dirtycash Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 (edited) 1. smile like everyday is your last, be happy , enjoy the sun, enjoy the day, be thankfull. it wont be long untill your back home in the sh** t 2. do not enter into a fight with a thai, its hard but....try to turn the other cheek and walk away, if you dont it can only go one way and it wont be in your favour. 3. have a spending plan and stick to your total spend / budget each day , do not go over it. 4. find a hobby, keep yourself active, join a gym,learn muay thai, go swim in the sea its free, run on the beach, play golf, get involved . 5. see the place, explore thailand visit issan and the islands and do not get stuck in a rut in pattaya for years slumped over a beer at 1pm in the afternoon. 6. do not believe everything you hear, ever !! ( by farang or thai ) 7. this is the most important one , think before you act !! think long and hard before buying anything here, entering into any business venture, do not rush , do your homework. think before entering into any relationship if your hearts telling you something is just not right then it more than likely isnt, as the thais say ( Jai Yen Yen ) Edited January 16, 2016 by dirtycash Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaeJoMTB Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 (edited) Don't agree with No. 2 Don't fight with anyone. No. 7 Agreed to marry a girl after 1 week, married 6 years now. And don't do any business in Thailand, not with anyone, not your wife/gf or that guy you met at the expats club. Edited January 16, 2016 by MaeJoMTB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bermondburi Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 Definitely go along with number 6. So many foreigners talk a load of rubbish because they don't know properly or misunderstand, or fail to realise that just because on one given day they did something a certain way, it might be completely different in another day, in another place, with another person etc. Also, a lot of Thais talk a load of rubbish too, because they don't know how to do something properly, it would rather lie to you too save face. Example: it broken. Real meaning: I don't know how to use it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingthing Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 8 (same as 6) Do not take "what I learned" lists seriously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jadee Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 This is a great list for anyone planning to live in Thailand, lots of common sense advice. I think many of the points are interconnected though - if you screw up rule 3 and get into debt, you can't live by rule 4 (hobbies) and will likely end up breaking rule 5 (by drinking in a bar). It's a vicious cycle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhys Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 A sage once said, I have learned to wait, I have learned to eat when served, and I have learned to sleep.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mgjackson69 Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 Really, none of these are unique to Thailand (if you genericize the local references)...they apply to travel to any country, to varying degrees. Contrary to anecdotal "evidence", all Thai men are not tough guys, and any altercation will not automatically result in someone being "rat-packed". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Youaredoomed Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 When 'meeting' a lass in the early part of a relationship, make sure you are in a boozer, or somewhere you can sit comfortably and have a beer as you can rest assured she'll be at least half a day late.....If she suggests 'Outside Home Plo' or MBK, refuse...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dukeleto Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 Been here 11 years, very good advice!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samsensam Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 pretty general advice that could more or less apply to anywhere, including home. but really, who needs to advised not to get into a fight for goodness sake?! i haven't been anywhere near a fight since i was at school. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nemesis7 Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 OK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaiduncankk Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 Everyone to their own. How many years has it taken to grasp all this knowledge to pass on to the rest of us ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaiduncankk Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 Everyone to their own. How many years has it taken to grasp all this knowledge to pass on to the rest of us ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mihalis Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 Number 7 would be applicable for any female on this earth.. Iv met more divorced and damaged farang, who's non Thai partner have put them thru the ringer, in Thailand than anywhere on this earth................ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emster23 Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 "it wont be long untill your back home in the sh** t" Eh? I'm not going "back home". This is now my home. Perhaps "develop a taste for local sh*t"? also would add "Learn Thai language. Don't have to go to school for that, interact with locals... little by little." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlQaholic Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 I will follow item number 6, I don't believe you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kkup Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 Rule 8. Don't believe every girl who calls you "wery handsome". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godden Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 Does your mother know your out alone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicowoodduck Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 (edited) Number 1....this is LIEland......so not believe anything or anyone.....stay in your room, do not go out in the streets, forget the motorbike, car, just walk, walk, walk, if you have too.....get a coin operated gf and live each day like it will be your last.....Amen...? Edited January 18, 2016 by chicowoodduck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denim Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 8) Always wear boxers unless you enjoy the tingling sensation of a nasty ball rash every day of the year. 9) Wear the boxers inside out the next day and save on washing and water. 10) When its really stinking hot don't drink a lot of alcohol unless you want the wrong kind of stroke. 11) When Thai relatives are around stress your poverty. If possible get in first and ask to borrow 500 baht. Takes the wind out of their sails. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrfaroukh Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 You said it all right and I am doing exactly as mentioned it here. I just add another thing and that is avoid getting in fight with so many foreign drunks in Pattaya. I actually had more problem with foreigners than Thai people. On top of that be vise when buying condo specially if it is not build yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaidream Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 (edited) The most important one that I have learned is-" Do not ever make a Thai person lose face. It could save your life." That is why walking away from any type of confrontation is the Thai way of doing business. Edited January 18, 2016 by Thaidream Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOTIRIOS Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 ......'swimming in the sea'.....??? ...do you sell insurance or what....??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BngkkB Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 What about "There are NO secrets in Thailand" ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
likeke Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 All good advice. #3 to me is most important. (1) subtract all your fixed expenses from your net monthly income. (2) Divide this number 30 (the number of days in the average month). (3) this number represents your daily maximum expenditure. Don't go over it. (4) Since I started this plan 18 months ago, I can count on one hand the number of days I either met or exceeded this amount. As a result, I have saved a total of 160,000 baht. The days I meet my goal is literally "money in the bank." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denim Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 What about "There are NO secrets in Thailand" ? There can be if you avoid crapping on your own doorstep. Also , completely forget your own indiscretions whilst being quick to disapprove of anybody else doing the same. The secret of success is sincerity. Once you can fake it you've got it made. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaiduncankk Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 All good advice. #3 to me is most important. (1) subtract all your fixed expenses from your net monthly income. (2) Divide this number 30 (the number of days in the average month). (3) this number represents your daily maximum expenditure. Don't go over it. (4) Since I started this plan 18 months ago, I can count on one hand the number of days I either met or exceeded this amount. As a result, I have saved a total of 160,000 baht. The days I meet my goal is literally "money in the bank." No need to be so tight fisted in running a budget as to have to work out a daily allowance. Must be fun in the bar when it's your round ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazza40 Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 (edited) Let's see:1/ Always keep 90% of your assets in your country of origin2/ When asking for directions, ask at least three times of different people to improve your chances.3/ Drive defensively. Just too many d###heads on the road, Thai AND falang.4/ Eat where you see the Thais congregating. Don't eat in a restaurant with no other customers.5/ Get your dental work done here AFTER you get an opinion in your country of origin.6/ Don't ever believe you are "hansum man" . It's your wallet that is handsome.7/ Enjoy the friendships you make here. They are gold.8/ Think of every day as an adventure. And it is. 9/ Don't get married. You can "take care" of a Thai woman very well without making an idiot of yourself. 10/ Learn at least some Thai. Life gets easier the more you learn. And it's good for your brain. Here endeth the 10 Thai commandments. Edited January 18, 2016 by bazza40 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Christmas13 Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 Does your mother know your out alone. Well I hope your mother does not know the hand you are holding Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
likeke Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 I am really not so tight fisted. My pension is over 100,000 baht monthly, and I never go without. I have over 3,000,000 baht in emergency funds. I travel all over SEA and just returned from Chiang Rai last week after spending a week there. I stay at 3-star hotels when I travel and eat at upscale restaurants. My budget is not make or break, but merely a practical quide to responsible spending. I enjoy hitting a few selected bars/clubs twice a week and tip generously. I live well here in Bangkok but I do so responsibly within my more than ample budget. With regard to paying for a round of drinks when it is my turn as you say, I don'play that nonsense. Why is that you say? Because it is a waste of money buying drinks to strangers and drunks. I would rather buy a few lady drinks to a nice lady during good conversation.that' how I roll. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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