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What are the feelings and thoughts about living as a digital nomad in Thailand?
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The discussion revolves around the lifestyle of digital nomads in Thailand, with references to the movie 'The Beach' and its portrayal of life in Thailand. Comments reflect on themes of visa compliance, the social interactions of nomads, and nostalgic sentiments related to living in Thailand, particularly during the early '90s. There is a notable inquiry about how visa compliance was handled in the past as depicted in the movie versus present-day regulations.
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Brian *******
Every time I get hunted by a shark, I think of this movie.
Matthew **********
The book was fantastic. It really captured the mood of being in Thailand in the early 1990s. 
Eric *****
The characters at The Beach never worried about visa compliance. Was that because it was fiction or because it was the 1996?
Eric *****
Put "The Beach" for your address in your 90-day report!
James *******
@Eric ****
you also didnt see them brush their teeth, doesn't mean it didn't hapoen.
John *******
I was in Thailand when This was realised
Aziz ******
OP@John ******
24 years ago waww
Christopher *************
These nomads are starting to become non communicators as they are not doing proper jobs with human interaction. Covid has alot to answer for
Aziz ******
OPTim i Thought you had work to do🤔
Tim ***********
@Christopher ************
you’re too old to understand online work then. I work online and have a ton of human interaction. The digital space has created new jobs and unlimited possibilities. What kind of job is it if it’s not a proper job ?Aziz ******
OP@Tim **********
old people enjoyed life in all aspects ,and used to answer the phone without knowing who is calling....and now they can enjoy 2024 modern times so they are The real nomads from one era to where we are right now....cheersChristopher *************
@Tim **********
because coffee shops were not designed to be portable offices for those who work remotely ,,,,, yes they sit quietly,,,,,,, but then frown at real customers that come in for a coffee and a chatTim ***********
@Aziz *****
actually i dont really know what you're talking about. its ok. I have work to do now :)Aziz ******
OP@Tim **********
same subject if you think out of the box 🙂Tim ***********
@Aziz *****
we're talking about different thingsAziz ******
OP@Tim **********
nobody said its not real work, its valuable work and has Great Outcomes and requires Long Trainings before..however Thai are smart to Come up with DTV visa with certain conditions coz they know very well the nature of their country and How farangs Think😅 i hope you You get the idea🙂Tim ***********
@Aziz *****
erm interesting logic there lol. I just find it interesting that they complain about so called nomads sitting quietly in a coffee shop working on their computers and say it’s not real work. It shows a lack of understanding and awarenessChristopher *************
@Aziz *****
agree AzizChristopher *************
@Tim **********
amazing how you bring age into it AH I'm more online savvy than you can dream of idiotChristopher *************
@Tim **********
oh you imposed a limit did you , who the he'll are you and use of them is age dependent omg freak 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🖕Christopher *************
@Tim **********
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣Tim ***********
@Christopher ************
you're a 50 something year old man who just used 20 laughing emojis. Grow up, and stop getting so triggered on social media.Christopher *************
@Tim **********
mental case 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣Tim ***********
@Christopher ************
yea. You most certainly do. Stop shaking.Christopher *************
@Tim **********
and I care what uou think lol 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣Tim ***********
@Christopher ************
Don't get too triggered! Name calling doesn't make you look good man.
William ******
Great movie makes me wanna cry when I think of my possible life in thailand
Aziz ******
OPOnly few will understands this😅
Felix **********
@Aziz *****
it’s actually super easy…Felix **********
I’m and I’m in Thailand with DTV 😄
Aziz ******
OP@Felix *********
congratulations ❤️❤️Aziz ******
OP@Felix *********
you must be old enough then to watch movie 24 years ago 😂
Sacha ****
Bell ends
Chris *****
@Sacha ***
yeah, commuting to some office to work in some bollocks job is the right way.Christopher *************
@Chris ****
yes and having proper interaction and communication with colleagues and developing social skills , home working is going to make people pay a big price. Also it's ruined all the coffee shops that have now got non talking customers in them , not what they were designed for. Starbucks should bring in a mi imum spend and charge for Internet accessChristopher *************
@Tim **********
yes but look around and see all the so called digital nomads buying on coffee and making it last 5 hours so they can use the free wi fi , making less room available for people that buy more in a short time and want a coffee and a chat etcTim ***********
@Christopher ************
Of course I am in Thailand but I don't ever spend anytime in Starbucks. Obviously it was tongue in cheek, of course people go to Starbucks. Maybe try a real coffee shop tucked away out of the tourist scene with local coffee and locally owned, not a franchise. There are too many in bkk. We just have different experiences I guess.Christopher *************
@Tim **********
ummmmm millions so open your eyes, are you actually in Thailand 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣Tim ***********
@Christopher ************
god forbid a customer doesn’t talk in a coffee shop! Also who the hell goes to Starbucks these days lol.Activity
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