JimTripper

One thing I would want here with any kind of physical disability is lots of money. Need a house with a large yard and swimming pool. Most things would get delivered. Day trips would be to places that were accessible like beaches or national parks that were researched beforehand, or beach road type nightlife. Going to the corner noodle stall three times a day would be a thing of the past.

Yep. They always want to extend holidays here.

This was probably why I got 'off beers' at small bars in the past, some of which I could not even drink. I just paid and left. I used to think they were pretending to pop the cap behind the counter and giving me a flat draft, but it could have just been a really old stale expired beer.

Because he's German.

56 baht is not that bad. Same as a coffee at many places.

In & out branding would get diluted with foreign country franchises. Part of what makes it special is the pure american ordering and customer service vibe that can't be learned by foreign employees no matter how well you train them.

Because they don't want outsiders in there. There have been many documentaries about Thai prisons. They were only allowed to film people out in the pretty courtyard with flowers, or in spots that were not reflective of true conditions there.

The same reason they only allow pretty courtyards and such in any documentary. It looks better.

Visits are likely discouraged. Bad PR.

True. The strange thing is that they are not that desirable to me on the 100 baht rack.

It feels worse in Thailand when that happens because there is a myth that Thai's are supposed to be smiling and nice. Go to other big cities and you don't get nice either. Try New York City. Is the cabbie apologizing or saying I'm sorry there? No. Are receptionists being friendly all the time? No.

Not every band should make it big. Many times the music is great, but it only caters to a small audience. They are meant to be small and not sell many albums.

I don't like sitting inside. For me, an interesting Bangkok Bar needs to have a patio or outdoor seating area.

So you sit at home to stay cool? What do you do there, watch TV?

I prefer something more temperate, not too hot or cold.

Where did to hear that from? Not in my opinion. I used to work in dry above 35c conditions. We had industrial fans blowing the whole time. Sweating in a humid environment would make it much easier then that to cool off. The body is constantly releasing moisture through the skin in hot conditions. You need that air flow to evaporate the moisture on your skin which cools the body.

I hear there are a lot of expats living there. What do they do if there's nothing going on? Just sit at home??

I think that's the answer about Thai's often acting uncomfortable when I'm at a self serve laundromat. I often wondered about that. They always step in and want to do it for me, even strangers. It's because I'm not having it done for me (I'm not paying someone to do it). The slightest hint of productivity or self-reliance in foreigners makes some Thai's uncomfortable.

Seems like Thai's always do these kinds of projects. It starts out as overkill, over the top, built in a day type thing. They get really excited about it then it does not work out, nobody shows up, makes no money, etc. Then they quickly get frustrated, leave to save face and try somewhere else before it can develop any sort of loyal customer base and actually be successful. Supports my theory of impatience & rushing.

I don't think there is one. Case by case basis.

If you have another leg up, I don't see it.

Why did you prefer the 30's?

I live at the Euro Condominium right next to this lot. They bulldozed it and set up a stage. The music is rock concert loud. I have free Vip balcony seats to every performance. Glad I don't work nights or need to talk on the phone! Have been thinking about getting Bj's on the balcony during shows. Will let you know how the groupies work out.

How is it more boring then Pattaya if you are not a bar or club person? How are the expats there, social or keep to themselves? or more conservative? Are the Thai's there friendlier then Pattaya? Did you move because you were bored? Anything else you can offer? Considering moving there. I don't like Pattaya much with all the bars and drinking.

Just for a holiday? I was thinking of moving there 🤔