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  • #281
  • Aug 13, 2009 9:53pm Aug 13, 2009 9:53pm
Quoting ukmanthailan
I think you will find there are prostitutes in your country as well - just maybe not so affordable for you (although what you have posted looks more like a man).

Outch, hit a sore spot have we?

Yes, there are whores in the U.S. too, however, the Thai sex industry is one of the largest in the world. And yes, the women in the pic looks like a man. As you probably know, trannies are well accepted in the land of smiles.
  • #282
  • Edited 10:16am Aug 14, 2009 5:55am | Edited 10:16am
Quoting fxterrapin
Outch, hit a sore spot have we?
No, it has nothing to do with me.

EDITED: going too far off topic
  • #283
  • Aug 20, 2009 5:31pm Aug 20, 2009 5:31pm
I decided not to answer your post at first as I didn't want to litter this thread with off topic rubbish but I guess it is still kind of on topic...

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Yes, there are whores in the U.S. too, however, the Thai sex industry is one of the largest in the world.
I'm not quite sure of the purpose of making the above comment? Are you suggesting that the US is somehow more moral because you think there are less prostitutes there? On the subject of the size of the sex industry in Thailand, I don't believe it to be any larger than it is in many other countries. The section of it that caters to sex tourists is however more visible.

If you seriously think there are not many women selling their bodies in the US then maybe you should check out craigslist in a few cities over there.

As I said above, it isn't a sore spot for me, why would it be? Firstly I am not Thai and secondly I don't have any involvement in prostitution. I do though find it rather tiresome when people like you make silly posts about the country based on whatever you may have read about the place. I have lived here for six years now and while I certainly know the areas that attract people like yourself, I don't frequent them and neither does your average Thai person. If I were in New York or London I could easily procure sex for money if that were my bag, and I could do the same here.

I will reiterate that for anyone who was seriously considering basing themselves here for a time, it is just as safe, and in my opinion much safer than, many countries in the West. If you are the sort of person that likes to indulge in pay for play activities then of course you will find them here, as you will anywhere. It is a fact of life in pretty much every country in the world - I think the Thais are rather more down to earth about the whole matter though and don't act like a mortified maiden aunt at the very mention of the subject.
  • #284
  • Sep 6, 2009 10:46pm Sep 6, 2009 10:46pm
Well this was a fun thread & it deserved a bump. Holy cow its 52-deg F. and its still Summer here. I spent half a day this weekend splitting Doug Fir to burn to stay warm this winter. But, man, it would be nice to get away somewhere from like November-January, though, somewhere warm. I could take my laptop and trade everyday and get away from the cold and the rain...

Where to, though? Somewhere warm, definitely, somewhere affordable (ok cheap) and somewhere with "normal" trading hours....hmmm. Miami? Buenos Aires? Puerto Rico? Majorca?

Where would you go?
"If The Fool persists in his Folly he will become wise." - William Blake
  • #285
  • Sep 7, 2009 1:14am Sep 7, 2009 1:14am
Quoting The Fool

Where would you go?
Umm, Thailand.
  • #286
  • Sep 7, 2009 1:48am Sep 7, 2009 1:48am
Quoting winningfx
hi,

london is a no, no. the exchange rate is too high 4 people considering moving there. u don't get the bang 4 your buck!! londoners r flying 2 the u.s to shop. in order 2 take advantage of the exchange rate.

uk is also in deep shit like the u.s. it's also cracking down on people who keep assets offshore. or have dubious assets that they can't prove.
I like London, but don't know if I'd want to live there full time. We've talked about doing a six month stint in different countries--how is areas outside of London in England for internet, etc?

Tanya
(who really could care less what the women look like where ever we go....sheesh.....)
  • #287
  • Sep 7, 2009 2:11am Sep 7, 2009 2:11am
Quoting babyleaps
I like London, but don't know if I'd want to live there full time. We've talked about doing a six month stint in different countries--how is areas outside of London in England for internet, etc?

Tanya
(who really could care less what the women look like where ever we go....sheesh.....)
I am seriously looking into south of Spain or France for this winter. Just need to grab a few pips first....
"If The Fool persists in his Folly he will become wise." - William Blake
  • #288
  • Sep 7, 2009 2:16am Sep 7, 2009 2:16am
Quoting pip pirate 2
What about the Philippines? Haven't been there but hear several US traders are moving there? What's the weather like in the winter? So many questions....
what about my country are u interested to know about?
btw, who are these traders u hear are moving here? (u can PM me if necessary)
i personally know of 1 here on FF (from Europe) who plans to move here. not sure though, if the move pushed thru or not. & another 1 or 2 people planning to move here in the future.

I have often mentioned that cost of living here is cheap.
depending on your personal circumstance,
u can live here on $2-10 per day.
internet is approx. $20 - $100+ per month (depending on the speed, plan/package; some have internet + telephone bundled packages)
rent +/- $100 - $1000 per month
current exchange rate is $1 = 48.70 Philippine peso (approximate)

like other countries, we have an election next year. there is a potential for massive positive changes on the political & economic horizon if the political Opposition (particularly the Liberal Party) wins.
a bit of info....the LP's possible front-runner for the Presidential election is the son of recently deceased former President Corazon Aquino, the husband of assassinated Ninoy Aquino & the mother of the world-famous People Power Revolution. (this bloodless Revolution was "the inspiration for subsequent non-violent demonstrations around the world including those that ended communist rule in Eastern Europe")
the political Opposition is expected to win & this occurrence bodes well for all, (& i guess) specially for those who will be coming here for the first time.

u can check my previous posts (sometime in April-July, i guess) or even my profile for some info. u could also PM me for questions. I'd be glad to help.


Quoting pip pirate 2
....
Next: Being from California, where the weather is the best in the world, how are the winters and the typhoons? It is great that the country is open to tourists with reasonable visa requirements. And how could I convince my wife to move there?
just to put it in perspective..
i think yesterday on CNN, Florida's temperature, if i remember correct, was 22 - 29 degree Celsius. roughly the same here (currently Typhoon season here, + Christmas is approaching, so climate is cooler). the basic difference is Humidity --- it' humid here (specially during summer, Feb - May).
Also, we only have two types here:
wet season (from about June - Dec/Jan.) &
dry season (from Jan/Feb - May).
  • #289
  • Sep 7, 2009 2:31am Sep 7, 2009 2:31am
Hi supreme,

What are some nice, safe smaller cities where a typical American (no philipine language skills at all) could show up and find a nice place to live & get good (fast?) internet service...?

Thanks!
"If The Fool persists in his Folly he will become wise." - William Blake
  • #290
  • Sep 7, 2009 3:28am Sep 7, 2009 3:28am
The Fool,
hmmm.. pretty broad question.
firstly, i'd like to say it's not safe to live anywhere anymore. lol (kidding but partially true, i believe)

i haven't traveled around our country that much, but imho
the urban cities within Metro Manila (National capital region area; where i'm currently staying at) are relatively safe. the rural areas, are less densely populated, & i believe, are generally safer, quieter.

Foreigners do not have to worry about language barrier/s because people here are generally friendly & helpful & can speak 'some'/good English. if i'm correct, Philippines is second to India as BPO (Business Process Outsourcing)/call center hub in the world.

internet is relatively prevalent. the issues are cost (higher cost = usually faster internet speed & better service) & internet providers availability (there are areas wherein only 1 internet provider is available, while other areas have a few internet providers to choose from).

just to give u an idea, Cities/areas/provinces that come to mind are:
cities: Makati, Paranaque, Taguig, San Juan
areas/provinces: Luzon areas/Provinces (Laguna, Tagaytay, Cavite, Batangas, Palawan); Visayas areas/provinces (Dumaguete, Cebu, Bohol, Iloilo); Davao

Thanks for your interest
  • #291
  • Sep 7, 2009 3:38am Sep 7, 2009 3:38am
Quoting The Fool
Well this was a fun thread & it deserved a bump. .....But, man, it would be nice to get away somewhere from like November-January, though, somewhere warm. I could take my laptop and trade everyday and get away from the cold and the rain...

Where to, though? Somewhere warm, definitely, somewhere affordable (ok cheap) and somewhere with "normal" trading hours....
Where would you go?
do u always move? lol ...i envy your lifestyle. hahah
if u want a cheap, friendly & hospitable place.... go check Philippines.
trading hours here (how i/people here trade) is pre-Europe session (lunch time here), then ends about London close (12 midnight here) ---u get in on the trading action/activity early on (no more conflict with sleep time, no need to 'wake up early', specially when a trader lives in the US)
  • #292
  • Sep 7, 2009 4:31am Sep 7, 2009 4:31am
wanting to answer the question in a simple manner I'd say this picture epitomizes what I would describe as the best place in the world to trade from...


http://yachts.monacoeye.com/files/pe..._mirqab_01.jpg










buying it....







































is another matter....but as they say...one brick at a time...

Nihil inimicus quam sibi ipse Marcus Tullius Cicero
  • #293
  • Sep 7, 2009 4:57am Sep 7, 2009 4:57am
Quoting babyleaps
I like London, but don't know if I'd want to live there full time. We've talked about doing a six month stint in different countries--how is areas outside of London in England for internet, etc?

Tanya
(who really could care less what the women look like where ever we go....sheesh.....)
Most areas in the UK are absolutely fine for high-speed i-net access.
I live and trade from the south coast and its perfectly fine.

regards
daytrading

P.S. like your birth date.
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  • #294
  • Edited 8:22am Sep 7, 2009 5:27am | Edited 8:22am
As a South African myself, I feel SA has a lot to offer.
1 - Great weather and scenery (preferably tropical or mountains) -> YES
2 - Inexpensive living - best bang for the buck etc. -> Compared to Europe and the USA definitiely
3 - Good schools (for our kids) -> YES, and so cheap in comparison that many Brits are now sending their kids to school and university here because of the high standards as well
4 - Safe for Americans / foreigners etc. -> Crime rate is high unfortunately
5 - English is prevalent thus making it easy to get around (if outside of the US) -> Yes
6 - Low crime -> NO, but if you're rich enough and can afford the armed response and other security services on offer, you'd be quite safe
7 - High speed internet available (this is a MUST) -> YES, if you live in the leafy suburbs or near city centres. Don't know whether the rest of the continent outside Kenya perhaps has cottoned onto fiber optics, but SA has, therefore...and I know this doesn't mean much,but... fastest internet speeds in Africa.
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  • #295
  • Sep 7, 2009 5:35am Sep 7, 2009 5:35am
I've posed this same question to many trader friends from the UK, Poland, and South Africa and I was surprised that a high percentage of them actually wouldn't mind living and trading in Egypt! It's cheap. There are lots of so-called international schools around. They have broadband internet. Not sure what the crime's like.
  • #296
  • Sep 7, 2009 8:00am Sep 7, 2009 8:00am
Quoting Doji Star
I've posed this same question to many trader friends from the UK, Poland, and South Africa and I was surprised that a high percentage of them actually wouldn't mind living and trading in Egypt! It's cheap. There are lots of so-called international schools around. They have broadband internet. Not sure what the crime's like.
Egypt, yes, that would be warm enough. I have thought about Egypt and Israel, too. Talk about safety, hmm. Some places might actually be too interesting for a working vacation.....
"If The Fool persists in his Folly he will become wise." - William Blake
  • #297
  • Sep 7, 2009 9:14am Sep 7, 2009 9:14am
Richard,

Why not considering following me to settle down at Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia, the paradise on earth and the land below the wind.

I am also a professional trader. I moved here 5 years ago from China and enjoyed everything here, including what u have mentioned. As an example, there are the most beautiful seashores in the world and the highest mountain in South East Asia, and there are 10 golf courses around my house.

Hope that will be of your interest. Just PM or email me if you are really serious.

Sebastian
  • #298
  • Sep 7, 2009 10:09am Sep 7, 2009 10:09am
Quoting The Fool
I am seriously looking into south of Spain or France for this winter. Just need to grab a few pips first....
That would get you away from the gray NW winters--I envy you!
  • #299
  • Sep 7, 2009 10:13am Sep 7, 2009 10:13am
Quoting daytrading
Most areas in the UK are absolutely fine for high-speed i-net access.
I live and trade from the south coast and its perfectly fine.

regards
daytrading

P.S. like your birth date.
Happy March birthday to you, too
  • #300
  • Sep 7, 2009 1:23pm Sep 7, 2009 1:23pm
Quoting Doji Star
I've posed this same question to many trader friends from the UK, Poland, and South Africa and I was surprised that a high percentage of them actually wouldn't mind living and trading in Egypt!
It's one thing to spend a few weeks as a tourist somewhere. It's an entirely different ballgame to take up residency. I spent 6 months in Egypt once. There isn't enough money in the world to make me live there now.
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