Ok, since you're all accusing me of shit that I'm not, here's the truth: I'm an immigrant. There. I said it. My whole family moved to California in 1996 from Lebanon. I didn't want to say it at first because I noticed there were a lot of racists in here, but fuck it, let them say what they want.
No one's going to pick on you because you're a Lebanese immigrant. But no matter your background, you're still a liberal tard when it comes to governments.
More specifically though; we can clearly see that you have yourself a low set of standards. You were born into a shitty area, so this slightly less shitty area seems great to you.
Congratulations, you've moved from the 296th shittiest country to the 284th.
Countries like Thailand however, are in the top 10, and should NOT be compared to shitty countries in the 2nd percentile, like this one.
Back in Lebanon, my parents struggled to give us a good life (although both of them are doctors). My dad tried to start a business and within a few months he got fucked by a group of thugs (supposedly working for the government) that asked for 35% of his revenue in exchange for "protection". He refused, because it was unfair and because there was no way he could afford it anyways. Next thing you know the police were all over his ass, claiming that he owes millions in taxes even though he didn't. They made up all kinds of shit and forced him to close his business. He even received one death threat by mail.
Can you name me a country that this kind of shit can't happen in though?
The corruption of different countries shows itself in different ways. In Lebanon, (old) Italy, and Tokyo, for instance, it would appear that the corruption is in mafia-like crimelords that have influence on the police. That's pretty shitty, I won't argue.
Meanwhile, in almost-equally-as-shitty USA, the corruption is at the very top; the mafia IS the POTUS, the senate, and the House of representatives... All owned by corporations that work every single day at removing our freedoms.
So whereas you escaped a tyranny that befalls a few citizen victims very harshly; You've moved to a tyranny that effects EVERY citizen a little less harshly.
You should set your sights higher and move somewhere that the tyranny doesn't effect so many OR so much.
Since we moved here, both my parents opened a clinic, my sister is now finishing her PhD and already has incredible job prospects in sight. I'm running a small online business. All these things would have never been possible back home. My story is the story of tons of immigrants here in the U.S... and at least I'm grateful for it. Grateful for all these opportunities.
Opportunities abound. I get it. But that's our system.
When it's the Government itself that is acting like the Mafia, they need you to start making money so they can take it all.
Just keep watching though. Once you guys get more successful you'll see the tax rates will rise as your freedoms continue drop rapidly. Once you hear:
"Thanks for providing jobs and helping float the economy. Now, bend over." you'll yearn for better lands too and see that new blue passport as a ball and chain on your ankle.
/Rant
. If I was to get a place there I'd also grab a place in Pai or thereabouts so I could have some cold nights during burning season. 
