Look man, you have got to experience it first hand. That means a few trips to visit, explore and decide. Sure you can talk to people and get some ideas but it will be nothing like you have ever experienced before in real life. You will either love it or hate it, its a total lifestyle change. I have lived in or visited over 23 country's. Thailand still blows my mind and that's why I love it so. But we all have opinions, talk with experts on subject matter, you will thank me later.