[Is Bangkok better than Singapore?]

On 1/9/2021 at 6:46 PM, Mike Teavee said:

One thing I haven't seen mentioned is Singapore is a much better place to work than Bangkok, not only are salaries (for the same roles) higher there but taxes are much lower, this actually made it cheaper for me to live in Singapore than Bangkok as the difference more than covered housing / extra transport costs.... There is also a certain "Status" in having spent time working in Singapore whereas there's probably a "Stigma" in working in Bangkok.  

 

But after 12 years working in Singapore, I moved to Bangkok in February and much prefer living here now that I'm retired... I would be climbing the walls if I hadn't got out when I did & been stuck there for the past 9 months as when I lived there I flew out to somewhere else at least once a month & for my final 18 months I was coming to Bangkok every 2nd weekend.

 

In summary I think Singapore is a much better place to work/grow a career, but Thailand is a better place for a single, 54 year old guy to "Live"  

 

Agree 100%. I am a Singapore PR for 13 years and have lived before in BKK for two. Singapore is really an awesome place to grow your career. Cost of living is high, but so are salaries. In a desired area like IT, digital marketing, or finance, salaries are comparable or sometimes higher than the US. Living there, the infrastructure is impeccable, affordable health care and the rule of law. Low taxes and everything just works. You can start a business just by going online and setting up an LLC in five minutes. Red tape just does not exist. Pre-COVID, it was just so easy to hop on a plane and go anywhere and spend your strong Singapore dollar and feel like a king. 

On the flip side, if you are not crazy rich, Singapore would not be a good place to retire. BKK hands down would be so much better on a limited income. 



 

 

[Pattaya: Dead as a Dodo]

I think it is true - pre-COVID Pattaya was moving away, albeit slowly, from the sex trade. 

[Thailand Seeks Travel Bubble Pact With China to Spur Tourism]

35 minutes ago, Traubert said:

Read Nathan Rich on Youtube about Serpentza and educate yourself. Then read Jaoyo, Gweilo60, Numuves, and Barrett to finish the job.

Serpentza was an English teacher, become a vlogger and motorcycle modder and suffered big time from Marco Polo syndrome because white dude wearing a cheap black suit speaking marginal Chinese can do anything. After he become irrelevant and the government started cracking down on unlicensed businesses and his iffy immigration status.  Now lives in the US and exploits anti-China sentiment. Bitter and resentful. 

[Thailand Seeks Travel Bubble Pact With China to Spur Tourism]

3 hours ago, Pattaya Spotter said:

What does this cliché even mean in this context...China (and a few other countries) have demonstrably no/low Covid rates...why wouldn't Thailand reopen to tourism from them?

I would guess that because China is a much larger market for Thailand tourism. The other reason being that such talks are bilateral and it also depends on the willingness of the other sides which are understandably cautious. 

[Here they come! 120+ Chinese from Guangzhou set to arrive at Bangkok airport on TUESDAY]

3 minutes ago, DaLa said:

How will I spot them?

There are no queues to cut, but you will hear them long before you can see them 

[Giving up on Pattaya]

On 10/10/2020 at 12:50 PM, Surelynot said:

Don't you find it a bit sweet?

Actually I don't like Leo but then I'm not a long-timer 

[Giving up on Pattaya]

On 10/8/2020 at 9:23 PM, HashBrownHarry said:

My beer of choice is Leo, eventually everyone that stays here a while comes over to the dark side.

 

i don't know many people that drink Singha, especially the light version.

yes that does seem to be the case. Every long term person I know is a Leo drinker.

[Pattaya: Bali Hai landmark development a total mess and waste of 100 million baht, says Thai media]

7 minutes ago, polpott said:

Would look nice from a high floor in the Waterfront condo. Pity no one will get to enjoy the view.

It really is a pity. I remember walking by the Waterfront condo when it was going up and was actually considering one. It would have been the place to live - just far enough away from the noise, but close enough when you want to partake, plus the best view. It would have been amazing with a proper marina just in front. Sad. 

[Condo market devastated by pandemic - Chinese can't pay for their properties]

5 hours ago, holy cow cm said:

Huh?

Very good question 

[Has Thailand had enough of Western tourists and their ‘entitlement’?]

The source cited in the article is some posting on Pattaya Unplugged. Great journalism folks!