JLCrab Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 I started learning Chinese almost 50 years ago and several other Asian languages before learning Thai. My finances were such that I could stop any regular job in the USA early on and I got tired of people asking What-do-you-do? or why I wasn't at work today or why I could take off and travel in Asia for weeks or months at a time. In Thailand nobody much bothers me and nothing except howling dogs about which to complain. Which is why I like it here. Some people like to talk about cheap sex in Thailand. Expensive sex in Thailand is nice, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlescheap Posted October 18, 2017 Author Share Posted October 18, 2017 I remember the days ( or should i say early mornings ) when i could stumble into the Nana disco or the Thermae and leave with a little cutey or two,the stable rate then was 500 baht, or the purple persuader as we used to call it, long gone those days i,m sure, in my experiences when you paid the girls less the more they liked you,almost as if you had more in common with them.....Great memories. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLCrab Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 So the way you could tell they really liked you was when they paid you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaibeachlovers Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 7 hours ago, JLCrab said: Anyone's financial planning can go awry if the wife comes home one day and says: I want a DIVORCE. Also happens if one makes plans based on a wife being one way, and then she becomes the screaming banshee from hell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlescheap Posted October 18, 2017 Author Share Posted October 18, 2017 Yes i have had those times, although not in Thailand, freebies in LOS yes many times back in the day,,however once you move to first world countries in SEA and the girls are earning considerably more then yes i have received gifts and cash on occasions during my early 20,s..... Being the only Farang barman in the nightclub helped the cause no doubt......When you work side by side with these girls things get a little different....you are no longer a customer..........Just like the way the girls sneak off to the Thai Karaokes to buy the boys drinks and pay them for sex,,,,same kind of deal..........It happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLCrab Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 I started to coming to Thailand 30 years ago and with the girls I met there were no freebies especially since they usually only dealt with Thai men and didn't speak any English. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlescheap Posted October 18, 2017 Author Share Posted October 18, 2017 Yes the English was limited then, my friend you,your friend me,that kind of thing,still the same in the local bars I'm sure, go to the golden mile in Singapore and your lucky to find a girl who can speak a sentence of English, it was quite nice at least for me,i managed to master enough Thai to be bar conversant,trying to watch and understand the news was a different story.. Thats when you have really mastered the language ,the girls i worked with mostly spoke Some English,they had to really..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaeJoMTB Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 17 minutes ago, JLCrab said: I started to coming to Thailand 30 years ago and with the girls I met there were no freebies especially since they usually only dealt with Thai men and didn't speak any English. You were obviously far less hansum than the guy getting free ones. I am so ugly I never got free ones from English girls, let alone foreign women. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLCrab Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 1 minute ago, MaeJoMTB said: You were obviously far less hansum than the guy getting free ones. I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLCrab Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 3 minutes ago, Charlescheap said: <snip> the girls i worked with mostly spoke Some English,they had to really..... The girls I was with didn't really have to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlescheap Posted October 18, 2017 Author Share Posted October 18, 2017 Don't get me wrong the days of getting the freebies etc have long gone as far as the bargirls go, but yes there was not so many young guys about then,so it happened, probably still does........Good luck to them. Kind of natural really.....And yes i was a handsum bugger if i don't say so myself ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLCrab Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 Well I agree in those days there were not many farang around. My problem was, I guess, when you've got the money, they can smell. it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlescheap Posted October 18, 2017 Author Share Posted October 18, 2017 Not a bad problem to have my friend, when i met my wife we were both pretty broke, i can truely say she didnt marry me for the cash, i did have that passport though,i still ponder over how much that was a factor, the overseas dream......Well it didnt happen, i moved to her country ,set up a little business n fortunately it all worked out.......Its difficult to leave SEA........And who can blame us.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gecko123 Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 Demographics, and other socio economic factors have made Thailand less attractive for men looking for a 'sweet young thing'. Social media has made foreigners seem less exotic to Thais, as well as vice versa. The weather has become more extreme, swinging more often from droughts to flooding. The frequency of jelly fish blooms seems to be increasing. Thailand appears to be struggling to cope with climate change. The economy has underperformed in the past several years, and there is a lot of political uncertainty which has not helped the mood of the populace. Thailand and its people still holds considerable charm and mystery, but more effort is needed to draw it out. Gone are the days, if they ever really existed, where people continue to smile despite encountering a scowl. The explosion of civic activities (flower planting, monument building, art works, singing, vigils, testimonials, donations, volunteer activities, religious ceremonies, and preparations for the funeral of the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej and genuine outpouring of love for him is truly moving and shows that the Thai spirit is very much alive. First visit to Thailand '86; moved here 2003, have studied Thai since '94. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLCrab Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 29 minutes ago, Charlescheap said: <snip> when i met my wife <snip2> I'm not married. Keeps things maybe a bit more exciting even now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlescheap Posted October 18, 2017 Author Share Posted October 18, 2017 Depends how open minded your wife is ( : Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLCrab Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 No -- No wife. No worries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlescheap Posted October 18, 2017 Author Share Posted October 18, 2017 I am the opposite, without a wife or partner in this environment it would spell the end...almost did......With my nature i need someone to help me keep my feet of the gas, absolutely useless on my own,,,,,,,Rudderless,,,,,,,,,aren't most men ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLCrab Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 16 minutes ago, Charlescheap said: I am the opposite, without a wife or partner in this environment it would spell the end...almost did......With my nature i need someone to help me keep my feet of the gas, absolutely useless on my own,,,,,,,Rudderless,,,,,,,,,aren't most men ? Most? Maybe. Not all. ... and no wife is as open-minded as no wife at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlescheap Posted October 18, 2017 Author Share Posted October 18, 2017 Well all in all Thailand still seems like one of the best countries to live in SEA, its modern enough n still reasonably cheap enough by the sounds of it, serious due diligence when buying or building property,careful of the BIB,and watch out for any girl with 6 inch heels and big toes........Place still sounds like a winner......Long may it continue..... Cheers stay safe all,,,,, Off for a Bintang. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InMyShadow Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 Funny those saying the thai smile has gone. Remember every action has a reaction, when the old timers first arrived here they couldn't believe it, just walked around with a stupid fat grin and guess what?.. Yup they got the thai smileFast forward 10 years and you can see them walking around with a grim look, totally jaded and guess what?Yup [emoji22] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlescheap Posted October 18, 2017 Author Share Posted October 18, 2017 Yep like a old friend once told me, the things you first loved in Thailand you will end up hating,he was referring to the bar scene,a Pattaya man through and through, i have to agree with him to a extent,a lot who have been burnt end up that way, not all but many........I try to avoid the negative crew......It is what it is.......Keep Smiling.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLCrab Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 19 minutes ago, Charlescheap said: <snip> Off for a Bintang. Selamet jalan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlescheap Posted October 18, 2017 Author Share Posted October 18, 2017 ?. Selamat, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilotman Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 19 hours ago, swissie said: Of course, Thailand has so much more to offer than just girls and booze: There are things like: - A climate resembling a finnish sauna from April to October. - A Farang friendly visa-situation (sending a TM 30 to Immi, having stayed at a friends house overnight.) - A friendly police force, having the safety and the well-being of the populace on their mind (only). - A legal system beyond reproach. (Property rights for foreighners assured by "iron-clad" legislation.) - A national health insurance scheme, even covering Farangs up to the age of 103 1/2. - Freedom of speach as a cultural inheritage and firmly entrenched. - Safe commute on Thai streets at all times. - Power outages, regular floodings as a means to break the monotiny of daily life. Next to those major advantages mentioned above, there are other minor advantages (but hardly ever mentioned): - Cost of living is about 1/3rd, compared to home-country. (Blimey!) - With relative ease, a Thai-Girlfriend can be convinced to become a "wifey". (Blimey). Cheers. PS: Catering much less to "Girls and Booze" these days, I find central Europe a very nice place to live during spring, summer and fall. It's just the winters that "suck". No idea what this is all about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilotman Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 On 17/10/2017 at 2:37 PM, thaibeachlovers said: Depends on your definition of decline. If measured by the amount of sanook, LOS has seriously declined. Not much sanook or smiles around now. If one means by wealth, there is more wealth in LOS, but in the hands of few. Most just get by. If one means development, there is more concrete, but less beautiful, natural beaches. If one means cost of living, if like a poor Thai, not much change at all, but expensive options have entered the country that were not there 20 or 30 years ago. If one wants to live like a rich westerner, very expensive. If one means by ease of remaining in LOS, the country has seriously declined in the past 30 years. The feed back i am getting from old school LOS residents is the place is going down hill fast, different opinions from the newbies, guess the old timers would know best,whats changed ? The prices of course, but can it really be on such a decline ?? I had a blast living in the country during the early 90,s, cheap beer, woman, etc etc.......Where did it all go wrong/right ??? Interested on others views of the place,please state how many years living in the country.. The women and the drink got expensive, cost of living if like a poor Thai almost the same in baht. Most nice beaches ruined by concrete and resorts The smile departed long ago The sanook is almost gone Too many crackdowns The cons are just as bad and nothing is done to stop them, while wanting to fine tourists 100,000 baht and a year in jail for smoking on the beach! Just barking. More difficult to stay long time in LOS. Too many cars on the roads, and many drive like idiots. Not all bad. The railway lines were mostly replaced a while back and baht buses in Pattaya are still 10 baht on the fixed route. Only takes 2 hours from Ekamai to Pattaya now. Bus ticket is 110 ( I think ) now, so not gone up much. Visiting and living in LOS on and off since 1970s. I could name at least a dozen countries, some in the west, that meet all of your list. LOS is no better or worse, than many. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaeJoMTB Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 On 10/17/2017 at 2:37 PM, thaibeachlovers said: Depends on your definition of decline. If measured by the amount of sanook, LOS has seriously declined. Not much sanook or smiles around now. If one means by wealth, there is more wealth in LOS, but in the hands of few. Most just get by. If one means development, there is more concrete, but less beautiful, natural beaches. If one means cost of living, if like a poor Thai, not much change at all, but expensive options have entered the country that were not there 20 or 30 years ago. If one wants to live like a rich westerner, very expensive. If one means by ease of remaining in LOS, the country has seriously declined in the past 30 years. The feed back i am getting from old school LOS residents is the place is going down hill fast, different opinions from the newbies, guess the old timers would know best,whats changed ? The prices of course, but can it really be on such a decline ?? I had a blast living in the country during the early 90,s, cheap beer, woman, etc etc.......Where did it all go wrong/right ??? Interested on others views of the place,please state how many years living in the country.. The women and the drink got expensive, cost of living if like a poor Thai almost the same in baht. Most nice beaches ruined by concrete and resorts The smile departed long ago The sanook is almost gone Too many crackdowns The cons are just as bad and nothing is done to stop them, while wanting to fine tourists 100,000 baht and a year in jail for smoking on the beach! Just barking. More difficult to stay long time in LOS. Too many cars on the roads, and many drive like idiots. Not all bad. The railway lines were mostly replaced a while back and baht buses in Pattaya are still 10 baht on the fixed route. Only takes 2 hours from Ekamai to Pattaya now. Bus ticket is 110 ( I think ) now, so not gone up much. Visiting and living in LOS on and off since 1970s. It's all true. If I were starting again today, it would be in the Philippines. Unfortunately, I'm not free to choose any more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaeJoMTB Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 15 hours ago, InMyShadow said: Funny those saying the thai smile has gone. Remember every action has a reaction, when the old timers first arrived here they couldn't believe it, just walked around with a stupid fat grin and guess what?.. Yup they got the thai smile Fast forward 10 years and you can see them walking around with a grim look, totally jaded and guess what? Yup No, I look just like that every time I visit the Philippines. I haven't changed much, Thailand has changed a lot. Been living here 10 years, can't understand all the deniers saying 'it's the same' cos it isn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses G. Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 16 minutes ago, MaeJoMTB said: Been living here 10 years, can't understand all the deniers saying 'it's the same' cos it isn't. It's been changing for decades. Some things are better and some are worse. For entertainment and foreign food, it is WAY better than 30 years ago. Not so much for nighttime entertainment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orton Rd Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 I see most tarts on craiglist want 2.500k for short time and 6.500 long time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.