MrWorldwide Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 I was fine till i fired off a couple of farewell texts - who knew moving an hour West would still feel like I was facing another long haul back to sydney. That said, I know that change wont get any easier as i get older and this move is at least 6 months overdue. Thank you Thailand for everything you've given me over many trips, good and bad. No other country leaves me feeling this despondent when it's time to leave. i wont miss the negatives but that isnt what i'll be focussed on tonight in my PP hotel room. Hopefully Cambo will mean new faces and new places - bring it on. Happy trails, MrWW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impulse Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 In the TVF spirit... If you don't like the departure lounge, don't depart. Or: Fly first class like I do. They have a wonderful departure lounge... (BTW, I don't really fly first class) Or: Still better than the departure lounge in ________ (fill in the blank) Or: The departure lounge just hasn't been the same since the military took over. Or: (_)Reds (_) Yellows are the ones that ruined the departure lounge. (Tick only one) Anyway, Best of luck in PP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoiBiker Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 Good luck finding out if the grass is greener. Feel free to come back and post here anyway. Most people seem to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieH Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 New horizons, new adventures, new memories hope its all good. Best of luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topt Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 Enjoyed your posts and opinions MrWW. Hope you enjoy PP and look forward to hearing about it in the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieH Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 Overly neg remark removed, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExPratt Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 Good luck , nothing like the feeling of starting a new adventure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gecko123 Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 Hope you have a chance to explore Cambodian music and language. Both very beautiful. Good luck and keep us posted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kannot Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 I use Emirates Bangkok lounges theyre ok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wow64 Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 I am sure you will find something to take your mind off it when you arrive. Sent from my c64 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impulse Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 I use Emirates Bangkok lounges theyre ok Does Emirates fly BKK to Cambodia? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWorldwide Posted May 7, 2015 Author Share Posted May 7, 2015 Good luck finding out if the grass is greener. Feel free to come back and post here anyway. Most people seem to. Greener ? No - just a different latitude, er, longitude and hopefully some slightly different attitudes. I contracted chronic food poisoning on my previous trip and I'm hopeful that I can avoid that for the first week in country - about the only observation I can make at this stage is that the traffic is worse than I recall in 2010. To those who've wished me well, it's greatly appreciated. No shortage of discussions on TVF re alternatives to Thailand and its amazing how close 'Utopia' is when someone starts waxing lyrical about their favoured destination : suddenly it's 'just like Thailand 30 years ago'. Right ..... Out of respect for sheryl, the SiemReaper and others who contribute longterm perspectives to the Cambodia forum, I'm going to try to keep my thoughts to myself for the first month. If I fade completely, so much the better - IMO, this is a board about life in Thailand primarily for people who still live there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kannot Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 I use Emirates Bangkok lounges theyre ok Does Emirates fly BKK to Cambodia? Whats Cambodia? u could walk couldnt you?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fey Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 PP, Are you kidding me? keep us posted how long you last there. I give you a month, maybe two, then its time to start making plan b. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lust Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 I was fine till i fired off a couple of farewell texts - who knew moving an hour West would still feel like I was facing another long haul back to sydney. Thank you Thailand for everything you've given me over many trips, good and bad.Hopefully Cambo will mean new faces and new places - bring it on. Mate, you moved west. You are in Burma, not cambodia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWorldwide Posted May 8, 2015 Author Share Posted May 8, 2015 I was fine till i fired off a couple of farewell texts - who knew moving an hour West would still feel like I was facing another long haul back to sydney. Thank you Thailand for everything you've given me over many trips, good and bad.Hopefully Cambo will mean new faces and new places - bring it on. Mate, you moved west. You are in Burma, not cambodia. Thanks for the correction - I'd better get to a travel agent and sort this mess out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n210mp Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 Hope that you continue to post on here, dont always agree with you but have enjoyed your POV immensely, always well rounded, informed and seldom negative. Sometimes the travel is better than the arrival, occasionally we often find what we are looking for where we have previously been but the need to explore and find out for ourselves makes us who we are and we are generally better for the experience. You are taking the bit between your teeth and finding out for yourself, that is in itself admirable for me, better to get off your bum and make the effort than to live in a place that may be losing a bit of its allure. Remember there is no shame in just coming back, if that's what you want to do , at least you have the balls to make the effort and take the chance in the first place Keep us informed it would be great to hear of your experiences Regards Harvey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussieroaming Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 Enjoy the change and Thailand will still be here if and when you return. Yeah departure lounges are always good for contemplation before the flight departs, though I'd rather contemplate life in the Emirates Lounge as opposed to the Thai Lounge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessi Posted May 9, 2015 Share Posted May 9, 2015 I lived in Cambodia for 5 years and love the place and the Khmer people are also great. Enjoy your stay and stay safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starky Posted May 9, 2015 Share Posted May 9, 2015 doesn't matter where you go mate you'll be there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starky Posted May 9, 2015 Share Posted May 9, 2015 and remind you that you are here now, and that when you get there, you will be there. If you miss the here, you are likely also to miss the there. If your mind is not centered here, it is likely not to be centered just because you arrive somewhere else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bannork Posted May 9, 2015 Share Posted May 9, 2015 I've always enjoyed your posts WW, it's a pleasure to read intelligent comments by someone who seems to be a nice guy. Good luck, it will be interesting to hear your views of next door. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baboon Posted May 9, 2015 Share Posted May 9, 2015 Why are you leaving, if you don't mind? Hope it all works out for you one way or another.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWorldwide Posted May 9, 2015 Author Share Posted May 9, 2015 Why are you leaving, if you don't mind? Hope it all works out for you one way or another.. I believe I answered that earlier in this thread. http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/823334-departure-lounge-still-sucks/#entry9382028 I should have started preparing for the move from the day I flew back from Japan last November, but it didnt happen that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdinasia Posted May 9, 2015 Share Posted May 9, 2015 I use Emirates Bangkok lounges theyre ok Does Emirates fly BKK to Cambodia? More importantly, is Cambodia West of Thailand? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWorldwide Posted May 9, 2015 Author Share Posted May 9, 2015 I use Emirates Bangkok lounges theyre ok Does Emirates fly BKK to Cambodia? More importantly, is Cambodia West of Thailand? The sentence should have read 'Bangkok might only be an hour west of Phnom Penh' but I guess I'll have to cop it sweet for that error. Fortunately, the pilot had a significantly better understanding of geography and I'm not in Burma. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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