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Byline: Kriengsak Niratpattanasai
Apr. 5--CHALLENGING LIFE OF AN EXPAT: "I think the expat life is a bed of roses," Ranee said to Danai one day. "Look at the boss -- he gets all sorts of fringe benefits: a company car, driver, a maid and his kids' education is paid for. His wife has an easy life. She does not have to do anything. She is completely Khun Nai (The Lady)."
Danai responded: "Ranee, your thinking is shallow on this subject. You have no idea how difficult expat life can be."
Ranee said: "Hardship? Why, tell me? I don't get it."
Danai explained: "Moving overseas is a tough decision for an expat and his spouse to make. Particularly in a country like ours where the infrastructure is not as well developed as in their home country.
"Besides, there is ...