DWB

Nothing is "wrong" with Thailand. You just have to jump through hoops to stay here long term. They don't want you here anymore. With that said, you can BS you way into a visa that allows you to stay should you choose to do so.

My only real problem with Thailand is the Thai people. I could write a book on why I dislike these people, and someday I may. But as a location, you can't beat it. It's fairly cheap, great food, great entertainment, world class accommodation (and dining), state of the art medical facilities, beautiful women, ladyboys everywhere, whores galore, stunning beaches, beautiful islands, city or rural living, you're just a short plane ride to anywhere in Asia... the list goes on and on.

It really is a great place to stay once you get past the visa bullshit and are able to have as little dealings with the Thais as possible. "Common sense" is not a word in their language. They don't know what that means and they don't understand it when you explain it to them. Not joking. The term "shit for brains" is an understatement here.

When they go to school they are ONLY taught Rote Learning. This means they can not problem solve, but can remember damn near ANYTHING. This is why you can return to your favorite hotel in Bangkok a year later and they remember your name. I mean they remember EVERYTHING!!! However, they can't problem solve ANYTHING. Nada. Ziltch. But you can bet your ass they will remember every lie you tell them and bring it up when you least expect it.

When I say there is no "problem solving" I mean there is no THINKING. There is no thought process, there is only what they have been told or taught is right. If you need them to do something outside of what they have been taught, forget it. You will be told over and over "Mai Die" which translates to "Can Not." This will sooner or later drive you to the brink of insanity.

Of course there are the educated. But chances are you will have fewer run-ins with them than the general population unless you set out to hang in the most trendy spots and run with the hi-so crowd. But that gets pretty old as well as I have found most of them pretty shallow and boring.

With all of that said, come on over!!! It will take you a long time before they wear on your nerves as much as they do on mine.