Quote Originally Posted by thaimeme
This broad question only really applies to loners and wannabes without real familiar ties, irons in the fire, real friends, associations, etc..... They're to be pitied, not revered.
If the question is too difficult for you just fuck off. If it is not applicable, ignore it. Try just for once to keep your pious, self righteous opinions under wraps.
Quote Originally Posted by Boon Mee
What's the definition of 'tits up'?
Broken/fubar.
Quote Originally Posted by kmart
Thankfully, I never had to burn any bridges back in the UK. Still got a house, old friends and family. A plan B / exit strategy is always a necessity if you're residing in a 3rd World fiefdom / kleptocracy like Thailand, no matter how much fun you can have here.
Ditto that we are not all trapped here with zero options like Jeff
Quote Originally Posted by PeeCoffee
I know Chas' question was hypothetical but I do not forsee any Government in Thai telling foreigners to sod off in the near future. Do you, Chas ?
No, it's more a case of, how much more of this shit am I prepared to tolerate. The reasons for coming here and staying are now six years old.
While I have been amazed by Thai resilience to civil disobedience, political turmoil, floods and a military coup, it just seems to be a country in limbo, with no direction or common sense.
The Junta comes up with new head shaking in disbelief ideas every day. Immigration offices make shit up as they see fit and there is no credible justice or politcal system, or any sign of one this century.
I would be happy to start a road journey without taking a deep breath and crossing my fingers for luck.
I guess my main point is whether you came here for the pussy, the cheap cost of living, the temples or the stunning scenery, sooner or later it all seems to tip the balance of life. Not sure if I'm ready for a well ordered society yet, but it would be foolish to ignore the changes.