> Some day in August 2005, Mike stumbled across my blog. Randomly. He was apparently googling for something but till today he refused to say what he was googling for ("I really forgot!"), which makes me highly suspicious that it is either something pervertic ("Is it normal to want to fuck horses?"), or something gay ("How to curl my hair like Pamela Anderson").
What she really means is : He was googling for: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Most-Bang-Your-Buck-Thailand-ebook/dp/B0058DX2EK
Edit: Also the pacing in this is god awful. It's pretty hard to read. Who is T
You probably want somewhere that caters for westerners with the comforts of home. I'm sure you don't want to be eating spicy papaya salad every day.
Some people choose phuket because it has lovely beaches, many restaurants that cater for westerners and easy access to an international airport. However phuket can be expensive.
If your looking on the budget scale then Chiang mai is a good option. For me I didn't like the smoke/polution during the burning season when farmers clear land.
Jomtien near Pattaya is a popular choice for many retired expats. With a glut of cheap Condominiums and many cheap restaurants on the beach.
I would think about going to a place and staying a few months then trying the next place before you decide to settle.
A good book you should probably read is How to get the most bang for your buck in Thailand