But where are you in USA? If in the Midwest, go to Chicago, and, as

@T**

will surely tell you, get the 60-day (extendable to 90) METV (Multiple Entry Tourist Visa) and enjoy your time in country.

I have never, EVER bought a return tkt or through ticket. Including last week.

***waiting for you***. Job-hunting in Thailand can be a stressful process.

Even easier is to "study" a language you are already fluent in. Certainly reduces study time.

@Ad**

, I have married Thai (twice, sigh...) and it didn't work out. But that was not due to duplicity or failings on their part. The faults were mostly mine. There was no shafting at the dissolution, and now years later, no hard feelings. We remain cordial. Follow your heart and your head, not the advice of embittered farang. No offense meant to anyone here. I was thinking of cranky Brits in Pattaya I know.

Then again, I have had 30% return on condo sales over the past 7 years. And as an American, thanks to the 1833 treaty, we get some special concessions here in doing business. Until a certain orange-hued clown queers our deal.

@Ja***

... Wise, wise words.

Apellido... of course. Spanish for "surname". Clever.

I love the quote "If you decide Thai Labor laws are not for you..." Honestly, if you fall into that category, you may get what you deserve for working in the kingdom illegally.

Robert and Tod keep it very civil here.