Don, You´re a single guy in the prime of life, wouldn't you like it better in Thailand, there more expats there and its easier to meet them and if you want feminine co., well!. I also go up to Pattaya 2 or 3 times a year to see my doctor, I only bought in Malaysia because my wife was born there. However its easier to buy in M/sia, Thailand has certain restrictions on ownership. Sarawak is another place that's growing in popularity.