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William · 30-08-2007, 10:07 AM

The end of an era - leaving Thailand

After almost 12 years of living in Thailand, I have decided to call it a day and move on. From Nov. '07 onwards, by new home will be in Sydney, Australia. Those of you who know me will know how difficult a decision this has been. There are still a number of processes that need to be completed in order for this to come off. My sponsorship needs to be approved and I need to pass a medical examination. The point of this thread is to try and keep a journal of the process. I will try and be a honest as I can.

Marmite the Dog · 30-08-2007, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by William

I need to pass a medical examination.

Good luck! You'll need it.

peterpan · 30-08-2007, 10:16 AM

You could do much worse William, Sydneys a great place, bit expensive for me now, when I lived there the traffic got on my tits but plenty to do and good weather.

in4zip · 30-08-2007, 11:01 AM

Good luck William, you are not the first nor will you be the last on the way to greener grass

AUS gain - LoS loss, fek'em

sabang · 30-08-2007, 11:11 AM

All the best- I had eleven good years living in Sydney, love the place.
As a lawyer, I'm sure you'll be able to enjoy some of the good life there- it ain't a cheap city.
Best of luck with the red tape- Australia is good at that, but you'll get there. I can think of worse options than Oz residency.

AntRobertson · 30-08-2007, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by William

After almost 12 years of living in Thailand, I have decided to call it a day and move on

Bloody hell mate (stow that phrase for future reference), I can appreciate that must've been a hard decision to make. Australia is a great place. Pity it's full of Australians though.

Anyways best of luck with it all...

... so, there will be a job vacancy at your firm then?

ChiangMai noon · 30-08-2007, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by AntRobertson

so, there will be a job vacancy at your firm then?

I suspect they'll be looking for a good lawyer Ant.
know anyone?

kingwilly · 30-08-2007, 11:51 AM

good luck mate!

AntRobertson · 30-08-2007, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by ChiangMai noon

I suspect they'll be looking for a good lawyer Ant. know anyone?

I'd focking sue you for that barely disguised bit of libel but you can count your lucky stars that no, I don't know any good lawyers.

klongmaster · 30-08-2007, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by AntRobertson

I'd focking sue you for that barely disguised bit of libel but you can count your lucky stars that no, I don't know any good lawyers.

bit of an oxymoron isn't it?

hope it works out for you William...now who will start threads which nobody replies to...but which are full of useful information...

sabang · 30-08-2007, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by AntRobertson

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Originally Posted by William

After almost 12 years of living in Thailand, I have decided to call it a day and move on

Australia is a great place. Pity it's full of Australians though.

Last time I looked, quite a few drug-dealing Kiwi's as well.

AntRobertson · 30-08-2007, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by sabang

Last time I looked, quite a few drug-dealing Kiwi's as well.

Community Service Workers. Keeping the natives suppressed with narcotics

peterpan · 30-08-2007, 03:25 PM

We should help Willy to get settled in and learning some STRINE
Dunny, Sheila, Ocker, Tinny, Slab, etc Wthout these useful terms he's gonna be lost for the fisrt few month. Wheres Terry ?

peterpan · 30-08-2007, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by William

The end of an era - leaving Thailand

After almost 12 years of living in Thailand, I have decided to call it a day and move on. From Nov. '07 onwards, by new home will be in Sydney, Australia. Those of you who know me will know how difficult a decision this has been. There are still a number of processes that need to be completed in order for this to come off. My sponsorship needs to be approved and I need to pass a medical examination. The point of this thread is to try and keep a journal of the process. I will try and be a honest as a Lawyer can.

JoGeAr · 30-08-2007, 06:38 PM

Good luck in Steak n' Kidney, William. If you ever get up to Brisbane, look us up and we'll show you the sights. A steak at the Brekky Creek would definitely be in order. Cheers, Mate.

Umbuku · 30-08-2007, 07:58 PM

Good luck with the move William.

I'll be back in Australia by Christmas.

corvettelover · 30-08-2007, 09:11 PM

It aint the land of smiles i can tell you. Lived there for 40 years.
Wish you well will miss your informative posts William
And the best game is spot the Aussie.
The rents and weekly shopping will shock you. Its 15 years behind yank culture.
Any way as a lawyer you will be gainfully employed.
P.s. The traffic is less than bangkok but at a safer level.

Wayne Kerr · 30-08-2007, 09:16 PM

All the best old chap, my home town (well actually about 300kms south of home), but whatever I can do to help and all that ... I'll be back home for Christmas. Wayne Jnr and I will probably go to the News Years Cricket Test in Sydney ... do you like cricket?

Goddess of Whatever · 30-08-2007, 09:43 PM

Wow... that's cool. It's time to change, eh?

Do you want a maid?

shazbut · 30-08-2007, 10:50 PM

Willy,I'm sure your stay in Aussie will be 'Micky Mouse' mate.Enjoy.

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30-08-2007, 10:16 AM	#3 (permalink)
peterpan Limp member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Pleasantville Posts: 6,335	You could do much worse William, Sydneys a great place, bit expensive for me now, when I lived there the traffic got on my tits but plenty to do and good weather.

30-08-2007, 11:01 AM	#4 (permalink)
in4zip Elite Member Last Online: 05-12-2007 02:50 AM Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Gropecvnt Lane Bkk Posts: 1,481	Good luck William, you are not the first nor will you be the last on the way to greener grass AUS gain - LoS loss, fek'em

30-08-2007, 11:51 AM	#8 (permalink)
kingwilly The Teakdoor Traitor Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 35,943	good luck mate!

30-08-2007, 03:25 PM	#13 (permalink)
peterpan Limp member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Pleasantville Posts: 6,335	We should help Willy to get settled in and learning some STRINE Dunny, Sheila, Ocker, Tinny, Slab, etc Wthout these useful terms he's gonna be lost for the fisrt few month. Wheres Terry ?

30-08-2007, 06:38 PM	#15 (permalink)
JoGeAr Thailand Expat Last Online: Today 07:37 AM Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Chonburi/Brisbane Posts: 2,446	Good luck in Steak n' Kidney, William. If you ever get up to Brisbane, look us up and we'll show you the sights. A steak at the Brekky Creek would definitely be in order. Cheers, Mate.

30-08-2007, 07:58 PM	#16 (permalink)
Umbuku Chanthaburi Last Online: 12-03-2010 06:45 AM Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 190	Good luck with the move William. I'll be back in Australia by Christmas.

30-08-2007, 09:11 PM	#17 (permalink)
corvettelover Yala Last Online: Today 04:50 AM Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cairns Posts: 695	It aint the land of smiles i can tell you. Lived there for 40 years. Wish you well will miss your informative posts William And the best game is spot the Aussie. The rents and weekly shopping will shock you. Its 15 years behind yank culture. Any way as a lawyer you will be gainfully employed. P.s. The traffic is less than bangkok but at a safer level.

30-08-2007, 09:43 PM	#19 (permalink)
Goddess of Whatever A bladdy woman Last Online: 29-04-2009 05:13 PM Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Somewhere I belong but it won't be last long Posts: 4,273	Wow... that's cool. It's time to change, eh? Do you want a maid?

30-08-2007, 10:50 PM	#20 (permalink)
shazbut I am in Jail Last Online: 16-11-2007 04:02 PM Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 199	Willy,I'm sure your stay in Aussie will be 'Micky Mouse' mate.Enjoy.

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