@David ******

- that's a shame have you spoken to the local suppliers most are upgrading equipment...I went with True but have since learned that I should have chosen either AIS or 3BB..but I will sort that out when I return

@David ******

- spot on this is the way to go I've got it and it's currently back with me in UK 😂🙏🏼

I thought 7 was supposed to be 2 months not 3? 🤔 Worrying

@Dianne ****

- of course it all depends on each person's circumstances

@Rick ******

- it's a difficult one Rick...I don't think anyone can argue that the Thai government has got this wrong...just look around the world where virtually all countries are now going through their 2nd waves...it could be argued that Thailand never really even had a 1st wave! I 100% applaud the Thai government in everything they have done and I think their record speaks for itself and they are a shining example of how to get it right...but of course as you have stated there is an awful price to pay for the economy and people's wellbeing and living standards...personally I don't think there is a perfect solution to this other than a vaccine...China should be made to pay every single country whose people are suffering poverty thanks to the 'Chinese virus' to quote Trump...I guess they are slowly trying to do the right thing and it will take time...certainly allowing people with families to self isolate at home would help...I am the same as you not planning on returning until next year and I hope by then it will be much easier...I don't want to be wasting over £500 on quarantine accommodation and health care etc...luckily I probably won't be ready to return until around next spring but its tough being away from family...let's hope the world wakes up and people start listening to their governments then maybe we will finally get rid of it 😏

@Tod ********

- yup unless you are extremely stupid it is just not worth it...although I do feel for families caught up in this...the Thai government should allow them to self isolate at home with their families 🙄

@Brian *******

- I'm hoping to finally leave the UK next year and marry my partner...just have a few things to sort out here first...I find living here extremely stressful compared to Thailand...I think so long as you keep your nose clean and gob shut in Thailand you can have a peaceful life 🇹🇭😂👍🏼

Thanks Brian...better that he does his research first he might decide he wants to go elsewhere...many are saying Vietnam is now a good choice...doesn't apply to me though being in a relationship 👍🏼

@ปริยากร **************

- lovely photo ❤️👌🏼

My advice for what it's worth is to put everything on hold for 6 to 8 months and hopefully by then the global Covid situation would have improved and hopefully be under control...in that time build up your knowledge and keep a written account of everything that might be useful...health insurance is one area that you will have to spend a lot of time on...as well as areas that you want to possibly live in, local crime, police and laws, the monarchy (you have to be extremely careful what you say in Thailand - maybe you heard about the defamation case just recently?)...also join as many forums as you can find and just absorb as much as you...there is much to learn I've been with my Thai partner 3 years and still know nothing lol...also learning the language might be a tad useful (it's not easy IMO especially their alphabet)...hope this helps and good luck 👍🏼🍀