[juyrett]

If one is not a U.S. citizen and committed an "aggravated felony" or a crime of moral turpitude (not defined but very broadly interpreted), the US immigration authorities WILL DEPORT (I learned this from an immigration/deportation attorney in San Diego). This applies even if the noncitizen's family are citizens and even if he has children that were born on US soil. So, rclaimo, for his sake, I hope your friend's record isn't too bad.

[wrenjmerg]

Oh, almost forgot, said hypothetical young person should also be able to read Thai fluently as well.

[22CreessGah]

Quote[/b] ]After this trip, I realised that I do not love my home country as much as I do Thailand

How can you tell this Makiy0.
When you live in a country since your birth, you experience feelings, souvenirs that you will measure more if you will come back long time after in your home country. Grass seems always more green on the other side
People who live far from their birth country often say their heart is in their new adoptive country but their soul is in their origin country.
I think it should be true for me...

[stastony]

As one begins to "age", The party aspect of the young takes on different priorities. Sanuk is still sanuk;but in different ways. Imagine being in your late 30s or later and still going to the clubs ummm think that good looking singer will come to your table:O 5555 Just a thought !!!

What I am saying is wanting to go to another country because of one aspect might get you there;but once you start to earn a living and get older other things become more important.

I guess it all depends. My friend left Thailand because she could not see herself living a life there without being financially well off.
She misses her family and Thailand very much and worries about her sisters. She talks about working there without many benefits, paid sick leave, paid vacation time, maternity leave,etc.
A good boss is a must, no matter how good a job is.

Another person I know has a skilled job in BKK . Wants to learn more to advance in their work. Another one is a nursing instructor in Chiang Mai, Long hours, but it is a duty to perform.
Another graduated from the university with a MA degree in Journalism. Could not find work .Now operates a business with her family.

Just some insights on other people's lifes from Thailand. Sounds pretty much the same worldwide to me.

Good luck on your decision!

[Kitdowstyhodo]

Lolz

Atalderic, I may have misled you by using the word Europe. I've never been to France and so I really cannot comment on French food, all I know is French make really great wine. Of the European countries, I know that English food is very bland having tasted it first hand. I also heard that food in Holland, Belgium, Denmark and some other Scandinavian countries are very bland because of the lack of use of spices which is a must in every meal in Asia. Italian food is really an exception. They have really good food too.

Quote[/b] ]If you go in France, call me and i invit you in a restaurant. You will see if food is bland!!!!

I'll take you up on the offer. Will you be treating or will you be expecting me to pay as would some particular Australian forumer...joking!

[thegamexpertsdotcom]

[QUOTE]After this trip, I realised that I do not love my home country as much as I do Thailand. So everytime I make a trip there, I have to bear the blues of having to return home. I hate the feeling. I want to know how possible it is for a young person, 24-28, to migrate to Thailand. This hypothetical young person is able to speak Thai fluently, looks Thai and has a law degree in the premier university of Singapore.

I too an currently am feeling the blues of having to return home after taking a much loved trip to thailand. Ever since I arrived home two weeks ago All I can think about is my Thai friends, and my Thai girlfriend. I have been in a rut ever since i've came home. Now every night when I go to work I feel like I'm severing time in prision and waiting for my sentince to finish so I can return "home."

I'm a little younger than you, and a little less educated than you (I don't have a college degree). But I'm going to save up for the next year and see what kind of life i can establish with my friends and girl friend in Thailand. I know this has got to sound navie but it's the only direction I can see at this moment.

I wish you the best of luck and I hope you can find Happiness in Thailand.

[MipRippoomamn]

MakiyO,
How did you enjoy your visits to Florida, New York and Hawaii? I'd be really interested in hearing your impressions (good or bad) if you care to share them.

Regarding Japan, Tokyo isn't so terribly expensive if you live there a while and go where the average working Japanese goes rather than the tourist haunts. But more importantly, I think rural Japan (especially the smaller cities in other provinces) are much more enjoyable for "gaikokujin" (farang).

Thanks. jasa

[mirvokrug]

well, it kinda strange to hate ur own country. well, maybe u should try to stay in other people country and later u will realize that u miss ur own country. Like me, I was born in Thailand and i moved to states with my family and now i'm in Singapore studying. I wanna go back to my own country that is Thailand. Everytime when the planes landed on thailand airport and i see the thailand flag. I was so happy that sometime my tear come out. Well, i wanna say that I HATE SINGAPORE! honestly!

[stastony]

So an outlaw lawyer
Grim I think MaKiyO would not pass as a farang.
Sorry , MaKiyO

[realnilkless]

bc sorry don't like to write the "b"word 5555.
Sounds like your heart and soul are calling you.
study hard and learn what you have to . Then make your desire happen for you.
Enough ,
:0)
what are you studying? Law?

[car.insur]

ooooo, I see, I'll ask my parent about it more when I go home, We too used too lived in refugee camps. My parent had to leave Laos b/c of the war. (unsure)

[Allorneadesee]

Dear Makiyo,
Yup.
Dr. Steve

[stastony]

5555 5555555 5 sorry! 5555 khan your answer cracked me up

[Kneedycrype]

delawang, would a person still a Thai citizen if he/she have been living in US as an 'Alien' for over then years?

[Kneedycrype]

thank you, thank you with a bow...

[NudiJuicervich]

he could say his native cant speak

[Kneedycrype]

haha, Ferret, and what is his native?

No, I don't think asking 'what's your native language' is bad. I was first taught to speak Lao, then English, and then Spanish (forgot b/c I didn't get to use it much), I don't know where Thai came in, but somehow I did understand it, maybe it's from living in Thailand for 7 or 8 years or listen to music and watching lakorn

And same goes to you

Quote[/b] ]what is your mother tongue?

not literally, but 'native language'

[Kneedycrype]

Hey, I didn't want to start a new trend, but this should somewhat fit in here....
I was wondering what is the requirement if I was to teach English in Thailand for a year? One of my mom friend's daughter (mix with Black and Thai, and don't know how to speak Thai) is teaching in Thailand for a year. I haven't had the chance to ask her yet. Since I was doing scheduling, I wanted to know so I can take the require courses or decide if I want to double major.
Also, couple member from my youth groups are looking forward to go to Thailand next summer. I want to go along, but not sure if my shedule will be flexible enough. Sad that haven't even been able to visit my birth place.

wow, MakiyO, you been around... I guess your favorite place is Thailand, why not think about living there for a year or so?

[fluoxet]

Quote[/b] (Makiy0 @ Jan. 02 2004,02:05)]This hypothetical young person is able to speak Thai fluently, looks Thai and has a law degree in the premier university of Singapore.

Unfortunately, you wouldnt be able to practice law in Thailand. Farang simply arent allowed to do it, so your degree would be a bit redundant.

You could look into opening a law firm, but you wouldnt be able to practice yourself.

I fyou do come to Thailand, i could use a person with good legal knowledge, for opening a business.

[car.insur]

my mom tongue? It's in her mouth. I don't know, I think it's redish color. see. hehe. She speak Lao (southern dialect), move to Thailand, where she had me and my two sisters