Where did they go? (besides here) Most anywhere in the world that has a slightly more stable government or more mature form of democracy and a thriving economy. There's no perfect place though, so it depends on the individual. The main point is that there are always options if you feel like moving....

This is yet another reason why savvy expats left Thailand behind a long long time ago.

Good info from Herr Doktor re: Vung Tau. Would also add: You can get there by hydrofoil boat from SGN and arrive at the art nouveau terminal. There's an open-air restaurant there if you want to eat/drink on the water. There are two small casinos and a dog-racing track that operates on Saturdays (wea...

Bit longer but exciting; up to laos by road via the 4,000 islands Not sure I would use the word 'exciting' but yeah Southern Laos is worth a visit. It's a hell of a road trip from PP though. Ho Chi Min by bus The problem with going to Viet Nam is the price of the visa. Last time I checked around Xm...

There's already been at least one entry refusal and subsequent deportation http://www.phuketgazette.net/phuket-news/Russian-denied-entry-Phuket-International-Airport-visa/29391 Apparently, they don't just turn you back but detain you at Immigration. It seems that 'suspicion' of working illegally is ...