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Can you stay in Thailand with 2 passports?

Am I stupid to leave the US to stay in Thailand?

  • I was born and raised in a small town in the southern Thailand. Luckily, I have a chance to study in the USA. I came here since I was 17. I am now 23 with Master's Degree. I am thinking of returning home because all my family are in Thailand. In the US. I just go to school and work. I have no family or friends. I am just focusing on my accomplishments such as higher education, powerful job, and high salary. No fun! In Thailand, I cannot afford to buy expensive stuffs. I may have to live in a house without Air Conditioner. I hate the house Lizards. I don't like to get wet in the rainny season. However, I miss my family. I want to see their smiles and travel to waterfalls, small beaches, festivals, and markets with them like when I was young. I want to take care of my grand parents and parents. My aunts and uncles don't like me,but it is okay. I have many good loving friends in Thailand. What do you think? Any thoughts and advice? Thank You

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    Hey, I was born in Vientiane, left when I was young, stayed in Bangkok for a few years, and then moved to Toronto...have been living here for about 20 years now. Last year, I took a month long trip back to Laos and Thailand. I enjoyed it very much, meeting family again, and making new friends. I enjoyed it enough that I strongly pursued a job in SE Asia. I was then offered a managerial position with ANZ bank. After negotiations, I was offered a nice salary, house, and a driver. Then it hit me....this was for real. Then I actually started thinking about what I was getting myself into. I ended up staying in Toronto and turned down the offer. My point is; we all have different views on what is better for us. Some will strongly say Thailand is beautiful, why wouldn't you go back. Happiness is more important than money.... Hmm, ever notice the people who say that, actually do have money? Money isn't everything...but it's something....maybe some people here don't understand....although Thailand is very nice...it's not as nice to actually live in a small village with no access to everyday convienence such as a flushing toilet. I dont' know where in the U.S. you live now...but I would either move to California, or Minnesota...places where you will find other Thais, and Laotians...perhaps you'll connect with them better, as it sounds like you don't connect with your co-workers/students. Then I would visit Thailand once a year.

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Thailand is a beautiful country and certainly seems as if you are longing to return there. However, America has many educational and economic opportunities that Thailand can not match. How about getting a good job in America and travelling back to Thailand few times a year to visit family & attend festivals?

Dan, version 4.0

I would give anything to be able to live in Thailand forever. Im american and would gladly give up my citizenship if I could live in Thailand and own a house. Its impossible for me to own property there and next to impossible for me to get a permanent visa. If I had 5 million dollars I would give it up to live poor in Thailand(but with a house). Im in Florida now but I agree with Honey about the Bay Area....its the best place in USA for anyone, especially Thais. I lived there for 6 years, its great, but not as great as the Land of Smiles.

Ekamai

yea. i suggest you stay here. actually it doesn't matter. um if you can be successful with your degree in thailand then go there.

Ferengi of Doom

You need to live where your heart is at and that sounds like Thailand. The other side of the coin is, you can earn more here in order to send more there to support your family, I think, I am not sure what career opportunities you may have there. The other issue is can you legally stay in the US? If not, are you planning on filing for citizenship? If you do then you will be able to travel back and forth since you can earn a good living here. Just some food for thought.

loved1

I am in the same boat like you are, so I know what you mean. Of course you want to take care of your grand parents and parents. However, you also need to start your own family. You have a great education, it is a good time to start thinking about marriage and children. Try to make some friends too. Of course it is going to be hard to find some good ones, but still it's worthy of trying. You have to stay here in U.S. so you can make some decent income and send money back to Thailand to help your parents. But I know what you mean. It's not much fun. Better, try to move to the Bay Area, in California/ It is much more fun here and it will be easier for you to make friends.

OC

Personally, I would work a few more years in the US, get some solid experience, build up some cash in the bank and then make the move... You will have not problem getting a job with a multinational company in BKK, but you mention the family is in the South, so therefore living and working in BKK may not be for you either as you know living in BKK can leave you feeling isolated at times as well. You seems to want to comeback to Thailand, but I would not be making decisions on your life based on what people are telling you on these forumns.. Why dont you take an extended holiday in Thailand and see how things pan out as regards living here again and make the decision from there EDIT, Ekamai If you are prepared to spend that sort of money, why dont you just buy a ThaiElite card for THB 1.5mil and you can live on 5 year renewable visa's for the rest of your life, its closest thing you will get to a "permanent" visa in Thailand, unless you are working or are retired

Tom yum goong

How does a girl from a small town in Southern Thailand afford to go to the USA and get a masters degree but cannot even afford an air-conditioner? 6 years in the USA going to school? Where did that money come from? If you think a good job and money is everything you are wrong. I would rather have a little money and allot of happiness. You can sell you soul for the job and for money but it will never buy your happiness. I am never going back to the USA. I will take the happiness every single time.

visualthailand

is it possible to just return to Thailand for a short visit? I'm sure your parents and relatives would want you to stay here in the USA - they've probably sacrificed a lot to send you here to study. I understand the whole thing about Thais having a "duty" to become successful and suport their families- at times, it can be a lonely endeavor. In the long run, I think you're better off here in the States. Chok dee.

Johnny Ma

Yes, I think you would be stupid to go back now. Save some money and send to your family if you want, also plan to visit your family once every two or three years. But what kind of visa are you on? A student visa? If student visa don't you have to return home after your studies are complete?

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