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I also used to live in the sticks, 60 km away from the provincial capital (the missus inherited a farm) for 6 years after 6 years in BKK, but now only part time, spend most of the time in one of Germany's major cities.
Did I enjoy it -oh yes!
Some romantic notion of the simple, secluded life (apart from the internet) had manifested itself in an initially thoroughly enjoyable way.
It did grind on me after a while though, Thai is mandatory as English speakers are as rare as a loaf of bread, or where I stay, Pasa Mueang is the required standard. Fortunately, I wasn't fully retired but had work to do. Still, alcohol consumption and associated habits reached a worrying level.
My advice: You really need something to provide activity & motivation to occupy yourself with and learn Thai the best you can if you haven't already.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 PostI also used to live in the sticks, 60 km away from the provincial capital (the missus inherited a farm) for 6 years after 6 years in BKK, but now only part time, spend most of the time in one of Germany's major cities.
Did I enjoy it -oh yes!
Some romantic notion of the simple, secluded life (apart from the internet) had manifested itself in an initially thoroughly enjoyable way.
It did grind on me after a while though, Thai is mandatory as English speakers are as rare as a loaf of bread, or where I stay, Pasa Mueang is the required standard. Fortunately, I wasn't fully retired but had work to do. Still, alcohol consumption and associated habits reached a worrying level.
My advice: You really need something to provide activity & motivation to occupy yourself with and learn Thai the best you can if you haven't already.
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^ That's right.
I do the journey once a fortnight and make a day strolling around & trying different eateries for lunch.Originally posted by Ergenburgensmurgen;n186588
What are you talking about, I don't post on Teakdoor.
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Originally posted by Arthur Daley View Postthe stereotype low class scouser/manc showing us around his wifes village and shack he's paid for is not the norm like many cynics assume. He's also paid for her sons motorbike.Majestically enthroned amid the vulgar herd
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Originally posted by harrymsmarkle.did you finally sell the shack?
Yeah, I sold it to Dave from Liverpool
His wife Noi and her teenage son Somchai will have a great life, for a few months
He said he might have to do some teaching soonLast edited by Arthur Daley; 12-12-2019, 03:51 PM.
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Originally posted by serrollt View Post^ That's right.
I do the journey once a fortnight and make a day strolling around & trying different eateries for lunch.God, the panic within the Dems, MSM, and left must be horrifying...realizing that Joe is really the best they've got.
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"High end" means it's more expensive than a kilo overripe mangoes.Originally posted by Ergenburgensmurgen;n186588
What are you talking about, I don't post on Teakdoor.
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