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Michael WilliamMember18 December 2018 00:01:37

At 76 I guess I am entering the end game. After 15 years in Thailand I am looking for a final move. I'd like a house with a garden; access to a ping pong table; gym. I am Quizmaster for a team in Pattaya and am looking to make friends through similar activities such as playing pool. I'll need help in acquiring a long term visa and knowledge of the hoops I need to jump through.

I am a professional writer for three local publications here and have published two books on Thailand plus a blockbusting non-seller on Amazon.

I am an ex-teacher with 38 years experience in UK schools. I can read/write some French; I have a smattering of Thai. As a teacher of English, Maths isn't my strong suit so I'll need help mastering all the noughts in the Vietnamese currency.

I am sure there are folk out there with a wealth of experience. My email is - ***
I will be glad to hear from you.

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Guest2023Guest18 December 2018 00:44:18

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Don't post your email address on a public forum, it will give the spammers an easy target.

jayrozzetti23 Serial expat

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jayrozzetti23Serial expat18 December 2018 03:32:58

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Many expats including myself have made the move from Thailand to Vietnam, which to some degree is a more stable and forward-looking country.

There are a number of smaller cities along the coast and a few in the mountains that are popular with those who have retired. The cost of living is generally quite reasonable and the weather usually pleasant. Although not as fun or as interesting as Thailand, VN has its advantages.

Regarding visas, in general visa agents are used to assist with obtaining long-term visas.

Feel free to ask any questions here. This is a fairly active and helpful forum.

gobot ViP

Member since 17 January 2014

gobotViP18 December 2018 04:05:13

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Michael William wrote:
At 76 I guess I am entering the end game. After 15 years in Thailand I am looking for a final move.

Things been looking murky lately in Thailand, but my dude, Vietnam is the land of sunny optimism, early mornings, flowers, happy children. Think - rejuvenation. Please leave your casket-shopping attitudes in the kingdom!

Bazza139 ViP

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Bazza139ViP18 December 2018 04:27:23

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gobot wrote:
Michael William wrote:
At 76 I guess I am entering the end game. After 15 years in Thailand I am looking for a final move.

Things been looking murky lately in Thailand, but my dude, Vietnam is the land of sunny optimism, early mornings, flowers, happy children. Think - rejuvenation. Please leave your casket-shopping attitudes in the kingdom!

No!! ..let's not be hasty here...

..wot will he do for the next 30 years..?

Just Joking, Michael... Welcome to Heaven on earth...

(the smiles here are real: not part of the persona...)

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OceanBeach92107VIP Member18 December 2018 05:32:28

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colinoscapee wrote:
Don't post your email address on a public forum, it will give the spammers an easy target.

He will now receive 40 copies of
"I Feel Like I'm Fixin' To Die" by Country Joe McDonald

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