Well I was in China a long time and never went to Thailand once, and I am still broke, but then I used what savings I had to get myself established in HK. Now fortunately I am in a better off position, but still not 100 percent.

I honestly don't understand why people think it is worthwhile to be an FT in China anymore, salaries are stagnant, and the living cost is higher, and the visa rules more difficult, and the people more hostile and xenophobic.