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vonnegute
Joined 2014
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Where to live?

7 years ago

We have decided to live in Thailand from January to May, 2018. I am hoping to get input regarding which town we will fit in best. Here are some relevant thoughts. Warning: we are just starting our research so please excuse any ignorance I reveal.
• We prefer a town or village to a city (maybe with a population range between 2,000 – 15,0000). Best option would be one that is within a couple hours of a city that would be large enough to provide for most modern needs.
• We prefer that town to be predominately Thai, not Tourist. However, we would appreciate an ex-pat presence since we don't speak the language or know the culture.
• Cost of living is also a consideration. We would like to pay local prices not jacked up tourist prices.
• We love the ocean, but while stuck on land we hate high temperatures (85 f) and higher and high humidity. Are the only mountainous villages in the north?
• We plan on chartering a catamaran a couple of times out of Dream Yacht Charter where we have a relationship (located near Phuket airport, or Langkawi, Malaysia). All else being equal, we would choose the town closest to their base.
• If we end up living far away from the charter base, what is the bus service in Thailand like? Would we go crazy on a 20 hour bus ride? What do national airline flights cost?
• We prefer laid-back and casual to night-life and fancy.
• We love nature.
• We're in our 50s.
Please feel free to keep the thread going or send us a private message. Any input will be helpful.

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