Tayaout Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 Forget to add what I do to fight my boredom since I don't drink. I read a lot, do small programming projet for fun, sport (walking, running, swimming and probably cycling soon), cooking and I'm an extremist gardener since it was my job when younger. I never meet any expats since there is none in my area and even in Bangkok I did not. I don't enjoy bar and never did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneMoreFarang Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 I drink what I drink because I like the taste of if. Sometimes a bottle of ice cold water tastes really good and refreshing. And sometimes a beer or wine or whisky. I drink it for the taste, not the alcohol. If you need alcohol to make your life good or better then maybe you should think if the problem will get better with drinking alcohol. If you have only half a year to live and you want to take the pain away and get drunk every day then that drinking makes sense in a way. But if you will probably live for 20 years more or more then drowning your sorrow in alcohol is not exactly a long term solution. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transam Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 11 minutes ago, Aforek said: Not at all anymore; when I was in my country France, I liked to drink red wine with cheese, but here cheese is not the same, and I don't enjoy beer anymore; I don't miss and I don't need alcohol anymore Aaahhhh, wine and cheese, or a good Port.....Heaven, especially with me....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transam Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 3 minutes ago, wgdanson said: Coke Light probably has more unhealthy chemicals in it than almost any alcoholic drink. Aspartame! But it does clear drains, even human ones.....???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Briggsy Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 28 large bottles (or 56 small bottles) of beer, usually Tiger, Singha or Heineken. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orton Rd Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 People who say they never drink are often the most boring and untrustworthy of people. I never drink Mon- Wed just stick to weekends Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyril sneer Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 I use alcohol as both a pain and boredom reliever, and have done so the last 10+ years I'm addicted to being sedated, and not sure how to fix the problem I never drink socially, unless I have to for work reasons (in order to fix a problem) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denim Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 1 hour ago, wgdanson said: Alcohol on its own does not have a taste. It is the hops, grapes, peat, which give drinks their wonderful taste. Yes. I wonder what gives Lao Khao its wonderful taste ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saltire Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 Interesting to see so many teetotal TV members. I was teetotal till I was 30 (now 64) and went on my first real holiday abroad to Italy where wine was cheaper than coca cola. I was a very popular designated driver for 13 years as all my mates got wasted. I have a limited menu, only liking beer, white wine, and gin & tonic (pretty much prefer g&t now). Changing from 5 years in Siem Reap (hundreds of bars, hundreds of expats, 24 hour bars, out every night - I never had a hangover), to 3 years in Thai village life (no bars, no other expats, no movement after dark, home every night) it's fair to say Thailand has been good to me health-wise. I find now it's easy to not over-indulge in both alcohol and unhealthy food. If I do feel like a drink the local shop has only Leo and Chang and all the usual Thai rums etc which I will never touch! This sounds boring, and sometimes it is, but I have adapted and rarely feel the need to drink while in the village. GF never touches alcohol when at home. However .............. We both like to socialise so it's a must to have at least 4 breaks a year to places like Kanchanaburi city (only as it's the closest), Hua Hin and Pattaya etc. Then it's like being back in Siem Reap, although you get thrown out way too early! It's a good balance for me and combined with other health initiatives I feel my organs are all in much better shape than 3 years ago. In a regular at home month i'd say 8 to 10 drinks a month, mostly Chang as I mentioned there is no other choice. On our trips away, i would not like to count ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jip99 Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 3 minutes ago, Denim said: Yes. I wonder what gives Lao Khao its wonderful taste ? Only more Lao Khao can improve it's taste..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naam Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 my consumption per day is one glass (100ml) of a good Port. it takes me one hour to sip it puffing half of a Habana. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilotman Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 46 minutes ago, wgdanson said: Coke Light probably has more unhealthy chemicals in it than almost any alcoholic drink. Aspartame! maybe, but it doesn't kill you and doesn't negatively impact the liver. It's mainly water and mild flavouring. It is certainly a much better alternative to alcoholic drinks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CNXexpat Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 One box of 24 bottles of beer lasts around 6 weeks. I drink more milk than beer at home. Sometimes a Gin Tonic. When I go out for dinner I drink one large bottle. My rule: no alcohol before 6 pm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naam Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 24 minutes ago, Orton Rd said: People who say they never drink are often the most boring and untrustworthy of people. I never drink Mon- Wed just stick to weekends during my last visit to Germany i scolded my brother for his obvious excessive alcohol consumption. his rebuttal was "i've limited my alcohol intake strictly to days with names ending "-day". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steven100 Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 I drink as much piss as I can. I'm always half pissed from early morning until I fall asleep around 8pm. In one month, it could be 10-12 boxes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wgdanson Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 1 minute ago, CNXexpat said: One box of 24 bottles of beer lasts around 6 weeks. I drink more milk than beer at home. Sometimes a Gin Tonic. When I go out for dinner I drink one large bottle. My rule: no alcohol before 6 pm. Exactly my philosophy, as soon as the King's song comes on, off we go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naam Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 1 hour ago, Aforek said: Not at all anymore; when I was in my country France, I liked to drink red wine with cheese, but here cheese is not the same, and I don't enjoy beer anymore; I don't miss and I don't need alcohol anymore the cheese is the same, only the price is different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveK Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 I'm like the OP, I usually have a drink when sitting at my computer, or when lying outside in the hammock, and when eating. I usually go for Smirnoff 100 cans at 7% or Tapper beer at 6.5%, 3+ a day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wgdanson Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 17 minutes ago, cyril sneer said: I use alcohol as both a pain and boredom reliever, and have done so the last 10+ years I'm addicted to being sedated, and not sure how to fix the problem I never drink socially, unless I have to for work reasons (in order to fix a problem) Wait til Mary Jane becomes legal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoshowJones Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 I do not drink and never have. Most of the friends I have had since my early days in Thailand have either died or more recently gone back to their country, so I cannot go to visit them any more. I have my motorbike road trips, computer, most days I cycle about 15 Ks, take an occasional trip to Bangkok and Pattaya, go with Mrs Possum to the city sometimes. that's about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wgdanson Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 1 hour ago, Crossy said: Crivens! Three (generous) doubles would have me on the floor! You mean you'd have your wires crossed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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NoshowJones Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 4 hours ago, wgdanson said: I just went on the waggon for two week and love taking the dog for its walk in the morning without a fuzzy head now.However, I HAD to have a couple of beers last night as I have subscribed to True ID sport channel, and you cannot NOT have a beer or two when Man City are playing. Maybe a couple more tonight for Chelsea! Is that True ID only for tv or computer? Will I get Celtic on it? Anytime I watch football there is too much buffering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CNXexpat Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 11 minutes ago, wgdanson said: Exactly my philosophy, as soon as the King's song comes on, off we go! It has nothing to do with the king. I also could say 6:30 pm. I saw too many farangs sitting in bars at 11 am with their beer bottles in front. I don´t want to end like them. Also it doesn´t taste me so well during the day and makes me tired. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoshowJones Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 4 hours ago, Rimmer said: I also don't drink, not one signal drop passes my lips year in year out. Regret I also dislike seeing drunks and even dislike the many TV interludes that show people drinking, why do they promote drinking as such a good thing to do I wonder To alleviate the boredom I happen to be a TV Mod that's more than enough to fill the spare time and not get bored You forgot to mention your music. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wgdanson Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 1 minute ago, CNXexpat said: It has nothing to do with the king. I also could say 6:30 pm. I saw too many farangs sitting in bars at 11 am with their beer bottles in front. I don´t want to end like them. Also it doesn´t taste me so well during the day and makes me tired. I was referring to the fact that the King's song comes on telly at 6pm. Did you think I meant the 8am rendition? LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tabarin Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 There is no such thing as what it is per month, no month is the same. I find life boring and silly to bind on special rules etc too, rather grow mentally stronger. This year I have been drinking very few times but it could be more again at the end of the year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wgdanson Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 6 minutes ago, possum1931 said: Is that True ID only for tv or computer? Will I get Celtic on it? Anytime I watch football there is too much buffering. Download the Thai ID app onto your phone, register, then go to https://tv.trueid.net/live/true4u on your PC, or Smart TV, and put in your telephone number as user name, not the one you put in the app. Oh yes, you've got to pay with a card. Don't know about Celtic as it is EPL matches they show. Sorry if this is off topic, please move it to Computers or TV forum, thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wgdanson Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 18 minutes ago, SteveK said: I'm like the OP, I usually have a drink when sitting at my computer, or when lying outside in the hammock, and when eating. I usually go for Smirnoff 100 cans at 7% or Tapper beer at 6.5%, 3+ a day. Yes, that Tapper is OK stuff, and at 53 Bht a can....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wgdanson Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 56 minutes ago, Orton Rd said: People who say they never drink are often the most boring and untrustworthy of people. I never drink Mon- Wed just stick to weekends Loooooooooooooooooong weekends then. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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