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Before starting this thread, I discussed that with the original owner (by email). As "dddave" pointed out above, many blogs are/were similar to "Reader's Subs". Many of the old ones are gone now, but a simple search shows there are still some survivors.

SUCCESS ! Yes, lots. Most for tourists, and most out-of-date, but, still, I can already see some yellow sparkles in the gravel. Instead of Google, I used search engines Mojeek and Quant. I'm not sure, but I think far less PC censoring with those. Again, dddave, thank you. .

Excellent idea. I'll do that now. Thank you, dddave.

Thanks, dddave, for suggestions. But all three are forums, not articles. If any thoughtful articles there, I did not find them. Still looking.

Thank you, mstevens, for posting your thoughts. Good to know your perspective. Yes, many people want only short. But some topics take more than a Twit-length comment to explain. I follow many web sites with articles that are thoughtful and thorough ... and long. I even buy and read books which are long. But none of those are about current expat life in Thailand. So I'm still looking. If anyone knows of anything like "Son of Reader's Submissions" I hope you will contact me (either on this thread or by private message). Thank you.

Does anybody know of a web site with personal stories written by farang in Thailand that is active now (late 2021)? We used to have a web site with a big section of “Reader’s Submissions”. It was very popular, with several new stories every week. But nothing new there for about a year. Some of the old stories are still good reading, but definitely out of date in the current situation. I always enjoyed those stories, so I searched for any current web site with something like that. Is there anything now like, "Son of Reader's Submissions"? Thank you. . (Note: To avoid violating any rules here about posting links, probably best to use only "search terms", or just send a private message with the URL.)

It's been fun, but I'm leaving now. On almost all topics, on all forums, when number of posts fills two pages, the hijackers pile on. As they are starting to do here. Well-meaning, some, sure, but hijackers nevertheless. And, over many years of observing public postings, once the hijackings start, there is no rescue. All one can do is leave the thread. Anyone who wants to contact me knows how. Now, please excuse me, I have a phone call with someone who already has made contact. To those who've helped on this topic, thank you.

Okay, then, how about you start a thread, "Going to bars for a laugh." This topic is "Elderly Expats Conversations". Laughs always very welcome, but not the focus here. Usually postings on public forums (all of them), deteriorate into topic high-jackings (like that from soalbundy above). I'm trying to keep it on topic. A lot of readers won't like that -- they seem to actually prefer chaos. And that's one reason I'm looking for private conversations on a specific topic (in this case: elderly expat living).

The goal here is not just to volunteer somewhere and meet anybody. The goal here is how to get acquainted with older expats, specifically, who are un-likely to volunteer or go to meetings or spend time in computer chat rooms.

What has been your experience actually meeting and talking with other seasoned expats at restaurants? Mine has been terrible. Most act as if anything is better than talking with another expat whom they don't know already. (Only exception to that was a group of Jehovah's Witnesses one time in Chiang Mai. They were eager to talk, so very eager.) Same here. But I see it as an advantage -- never, ever, not even once, have I had a worthwhile conversation in a bar. Same here. And I see that as an advantage, too -- I have nothing in common with those who do go out for the "night life".

Allanos - Galong - So where/how do you meet other expats in your age range?

Report on this thread so far. Started just over 24 hours ago. One practical suggestion to contact other posters here, to begin conversations. Anyone else here ever tried that? I have; many, many, times. All the replies I got amounted to, “Thanks. Cheers.” That’s it. Another practical suggestion to go to meetings of organized groups. Lots of people go to meetings of all kinds – Meetups, hobby groups, church. Useful, certainly, if you like the kind of people who like to go to meetings. And the usual bizz-takers appeared, of course. Though not many so far. And the usual high-jackers who didn’t understand the OP, but posted anyway. But, so far, not a single, positive, useful, reply. Not one! What would be a positive and useful reply? A private message, of course. Saying something like this: So far, nothing like that. "Jai-yen-yen, na" .

rwill, you are absolutely right about translation. But, like xyl's post above, you missed the point of this thread. I respectfully suggest reading again the opening post. The goal of this topic is clearly stated, twice:

Added comment: Benmart, I envy you. And I see you are in Pattaya. Lots of elderly expats there. Not like Bangkok. Over the years, I've tried five different gyms here. 99% youngsters. Opportunities at gyms to get acquainted with other expats in my age range have been zilch! (Except for one old guy who wanted to tell me about his gout.) Maybe I should I move to Pattaya and join a gym there.

Excellent! And two benefits in one: exercise and conversations. Thank you, Benmart.