Larry Toten...I love it in the North East isaan region...far fewer tourists which I prefer,although am of course one myself lol. Have a thai partner so am lucky as her and her family show me and teach me so much.
started doing the same in Sept 23....first 6 months the so many places visited across all of Thailand.....another 6 years should just about be ready to try vietnam, Cambodia,Laos etc,etc. 62 when I got here...been back to UK a couple of times for a few months to see family but love it here
I did two nights first time as never been laos....second time off the bus into laos..in the bus back with in one hour....last time 4 nights as waiting for non O retirement 90 day visa to be issued..could have done in three nights but forgot thai embassy closed for holiday in the day after I arrived lol