Thread: Thunderbum here

Just wanted to say Hi and introduce myself

I retired to Thailand around eight months ago after working all my adult years as an electrician, my wife passed away some years ago , so after taking numerous holidays to Thailand and slowly becoming discontented with the way England is going I sold my property and relocated to Pattaya.

My move to Thailand has been generally uneventful but its still a daily challenge compared to my past holiday visits , There are many things that make me shake my head in disbelief and I now use the phrase WTF far more than I did back home . I'm hoping to try and pick up some advice , information and tips from other retired people here .


Regards – Bill

Welcome Thunderbum.

Per chance, would that be Bill Fluke?

Hiya Bill,

The one bit of advice I would give is to be VERY careful investing and money with expats here in Thailand. There are quite a few shonky dealers who come here and re-invent themselves as property or investment experts, and then your money just disappears. Some really do appear to be decent. So due your due diligence, or better still, don't invest with them at all.

"property or investment experts" You saying they're not?

What I'm saying is that many have later been found to be ripoff merchants. Ones that had displayed themselves as having all the right credentials...

Andrew Drummond's website exposed a few.

Find something useful to keep you occupied, but try to avoid breaking the law. I dabble with photography when I’m bored. The digital stuff is easy these days.
Keep yourself in good shape physically so that you will be able to claim and enjoy your state pension benefits.

Welcome through the inner teak halls, retired Bill.
Hoping you have enjoyable moments.

Outta curiosity, being a new comer, how did you learn of Teakdoor?

Welcome TB hope you enjoy your stay in Patts. Quite a few down there. Sabang and Seekingasylum come to mind. If you do not currently have a thai lady friend remember having one is like playing hopscotch in a minefield. Think you will find a few threads on that subject on TD

Originally Posted by David48atTD

Welcome Thunderbum.

Per chance, would that be Bill Fluke?

Hi David , sorry but not Fluke , can I ask who Bill Fluke is ?

Originally Posted by Latindancer

Hiya Bill,

The one bit of advice I would give is to be VERY careful investing and money with expats here in Thailand. There are quite a few shonky dealers who come here and re-invent themselves as property or investment experts, and then your money just disappears. Some really do appear to be decent. So due your due diligence, or better still, don't invest with them at all.

Thanks for the advice . I have worked hard all my life and any spending is some thing that I have to watch very carefully , I do have my UK government pension that helps but as for investing in any properties in Thailand , thats not going to happen . At my age and being alone buying bricks and mortar just don't make sense . As for any investments the only thing that I have done is put some money in a Thai bank for my retirement visa extension requirement and that’s as far as it will ever go .

Originally Posted by Hugh Cow

Welcome TB hope you enjoy your stay in Patts. Quite a few down there. Sabang and Seekingasylum come to mind. If you do not currently have a thai lady friend remember having one is like playing hopscotch in a minefield. Think you will find a few threads on that subject on TD

I have all ready taken a stressful walk through the '' Pattaya '' minefield and came out on the other side thinking to my self , No way Pedro

Originally Posted by HuangLao

Welcome through the inner teak halls, retired Bill.
Hoping you have enjoyable moments.

Outta curiosity, being a new comer, how did you learn of Teakdoor?

I came across Teak Door while searching the Internet for some information on connecting to the Internet from my room using my Android tablet and AIS sim card ( Computer News ).

Thanks for the welcome .

Originally Posted by VocalNeal

You don't need to get "married". You can hire both a housekeeper and a sex partner, separately. As has been said you'll likely be cheated more by an expat than you will by a Thai. in Pattaya. But still be wary of overly helpful Thais.

Don't be in a rush.

Getting married again , I would rather have all my remaining teeth pulled out , house keeper the thought of some one rummaging through my draws and cupboards while I'm not there , I could not live with . Even the sex thing is some times over powered with thoughts of a nice well done steak meal and a bottle of nice red wine . As for overly helpful Thais , that's a good point worth remembering .

Welcome back, Thunderbum!

...you've already thrown caution to the wind, TB, choose your burn temple wisely...

Originally Posted by Neverna

Welcome back, Thunderbum!

Thanks for the Welcome

welcome TB.i am someone with knowledge of thailand for over 35yrs.only advice i can give you is get away from PATTS.there are quite a few nice places away from any tourist area's.try KORAT,CHAIYAPUM,SURIN BURRIRAM. i had enough of patts.in the early 80's when there wernt many rogue's about.so keep your BRAINS in your pocket.