Originally Posted by
dtalok
Stay away from , pattaya [because the people there hate you], bar girls, people you just met who want to be your friend, "expats" who think they know all about thailand, bars , barfines , skanks , anyone who offers a "tour". Think about whats important to you as far as traveling around the country - what you've seen and liked what you want to see, try to learn thai its not as difficult as it seems, bar thai is basically nothing and won't help you have any real conversation. Always remember for that awesome lady you can't believe wants to hang out with you there are hundreds more and with time you may find one that suits you better, so don't make commitments. If you find a place you like maybe rent a nice house and stay awhile, part of the problem of finding a girlfriend is the fact that they all know you will be moving on soon,so no problem to lie, cheat and deceive the ferlanghie. Thailand is an awesome place to live like a king but you have to "take care yourself" or a long line of others will try to "take care you" which means basically send you home broke and laugh about it because after all you DON'T BELONG . Since you've been there before maybe you know all this, or maybe you think i have it all wrong . Complaining after the fact never changed anything ,i am no expert i have made some mistakes in my time there but never the big mistakes that don't go away. It is all down to your attitude, some people cannot stand being nickled and dimed to death or get carried away with romantic notions. Anyway "talk too mutt" lots of luck and i hope you have a great experience