@James *************

seems to be the case once they know you can speak and understand Thai.

@Mark *******

man, I hear ya!!! I’m by far a rich person. But I can make my life here in Thailand much easier then I can back home, Canada. The western world is way to expensive these days. My wife and I live ok here. I don’t work here, wish I could because of boredom. My wife goes to work everyday while I do my thing at home. The thais have a miscommunication that all farang are rich. No!! I’m happy and I can have a better life here then back home.

@Mark *******

that is very true. They don’t fight fair, that’s for damn sure. I’ve seen my fare share of taxi drivers fights. And 99% of the time others jump in. Fighting one shouldn’t be a problem. It’s the other 5 with sticks, bottles, knives etc that you have to worry about. I just try and keep a smile on my face and either tell them no or take their ride.

@Mark *******

that is true, pick your battles. But from my experience, those taxi drivers are pretty docile when they are alone. It’s when they’re around other drivers and their friends when they seem to puff out their chest.

@Mark *******

sounds like we have a lot in common. But when I listen to my wife talk, I try and pick up on certain words. Then I try and piece it together. I’ll ask her about something and she’ll break it down for me. If I remember, good. If I forget, oh well lol.

I don’t have the dedication either man. I have so much free time most days, I should be fluent by now. I would rather go for a walk and go to the gym.

I’ve listened to podcasts etc as well. I try repeating what’s said, then again, it’s hard to have the pronunciation 100% that way too. If you’re somewhat serious about it, it’ll come to you. Spending time here helps a lot.

@Us ****

bang on!!! Exactly!! They don’t want to work. That’s the reason they give such an out of this world price. But, they will do the work for the crazy price. Trust me, there are a lot of people I’ve seen just say ok and they pay the price. Either they don’t know or don’t care. Up to them!

@George ************

😆 a no thank you isn’t always going to get them to leave you alone.

@Mark *******

it’s not an easy language to learn. I’m still not where I want to be. I’ve been coming to Thailand for 10+ years. I’ve been married for almost 7. I was always spending a month here and there during the year. I’ve now been here a year straight. I find being here, listening and watching TV helps a lot. I still can’t get the pronunciations down 100%.

YouTube and Facebook have been a help as well. I was signed up for Thai language class but I had to exit as I had a family emergency back home. My next step is doing classroom learning. I personally think that is the best way to learn Thai.

Absolutely the worse taxi guys, after Phuket of coarse. I was there with my wife and her cousin after a trip back from Roi Et. They would not stop harassing us to take a taxi. All they did was assume we wanted to go to Pattaya. They can be aggressive until you say something back to them. It’s funny listening to them speak as they assume I don’t speak or understand Thai. Needless to say, once I spoke up they backed off.

@Callum *******

you didn’t do a visa run. You did a border bounce, big difference.

From what I gather, you’ve flown in the first time and you used a land border the second time. So you’re ok with doing one more land border crossing for the year. As you’re only allowed two land border crossing in a calendar year.

You should be fine re-entering Thailand. I would suggest you print off all documents you have pertaining your future employment offer.