Hey Ant, its all about learning to understand the pitfalls and negative aspects of living in a foreign country. The good aspects are not a problem. And while I do agree that one should not only focus on the negative aspects of Thailand, I think its very appropriate on a Farang forum that we should help to educate each other by sharing experiences and opinions. Once the rose coloured glasses are off, there is a lot to learn, as I am sure you could appreciate.