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    Second Day Off Weed

    in Thailand Cannabis Forum

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    I've stopped smoking during the week and save it for weekends when we're staying in only now.  I used to be able to smoke all day long and crack on with anything I needed to do, work etc

     

    But now as I'm getting a little bit older it hits me different.  I have zero energy or enthusiasm to do anything other than relax and watch movies.  Can't even be bothered with the xbox, I just want to vegetate - which is a pretty new experience and I've been smoking for over 20 years (Cannabis only, never cigs, yes I know very bad...haha).  So I save it for the weekend now - and appreciate it much more.

     

    But yeah during the week I feel so much better for it and its like a little reward at the end of the week.  Could work for you?

    Name one recipe that you cook at home whilst living in Thailand.

    in General Topics

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    A short-ish list haha

     

    Spaghetti Bolognaise // Carbonara // Green Pesto /w Cream 🤤

    Cheesy Pasta Bake

    Proper Home Made Burgers

    Steak (cooked properly), fries etc

    Roast Dinners (Meat, Potatoes, Veg, Gravy etc)

    Air Fryer Pulled Pork

    Home made Donner Kebab (a serious favourite haha)

    Soft Chicken Tacos

    Homemade Pizza

     

    Its weird how your brain stops working when you're trying to think haha

     

     

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    How Long Does Standard Thai Post Take TH to UK? Thai Post website sucks...

    in General Topics

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    Hello

     

    I'm sure this has been asked and answered before but I can't find the info. Sooo

     

    How long does standard Thai post take from TH to the UK.  Standard service, not express etc.  Thai post website doesn't have (or I can't find) UK specific info and the est delivery time is very vague - 5-28 days or something.

     

    Also, what happens when the parcel reaches the UK customs wise etc.  There will be a customs charge as they're "commercial" goods (only a few clothes).  Will the recipient get a call to pay the customs charge or or do they pay when it reaches their door etc?

     

    Thanks in advance for any info provided 

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    Just what is life like in Rural Thailand- ever wondered ?

    in General Topics

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    3 minutes ago, NoshowJones said:

    The biggest drawback up here in the boonies is the amount of underage motorbike riders as there are very little if any, police about.

    I have to say though that apart from the disgraceful road behaviour, I can't think of any crimes that have been committed in the 17 years I have lived here.

     

    Yeah thats definitely another problem, and the older drivers as well.  I've noticed that the way to pull out of a road round here is - just head straight out, don't stop, no indicators, if the road is clear get into your lane but if cars are coming just drive the wrong way down the side of the road.  Almost everyone does this.  A lot of people also cut right across you when turning in etc, had a few near misses, luckily I'm a good driver.  The kids just drive everywhere fast - and put holes in the exhaust so their 110cc crap bike sounds like a fighter jet haha

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    Just what is life like in Rural Thailand- ever wondered ?

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    When I first started coming to Thailand about 6-7 years ago, I fell in love with Samui and ended up living there for 5 years, got married etc etc

     

    Unfortunately I've developed pretty serious epilepsy and the regular seizures really scare and upset my wife.  She begged me to move to her home where we can get some help when things go bad.  So we did just that.

     

    Since we've been here I've done a lot of modernising to the home including hot water, proper kitchen, proper furniture, sofas, beds etc - and the house is very comfortable.  We don't have power cuts but the water does seem to go off regularly which is weird.

     

    We're not right out in the sticks, we've got a 7/11 at the end of the road and a small town about 10km away.  It is big rice farming country, so loads of massive trucks, tractors, weird motorbike trailer things, big harvesters etc.  Community is very close and everyone very friendly. 

     

    I am literally the only farang around and at times its almost like being a bit of a celeb, people have asked for selfies and all sorts, quite strange.  But I've also made a lot of connections and nice to drive around with most people giving you a wave or saying hello.

     

    The only thing I really HATE about living here is the fkin music!  Everyone seems to have huge sound systems, some in their homes, some mounted on trucks etc and it seems like the louder and more powerful it is the more people will be impressed.  Even the temples play music from 5am sometimes.  On the days where someone is becoming a monk the bass can shake your windows and there's frick all you can do about it because they get written permission beforehand.  Supposed to remember Kreng Jai - but fook me is it infuriating at times.  I had to invest in a good pair of noise cancelling headphones haha.  Its not everyday either but on the days that people are celebrating something it can be very noisy.  And there seems to be a lot of celebrating going on haha

     

    But apart from that I really love living here.  Cheap, slow pace of life, friendly, good natural fishing, lots of family etc.  I've also been  feeding the dogs round here and made a name for myself as "that farange who comes and feeds the dogs" haha.  So be it!

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    Strong, Quality Edibles - Recommendations please

    in Thailand Cannabis Forum

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    A new day, a new search for the high-life.  This time I'm after Edibles.  Looking for strong cookies/cakes/gummies etc.  I was getting some cookies a few weeks ago that were strong - 1 cookie and I was set for hours and very.... happy haha.  But the place where I was getting them from has changed to a different cookie and now they're no good, can literally munch them down with no or very little effect.  Same with a couple of others I've tried from online, all a bit disappointing. 

     

    So if you've found strong Edibles, please let me know 

     

    Thanks one and all, have a great day

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    How to become a Samuian (Girl version)

    in Koh Samui, Koh Phangan, Koh Tao

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    I really don't understand the hate towards Samui.  Yes its changed in the last 20-30 years, of course it has, same as everywhere.  But it still has its quiet areas and less developed places.  Stay away from Chaweng and Lamai and head to the South/West Side of the Island and you'll find it much quieter and much more "traditional".   The only time the traffic gets a bit busier is during rush hour - which is normal for anywhere.   Its still an amazing place.

     

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    Motorcyclist dies in flames reminding everyone of the peril of "green lights" in Thailand

    in Isaan News

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    4 hours ago, Photoguy21 said:

    It is not unknown for an ambulance to go through a red light, usually though it is in the case of every second counting in the patients life and accompanied by police at least in the UK they are.

    Ambulances in the UK aren't accompanied by police, why would you think this?

     

    A lot of the ambulances here on Samui have just as many modifications and Japanese style motorsport/drifting stickers plastered on them as some of the modded trucks and cars you see about.  I'm sure its just a legal excuse to drive like an absolute maniac for some of them.

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    High End UK Carp Fishing Gear - Daiwa Infinity X reels , Century rods

    in Fishing in Thailand

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    Hi chaps

     

    I've got some top end UK carp gear for sale.  2 x Daiwa Infinity X Reels (UK RRP £349 each) and 2 x custom Century Cat Rods which are about £370 ish each if you can even get them (long waiting list).

     

    The reels have a little bit of use, nothing heavy but the rods are absolutely brand new, never been used.

     

    I want to keep the 2 reels and 2 rods together if poss 

     

    Reels - 24k (or 12k each)

    Rods - 30k (or 15k each)

     

    This is really high end gear, very little better than this and is perfect for tackling Thailands Monsters.  And extremely rare over here.

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