It’s official: Expats in Thailand are deliriously happy!

[Pinot]

Of course they are! Most are half drunk, stoned or both all day. It really does make TH seem like paradise. Done the research myself some years back. Once one hits the sober trail it all starts to look a bit different though

Start drinking again?

[gandalf12]

If Thailand wants to make such comments I would suggest they keep them confined to the Thai's point of view. They do not know what the Expats think and are trying to make it harder and harder for all of us.

Personally I like Thailand but deliriously happy no sorry that is not a phrase I would use or even consider. When Thailand treats us on an equal basis with Thai's (never going to happen) then I probably will use the phrase. But when we are to some extent treated with contempt never will I use the phrase.

If Thai's were treated the same way in our home countries they would be up in arms and "delirious" I don't think would enter their minds

Apparently the survey had nothing to do with Thais. Expats voted. But blame others if you wish, British per chance?

Expats put in responses that they know would not draw attention to them. Ask the same people off the record and the response will be a lot different. I think I am British but never lived there for over 30 years so I have no interest in the UK.

No one said it did have anything to do with Thai's but it is the comparative between the two which I assumed you would have realised. Evidently your didn't

[Pinot]

Thailand was once a great place to live but sadly not anymore. The freedoms that used to be are no longer. I personally am just waiting to sell some assets here cant wait to leave after 15 years very sad about the way the country has gone and is going.

Can you leave any sooner?

[OccamsRazor]

Untruths

#1 "Some 40% of people own property in the Kingdom" NOT TRUE, 0% of expats actually out and out own property in Thailand. Ownership via an agent is not true ownership. Owning a condo, only means you purchased the space within the walls.

Back to the dictionary for you: Simple Definition of property. : something that is owned by a person, business, etc

[hdkane]

Average person earns 100k a month? What?? I must be in the wrong job then, I get half that, I know maybe 1 person here who earns 100k a month, what am I missing exactly?

I was wondering the same thing...perhaps the salary is augmented by funds brought from their native country?

[cameraman888]

What kind of jobs are available for foreigners that you can earn 100,000 baht a month in BKK or Pattaya??

[55Jay]

Of course they are! Most are half drunk, stoned or both all day. It really does make TH seem like paradise. Done the research myself some years back. Once one hits the sober trail it all starts to look a bit different though

Start drinking again?

Happy Daze!

[lostmebike]

Most live in Pattaya or Bangkok.

Thank god i'm in the minority.

[alanrchase]

If Thailand wants to make such comments I would suggest they keep them confined to the Thai's point of view. They do not know what the Expats think and are trying to make it harder and harder for all of us.

Personally I like Thailand but deliriously happy no sorry that is not a phrase I would use or even consider. When Thailand treats us on an equal basis with Thai's (never going to happen) then I probably will use the phrase. But when we are to some extent treated with contempt never will I use the phrase.

If Thai's were treated the same way in our home countries they would be up in arms and "delirious" I don't think would enter their minds

Apparently the survey had nothing to do with Thais. Expats voted. But blame others if you wish, British per chance?

Expats put in responses that they know would not draw attention to them. Ask the same people off the record and the response will be a lot different. I think I am British but never lived there for over 30 years so I have no interest in the UK.

No one said it did have anything to do with Thai's but it is the comparative between the two which I assumed you would have realised. Evidently your didn't

Your post did start with "if Thailand wants to make such comments", expats made the comments. You have me beat on the 30 years, only managed 28 myself.

[gyrosman]

Actually, taking a survey on walking street at 2am when the OLD men like have a 28 year date on the way back to my condo that I've been trying to sell for years to pay for the hospital bills that my insurance won't pay and first I MUST pay and wait several months for a reimbursement.

As for owning a car, bike or house which as we all know is in your Thai's wife name and will always be hers and her families. It's Official but hey watch your bags when riding in a Tuk-Tuk.

[gandalf12]

If Thailand wants to make such comments I would suggest they keep them confined to the Thai's point of view. They do not know what the Expats think and are trying to make it harder and harder for all of us.

Personally I like Thailand but deliriously happy no sorry that is not a phrase I would use or even consider. When Thailand treats us on an equal basis with Thai's (never going to happen) then I probably will use the phrase. But when we are to some extent treated with contempt never will I use the phrase.

If Thai's were treated the same way in our home countries they would be up in arms and "delirious" I don't think would enter their minds

Apparently the survey had nothing to do with Thais. Expats voted. But blame others if you wish, British per chance?

Expats put in responses that they know would not draw attention to them. Ask the same people off the record and the response will be a lot different. I think I am British but never lived there for over 30 years so I have no interest in the UK.

No one said it did have anything to do with Thai's but it is the comparative between the two which I assumed you would have realised. Evidently your didn't

Your post did start with "if Thailand wants to make such comments", expats made the comments. You have me beat on the 30 years, only managed 28 myself.

It is a little longer. I came here in 1983

[alanrchase]

Actually, taking a survey on walking street at 2am when the OLD men like have a 28 year date on the way back to my condo that I've been trying to sell for years to pay for the hospital bills that my insurance won't pay and first I MUST pay and wait several months for a reimbursement.

As for owning a car, bike or house which as we all know is in your Thai's wife name and will always be hers and her families. It's Official but hey watch your bags when riding in a Tuk-Tuk.

You let old men take 28 year old girls back to your condo? Do you hide in the wardrobe and watch?

[whatproblem]

How can most live in bkk or Pattaya and own property ? Foreigners are not allowed to own property ,thaivisa got that bit wrong ,what else?

[maddermax]

Did any of them complain about the corruption, driving standards and not being able to get a policeman when you need one?

[gyrosman]

He gets his tips from OBAMACARE. Smoke and mirrors.

I'm sure general Prayut will wave this article at his next press conference. This is how some protect their businesses in Thailand.

[Krataiboy]

They never asked me. Anybody know anybody they DID ask?

[Bunnychow]

How can most live in bkk or Pattaya and own property ? Foreigners are not allowed to own property ,thaivisa got that bit wrong ,what else?

Foreigners are not allowed to own "landed" property, but not let the facts get in the way of a good whine shall we ?

A foreigner can have their own name on a title deed for various condo's....ergo they own the property.

I can explain this to you, but I cant help you understand..

[Don Mega]

How can most live in bkk or Pattaya and own property ? Foreigners are not allowed to own property ,thaivisa got that bit wrong ,what else?

they cannot own a condo ?

or are you confusing property and land?

[Rayk]

The more I read it the more I think they were actually subliminally making a mockery of the juntas 98% popularity survey.

But knowing TV I am probably wrong.

[Bunnychow]

Based on the responses on this subject...they did get one bit of this article 100% correct

"Thaivisa forum moaners who sound as though they are abjectly miserable"

[gerry1011]

I am pleasantly surprised by this survey.

I myself was convinced that the vast majority of farangs in Thailand were indeed totally miserable... to the point I avoid contact with the farang community.

But it seems that I was mistaken, and that my bias came from reading the comments on thaivisa too often.

So, good news.

I am in the happy group too

Edited July 11, 2016 by gerry1011

[Bunnychow]

Actually, taking a survey on walking street at 2am when the OLD men like have a 28 year date on the way back to my condo that I've been trying to sell for years to pay for the hospital bills that my insurance won't pay and first I MUST pay and wait several months for a reimbursement.

As for owning a car, bike or house which as we all know is in your Thai's wife name and will always be hers and her families. It's Official but hey watch your bags when riding in a Tuk-Tuk.

Maybe if you stopped paying for 28 year old hookers then you might have a bit more money to pay your bills then...

[Rayk]

How can most live in bkk or Pattaya and own property ? Foreigners are not allowed to own property ,thaivisa got that bit wrong ,what else?

Than I guess all those foreigners in Phuket that were told they needed to get a work permit in order to rent out their condos have nothing to worry about.

[Swamp Thing]

[Rayk]

One thing I will say about this topic is, it certainly is helping me to get my post count up.

Thank you TV.

Hahahaha

[SoiBiker]

Hilarious thread.

The survey pretty accurately describes the expats I know here in real life. Funny watching the impoverished miseries line up to decry it. Read it and weep, chaps!

Edited July 11, 2016 by SoiBiker

[anthony0339]

Wow I love it. Thai visa is taking a piss on its members. 555555. Take the advice of the op Thai visa in this case. If you don't like Thailand, you know where the land borders and airport are. Classic classic classic!!!!

[alanrchase]

I do love the forum. Expats voted and are blaming Thailand.

[Holy Cinema]

5 pages of reactions to a survey that's designed to get such reactions......there's a word for this type of post, but I'd just get banned for using it!!!

[Rayk]

Strange how not one single Thai visa member has come forth and said they took part in this fairy tale survey.

TV should be banning itself for 7 days for breaking its own forum rules on trolling.