[norrie]

Originally Posted by Bello Uomo

It is just my personal opinion. I live in Australia and I think it is a fantastic country to live in at this stage of my life.

I earn a reasonable salary doing the work I am doing. If I was to do the same job in Thailand, maybe I would earn one-quarter of what I earn now? Of course, money isn't everything ("the work-lifestyle balance"), but I am not 21 or 22 anymore where life is an adventure. I'm past that stage. And overall, I am a risk averse (non risk-taking) type of person.

I love visiting Thailand for holidays. Great fun. I close my mind to the rest of the world. Don't take a mobile phone. Hardly ever watch the TV news, or check the internet. It is an escape for me. But I read enough of these forums to understand that Thailand is a challenging place to live and work. The little things I take for granted in Australia are not "givens" in Thailand. Little things annoy me. And Thailand are full of these little things.

spot on there!!good post