When living abroad many things are the same and many things are different. We get used to our way of life and sometimes it is hard to accept change. I love my homeland, USA. I also love it here in Thailand. In America I think we are open to different people and cultures because America is about people from many places finding a good, comfortable place to live.
Here in Thailand life is much different. Many people prefer to wash clothes by hand. A large percentage of people eat outside of their house all the time. Cooking at home is a minority. So many places to live do not have cooking facilities. Washing dishes when you do eat at home is different too. Sometimes just use a large tub. The shower is, many times, just a shower head in the bathroom so the floor is often wet. Many toilets are 'squatters' instead of sit down toilets. But this is changing.When only have a squatter you don't read the newspaper in the bathroom. Some houses don't have a shower or bath just a large dip tank, used to pick up water in a container and pour it on your body.
Many people live in rooms that resemble studio apartments. But houses here are relatively cheap to rent. Can rent a 2-3 bedroom, 2 bath house for around $100-$250 price range. This is great. If you want to buy a house it is also relatively cheap. The government helps people. But the newer houses are built very close together in large developments. But all in all life is good. So no matter where you live make it your home. And remember life is too short to procrastinate. More later, to be continued. Aloha, Sawasdee.
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