Is Living Here Difficult for You?
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Living here is like being a non-existent person. You can spend money but that's about all. No rights, no residency, no inclusion. We are basically aliens to the local Thais. I myself like the privacy and lack of intrusion but many get frustrated with being an anonymous being and without input to their society.
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and that is one of the reasons i came here. that and being treated like brad pitt everywhere i go...TicTac wrote:Living here is like being a non-existent person. You can spend money but that's about all. No rights, no residency, no inclusion. We are basically aliens to the local Thais. I myself like the privacy and lack of intrusion but many get frustrated with being an anonymous being and without input to their society.
i am getting use to the brad pitt thing...
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Wow!! I want some of what you guys have got. Unfortunately, I have to show (and give) my passport details on a regular basis. I have to reveal to others how much I earn, If I'm single or married, how old I am, my weight...throw in the being stared at and we have a full house.JamesWest wrote:and that is one of the reasons i came here. that and being treated like brad pitt everywhere i go...TicTac wrote:Living here is like being a non-existent person. You can spend money but that's about all. No rights, no residency, no inclusion. We are basically aliens to the local Thais. I myself like the privacy and lack of intrusion but many get frustrated with being an anonymous being and without input to their society.
i am getting use to the brad pitt thing...
What part of Thailand are you guys from...I want in.
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dozer wrote:A few years back there was a real need for expat staff, however nowadays it is just not worth it for the companies to bring expats on a full expatriate package, which will include housing, transportation, per diem, education, etc, when suitable candidates are available locally.
This is why most US companies look towards hiring locally
The US State Department Per Diem Rates for Thailand in Dollars
https://aoprals.state.gov/web920/per_di ... yCode=1143
The cost of hiring expats staff, excluding salary is double that, as much as $15000 per month for someone on single status and as much as $25000:00 per month on married status, depending on the number of dependants.
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you know, even Brad Pitt flys economy sometimes:GLCQuantum wrote:Wow!! I want some of what you guys have got. Unfortunately, I have to show (and give) my passport details on a regular basis. I have to reveal to others how much I earn, If I'm single or married, how old I am, my weight...throw in the being stared at and we have a full house.JamesWest wrote:and that is one of the reasons i came here. that and being treated like brad pitt everywhere i go...TicTac wrote:Living here is like being a non-existent person. You can spend money but that's about all. No rights, no residency, no inclusion. We are basically aliens to the local Thais. I myself like the privacy and lack of intrusion but many get frustrated with being an anonymous being and without input to their society.
i am getting use to the brad pitt thing...
What part of Thailand are you guys from...I want in.
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GLCQuantum wrote:Wow!! I want some of what you guys have got. Unfortunately, I have to show (and give) my passport details on a regular basis. I have to reveal to others how much I earn, If I'm single or married, how old I am, my weight...throw in the being stared at and we have a full house.JamesWest wrote:and that is one of the reasons i came here. that and being treated like brad pitt everywhere i go...TicTac wrote:Living here is like being a non-existent person. You can spend money but that's about all. No rights, no residency, no inclusion. We are basically aliens to the local Thais. I myself like the privacy and lack of intrusion but many get frustrated with being an anonymous being and without input to their society.
i am getting use to the brad pitt thing...
What part of Thailand are you guys from...I want in.
"I have to show (and give) my passport details on a regular basis"
Lived in Hua Hin for 3 years and not once have I had to show my passport to anyone but immigration which is to be expected. What kind of places are you going where you have to show your passport and give details ?
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In the last 32 years, apart from immigaratiom I have very rarely been asked to show my passport, I guess GLC is some sort of special case or maybe a Spambot to generate interest here
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I've heard him called some things, but never a spambot.
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Never mind, I'm sure that nickname won't stick...Big Boy wrote: I've heard him called some things, but never a spambot.
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I've been found out! The wealthy lads at this here forum pay me good money to create conversation. They even bought me a Honda Click for my services.dozer wrote:In the last 32 years, apart from immigaratiom I have very rarely been asked to show my passport, I guess GLC is some sort of special case or maybe a Spambot to generate interest here
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Barmpot more like!dozer wrote:I guess GLC is some sort of special case or maybe a Spambot to generate interest here
Talk is cheap
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Are you taking over Richards role of ' poking the ants nest'?
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Please. Does every thread have to descend into mindless drivel?
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Hands off our drivel,surely the Forum is more than a localised version of Google. Thank goodness for GLC and James West. Opologies to the many members who post useful stuff.
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I have a nice, easy life here. The changes that have come to Korat over the past ten years are mostly positive; mainly in terms of choice and quality. Granted, there are frustrations involved in living in LOS, but they are no worse than those I experienced living on Saipan for 26 years.
The biggest disappointment for me was coming to grips with the fact that I'm too stupid to learn Thai. I tried very hard for many years, to no avail. I finally decided to stop butting my head against the try-to-learn-Thai wall and concentrated on developing strategies for living here without knowing Thai. That has worked well.
One other drawback for me is the complete lack of friends. My life-before-Thailand was a very social one; awash with friends and social activities. Adjusting to a more solitary lifestyle was tough at first, but I'm good with it now.
BTW, interesting thread. I don't participate much in this forum, but thoughts like those expressed here are very interesting.
The biggest disappointment for me was coming to grips with the fact that I'm too stupid to learn Thai. I tried very hard for many years, to no avail. I finally decided to stop butting my head against the try-to-learn-Thai wall and concentrated on developing strategies for living here without knowing Thai. That has worked well.
One other drawback for me is the complete lack of friends. My life-before-Thailand was a very social one; awash with friends and social activities. Adjusting to a more solitary lifestyle was tough at first, but I'm good with it now.
BTW, interesting thread. I don't participate much in this forum, but thoughts like those expressed here are very interesting.