Just curious where the members from the region are from?
Do You Live Outside Thailand In Se Asia?
Started by cdnvic, 2007-10-02 13:55
#2
technocracy
Super Member Posted 2007-10-02 15:22:26
Yeaaah a forum I can yammer on all day long about the Lao PDR without getting the 'what this got to do with thailand' response!
#3
PhilHarries
Titanium Member Posted 2007-10-02 16:21:28
Yes and I can stick my 10 pennyworth, or 3000 VN Dong, about the charms of Cong Hoa Xa Hoi Chu Ngia Viet Nam.
So far it's a 50/50 split. #4
roietjimmy
Senior Member Posted 2007-10-02 17:37:49
Just curious where the members from the region are from?  Might have to keep the poll open a long time to get many votes from Burma. If you add Myanmar maybe you will get a few responses much quicker.
#5
Jockstar
My member is hidden by my kilt Posted 2007-10-02 18:24:56
Would be good if the members who voted could tell us where they live and why etec etc.. Just a thought!
#6
El Taco Loco
Senior Member Posted 2007-10-02 18:34:08
Add Thailand, just as a comparison.
#7
cdnvic
rebmeM ratS Posted 2007-10-02 20:29:54
Just curious where the members from the region are from? Might have to keep the poll open a long time to get many votes from Burma. If you add Myanmar maybe you will get a few responses much quicker.When a free country decides to change it's name I'll accept it. Until then, myanmar is just a slave name IMO. #8
Prakanong
Platinum Member Posted 2007-10-02 20:33:47
"Would be good if the members who voted could tell us where they live and why etec etc.. Just a thought!"
Singapore - I work there in our regional HQ Could have had the position moved to Thailand last year when I was humming and arring about taking it but chose Singapore. Worked in Thailand before and have visited over 25 times since leaving - it used to be for 3+ months a year but now only 3+ weeks a year but quite often. #9
Shrubbery
Senior Member Posted 2007-10-02 20:40:07
I live in Brunei. Lived here for 3 years in the late 90's. Got made redundant, got an opportunity to get my old job back so took it.
Only 2 1/2 hours from BKK. Edited by Shrubbery, 2007-10-02 20:47:43. #10
Captain Chaos
Chaotic Member Posted 2007-10-02 21:17:33
Would be good if the members who voted could tell us where they live and why etec etc.. Just a thought! Singapore - last year my great expat gig in BKK came to an end and I 'followed the money' to find a similar gig in Singapore - would have stayed in Thailand if I could have maintained my earning potential, but I couldn't, so I didn't 
Edited by Captain Chaos, 2007-10-02 21:18:48. #11
roietjimmy
Senior Member Posted 2007-10-02 21:36:40
Just curious where the members from the region are from? Might have to keep the poll open a long time to get many votes from Burma. If you add Myanmar maybe you will get a few responses much quicker.When a free country decides to change it's name I'll accept it. Until then, myanmar is just a slave name IMO.  You know I'm with you 100%. My tongue in cheek reply refers to the fact that the people who would respond to the name Burma have been cut off from the internet while the despicable bunch running "Myanmar" still have access.
#12
technocracy
Super Member Posted 2007-10-02 23:10:18
I live in the Lao PDR (can we at least get that name right?)
because one, I want to and two, because my lovely wife is from here. Yes it's got it's downsides but they are completely outweighed by the ups. We gave it a try in the UK - but it just wasn't for either of us!Not much else too add really!  Enjoying semi-retirement at the grand old age of 33 . . . Plans are a foot to actually make something out of my stay here so it may become fully permanent completely with residency if all goes well!  Even then I'll be managing and sitting back watching the money coming in! 
#13
fennielyn
Senior Member Posted 2007-10-02 23:18:46
Would be good if the members who voted could tell us where they live and why etec etc.. Just a thought! Where - SG Why - Definitely not by choice or anything.
#14
cdnvic
rebmeM ratS Posted 2007-10-02 23:37:57
I live in the Lao PDR (can we at least get that name right?) Is there a country in this world with the word "Democratic" in it's name that actually is?
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mark lamai
Senior Member Posted 2007-10-03 01:15:17
is Thailand bashing allowed from in here???!!!!
#16
fennielyn
Senior Member Posted 2007-10-03 01:40:19
is Thailand bashing allowed from in here???!!!! Thanks for making me smile on an otherwise crappy night.  But our mods being omnipresent and omnipotent beings........I wouldn't try. In any case, aren't we here coz we've got mad love for this country?
#17
roietjimmy
Senior Member Posted 2007-10-03 08:23:35
I live in the Lao PDR (can we at least get that name right?) because one, I want to and two, because my lovely wife is from here. Yes it's got it's downsides but they are completely outweighed by the ups. We gave it a try in the UK - but it just wasn't for either of us!Not much else too add really! Enjoying semi-retirement at the grand old age of 33 . . . Plans are a foot to actually make something out of my stay here so it may become fully permanent completely with residency if all goes well! Even then I'll be managing and sitting back watching the money coming in! #18
chinthee
...it poured sweet and clear, it was a very good year. Posted 2007-10-03 08:32:37
I live in the Lao PDR (can we at least get that name right?) because one, I want to and two, because my lovely wife is from here. Yes it's got it's downsides but they are completely outweighed by the ups. We gave it a try in the UK - but it just wasn't for either of us!Not much else too add really! Enjoying semi-retirement at the grand old age of 33 . . . Plans are a foot to actually make something out of my stay here so it may become fully permanent completely with residency if all goes well! Even then I'll be managing and sitting back watching the money coming in! Just curious. People who spend a lot of time there seem to call it "Lao" in casual conversation as opposed to "Laos." Which is correct? #19
MiG16
MiG is not 16. just a very sophisticated intelligent robot Posted 2007-10-03 10:09:25
I live in the Lao PDR Enjoying semi-retirement at the grand old age of 33 . . . ofcourse Im jealous
#20
technocracy
Super Member Posted 2007-10-03 10:45:31
I live in the Lao PDR (can we at least get that name right?) because one, I want to and two, because my lovely wife is from here. Yes it's got it's downsides but they are completely outweighed by the ups. We gave it a try in the UK - but it just wasn't for either of us!Not much else too add really! Enjoying semi-retirement at the grand old age of 33 . . . Plans are a foot to actually make something out of my stay here so it may become fully permanent completely with residency if all goes well! Even then I'll be managing and sitting back watching the money coming in! Just curious. People who spend a lot of time there seem to call it "Lao" in casual conversation as opposed to "Laos." Which is correct? The story of 'Laos' and 'Lao' all stems from it being a French colony who in there own wisdom christened the place 'Laos'. The twist to the tale is that in French the trailing 's' is silent! So even 'Laos' is pronounced Lao, however the problem lies that only French has this silent 's'. Where are the English speaking world it becomes 'Laoss' or 'Lay-os' or 'La-os' or which ever way some one wants to bastardise it!  Try telling Fed-Ex in the west you've got a parcal going to Lao ... they don't know of such a country. It really is a pain in the butt!  As for my semi-retirement . . hard work! To be honest I don't know how long I'll last not working! Not because I need to work its just my brain won't switch off . . . you know the constant I need to work thing . . . which at 33 I think it's a bit early to stop which is why I said 'semi-retired'!
#21
cdnvic
rebmeM ratS Posted 2007-10-04 13:34:31
I'm kinda surprised there's been no Cambodia responses yet. The internet has arrived there right?
#22
PhilHarries
Titanium Member Posted 2007-10-04 13:46:07
Would be good if the members who voted could tell us where they live and why etec etc.. Just a thought! Working here on a project to build refinery No. 1 in this fast developing country near the sleepy little fishing village of Dung Quat. Working as PMC (Project Management Consultant) for PetroVietnam, started on the job in France (Paris) then moving to Kuala Lumpur and now the end game in Viet Nam. Viet Nam is one of my final resting place options so this is a great opportunity to suss the place out. Thus far it is suiting me just fine and with a three times weekly flights between Bangkok and Da Nang I can easily have the odd long weekend in Thailand. #23
technocracy
Super Member Posted 2007-10-04 14:02:52
hmmm 9 users so far who don't live in Thailand!
 I know there was at least one other person who lived in Lao as they replied to a topic of mine sometime ago! #24
asiaworld
Senior Member Posted 2007-10-04 19:22:44
I'm kinda surprised there's been no Cambodia responses yet. The internet has arrived there right? Almost got .. Part time resident reporting ..But also reporting from Bkk & K.L. Confusing eh.. well thats semi-retired unmarried life i guess .. nah , it's just a small world, i mean region
#25
thaiclan
Senior Member Posted 2007-10-05 09:26:12
Where - Singapore
Why - I thought better schools(for my daughter), but actually I disagree now so I'm going back to LOS in 2 weeks for a year(lived there for 5 years prior) or so. The world just seems so small when you can choose where you want to live. I really get quite confused with what or where is best
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