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I stay at resorts and don't live. Sorry for the confusion. I thought most would understand what I was saying but possibly not 🙂

Just read the reviews and they weren't bad at all. The bad ones didn't really give specifics other than the numbers were wrong in their opinion. I have got my blood work done all over Thailand and have records going back 15 years. I would know if the numbers were fake. I have numbers that aren't normal so it would be obvious. Bangkok Hospital is a good option but takes more time (travel and the in hospital process) and IMO doesn't add any value. It does have a good rep which is something so I get your choice.

Don't live in Pats but have used this clinic twice because a friend recommended. Great service and very professional. OP, spend a few hours on google starting with the question you asked here. Thousands of variable that impact you different than others here so asking for advice here is great but take a few hours and get to understand what is important. It is so easy and it makes you wonder why everybody doesn't get blood work as well as a few other tests. I myself bought a blood sugar test kit that was a couple thousand baht and had a blood pressure armband. Once you start learning how easy it is to be your own doctor and how much better it is than relying on real doctors that honestly have very limited knowledge of your situation in comparison to "you", you will feel much more of control. Important for the over 50 crowd because shtt is going to happen 100% eventually.

Sorry, you're full of it. We all live here and stay at resorts. Maybe in the last week? Recreational cannabis though can be problematic but comparing it to alcohol is silly. Just watch all the drunks causing mayhem on Youtube here in Thailand. Now compare that to stoned fools. Maybe people just like filming drunks...

We all have at least a little stupid in us. I'm drinking whiskey now and drank coffee from 6m -9m this morning. If my liver tests showed I had an issue I would stop immediately though. Don't understand why people don't understand that it is important to be your own doctor. It takes literally a day of googling health indicators and learning what they mean. Over a few years you will become much more knowledgeable than most experts in regards to "your" health. I have had doctors tell me the most insane things in regards to my health. Alternatively go to a doctor and have them tell you nothing important until it is blatantly obvious you are screwed. Doctor are busy and unless you have loads of money to spend on quality health care, not knowing how to determine your own health seems crazy.

We all have at least a little stupid in us. I'm drinking whiskey now and drank coffee from 6m -9m this morning. If my liver tests showed I had an issue I would stop immediately though. Don't understand why people don't understand that it is important to be your own doctor. It takes literally a day of googling health indicators and learning what they mean. Over a few years you will become much more knowledgeable than most experts in regards to "your" health. Alternatively go to a doctor and have them tell you nothing important until it is blatantly obvious you are screwed. Doctor are busy and unless you have loads of money to spend on quality health care, not knowing how to determine your own health seems crazy.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2foYhMX8mMc ^^^ this is the issue I have with following the science. The Doc ate 100 burgers(no bread) in 10 days to prove a point. Carbs are a much bigger concern than fat! His already good blood numbers improved. I've known this for years because I get my blood numbers and other test regularly( before Covid). Now once every couple years.

This^^^ Get enough protein (71 kg =120-150g )is my main concern. I let the mirror tell me if I'm I'm consuming too many carbs. I rarely step on the scale which I think is not wise but I exercise enough to get away with it. When it comes down to it, calories in has to roughly equal calories out every week. I get some have metabolic issues but most don't until they wreck their metabolism or even more rare, are genetically challenged. IMO, our society has created countless reason why it isn't an unhealthy persons fault that he/she is a physical mess. Odd how 75 years there was basically no obesity. Hyper-evolution? To each his own and being unhealthy surely must have benefits other than the short lived carb rush. Have great friends that are obese and most are smarter than I(low bar).

I looked in the mirror and see a few but still don't get how trashing a Thia's geography knowledge has anything to do with happiness. That was why I asked what was your point. Might be missing the obvious - so again, your point? I didn't read the whole thread so might have missed something. No big deal - march on...

https://dinkyone.com/ then probably ain't your dating pool. Too bad, lots of cute women. Ever think about a reduction.

No, but men with larger than 6 inches have a much larger chance of erectile dysfunction as they age. It gets exponentially worse with each inch in length over 6 upon reaching your 60th year.

I've read some of your other posts in the past. You have had a good life.

What will you do if he gets elected? Do you hate those that will vote for him? Just wondering and find your type interesting.

Your point? If your not so wise ex that you married could point to Thailand would she be happier. At least you seem happy to look down on others which says something about your character.

I add at least 3 teaspoons throughout the day to my water. It amazes me how most don't need extra salt here in the heat. If I take it with a bite of a banana I retain much less water than if i drink plain water. Form your avatar I deduce you are a lifter which I was also before the gyms closed during Covid. I bet most serious lifters don't need extra salt unless doing lots of cardio. Now live in a place without gyms and do body weight exercises. Really miss the atmosphere and the muscle loss!

I wonder if they sell decaf at 7 Eleven (no big stores here). Might give it a try. Not to brag but I will. My health is incredibly good but the caffein does wreck my naps after exercising more times than not. It is the ritual I think and the caffein is a non factor. I don't think I have ever been without caffein for at least 30 years.

I get you now and your earlier post. I was "trying" to clarify my situation. My locality is challenging but I like being alone most of the time. I like myself too much I think 🙂 I do wish for the first time in my life that I had more friends which is a challenge. Life isn't perfect and I do my best to live a satisfying existence in a beautiful place with the perfect partner. I would lie if I claimed I haven't thought about moving back into a city but that comes with other complications ( what to do with all our pets!). Chasing a destination I don't think is the best path in most situations. I could improve on my social life by trying harder to reach out and also learn more Thai. Hard to do when considering I'm arguably in the best situation I have been in a LONG time. I could also learn to be more humble which would allow me to get back into the good graces of certain groups I compete in. Think I have given the impression that I'm better than the members of these groups. That is a social skill that I need to work on. My weed usage is just a tiny part of a big picture.

Yep, but hopefully better data will come out over the next decade. Be ironic if THC ends up being just as bad. My bet is that it isn't but who knows at this point. Can't remember writing what you replied to. Maybe my clarity hasn't improved the last few days 🙂 My parents have lived an incredible life(85 yo) and they are alcoholics and so are most their friends. Not day time drinkers( except during events) but they can put it down at night ( over the last 5 years the quantity has dropped but they get just as tipsy). It is odd how many attach drug use to a destructive unpleasant life as if it is a sure thing. Irresponsible drug use is not good and if you can't at least draw a vague line that is rarely crossed over, it usually ends poorly.

Sorry, but that was a strange post. You know little about me and made some grand assumptions. Hey - whatever floats your boat and I myself, in weird moments, do the same. The first paragraph is good 🙂 but it seems like you became a "know it all" in the preceding paragraphs. BTW, I'm not making excuses as you stated and just casually making an observation about my last few days. Nothing deep or scientific and, to be honest, you sound quite judgmental. Probably wasn't your intention but reread your post. I'm fine with weed and also OK with alcohol users. I definately don't feel the need to tell people what they should and shouldn't do. Nor do I have a firm grasp why habits change as you seem to know without a doubt. Cool that you can be so productive but I am not. How did you go from that first paragraph that was pleasant to typing the rest? We aren't the same and that is OK?

It is different but I think i enjoy life even more here than in cities. As stated previously, it isn't a really a being bored issue. I feel more out of touch and motivated of late. In the end, I have many options and can adjust if location is the issue. We have other homes in cities. I think I lack communication skills! Sorry, I was just making a casual post and was initially confused how people thought I was trashing weed users. Not the case at all. I'm taking a break to see if I start experiencing more of the things I find inconsequential the last few months. Might be weed or just the cycle of life.

That is great and assume you have lived a satisfying life so far. Do you drink alcohol? If so, is that better? I don't judge drug users whether it be alcohol or whatever. People make their own decisions and who am I to judge. IMO, Alcohol doesn't impact my motivation nor my awareness of my surroundings as much as weed does throughout the day. If you drink all day, I guess that would also cause awareness issues but never been a daytime drinker. Weed is healthier and provides a smoother high. Rarely (I have never seen)do you see violent stoned people later at night. Weed's mental issues creep up on you while alcohol isn't discreet. I feel as if i offend weed smokers here when I mention "my" issues with it. Has many benefits and some enjoy not being alert as they have stated above. Some others are alert while high and just like the feeling. I myself felt as if I was losing touch with the little things I do all day that are really important to me. This wasn't always the case but the last few months I really wasn't experiencing as much of the beauty around me each day. Might not be caused by something else but taking a break might help. I'm fortunate to be where I am at in life and don't want to risk falling into the rut where I become judgmental and less satisfied. Turbulence is a part of life but getting stuck in a valley for years on end like many here on Asean Now is not a life I want. Long answer - 555. Hope you are enjoying your 76th.

But can you use your PC to search and read reviews? I can only use my phone or tablet but the reviews are in Thai and can't be translated within the app. I can get into Lazada and after one or two searches the search bar disappears when using my PC. I sent many inquiries and never heard back. My laptop has the same issues. Frustrating and obviously they don't want people using a PC. There website is terrible and constantly give me "high traffic -comeback later messages". Frustrating and used them all the time pre 2020 but gave up 4 years ago.

20 years ago someone on this forum use the "OK" response on me for the first time. In the right context it is the perfect response. The other party is clueless how to respond. I was being a fool and it caused me to reflect. GG isn't the type that reflects so it will accomplish nothing but maybe...

Why did you drop weed? I'm thinking my pause will be short lived but I'm feeling great. Do you drink?

Best of luck and agree 100%. I'm sure some can master getting more out the internet than it detracts from the quality of life but I struggle with finding the right mix.