New to Thailand from U.S

**Bill Donnell** · 07-01-2008, 05:32 PM

Hi everyone,

I am from Miami, Florida, U.S.A. I've been in Thailand for about six months. I am living in a small farm village outside of Korat. I have a lot to learn. I have been traveling the world for the last few years, fishing in many exotic places. Canada, Siberia, Brazil Amazon Jungle, Venezuela Jungle and more. I came to fish in Thailand and decided to live here. Will be leaving for Africa to fish for the Tiger Fish in a few months. Prior to retireing, I was a graphic artist.

I'm somewhat isolated here in the village. I haven't generated the courage to drive in Korat yet and don't know my way around. Thai driver's performance on the road leaves something to be desired. Driving on the left side of the road is strange to me. I instinctively want to move to the right side. I am living with a girlfiend and have to prevail upon her to do the the driving.

Trying to learn to speak Thai, but making very slow progress. Girlfriend speaks limited English. I get by with the others in the village with a few Thai words and a lot of imaginative pantomine.

I'm glad I found this board. The limited communication I have sometimes drives me carzy. The urge to speak to another human who understands me is overpowering.

Bill Donnell

**Begbie** · 07-01-2008, 05:34 PM

Welcome Bill. I think a few of the members on here live around Korat.

**Norton** · 07-01-2008, 05:40 PM

Welcome Bill. I too reside in Isaan. You will find many TD members in the region. Takes some time to get used to the laid back lifestyle but it does grow on one.

I fish as well so a trip to the Mekong to try our luck with those giant catfish would be great fun!

**jizzybloke** · 07-01-2008, 05:45 PM

Hi Bill, hope you enjoy!

**astasinim** · 07-01-2008, 06:06 PM

Hey Bill

**Reaper** · 07-01-2008, 06:28 PM

Originally Posted by Bill Donnell

I'm glad I found this board. The limited communication I have sometimes drives me carzy. The urge to speak to another human who understands me is overpowering.

Its orgasmic, I know the feeling!

**Wayne Kerr** · 07-01-2008, 06:32 PM

Another fisherman, welcome Bill

**forreachingme** · 07-01-2008, 06:57 PM

Hi Bill, welcome...

I'm living in the city area...

Many fishing ponds around Korat...

**Tao** · 07-01-2008, 07:02 PM

Hi Bill. I live southwest of Korat, where are you at anyway?

**Razor** · 07-01-2008, 07:13 PM

Welcome aboard Bill

Enjoy the boards and enjoy the

**hillbilly** · 07-01-2008, 07:38 PM

Welcome through our TeakDoors!

**chitown** · 07-01-2008, 07:39 PM

Welcome aboard. Being from Miami must allow you to handle the heat hear better than me (Chicago)!! And your a fisherman so you get points from already!!!

**blackgang** · 07-01-2008, 07:42 PM

Welcome Bill, I am from the PNW, Central Oregon to be exact, love the Trout fishing at home, we have a 7 Rai lake on our place, but the fish are small and eat rice so I don't fish em.

**Wallalai** · 07-01-2008, 09:14 PM

Hi Bill, welcome on board.

**Loombucket** · 07-01-2008, 09:31 PM

Greetings Bill and welcome to the forum. We are N north east of Korat, or will be in a month or two. I enjoy the bus ride in to the city, as we are car-less at the mo. Thai language can be a bit of an uphill thing but well worth the effort for every word you get right. Once it is in the memory, keep using it and move on to the next.

A trip to a lager village may reveal any number of Thai people with a limited understanding of English. They are all keen to learn more and they love it when you correct them. Teachers, as well, are always willing to stop and talk in their second language. Best of luck, get a map and get out there and share the language that you know.

Good first post, by the way.

**Marmite the Dog** · 07-01-2008, 10:23 PM

Hi Bill - Nice introduction there.

As you can see there are a few of us who live in or around Korat (not me though) and the ones I've met are not too weird.

If you fancy a decent meal, you could do a lot worse than trying Chez Andy which is not too far from the Night Plaza.

Also, you've got to spend at least 5 hours a day on here for 6 months before you lose the 'newbie' tag, so get posting.

**Texpat** · 07-01-2008, 10:47 PM

Nah, don't listen to the hardasses, it takes all of 30 minutes to settle in the saddle. Some of us get comfy faster than others.

Howdy.

**SEA Traveler** · 07-01-2008, 11:56 PM

Originally Posted by Bill Donnell

Hi everyone,

I am from Miami, Florida, U.S.A. I've been in Thailand for about six months..... Bill Donnell

Greetings Bill! I too am from the East coast but a Nittany Lion...

**The_Dude** · 08-01-2008, 01:58 AM

Originally Posted by Bill Donnell

Hi everyone,

I am from Miami, Florida, U.S.A. I've been in Thailand for about six months. I am living in a small farm village outside of Korat.

Hello Bill,
Welcome. I to am also from the States (California). But still reside in the USA.

However, my wife and I do have land up N.E. of Korat near Dan Khun Thot. I hope you will enjoy living in LOS.

**MeMock** · 08-01-2008, 02:16 AM

G'day Bill and welcome.

This bloke here lives around your way and is a mad keen fisherman and has started a fishing in thailand forum.

**Spin** · 08-01-2008, 02:44 AM

Originally Posted by Bill Donnell

I instinctively want to move to the right side

Dont worry about that, the Thais aint sure which side they should be on either

Welcome!

**sabang** · 08-01-2008, 04:12 AM

Welcome bill, a few of us like our fishing here.

I recommend you overcome your natural reluctance and get driving though- life can be pretty isolated if you're stuck in one remote place (it ain't as bad as it looks once you're settled behind the wheel), and theres bound to be a few falang scattered around nearby villages. Look for them out the front of village shops getting aled.

**Dalton** · 08-01-2008, 09:07 AM

Welcome Bill, I live around 130km from Korat, doing fish farming. I'm quite often in Korat, so let me know where you live.

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