If you had to spend the rest of your life in one of those two places, which would you choose and why?
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Here's my take.
The only advantage I see with CM is it's probably a bit cheaper - but then you get what you pay for and I've never been one to look for a cheap and nasty bargain basement life.
If moving to the tropics, why pick a landlocked area hundreds of miles from the nearest beach and island?
CMs climate is certainly no advantage. Sure, its cool season is pleasant temperature-wise but is ruined by the resulting endless sun which makes spending time outdoors tedious, and of course the lack of wind, and the hideous dust& pollution. Followed by a grim hot season.
Give me clouds wind and some weekly rain anytime.Last edited by Arthur Daley; 06-13-2020, 07:39 AM.
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A serious option would have been the beach or a small city in the mountains. Personally I'd prefer to have both, though not rip off Phuket, Pranburi would be nice.I visited TC a few times as a guest but had to stop. It is a sickening place. - Aging One
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CM is not cheap & nasty, but it's grown too large & congested over the years. Never liked Phuket much as a visitor - don't like to rely on rip-off transport mafia and many things seem overpriced.
The area around Hua Hin is probably the closest one can find to having both sea & mountains. Reasonable infrastructure, too.
My missus inherited a small farm in the middle of nowhere 20 years ago - cheap and stunning surroundings. Infrastructure is sadly missing, specially access to medical facilities which becomes more important in old age. I am having serious doubts about it as a retirement choice.Originally posted by Ergenburgensmurgen;n186588
What are you talking about, I don't post on Teakdoor.
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Originally posted by serrollt View PostNever liked Phuket much as a visitor - don't like to rely on rip-off transport mafia and many things seem overpriced.
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