tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-609612944219692121.post7009293319101351860..comments2023-05-23T18:19:10.058+07:00Comments on Jonny Foreigner: Raising children in ThailandJonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12803116544687008923noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-609612944219692121.post-91632276121976747742009-07-27T19:14:16.397+07:002009-07-27T19:14:16.397+07:00Hi jon,
I can strike accord with what you say. I ...Hi jon,<br /><br />I can strike accord with what you say. I also have a 3 Month old Son. We currently live in Pattaya but will be moving to Roi Et next year. Pattaya really is a horrible place for children but I have always felt good about Roi Et. It has what I think is a reasonable private school and almost everything I could want including Ex Pats and some very passable Western food. My biggest concern is more about the Abyss Thailand seems to be heading towards especially when "you know who" pops his cloggs! That will really will be time to leave and quickly.Neil Vasshttp://www.littlevass.infonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-609612944219692121.post-25005053793797671682009-07-25T23:14:03.722+07:002009-07-25T23:14:03.722+07:00Hi Mike, I totally understand where you are coming...Hi Mike, I totally understand where you are coming from on this. I'd love a 6/6 split but it just infeasible work-wise.<br /><br />Hi Ben,<br /><br />No editing required as you're exactly right, just takes one idiot to spoil something and leave a bad impression - usually that happens in the UK but Thailand is just as guilty at times.<br /><br />Hey Talen,<br /><br />Infuriating when the F-word is a substitute for your name. My girlfriend's immediate are not like that but I know a lot of Thais who are and it drives me insane. Jai-yen, jai-yen...!Jonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12803116544687008923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-609612944219692121.post-53101242102326342832009-07-24T12:57:18.915+07:002009-07-24T12:57:18.915+07:00I understand the feeling towards the word falang. ...I understand the feeling towards the word falang. <br /><br />When in Nakhon Phanome I hear it 50 times a day but it when the family uses it that it irks me...I remind them that I have a name but they keep forgetting.Talenhttp://thailandlandofsmiles.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-609612944219692121.post-44829968854447331752009-07-22T21:15:04.872+07:002009-07-22T21:15:04.872+07:00Hi Jon, very interesting post. Reading the part ab...Hi Jon, very interesting post. Reading the part about the lady bogging through the doorway at your private moment actually had me gritting my teeth whilst I was reading it. I don't have any children yet, but I think I can gather how you felt - somethings are just plain bloody rude full stop... Thailand is just the same as the UK I think, in that you have thoroughly decent people, spoiled by the odd arsehole.. (sorry, feel free to edit ;) <br /><br />I have no immediate plans to return to the UK, but like you, will always have that option, which is nice! Well done for keeping your temper, and your boy is a very good looking little blighter! Take it easy, BenBen Shingletonhttp://www.thethaipirate.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-609612944219692121.post-13555665505382005962009-07-22T17:40:06.298+07:002009-07-22T17:40:06.298+07:00Jon, I do see myself as a long time expat although...Jon, I do see myself as a long time expat although I do miss aspects of UK life. <br /><br />I am quite happy here but I am struggling with the language and I hate not being able to hold a decent conversation either in English or Thai.<br /><br />Since I don't work I guess part of my frustrations are also due to my difficulty in adapting to retirement which would apply anywhere.<br /><br />I even thought about spending my time 6/6 months in UK and Thailand but its not financially viable unfortunately.Mikehttp://www.my-thai-friend.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-609612944219692121.post-65644633668681528482009-07-22T12:04:14.876+07:002009-07-22T12:04:14.876+07:00Hey John O,
Hope all's well mate. Things here...Hey John O,<br /><br />Hope all's well mate. Things here are good but a few things just grate away. Thailand isn't like England (obviously statement of the year award) so it is strange when others don't share your core beliefs. Of course, I have no right to complain as this isn't my country...but, as you know, I'm a moaner by trade.<br /><br />PS, alleged "boyish looks" have suffered from lack of sleep since around 18 October '08 ;)<br /><br />Hi Keith,<br /><br />You're spot on, these types of incidents are far less likely in Westernised cities like Bangkok. I would fancy a stint living in BKK if we didn't have a child but, as my missus' parents are in Saraburi, were we to leave the town for a city it would be London and not Bangkok.<br /><br />So, in that respect, my situation is a little different to what most will experience.<br /><br />Hey Mike,<br /><br />I have to say I agree re fitting in, sadly it just isn't possible. Being illiterate and unable to communicate well does make me feel like a 2 year old sometimes, particularly when you know people are talking about you right in your face.<br /><br />Is there any chance you would head home?<br /><br />I must admit I'm a little surprised by your comments as I've always seen you as a 'long timer' here, given you have a house, etc. Issues affect all foreigners though, so I can quite understand your frustrations.Jonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12803116544687008923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-609612944219692121.post-3884523011212530462009-07-22T10:30:08.973+07:002009-07-22T10:30:08.973+07:00Jon not a pleasant experience. I too have my days...Jon not a pleasant experience. I too have my days where I just wish my Thai language was better so I could say a few choice home truths to people.<br /><br />I live well away from other foreigners(I was tempted to write farang but I dislike the word)so I get plenty of stares and the F word.<br /><br />I deal with this OK and like anon says put it down to my youthful good looks. However I am rapidly coming to the conclusion that I am tolerated here rather than welcomed and that's as far as it goes.<br /><br />Despite my "wealth" in Thai terms I feel very much like a second class citizen on occasions.<br /><br />Whether this will ultimately lead to me living somewhere else like Malaysia for example, remains to be seen.Mikehttp://www.my-thai-friend.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-609612944219692121.post-19245897403413568242009-07-22T04:32:02.957+07:002009-07-22T04:32:02.957+07:00Really interesting post Jon. As somebody that has ...Really interesting post Jon. As somebody that has plans to raise a family in Thailand, I'm happy to read your perspective on this issue.<br />I feel it'll be a little different as I'll live in Bangkok where farangs don't stand out as much. I do feel that you have to send any child to an international school to give them the best of education in Thailand.<br />I don't ever remember reading your thoughts on Bangkok. Is it a possibilty to move there or is it out of the question?Keithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14103479700716462261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-609612944219692121.post-67445343799155756092009-07-21T23:29:49.048+07:002009-07-21T23:29:49.048+07:00Hey Jon, sounds like you are not having the best o...Hey Jon, sounds like you are not having the best of times, but chin up - there's always rough with smooth.<br /><br />Besides, these Thai peeps are probably just jealous of your boyish good looks.<br /><br />(helpfully) John OzAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com