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get a work permit, then a job as a teacher, and you can live here til you're tired of it. that is what I would suggest.
but please don't end up broke here.. we have too many of those types in Thailand.
#3860958 18 Year Old Moving To Thailand?
Posted
on 2010-09-04 15:02:37
#3860690 18 Year Old Moving To Thailand?
Posted
on 2010-09-04 12:13:32
Dear kevbomac05
18 years old, and never been outside your own country?
Wow, I have to say, when you are doing it, you do it big.
Nothing wrong with that, but maybe a bit risky?
Why not a short trip to one the neighbouring countries first?
Just as a little test run.
Being far away, in a very different culture, on your own, at a relatively young age, is not always easy.
Wherever we are in the world, we will pump into bigger or smaller problems/challenges.
As more experienced a traveller becomes, as more he is prepared for these challenges.
Remote areas where the traveller and the locals do not share a common language, will of course represent the biggest challenge if a problem occurs.
I strongly suggest you do a lot of reasearch about this.
One member already suggested another web site as well.
This site is also good.
Keep reading, and asking.
18 years old, and never been outside your own country?
Wow, I have to say, when you are doing it, you do it big.
Nothing wrong with that, but maybe a bit risky?
Why not a short trip to one the neighbouring countries first?
Just as a little test run.
Being far away, in a very different culture, on your own, at a relatively young age, is not always easy.
Wherever we are in the world, we will pump into bigger or smaller problems/challenges.
As more experienced a traveller becomes, as more he is prepared for these challenges.
Remote areas where the traveller and the locals do not share a common language, will of course represent the biggest challenge if a problem occurs.
I strongly suggest you do a lot of reasearch about this.
One member already suggested another web site as well.
This site is also good.
Keep reading, and asking.
#3860723 18 Year Old Moving To Thailand?
Posted
on 2010-09-04 12:32:09
dont listen to all these scared little people here... nothing wrong with a little adventure..
thailand is pretty safe.. just make sure you have some money somewhere for an emergency if you have to leave or have a situation..take care of your visa (u can always do a visa run)
and maybe ask (if u can) for your parents or some family to keep that emergency money for you... always let somebody know where u are and you will be at no more risk than somewhere else
just a question if u never left the US why is your english so poor
thailand is pretty safe.. just make sure you have some money somewhere for an emergency if you have to leave or have a situation..take care of your visa (u can always do a visa run)
and maybe ask (if u can) for your parents or some family to keep that emergency money for you... always let somebody know where u are and you will be at no more risk than somewhere else
just a question if u never left the US why is your english so poor
#3856754 A Thai Guy Who Would Like To Have A Farang Boyfriend
Posted
on 2010-09-02 16:17:07
If your friend is genuine I would suggest that he look for foreigners who are employed in the country and who have demonstrated some engagement with Thailand. They will be difficult to find and probably not the majority of the foreigners on the aforementioned websites. Good luck.
#3843060 Friends & In-Laws
Posted
on 2010-08-27 15:30:56
A few weeks ago someone started a topic that went something like "You know you've been in Thailand too long if....". The OP then listed out several events all of which my wife and I found quite amusing. It seemed to us that a person who would go to the trouble of listing all of these things must have been badly bitten on more than one occasion.
I have a story to tell but before I do here is some basic background on my wife and I;
1. I first met the lady who is now my wife just over 23 years ago
2. We have been married for 18 years
3. For the last six years my wife has travelled with me for my work - Abu Dhabi, Kuwait, Dubai, Qatar and Malaysia
4. We (and I mean we) own a modest two bed, two bathroom bungalow (170 square metres living area) with an additional covered area of 70 square metres (50% parking and the rest garden)
5. Most of my friends are friends of my wife
6. My in-laws are always welcome but they know when its time to leave (my wife sees to that)
7. We give my mother in-law THB 5,000 a month and not a baht to any other family members (except children)
Now then;
This year has been a bad year. In March one of my brother in-laws died of cancer of the liver. Devastation all round. Family and friends from BKK, Phattulung, Sungai Kholock (excuse spelling) descended on our home town with many of them bunking down at our place.
In July a second brother in-law died of gun shot wounds, he was a policeman but off duty at the time. Believe me when I say this death caused even more devastation and more family and friends to descend on the home town and our bungalow. This time I had up to 9 people sleeping over, usually 4 or 5 in the kitchen diner (the men and boys) and 4 or 5 in the second bedroom (women and girls). For those that could not be accommodated at our place then a couple of cheapo apartments were rented for several days.
Two weeks ago my mother in-law popped into the bungalow (as is her want) and came into the lounge and sat down at the end of the settee closest to where I was sitting in my lazy boy. My wife also came and sat down. Mother (as I call her) produced an envelope then gave me a humongous wai and gave me the envelope. There was THB 10,000 in it. This was her way of saying thank you for all the help and support during the last few months. My wife was more gobsmacked than I was.
Just for clarity, the two cremations and associated costs were all paid for by donations, my wife and were not out of pocket.
So, after more than 23 years I believe (and always have believed) that my wifes friends and family not only like me but love me as well.
I have a story to tell but before I do here is some basic background on my wife and I;
1. I first met the lady who is now my wife just over 23 years ago
2. We have been married for 18 years
3. For the last six years my wife has travelled with me for my work - Abu Dhabi, Kuwait, Dubai, Qatar and Malaysia
4. We (and I mean we) own a modest two bed, two bathroom bungalow (170 square metres living area) with an additional covered area of 70 square metres (50% parking and the rest garden)
5. Most of my friends are friends of my wife
6. My in-laws are always welcome but they know when its time to leave (my wife sees to that)
7. We give my mother in-law THB 5,000 a month and not a baht to any other family members (except children)
Now then;
This year has been a bad year. In March one of my brother in-laws died of cancer of the liver. Devastation all round. Family and friends from BKK, Phattulung, Sungai Kholock (excuse spelling) descended on our home town with many of them bunking down at our place.
In July a second brother in-law died of gun shot wounds, he was a policeman but off duty at the time. Believe me when I say this death caused even more devastation and more family and friends to descend on the home town and our bungalow. This time I had up to 9 people sleeping over, usually 4 or 5 in the kitchen diner (the men and boys) and 4 or 5 in the second bedroom (women and girls). For those that could not be accommodated at our place then a couple of cheapo apartments were rented for several days.
Two weeks ago my mother in-law popped into the bungalow (as is her want) and came into the lounge and sat down at the end of the settee closest to where I was sitting in my lazy boy. My wife also came and sat down. Mother (as I call her) produced an envelope then gave me a humongous wai and gave me the envelope. There was THB 10,000 in it. This was her way of saying thank you for all the help and support during the last few months. My wife was more gobsmacked than I was.
Just for clarity, the two cremations and associated costs were all paid for by donations, my wife and were not out of pocket.
So, after more than 23 years I believe (and always have believed) that my wifes friends and family not only like me but love me as well.
#3839651 Cute Behavior At First........
Posted
on 2010-08-26 08:29:46
tartempion, on 2010-08-26 07:53:16, said:
Later that night she told me "It's Buddha day to day, we are often bitchy on Buddha day"
Ever heard that one?
Ever heard that one?
Nope, but my wife dresses in white and prays all day (8am - 5pm) every Buddha day, not allowed to touch her and she won't use the phone.
I did think that was irritating BUT realised I have a complete day to go out and do anything I like without any questions or complaints.
I rather enjoy Buddha days now!
