You are very brave to even think about cycling in Thailand. It's dangerous enough on a motorbike. Reminds me of the sad story about a couple who decided to cycle around the world. They had almost finished their tour and were cycling the last leg in Thailand. You can guess the rest, killed on the road.
I never understood the American system where you can have a President and House from different political parties. Isn't that a recipe for confusion and misgovernment?
It's just a fancy word to apply to people who have had a bad time over something. Grow a pair. Now WW1 in the trenches i can believe it. Same as ADHD for children who misbehave.