@Zev ******

There is no way I would have survived in Thailand for over two decades not being able to understand my surroundings. I would have died from stress and loneliness. Never consider moving here if you are not willing to learn the basics of the language. Here is a link to a YouTube channel that will give you idea of Thai.

I have zero trust in insurance companies.

@Zev ******

Happy that you are willing to learn. You will be joining a very small group of foreigners that made an effort.

@Paulo *********

Everything is so much easier to deal with besides most Thais enjoy small talk just being friendly and curious. How many foreigners have you approached lately that looked welcoming enough to say hello to? I rarely ever approach foreigners for numerous reasons. Thais no problem feel very at ease around them.

@Paulo *********

Try explaining that to the 99.999% who refuse to. I have heard about every excuse possible. Learning Thai saves time, $$$ and much less stress understanding your surroundings not walking around in a bubble for years lost.

@Shawn ******

That seems to be a common theme lately. Not sure where many are getting their ideas from. Just jump on the plane and start work tomorrow is the latest fade. And don,t worry about speaking Thai there is English everywhere in its latest incarnation reboot. I think YouTube idiots that can,t count to ten in Thai are the cause of most of the misinformation and rumors as usual.

Don,t even think about moving here until you learn Thai. Your chances of finding work here are about nil so get that out of your head.

@Danny ******

You hit the nail on the head. Dumb foreigners create inflation throughout Southeast Asia. Tossing money at the Thais creates the belief that all foreigners are gullible. So the next guy that comes along like me and has to deal with the consequences. I taught myself Thai to avoid places like Hua Hin lost foreigner central..

Good that you seem serious about learning. Just wish more expats made the effort.

This is what I consider much more authentic and down to Earth.