Absolutely no way I would consider wasting another precious day of life in LOS.

Absolutely no way I would consider wasting another precious day of life in LOS.

But no problem wasting every single of your precious days on ThaiVisa

Yep, big waste of my day.

Woke up Saturday morning at 5:30 and drove up to Park CIty for some snowboarding in a refreshing 38 degrees. Then into Park City's quaint downtown to Squatters Brewpub for a fresh-made IPA, to wash down an Ahi Burger slathered with Pico de Gallo, avocado, and wasabi aioli, under a pile of sweet potato fries.

Then on the way back down the mountain into the city, we stopped at the Tracy Aviary (the oldest and largest in the States) for a few hours, followed by watching the finish line of the SLC Marathon from my buddy's condo, before finishing up the day with a few sets of tennis, under sunny skies and 68 degree weather.

So, what did you do?

Have a question and I am not being a smart ass... Why do you still go on thaivisa if you left thailand and dont want to spend another day here/there?

Other countries I have lived in I dont still go to their expat forums... Whats the attraction here?

Sent from my c64

[HeijoshinCool]

Lasted seven years, came back last fall.

Cost of living is cheaper here, better quality of life, and:

People smile without hoping for anything other than a smile back;

Haven't heard a single dog bark in three months, let alone been attacked by a pack of them;

No burning of plastic;

No loud music, caterwauling as the moon sets, or unbridled exhaust;

Haven't seen one person pick their nose. Nope, not even the person preparing my food ...

Were there good things about my time in Thailand? Sure, but no where near enough to consider living there any longer, let alone dying there.

My wife is joining me in April. We have a bucket list in the first month that includes:

The Grand Canyon- camping and rafting;

Las Vegas- attending a Cirque de Sol show, and, in the casinos, losing money;

Driving north from San Diego through Malibu, sailing to and about Catalina, then taking Hwy 1 up the coast into Washington State and eventually Victoria, B.C. We'll stop at wineries and cheese farms along the way, detouring for camping in Sequoia National Park, and Redwood National Forest. Then Yosemite and back over to the coast ….

Absolutely no way I would consider wasting another precious day of life in LOS.

Absolutely no way I would consider wasting another precious day of life in LOS.

But no problem wasting every single of your precious days on ThaiVisa

Yep, big waste of my day.

Woke up Saturday morning at 5:30 and drove up to Park CIty for some snowboarding in a refreshing 38 degrees. Then into Park City's quaint downtown to Squatters Brewpub for a fresh-made IPA, to wash down an Ahi Burger slathered with Pico de Gallo, avocado, and wasabi aioli, under a pile of sweet potato fries.

Then on the way back down the mountain into the city, we stopped at the Tracy Aviary (the oldest and largest in the States) for a few hours, followed by watching the finish line of the SLC Marathon from my buddy's condo, before finishing up the day with a few sets of tennis, under sunny skies and 68 degree weather.

So, what did you do?

Have a question and I am not being a smart ass... Why do you still go on thaivisa if you left thailand and dont want to spend another day here/there?

Other countries I have lived in I dont still go to their expat forums... Whats the attraction here?

Sent from my c64

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Thanks for asking in a civil manner. Here's a link to one of the many times I've answered that question.

#9295684

Here's an interesting fact: many of the posters on TV don't live in Thailand, including some of the, uhm, well, can't discuss them.

[SoiBiker]

Lasted seven years, came back last fall.

Cost of living is cheaper here, better quality of life, and:

People smile without hoping for anything other than a smile back;

Haven't heard a single dog bark in three months, let alone been attacked by a pack of them;

No burning of plastic;

No loud music, caterwauling as the moon sets, or unbridled exhaust;

Haven't seen one person pick their nose. Nope, not even the person preparing my food ...

Were there good things about my time in Thailand? Sure, but no where near enough to consider living there any longer, let alone dying there.

My wife is joining me in April. We have a bucket list in the first month that includes:

The Grand Canyon- camping and rafting;

Las Vegas- attending a Cirque de Sol show, and, in the casinos, losing money;

Driving north from San Diego through Malibu, sailing to and about Catalina, then taking Hwy 1 up the coast into Washington State and eventually Victoria, B.C. We'll stop at wineries and cheese farms along the way, detouring for camping in Sequoia National Park, and Redwood National Forest. Then Yosemite and back over to the coast .

Absolutely no way I would consider wasting another precious day of life in LOS.

Absolutely no way I would consider wasting another precious day of life in LOS.

But no problem wasting every single of your precious days on ThaiVisa

Yep, big waste of my day.

Woke up Saturday morning at 5:30 and drove up to Park CIty for some snowboarding in a refreshing 38 degrees. Then into Park City's quaint downtown to Squatters Brewpub for a fresh-made IPA, to wash down an Ahi Burger slathered with Pico de Gallo, avocado, and wasabi aioli, under a pile of sweet potato fries.

Then on the way back down the mountain into the city, we stopped at the Tracy Aviary (the oldest and largest in the States) for a few hours, followed by watching the finish line of the SLC Marathon from my buddy's condo, before finishing up the day with a few sets of tennis, under sunny skies and 68 degree weather.

So, what did you do?

I already posted about how I spent a day in Bangkok on an American forum. Because that's a normal thing to do.

[berybert]

I wonder how many people who came to Thailand spend all day in air conditioned malls and all night in air conditioned bars.

And the reason they left their home country was because the weather was to cold.

Edited April 19, 2015 by berybert

[MrWorldwide]

Agsin, why does this have to be an ongoing pissing contest ? You either see yourself here till the end or you don't - it was a very simple question that did not ask 'How fantastic would it be to swap Thailand's climate, food and lifestyle for your home country ?' ....

Right now, there are at least 100,000 completely insane Thais on the street below me with #%@# speakers blasting the most insane jungle samba I've ever heard - hour after mind-numbing hour - and they'll go right through tonight into tomorrow morning. Would I swap with most of the Americans, Brits or Australians sitting in a cool, quiet room reading Thaivisa with their favorite beverage beside them ? Probably not, because I came to Asia for a reason and it wasnt to live the next 20 years of my life in the same mundane fashion as the first 55. If I had the money, I'd live in Japan eight months of the year and SEA during the northern Winter, but that's not what the OP asked : he asked if I saw myself living here till the end and I've answered that. Whether I planned to stay right here, move to Chile and run guns into Central America or go back to Oz till I qualify for the Aged Pension, why would I need to justify any of those choices to anyone here ? Pure pissing contest in classic Thaivisa fashion.

Adios, Amigos.

[HeijoshinCool]

Lasted seven years, came back last fall.

Cost of living is cheaper here, better quality of life, and:

People smile without hoping for anything other than a smile back;

Haven't heard a single dog bark in three months, let alone been attacked by a pack of them;

No burning of plastic;

No loud music, caterwauling as the moon sets, or unbridled exhaust;

Haven't seen one person pick their nose. Nope, not even the person preparing my food ...

Were there good things about my time in Thailand? Sure, but no where near enough to consider living there any longer, let alone dying there.

My wife is joining me in April. We have a bucket list in the first month that includes:

The Grand Canyon- camping and rafting;

Las Vegas- attending a Cirque de Sol show, and, in the casinos, losing money;

Driving north from San Diego through Malibu, sailing to and about Catalina, then taking Hwy 1 up the coast into Washington State and eventually Victoria, B.C. We'll stop at wineries and cheese farms along the way, detouring for camping in Sequoia National Park, and Redwood National Forest. Then Yosemite and back over to the coast .

Absolutely no way I would consider wasting another precious day of life in LOS.

Absolutely no way I would consider wasting another precious day of life in LOS.

But no problem wasting every single of your precious days on ThaiVisa

Yep, big waste of my day.

Woke up Saturday morning at 5:30 and drove up to Park CIty for some snowboarding in a refreshing 38 degrees. Then into Park City's quaint downtown to Squatters Brewpub for a fresh-made IPA, to wash down an Ahi Burger slathered with Pico de Gallo, avocado, and wasabi aioli, under a pile of sweet potato fries.

Then on the way back down the mountain into the city, we stopped at the Tracy Aviary (the oldest and largest in the States) for a few hours, followed by watching the finish line of the SLC Marathon from my buddy's condo, before finishing up the day with a few sets of tennis, under sunny skies and 68 degree weather.

So, what did you do?

I already posted about how I spent a day in Bangkok on an American forum. Because that's a normal thing to do.

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If you were comparing life in Thailand to life in America, that would have been highly appropriate.

Maybe, in an effort to stay on topic, you should post here what you did today in Bangkok that makes you feel it is the place for you and others, rather than engage in repeated personal attacks that reveal your obsession with my posting on this website.

[StreetCowboy]

My clan is migrating back to The Old Zcountry for educational reasons (apologies for the on-topic post). I'm glad that we've been lucky, and there's been no major unrest, we've suffered no major mishap...

Over the last year or so our building management has declined, and the bairns are now of an age when they could get into trouble, and I'd not. Want that to happen in Thailand

SC

[NeverSure]

My clan is migrating back to The Old Zcountry for educational reasons (apologies for the on-topic post). I'm glad that we've been lucky, and there's been no major unrest, we've suffered no major mishap...

Over the last year or so our building management has declined, and the bairns are now of an age when they could get into trouble, and I'd not. Want that to happen in Thailand

SC

Best of luck, mate.

[fey]

Lasted seven years, came back last fall.

Cost of living is cheaper here, better quality of life, and:

People smile without hoping for anything other than a smile back;

Haven't heard a single dog bark in three months, let alone been attacked by a pack of them;

No burning of plastic;

No loud music, caterwauling as the moon sets, or unbridled exhaust;

Haven't seen one person pick their nose. Nope, not even the person preparing my food ...

Were there good things about my time in Thailand? Sure, but no where near enough to consider living there any longer, let alone dying there.

My wife is joining me in April. We have a bucket list in the first month that includes:

The Grand Canyon- camping and rafting;

Las Vegas- attending a Cirque de Sol show, and, in the casinos, losing money;

Driving north from San Diego through Malibu, sailing to and about Catalina, then taking Hwy 1 up the coast into Washington State and eventually Victoria, B.C. We'll stop at wineries and cheese farms along the way, detouring for camping in Sequoia National Park, and Redwood National Forest. Then Yosemite and back over to the coast .

Absolutely no way I would consider wasting another precious day of life in LOS.

Absolutely no way I would consider wasting another precious day of life in LOS.

But no problem wasting every single of your precious days on ThaiVisa

being able to pee without standing barefoot in cold water is always a biggie for me when i return to the states.

[ScarpoFongness4U]

Its a reasonable question that is frequently posted on many threads and that is

Why do people who have left Thailand still post on TV

My answers may not surprise many

1) I have friends there

2)/I have girlfriends there

Some pro, some not

3)/I play music when I'm there

4)/I'm certain I'll visit again because of 1,2,3

5)/ it's a great vacation place when you have things to do, with people whose company you enjoy

6) until something changes mind when I'm older And can live with women in their 30's as girlfriends and I'm in my 60's

That isn't so readily available elsewhere

And Keith Richards has proven that you can play the guitar as long as you can stand, and Johnny Winter proved you can still play, as long as you can sit with the guitar in your lap

This and other reasons like keeping up with the pulse of the expat gossip and street news, is the reason I still read this mostly bickering nonsense,

But within it are some interesting and notable characters, despite my first 4 posting accounts being banned, thus my extended name

Edited April 19, 2015 by ScarpoFongness4U

[fey]

Its a reasonable question that is frequently posted on many threads and that is

Why do people who have left Thailand still post on TV

My answers may not surprise many

1) I have friends there

2)/I have girlfriends there

Some pro, some not

3)/I play music when I'm there

4)/I'm certain I'll visit again because of 1,2,3

5)/ it's a great vacation place when you have things to do, with people whose company you enjoy

6) until something changes mind when I'm older And can live with women in their 30's as girlfriends and I'm in my 60's

That isn't so readily available elsewhere

And Keith Richards has proven that you can play the guitar as long as you can stand, and Johnny Winter proved you can still play, as long as you can sit with the guitar in your lap

This and other reasons like keeping up with the pulse of the expat gossip and street news, is the reason I still read this mostly bickering nonsense,

But within it are some interesting and notable characters, despite my first 4 posting accounts being banned, thus my extended name

cultured sexpat

[JLCrab]

What did I do yesterday? Made my own d-mn wasabi aioli and caprese salad.

[beachproperty]

Its a reasonable question that is frequently posted on many threads and that is

Why do people who have left Thailand still post on TV

My answers may not surprise many

1) I have friends there

2)/I have girlfriends there

Some pro, some not

3)/I play music when I'm there

4)/I'm certain I'll visit again because of 1,2,3

5)/ it's a great vacation place when you have things to do, with people whose company you enjoy

6) until something changes mind when I'm older And can live with women in their 30's as girlfriends and I'm in my 60's

That isn't so readily available elsewhere

And Keith Richards has proven that you can play the guitar as long as you can stand, and Johnny Winter proved you can still play, as long as you can sit with the guitar in your lap

This and other reasons like keeping up with the pulse of the expat gossip and street news, is the reason I still read this mostly bickering nonsense,

But within it are some interesting and notable characters, despite my first 4 posting accounts being banned, thus my extended name

May not always agree with you...but Scarplo/Stevefong, as the resident soapy king....good to see you back!

Edited April 19, 2015 by beachproperty

[JLCrab]

The only thing that I really miss in Florida (other than family and a few long-time friends) is the springs. Me NOV 2014 visit photo by a friend:

[HeijoshinCool]

What did I do yesterday? Made my own d-mn wasabi aioli and caprese salad.

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I used to make my own when I lived in Thailand, but yesterday I was just too busy snowboarding and playing tennis.

Edited April 19, 2015 by HeijoshinCool

[HeijoshinCool]

The only thing that I really miss in Florida (other than family and a few long-time friends) is the springs. Me NOV 2014 visit photo by a friend:

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Used to live minutes up the road from there, in Micanopy. Water as clear as glass.

Big gators, too.

[JLCrab]

What did I do yesterday? Made my own d-mn wasabi aioli and caprese salad.

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I used to make my own when I lived in Thailand, but yesterday I was just too busy snowboarding and playing tennis.

Well that sure sounds like weekends at the ski areas because you weren't so worn out that you could play tennis afterwards. When I lived in Colorado I mostly went skiing on the weekdays where you could get more runs in one day than several weekends with the long lift lines.