JimTripper

Rented it short or long term? Many people don't want to live like that when they are older. So you have the hassles of letting it out. When people are stuck long term in a tiny room like a college dorm they tend to complain and cause problems, want to move early, etc.

Well, I don't go for cheap dental anymore. I prefer to pay more for quality work.

Did the Op find something yet?

I had a soccer coach who did that. We dreaded those group lawn sitdowns. There was just something not right there.

Some of those younger thai guys serving in those small food booths look a bit sketchy/shifty, like troublemakers or something. I like getting the food booths where females are serving or at least where there are two people in there watching the food.

What area of Bkk are you in and what are you paying in rent?

I stopped taking "best blah blah in pattaya" recommendations from this forum.

Maybe it meant a horn blaring to warn him to get out of the way, not a siren.

What a stupid story. Probably just an attempt to divert attention from the huge chemical problems in the region.

Some people will speed up if you cross. I had that happen the other day. I had to jog to get across in time. It's people that have a lot of anger inside. It comes from bottling up emotions and acting all happy when you don't feel that way.

If it's a wireless bluetooth mouse it can skip and lag. I use a wireless one with a dongle.

I'm having medical problems with my penis.

Usually they are not a problem if you get a mosquito net for your bed. It's mostly when sleeping they tend to bother you. If you have fans running around the house they don't bother much.

I'm afraid the confusion is all yours and you don't have me at a disadvantage. Indeed, I don't like it. However, if security is there anyway I have no problems with them making themselves useful.

Most places have either security or office staff in the lobby 24/7. Why are they not screening people coming in? They could say you either need a lease, or the resident needs to fetch you from the lobby or buzz you in, just like they would for any stranger wandering in.

Why did you sling food?

I have never seen a shop that crowded there 🤷🏻‍♂️

That airplane terminal mall is always pretty crowded with people. I think that's where many of them end up. I don't see many people actually buying things in the shops in there though, which always seem to be devoid of customers with just staff in there waiting. It's more like people are just floating around the hallways looking at the country themes on the various levels. Similar to Las Vegas where everyone walks up and down the strip looking at things, but few people actually gamble in the casino's.

Not really. I'm trying for a villa or house next time.

Nobody is barred from the food court. I saw a giraffe of a man there the other day, a hippopotamus, and a weasel. All were served and looked to be doing great.

Not me. There's something about having my junk hanging there that does not feel right even if I'm alone. Wearing boxer trunks or underwear is Ok though.

That interaction does not benefit me in any way. I'm not interested in making friends of condo staff and am looking for no favors so what good does it do to waste my time and energy chit chatting? The boring job is in no way my problem. As an update to my post, I found that avoiding eye contact makes a huge difference. I just don't eyeball them coming off the elevator, so have not had the problem much even without the sunglasses. I think by eyeballing them it made them feel like they had to greet or whatever each time. Kind of like what a superior would do to staff giving a critical stare expecting a greeting first (something along those lines).

I have never been asked about my visa, but I have noticed many more people asking if I live in Thailand or just visiting, and for how long. As chance would have it, just today in Pattaya some well dressed Thai guy at the restaurant asked if I live around here or just visiting. Strange. I just gave him a thumbs up and a smile. He kept going on and on about doing some demographic research on foreigners who live in town as part of his job, how it impacts the area and businesses, etc. etc. I just smiled until he shut up as he was a couple tables over. He was friendly, but you never want to give people you don't know your personal info or plans unless it benefits you in some way. Anything else is a Thai problem.

I do. I never go around topless unless I'm at the pool or dressing inappropriately in public. I think it's because I don't want the attention. I don't like people staring or unduly noticing me. I'm a grey man type and want to blend in and be left alone most of the time.

i saw a fat guy in the restaurant the other day. he had the shirt open intentionally. he was very overweight and did it on purpose. some guys like looking out of shape. i'm not sure why. to tell other people they don't care i guess, or maybe that they are retired so don't have to be well kept like when they were working. it's not an accident though, they do it intentionally.