@Edna ******

well...I had a house sale today and literally sold everything I own. Brazil is like home to me and will always be...much more so than the USA. I will blame watching too many videos about old men in Asia on my decision. No, I am not looking for a young Thai woman... I have lived all over Brazil and traveled all over S. America....I just want something completely different. I am a Vietnam vet...so, yes, I did visit Thailand some 50 odd years ago. My reasoning and behavior then were vastly different than what they will be on this trip...kkkk. stress is good, eh? :-P

wow.... I was not expecting the great info...thanks to all. I will be living somewhat inland from Pattaya city and plan on immersing myself into Thai culture. I've been in Brazil for 20 some odd years and don't have one gringo friend here. Not sure there are any English speakers in my city, let alone gringos. I never hear any language other than Portugues. Hopefully, I can pick up basic Thai fairly quickly. Anyway...it's time for some new adventures before I hit 100... (smile). Thanks again for the good info...If I land in Thai prison or worse, I will ask for help. kkkk.

@Andrew ********

thanks...

@Edna ******

Portugues sim Thai No have taught English here...M.Ed and TEFL cert, but have been getting some negative feedback de to my age.

@Andrew ********

Pretty sure I covered them...any communicable díseases...I also just had a full regular physical.

@Andrew ********

anyway...I just did a full exam for Brazlian parasites and other S American sheet...will know Monday!

anyone want to trade my permanent residency visa in Brazil for one in Thailand? :-P

@Henrik ***

lmao...ok

@Phil *****

Thanks Phil!! will I need health insurance?

Thanks Brandon...I guess I will hit the ground running and see what happens. I will look around for an agency as well.