Had anything stolen since you came here?

[Serendipity2]

Originally Posted by King Silk

S2 old Bean, I think Farangs have been seen as walking ATM's since the first Yanks came ashore during the War in Vietnam.
Huh! They came for a rest.....but most of them went back exhausted I bet!!!

Things have changed a lot in the few years I have been here.
Many Thais I know live a lot better than I do. Many have sold plots of what was once useless land to developers for millions.....WE are only 'Rich' now imo, to those poor cows, who come here from the Provinces to get money for their impoverished Families.

The current decrease in men on Sex Holidays in Pattaya and elsewhere, has meant that the Girls Thai Boyfriends are having to steal (more often) to make-up for the lack of 'short-time' takings.

S2 is right. Never flash wads of Money, or Gold, around. It's asking for trouble.......

But, don't lets over do this doom and gloom stuff Boys. It is probably a lot safer here than where are, or came from.

frogblogger,

I'm not so sure that it is safer. When we travel to an exotic destination we relax and let our guard down. We also [some of us] engage in activities that we wouldn't back home.

The quickest way to get into trouble in Thailand is screwing around with drugs, getting drunk and losing control, flashing money - even modest amounts, wearing expensive jewelry and treating Thais rudely. Usually the latter transgressions are caused by the first two.

[King Silk]

Right Froggy. I feel hated where I live and I have never even spoken to most of my neighbours.
I have smiled and said "Hi!" but they look the other way......charming.

The only 'smilers' are the ones who are getting money from you!

[Serendipity2]

Originally Posted by King Silk

Right Froggy. I feel hated where I live and I have never even spoken to most of my neighbours.
I have smiled and said "Hi!" but they look the other way......charming.

The only 'smilers' are the ones who are getting money from you!

King Silk,

Perhaps it's time to find a new home!

Your post is all the more reason to rent and NOT buy in Thailand [or the Philippines] Why buy a home where you aren't allowed to own the land beneath it? And if your neighbors don't at least make the attempt to be friendly I'd be out of there is a shot.

Where do you hang your hat? Hopefully not in Chiang Mai. Whereever you do live I'll give a wide berth to that locale! Life is way too short to live where you aren't welcome - there are a lot of other places where you would be!

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[frogblogger]

Originally Posted by King Silk

Right Froggy. I feel hated where I live and I have never even spoken to most of my neighbours.
I have smiled and said "Hi!" but they look the other way......charming.

The only 'smilers' are the ones who are getting money from you!

That's pretty much the vibe I got in town, though the Brits out in the estate I was in were polite enough to each other, and the various levels of mias adorning the luxury villas were all pleasant enough. But there's a reason for them to be civil to farangs...

[Serendipity2]

Originally Posted by frogblogger

That's pretty much the vibe I got in town, though the Brits out in the estate I was in were polite enough to each other, and the various levels of mias adorning the luxury villas were all pleasant enough. But there's a reason for them to be civil to farangs...

frogblogger,

So if I'm not buying a luxury villa in CN I'm pretty much persona non grata?

Perhaps instead of moving to CN as my new retirement home I"ll just treat it as an indefinite vacation! Sometimes its best to keep that suitcase ready to move!

[King Silk]

Originally Posted by Serendipity2

frogblogger,

So if I'm not buying a luxury villa in CN I'm pretty much persona non grata?

Perhaps instead of moving to CN as my new retirement home I"ll just treat it as an indefinite vacation! Sometimes its best to keep that suitcase ready to move!

I would definitely recommend living in a rented place for a few months before buying.

Some houses are up for sale for reasons such as Barking Dogs (excessive) and noisy all night Parties on a regular basis.

Then there is the question of being welcome there. I don't give a damn if the neighbours want to talk or not actually.......never have.

[Serendipity2]

Originally Posted by King Silk

I would definitely recommend living in a rented place for a few months before buying.

Some houses are up for sale for reasons such as Barking Dogs (excessive) and noisy all night Parties on a regular basis.

Then there is the question of being welcome there. I don't give a damn if the neighbours want to talk or not actually.......never have.

King Silk,

I agree. It would be nice but not necessary to have "friendly" neighbors but I would want a quiet place so I could enjoy my home, free of yapping mutts and drunks. Which brings up another issue - are there any non-smoking bars/nightclubs that you can actually carry on a conversation without losing your hearing?

I planned to spend a week in Angeles City, Philippines. It was supposed to be "Heaven on Earth" with lots of "friendly" ladies. Then reality hit - Very LOUD, smoke filled bars and LOTS of loud drunks. I was out of there in three days - would have been sooner but had already prepaid hotel. Any venues that are semi-sane and non-smoking would get high marks from me. If they exist!

Serendipity2

[King Silk]

Originally Posted by Serendipity2

King Silk,

I agree. It would be nice but not necessary to have "friendly" neighbors but I would want a quiet place so I could enjoy my home, free of yapping mutts and drunks. Which brings up another issue - are there any non-smoking bars/nightclubs that you can actually carry on a conversation without losing your hearing?

I planned to spend a week in Angeles City, Philippines. It was supposed to be "Heaven on Earth" with lots of "friendly" ladies. Then reality hit - Very LOUD, smoke filled bars and LOTS of loud drunks. I was out of there in three days - would have been sooner but had already prepaid hotel. Any venues that are semi-sane and non-smoking would get high marks from me. If they exist!

Serendipity2

Never go to Bars S2. Hate them. perhaps someone else can suggest one.
Doubt you will find one though that's not got music blaring away. It nearly knocks me over when I walk by!

[Serendipity2]

Originally Posted by King Silk

Never go to Bars S2. Hate them. perhaps someone else can suggest one.
Doubt you will find one though that's not got music blaring away. It nearly knocks me over when I walk by!

King Silk,

Finding a bar that plays good music where you can still carry on a conversation without yelling at one another and non-smoking would be a rare thing in Thailand [or the Philippines] but might be a great idea!

Imagine a place you could take your honey - or your wife, have a nice meal, a bit of quality entertainment and a quiet drink and not be assaulted by BLASTING NOISE, air that you can cut with a knife and loud drunks drooling over your lady! The place wouldn't even have to cook the food - they could have a range of cuisine and a catering service.

Noise and smoke are why I don't go to bars not to mention the emphasis on selling drinks to those who've had too much already!

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[KhwaamLap]

Originally Posted by King Silk

Right Froggy. I feel hated where I live and I have never even spoken to most of my neighbours.
I have smiled and said "Hi!" but they look the other way......charming.

The only 'smilers' are the ones who are getting money from you!

Thai or Farang neighbours?
I have noticed that many farang expats avoid each other like the plague - I have nodded 'hi' many a time, to be completely blanked.

Twenty-something Thai men are 'blankers' too IMHO. Older people seem politer and smile back, especially old women - SomTam Ladies . I don't nod or smile at youngsters I don't know just incase its misinterpreted (here or the UK) - toddlers and babies are OK - but never had one buy me a pint!