I am eternally grateful to a nation that has given me the opportunity to have many good things in my life and do the many things I have done. Giving of myself is but a pittance compared to those who have gone before me.
Just be careful about drinking and violating social norms. All the guys i used to play golf with made a precipitous drop after moving to Chang Mai. Thailand is a high alcohol environment, especially in the ex-pat and tourist areas!!!
I love it there, but trend towards the out islands now.