JD100 Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 Hello, I am John Davis (called JD), a U.S. citizen planning to retire in Thailand, but currently live in Argentina. However, all set up to move initially to Pattaya, arriving in mid-March 2024. Outgoing and inquisitive type, energetic, regular user of gym, sauna, and I also practice Meditation and Yoga. Really enjoy Music, Theater, Hiking/Walking, Travel - maybe bowling and/or golf again. Interested to meet men with some similar interests - for long-term friendships (no tourists or temporary residents please). Any race, nationality, age, etc., but English-fluent please. Pattaya seems to be a beautiful place, and a ideal location for me to meet and develop contacts with fellow English speakers, both expats and Thai locals. BTW - I am searching for a native English-fluent Translator, also very adept at technology. Of course I would pay a fair hourly rate for their assistance. Any information you could provide would be most appreciated! Olddaddy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinapu Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 welcome to the forum Looking for friends don't restrict yourself to English- fluent. There are tons of decent people who are not that fluent but still speak communicable English. Marc in Calif 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc in Calif Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 8 hours ago, JD100 said: BTW - I am searching for a native English-fluent Translator. Are you not also going to look for a good teacher of Thai? What if he was the same person as your translator? You'd learn a lot more about him, about Thai, and about yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12is12 Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 JD, very refreshing to read such an exceptional post here, full of positive energy. I wish u all the best in this life changing move! (-: Olddaddy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkkmfj2648 Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 Hello JD. Hit me up if you want to hang out after you arrive in Pattaya. I sent you a DM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colmx Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 On 2/22/2024 at 1:27 PM, JD100 said: no tourists or temporary residents please Seems you are limiting your potential friend circle to a group of people that may be quite jaded and cynical about life in Thailand. Remember today's tourists are tomorrow's residents and potentially know more about what is going on than the expats that live sheltered lives. Us temporary tourists are human too! Vessey and Marc in Calif 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinapu Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 1 hour ago, colmx said: Us temporary tourists are human too! Really ? I'm shocked ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkkmfj2648 Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 3 hours ago, colmx said: potentially know more about what is going on than the expats that live sheltered lives. oh no - these words cast a bad omen on us new entries - I started retiring here in September 2022 how much time would you estimate I have left before I won't know what is going on as I crawl into my turtle shell into my expat retiree sheltered life ? Marc in Calif and kokopelli3 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macaroni21 Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 6 hours ago, vinapu said: Really ? I'm shocked ! I'm kinda shocked too 😲 I thought us temporary tourists are automatons, rushing from one rentboy to another. Some of us (wink wink, we know who) have inhuman levels of energy, hitting up to four boys a day. vinapu, Olddaddy and 10tazione 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinapu Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 3 hours ago, macaroni21 said: . Some of us (wink wink, we know who) have inhuman levels of energy, hitting up to four boys a day. ... and then inevitably night comes... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD100 Posted February 25 Author Share Posted February 25 Thank You for your responses. To be honest I’m just starting to use social websites (and Apps) and I’m not the sharpest knife in the drawer when it comes to Technology, or what to say or not say! To answer some questions briefly it’s not the language or the Argentine people (wonderful and most welcoming) – but my desire to live in a totally different culture from my very traditional European heritage, combined with a sense of challenge and adventure. I apologize for stating in my initial message about no tourists or Englis-fluent only, etc. I realize now I had a very ‘narrow-minded’ attitude that several responses helped me see Myself, and I am so appreciative. colmx, bkkmfj2648 and Marc in Calif 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD100 Posted March 4 Author Share Posted March 4 About a week ago I posted to asked to hire (part-time, hourly rate) for a Translator/Technology person to help me when I move to Pattaya in Mid-March. A person responded with simply "I can help you" - and I did something wrong an accidently erased this message! I am a 'newbie' on these Social sites and uninformed on app/technology type issues. I can only say I screwed up! I'm posting to ask this person to Please reply again, as I am in need of someone to assist me especially on these issues, and eventually TV/Amazon firestick/VPN hookup - as well as learning some basic Thai Language instruction. Thanks, JD Marc in Calif 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
