Of course you will. Bitter and vindictive people are like that because they generally can't let go.Originally Posted by Hypatia
Of course you will. Bitter and vindictive people are like that because they generally can't let go.Originally Posted by Hypatia
I think someone should start a 'Bitter n Twisted and leaving Thailand' thread. It could go on for years, thousands of posts and multiple bitter drinkers.
Good luck to the OP on his move back to the US. It's usually a good idea to take time out from Thailand and spend a bit of time in your home country or culture to find a bit of perspective, and live the pros and cons before making a decision.
Being anywhere all the time can tend to piss me off.
No its not a compromise as its as expensive as fuk, fantastic country but really out of control price wise.
Normal family guys doing it hard Supporting there lot.
Anyone who suggests its cheaper to live here than in Thailand is a dead set wanker and I don't believe for a second that the US is any different.
Maybe on a few things but overall when its all weighed up there's no way.
Anyway this thread is quite meaningless as it all depends whether one has kids or not and must pay for an International School. That's hugely Expensive in any country.
At the end of the day if punters want to bolt back home good on them.
Free world innit. Let the guys who enjoy being in Thailand live in peace EH.
Good luck OP I just left the US a couple of months ago for something different and you just returned for something different. There is probably some famous quote I could post about the color of grass or something but cant remember it right now so again good luck!
I have an honest question for the OP or anyone else for that matter. Why is an education important? Whats wrong with just being a simple farmer? Stupid people will do stupid things regardless of their education. I have met people in Thailand that know so much more about life than many of the supposedly educated people I have known in the US it makes me question the whole education system. If your children express a desire for a better education than that is a different story but just assuming that people need an education just because that was the way you were raised in the west is kind of strange to me.
I'm not saying it was Aliens, but it was Aliens!
California has housing 391% above the US National Average. Comparing California is the absolute worst case. There are many places in middle America and others where a 3,000,000 baht house will completely blow away a Thai house of that cost.
Now compare California (US most expensive housing state) with the most expensive housing in Bangkok. I think you will see when comparing apples to apples, the US still comes out on top
It you think you are welcome in Thailand, you are fooling yourself. Many foreigners including you get a false sense of security that they are different than the other 100,000 foreigners in Thailand. Any foreigner can be a victim in Thailand simply by being in the wrong place at the wrong time. If you were truly as welcome as you think, the VISA regulations would not be as hard as they are. Thai's want your money, not you. Sad fact.
Mate I respect you for giving your kids the opportunity to a decent education in the US, its very Important that the children get the best opportunity and a very valid reason to remove them from Thailand.
On your other statement concerning about becoming a victim of crime in Thailand versus The USA You must be taking the piss EH.
America has near on the largest population of nutters on the face of the earth as every screaming nut case can get a gun and go on a killing spree.
Jeez, nearly happens every other month now.
Don't worry, violence in my town is entrenched as well and going out for some squirt on a Saturday night is a dangerous proposition. Seems to be everywhere these days.
I feel so much safer in Thailand. Never had a problem regards my safety and I've traveled many thousands of KLM to many far out provinces over many years.
Anyway all the best with your future.
Cheers
My guess would be that she has lived in Thailand for about a year. Like most of her ilk, at the end of a year, she is an authority, and knows far more than those of us who have been living and working happily in Asia for 30+ years. American women are like that - their total authority on virtually any subject is rivaled only by their total ignorance of the subject matter. She will now flee home, badmouth Asia to all of her friends, and, if they are like her and listen to her, perhaps they will do the world a favor and stay at home.
As a relative newbie- living here for a year and a half ( but visiting for 25 years +) this has been an interesting thread.
Few thoughts- never burn your boats at home, don't think a condo here is an investment- you need to be able to just walk away.
Enjoy the region and travel- been to South Korea so far this year.
Don't think Thailand is a dirt cheap place to live- its not.
Be prepared for a lack of culture- you can hardly discuss the latest exhibition at the Tate Modern with the locals.
Learn Thai
Love the food and learn how to cook!
But compared to the giant filthy ghetto that London has become its great - feel totally safe here and have felt welcome- invited to weddings etc.
And that guy who wants to bring over primitive 110V appliances - cheapskate or what!
At the moment have no desire to return to the UK- give a few years maybe different- we shall see?
Frontal labotomy , removal of taste buds and an elasticated waistband should ready you.
PS, didn't bother reading past the headline.
Being a farmer doesn't mean you are stupid. Ever hear of an Ag degree? As in Texas A&M? Also, some of the smartest people I know don't have formal educations. And, these people I am referring to make a minimum 6-figure income and beyond.
The level of ones education is not indicative of ones intelligence.
I feel welcome in my locality, and that is what matters to me. Fuk Thailand, the US, Australia, etc- they are just countries, by someones invented definition. I live with people, not flags.Originally Posted by liveinlos
Unlike, say, anywhere else in the world.Originally Posted by liveinlos
It is a little sad that we have become so institutionalised within our culture that we only acquaint education with degrees. I respect the educated, but I admire the self educated. I would rarely if ever dissuade someone from pursuing 'an education' if they have they have the ability and opportunity to do so. Apart from giving one a hitch towards life's easier roads, it also helps you learn how to think individually, which can be a major attribute in later years.Originally Posted by beazalbob69
To me education and marriage both can be something you get done, not for yourself but for someone else .. like your folks.
The best part of university is the brain activity. I can't see how spending four-five years mixing with students and professors could hurt you. What's important to me is to be able to communicate well with people of all social levels and education. Without education, self-taught or formal, you'd be missing one tier. Speak correctly when the encounter calls for it, speak street on the street, talk shit to a woman, recite poetry to women, have depth. People will judge you by what you say and how well you say it. Being attractive to people makes life easier.
Good luck to you in Illinois, you made a good decision, this is not a great place to raise a child, and having a wife defeats one of the only remaining reasons to be here (comment intended in a nice way).
Good timing too; the Dollar hit a 16 year low against the Baht today so the prices are only going to get worse.
Well, never lived in Thailand, and my longest time spent there was 3 months, but that 3 months was long enough, I dont think I would enjoy Thailand full time. Certain things there are cheaper than here at home ( Vancouver BC ) rent, beer is about half price compared to here, food if you dont eat alot of western food. Of course bar girls are still a bargain, though gogo girls seem to be getting pretty pricey, close to what you would pay a pro here. I will continue to do what Thailand wants me to do anyways, come there for a month or two holiday, spend my cash and leave. I could never picture retiring in Thailand, as it seems the visa hurdles are just a pain in the ass.
The up-coming revolution and subsequent coups is enough to keep me away from any planning.
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