An absolute no, however, look for the gravel pits within...

An absolute no, however, look for the gravel pits within Australia that still have been overlooked eg. mineral sands and REE.

Define a business plan, understand the Tax regulations, get a good accountant and recognise that if you put all your eggs in one basket - you are mostly a goner. Understand risk management - why put so much into the stockmarket- plenty of other investments.

If you are a retailer, you are up against it.

Be cool and enjoy life in Thai...more to life than this.

Good luck - same position some years ago.

Caveat emptor.