Sawatdee krab,

First of all, I'm sorry I can't write Thai that well.  I'm originally from Thailand but living abroad for a long time.  I can read Thai ok, but can't write Thai well.  I'm planning to move back to Thailand and stay there for year or so.  Since I'm always living by myself so I want to live on my own in Thailand.  My though was living in HuaHin or somewhere in BKK  or Chonburri.  I want to live close to BKK but have little freedom to visit nearby tourist area.  My budget is small, around B3-5,000 a month for rent.  I'm look like normal Thai people but when I speak Thai, you can tell I'm not from Thailand.  I want some quite place so I can study (MBA) and live a simple live.  I'm not much for the party life.

1. Where should I live?  BKK, Chonburri, or somewhere near by?  
2. What is Pro and Con living in BKK or outside BKK?
3. What would you recommend to do while living in Thailand, travel, foods?  I like to go mountain biking, hiking, camping, and beaches.

Thank you for all your help and hopefully we'll meet up for travel.

Joey