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  1. I did myself and think it was OCD. How many cycling accidents are caused by what is behind vs in front ? I just went through the exercise of reflecting on my accidents. 100% were caused by things in front.
  2. Off topic but most Thais run with traffic. I'm an avid runner and this blows my mind. Don't they want to see the cars that drive on the shoulders before they are crippled or die.
  3. I road with a fast group while in Pattaya and they were insane. Don't want to name names but they were testosterone freaks and death found them soon enough after my last ride with them. Groups are safer as you stated. Having fun responsibly and enjoying some coffee is a nice day out cycling.
  4. That is a major problem. There is a pecking order and it goes by size. Motorcyclist are expected to to avoid cars that merge into traffic and cyclists have even fewer road rights in reality. Why would cyclists ride side by side here is mind boggling. To many die here in Thailand. Sure it is legal but the reaper doesn't care. I drive past cyclists doing the craziest things and it stresses me out.
  5. Might feel like it but it isn't. Cycled all over Thailand and more than 12k annually. in 2015 after a near fatal accident ( extremely painful ) which was my third in Thailand that I broke at least 1 bone, I vowed to never to ride again. Cycling in any country is dangerous because of random dangerous variables. In Thailand the dangerous variables are substantially higher. Monkeys, dogs, drunk motorcyclists, Chinese tourists that like to take pictures on road bends, random road work without signage.... Pattaya roads are probably safer than the mountain roads where I had almost all my bad accidents. If you're the type that can control your ego and not push the speeds and isn't erratic in traffic then maybe it can be done safely.
  6. Where are you pooping? The Mekhong river is 50 meters away from me so it would be better than most. I've had a few nightmares of water and electric being cut simultaneously and woke up sobbing.
  7. My ex the last few years of the not so wonderous 20 years we were together was always complaining about the AC. Partly my fault caused my witty budget plan. 25k-30K(can't remember) was put in an account each month for household and food outlays and the remainder at the end of the month could use as she pleased. Figured she would be more thrifty which she was but only on what negatively impacted me. I ditched the plan when one day she started complained about my excessive plain( no raisons or other nice tidbits) oatmeal consumption. Tried to explain to her that this was similar to a Thai complaining about rice consumption. After the failed attempt I decided to look for another woman that wouldn't restrict my "plain" oatmeal consumption and with the bar set low had no problem finding that woman. The moral of the story was forgotten somewhere after the first sentence and I'm to lazy to delete the final two paragraphs.
  8. Not the Thais in my area or for that matter in the places I've lived the last 25 years. I have heard what you stated many times on this forum but never have i seen it. Out of the thousands of Thais I've been around, I would think I would have noticed this excessive showering. I myself am an excessive shower type and you are right - it is refreshing. I'm currently at number 2 and expect to be at 3-4 before sunset.
  9. Same goes for federal debt. If politicians reduced debt the economy would most likely crater and re-elections odds also would crater. One of the few flaws of a democracy. The world is going to ride this debt wave until it crashes and I have no idea when that will happen and I'm not 100% sure it will. People seem tired of discussing the consequences of debt when there seems to be only positive results especially for the upper 25%.
  10. I could Definately survive but it would a major sacrifice. My wife rarely complains and prefers to do her thing outside in the shade. She tells me it is hot but at the same time seems very happy. Maybe it is a state of mind thing...
  11. How long have you lived here? 99% of the Thais don't have AC in my area but I have a unit in every room. I wonder if I could adjust? Doubt it and the cool air hitting my chest as I type is wonderful. I ran on the track near my home at 8am and that was sweltering and couldn't imagine going back to my home to experience more of the same. You are tougher than me!
  12. Why do that when you can simply insult the Thai race and show your superiority. I doubt any countries citizens are any better or worse than Thais but the circumstances vary greatly between countries. Poor and desperate people are more likely to kill than wealthier individuals.
  13. It is relaxing and fun at times also. I don't know why it so easy for me to quit. I joined an AA group years ago and I got the vibe other members thought I was a fake alcoholic or alternatively just didn't like me. I guess I'm lucky possibly...
  14. Lived in Buriram for a couple years. Not many tourists but lots of xpats. I enjoyed the open spaces but like a little more variety of landscape. Now living in a much smaller "local" tourist town with the occasional foreign tourists passing through. Might be the most spectacular place I've called home and sense it is only a matter of time before more tourists find it. To really experience it you have to be healthy and adventurous but even the domestic type find it appealing with a claimed 5 star hotel opening a few years back and many other new nice hotels. Went for a run today up lava rock hills and swam in a pristine swimming hole in the middle of a slab of lava rock. Nobody but me to enjoy it but I occasionally take along my beautiful wife Life can be hard at times but the vast majority of days here don't suck!
  15. I've seen this a few times in Thailand and always leave the lift, restaurant, etc happier then before getting on. Don't think I'm a badass but never done it. Takes a certain type and I'm not the type as of yet.
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