I lived in Thailand for 10 years, I have been retired for many years. Also Malaysia, Cambodia, Mexico. As far as women go, my personal opinion is Thailand and SE Asia is great, and much easier than South America. I won't go into more detail . Most of the women here get upset. I am in South America and Mexico traveling now because it is so easy and close to my home in Texas. The jet lag and recovery time going and coming from S.E. Asia was killing me. Also the polution in Thailand is getting so bad it was unlivable for me. Horrible air pollution. Here I can breath the air and live a nice quiet life. Close to home.