HermantheGerman: Hello Milford,
Australia cannot be far away from Thailand. This is proved by some Australians living in Phetchabun (Province of Phetchabun).
I'm German from birth, but I feel like I'm international. When I was young I decided to join the Air Force (GAF) according to the rule: "Join the Air Force. See the world." I've seen many countries during my career as pilot.
I retired 1985 at the age of 43 years and 23 years of flying with more than 6,000 accident free flying hours.
Still enjoying life, but have moved to Thailand. No winter, no glace ice in the streets and no snow pushing on the side walk. -:)
Life is comfortable here as everything is a bit slower than anywhere else in the world. (Sometimes too slow.)
Kind regards
Hans (04.12.08)