Happy Days..

July 9th, 2008 at 07:35pm

All is well in this little corner of the world here in Koh Samui. It’s low season here, we have some rainy days, some sunny days, but overall it’s still a beautiful time of year to be here. The oppressive heat of April is long gone…we’re back to our average of about 30-32C every day. Perfect.

I like the low season because it’s quiet. I haven’t seen a prostitute on the premises of my bungalow for months. But the European summer is approaching….so before long I suspect I shall see the groups of Italian Stallions bringing in different girls every night. Want a holiday full of sleazy, dirty cheap sex? Come to Thailand!!!

Must admit I don’t resonate with that side of Thailand at all.

But there are many good things about this place, and if you chose to spend a lot of time here, you must focus on the good and just accept the bad. Generally speaking the Thai people are very caring and kind, but often in very subtle ways that are not obvious to the average Western eyes. Once you are able to see the subtle nuances in their culture, it can really be a pleasure to live amongst them. They also have a great sense of humor and a light-hearted way of looking at life, which is so refreshing when you come from a society where everyone complains. Thai people just don’t do that. Yes I fully know that the Thais also repress a lot of their anger and it can lead to a lot of physical abuse at home, believe me I know the underbellies of Thai culture. But on a daily basis in terms on living in a place where people are friendly, Thailand is good.

It’s definitely not as cheap to visit here as it used to be. The English complain about the price of beer, which to be honest I would have never noticed, but I do see the price of coconuts and pineapples rising. Same same everywhere in the world really. Can’t get away from that one.

And still, where else can I afford to live right on the beach and hear the sound of the waves from my bungalow as I sleep at night? That one sells me every time. Despite all the debauchery around me, I’ve always got the sound of the waves.

Entry Filed under: Koh Samui,South,Thailand