Popular Post polpott Posted February 26, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted February 26, 2021 26 minutes ago, spidermike007 said: Not sure how serious you are being. But there are other factors to be taken into account. The process of getting older is not exactly one filled with dignity! I believe unless we are making a real effort to become a better man, on a daily basis, in whatever form that might take, we tend to slide backwards, and become a grumpier, less pleasant, and less positive version of ourselves. I have witnessed that with countless souls. That slide is inevitable. But, it can be prevented with good living, the right diet, plenty of cardio type exercise, a deliberate attempt to maintain a positive attitude, maintaining perspective (probably one of the hardest things to do in this life), surrounding yourself with good people (not your typical bored, upcountry drunks), and maintaining an awareness of the inner self, in whatever manner you may employ. A bit of introspection, self awareness, and inner growth is needed, in order to pull off this difficult feat! In the end it is worth it. Not only for yourself, but especially for those around you. It has nothing to do with Thailand. Wherever we go, we drag our minds along with us. For some of us, Thailand is a delightful place. Far better than Vietnam in my opinion. Especially Hanoi. My wife has worked with older people with mental health issues for many years (UK). Through observation we have come to the same conclusion. A nice young person becomes an even nicer old person as they mature. An unpleasant young person becomes a much more unpleasant person as they grow older. Its all about losing inhibitions in old age, which accentuate your natural characteristics. Ergo: if you're a grumpy old man you probably weren't very nice to know when you were young. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilotman Posted February 26, 2021 Share Posted February 26, 2021 1 minute ago, polpott said: My wife has worked with older people with mental health issues for many years (UK). Through observation we have come to the same conclusion. A nice young person becomes an even nicer old person as they mature. An unpleasant young person becomes a much more unpleasant person as they grow older. Its all about losing inhibitions in old age, which accentuate your natural characteristics. Ergo: if you're a grumpy old man you probably weren't very nice to know when you were young. What a massive, utterly meaningless generalisation, that has no basis in fact, or in fiction. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polpott Posted February 26, 2021 Share Posted February 26, 2021 1 minute ago, Pilotman said: What a massive, utterly meaningless generalisation, that has no basis in fact, or in fiction. Sorry Mr Grumpy. Glad I've never met you. 555 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedemon Posted February 26, 2021 Share Posted February 26, 2021 22 minutes ago, Pilotman said: What a massive, utterly meaningless generalisation, that has no basis in fact, or in fiction. How did you know he was talking about you? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanLaew Posted February 26, 2021 Share Posted February 26, 2021 The OP met an Englishman adrift in Vietnam after becoming shipwrecked in Thailand. In non-nautical terms, he met someone with BBS (burned bridge syndrome). As long as the OP doesn't make Thailand (or Vietnam or any other country where he does not have the same legal rights and privileges as his home country) his Plan A, then he'll be OK. These overseas adventures are all the stuff of Plan B to Z so enjoy and make hay while the sun shines, etc.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neeranam Posted February 26, 2021 Share Posted February 26, 2021 1 hour ago, Pilotman said: What a massive, utterly meaningless generalisation, that has no basis in fact, or in fiction. Agreed, I was a very nice young man and now a grumpy old one. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilotman Posted February 26, 2021 Share Posted February 26, 2021 1 minute ago, Neeranam said: Agreed, I was a very nice young man and now a grumpy old one. Like most of us of retired years, it just means that you don't put up with the BS that younger people do. You are also more realistic about the BS that comes out the mouths of others, or gets written anonymously on forums, and seriously question the actions of those political leaders who just don't measure up. That's not being grumpy, that is being wise with passing years, that is a totally normal development in any thinking individual. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neeranam Posted February 26, 2021 Share Posted February 26, 2021 Maybe I've been overly grumpy, so decided to reach out for friendship. My name is Albert, 82, and I live in Khon Kaen. If anyone would like a game of dominoes and half a bitter please inbox me ???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ThLT Posted February 26, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted February 26, 2021 (edited) Did the man speak fluent Thai... after 33 years living in Thailand? Did he have a lot of good Thai friends/social circle? I'd say probably not. Many are initially attracted to "cheap superficialities" (luxury, sex, etc.) in Thailand. If you live here more than 3 years, you are faced with the situation of either: integrating into Thai society... or painfully resisting it... year after year after year, resulting in becoming bitter, unhappy, resentful, and isolated. Thailand isn't the problem. Edited February 26, 2021 by ThLT 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr mr Posted February 26, 2021 Share Posted February 26, 2021 5 hours ago, Neeranam said: Maybe I've been overly grumpy, so decided to reach out for friendship. My name is Albert, 82, and I live in Khon Kaen. If anyone would like a game of dominoes and half a bitter please inbox me ???? at 82 your crypto knowledge is astounding. bravo papa. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leaver Posted February 26, 2021 Share Posted February 26, 2021 11 hours ago, polpott said: My wife has worked with older people with mental health issues for many years I guess now she is working on your issues for free. ???? Sorry Polpott, couldn't resist. ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polpott Posted February 26, 2021 Share Posted February 26, 2021 3 hours ago, Leaver said: I guess now she is working on your issues for free. ???? Sorry Polpott, couldn't resist. ???? Odd fact: My first wife decided to train as a psychiatric nurse when we were courting. My second wife decided to train as a psychiatric nurse when we were courting. Both had the same christian name too. Pure coincidence. 555 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unblocktheplanet Posted February 27, 2021 Share Posted February 27, 2021 If you learn Thai, have a smile for everyone, even in the city, you'll have a happy life here--with fewer clothes. Help people out & you help yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1FinickyOne Posted February 27, 2021 Share Posted February 27, 2021 On 2/24/2021 at 11:37 AM, holy cow cm said: people here is a heck of a lot more fun absolutely - as to talking to people in Thai... it is amazing how quickly people open up if you open up to them... in their language, 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1FinickyOne Posted February 27, 2021 Share Posted February 27, 2021 18 minutes ago, unblocktheplanet said: If you learn Thai, have a smile for everyone, even in the city, you'll have a happy life here--with fewer clothes. Help people out & you help yourself. Good for you - totally correct! there is nothing wrong w/being the first to smile either... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leaver Posted February 27, 2021 Share Posted February 27, 2021 12 hours ago, polpott said: Odd fact: My first wife decided to train as a psychiatric nurse when we were courting. My second wife decided to train as a psychiatric nurse when we were courting. Both had the same christian name too. Pure coincidence. 555 That's quite unusual. Usually here, the first and second wives are prostitutes. ???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 1FinickyOne Posted February 27, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted February 27, 2021 On 2/24/2021 at 11:25 AM, Pilotman said: We didn't build an Empire learning other peoples languages. Yo dude, how is that working out for you lately? 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1FinickyOne Posted February 27, 2021 Share Posted February 27, 2021 On 2/24/2021 at 11:29 AM, Neeranam said: What can you say to someone who met his wife in the Pink Pussy bar? ooo.. ooo. I think I know this one... Did you see champoo there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holy cow cm Posted February 27, 2021 Share Posted February 27, 2021 53 minutes ago, 1FinickyOne said: absolutely - as to talking to people in Thai... it is amazing how quickly people open up if you open up to them... in their language, Works for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1FinickyOne Posted February 27, 2021 Share Posted February 27, 2021 On 2/25/2021 at 10:31 AM, Pilotman said: nearly right, the cadence is a bit off, but well done, its better than I can do. On 2/25/2021 at 10:35 AM, Pilotman said: How about: I once met a man from Hanoi who came up with a workable ploy to forget all his total Thai fail and bang some communist tail Better indeed.. the proof and the pudding... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polpott Posted February 27, 2021 Share Posted February 27, 2021 2 hours ago, Leaver said: That's quite unusual. Usually here, the first and second wives are prostitutes. ???? Both British. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
from the home of CC Posted February 27, 2021 Share Posted February 27, 2021 I once met a man who warned me about westerners opining about SE Asia... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polpott Posted February 27, 2021 Share Posted February 27, 2021 19 minutes ago, from the home of CC said: I once met a man who warned me about westerners opining about SE Asia... Was he a mod? 555 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leaver Posted February 27, 2021 Share Posted February 27, 2021 38 minutes ago, polpott said: Both British. I did say "here" as in Thailand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polpott Posted February 27, 2021 Share Posted February 27, 2021 4 minutes ago, Leaver said: I did say "here" as in Thailand. I've never been married here. Still married to my second UK wife. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricTh Posted February 27, 2021 Share Posted February 27, 2021 (edited) @WineOh That guy you met in Vietnam is right. There are so many misinformation on the internet that it is the land of smile, inexpensive, accomodating etc. 1. Land of smile ? I noticed we will only get smiles if you pass by massage parlors and bars when the girls beckon you. Or those people who want to fleece tourists by overcharging. 2.Inexpensive? I agree that cost of living was inexpensive many years ago, but with the strong baht and prices of goods going up, this is no longer the case. 3.Accomodating? Mai ben rai? Some of the most nasty people I have met are the government officers such as immigration, car road-tax renewal etc. What they say is the final word, there is no room for argument or mistakes tolerated by them. So this is another myth. 4. Communication Most farang can't communicate with Thai people due to the poor English skills of Thai people. Most farangs can't communicate with Thai people beyond ordering Pad Tai, Fried rice, burger etc , due to the fact that most farang find the Thai language too difficult beyond the basics. Philippines might be a better place. Edited February 27, 2021 by EricTh 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ajarnbrian Posted February 28, 2021 Share Posted February 28, 2021 I spent many years living and working in Thailand. No regrets at all and still enjoy visiting family and friends there. And my story probably isn`t very notable either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leaver Posted February 28, 2021 Share Posted February 28, 2021 23 hours ago, polpott said: I've never been married here. Still married to my second UK wife. Do you do your consultation via video link? ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polpott Posted February 28, 2021 Share Posted February 28, 2021 12 minutes ago, Leaver said: Do you do your consultation via video link? ???? WhatsAppp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RamenRaven Posted March 5, 2021 Share Posted March 5, 2021 Life is what you make of it! Wherever you go, there you will find yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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