Thailand Is No Longer The Cheap Destination

Yep adaptation happens everywhere. I feel sad to see whats slowly happening to Thailand because it means so much to me. I know in time it will become unrecognizable. I can't go back now as it would spoil my memory from way back.

@SoloMan Zone: That's part of life man.. Nothing stays the same.. But I do understand your feeling about Thailand.. Not a easy pill to swallow.. Maybe try Vietnam, Lao or the Phillipines.. It's better than nothing man ^^

@Doggk: I aready feel blessed enough, been to Vietnam and Cambodian and Lao, but not Philippines. Sometimes memories are enough

@SoloMan Zone: Don’t you miss Asian women, though ? ^^

@Doggk: Too old now

Ha ha you lived the dream when it was fun as hell. Cambodia was nice but everything had a price and I mean everything but that was the magic......not the same in Thailand now, greed has taken over a ruined everything atleast we saw it at its best

@SoloMan Zone: I wish I had been able to visit Thailand back then. When I watch documentaries or movies about Thailand from that era, you can really feel that it was a very different place, even better in many ways. Still, I’m glad I got to visit for the first time in 2024. Even in 2026, Thailand is still a wonderful country. Yes, prices have gone up, and people have changed. I noticed the difference myself between the younger generation and the older generation, just like we see in Europe. Everyone is glued to their phones now. But the real Thailand is still there. You’re just less likely to find it in places like Bangkok, Pattaya, or Phuket. You really have to get off the beaten track to discover the hidden gems: genuine people, beautiful places, peaceful landscapes, and authentic experiences. Sometimes you find them unexpectedly, and to me, those moments are priceless.

@Doggk: yep, I lived in a small village for awhile and it was so peaceful...plenty of food, just a relaxed attitude