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Does complaining about it every year really make people feel better? It must be because the same people complain bitterly year after year! They announce over Social Media the first instance of air pollution as if no one else has a window through which to look, then repeat their complaints daily until the rains come. Frankly, I haven't noticed that those complaints are improving air quality, but I might not be looking at the right numbers. Put on the air purifiers at home, put on an N95 mask when you're outside, and get on with life. It's not a Zombie Apocalypse. The Thai government is doing what it 'thinks' is the best way to handle it (even if we don't,) and Thais don't like this air any more than we do.

If your body is in Ketosis (the metabolic state in which the body burns fats for energy instead of sugars,) you are getting the benefits of the Keto lifestyle. I measure my Ketone output every day, and have for the past almost five years. The fact that my body DOES produce ketone bodies means I AM in Ketosis. Over the years I've learned that I like to break Ketosis every 4-6 months for about a week, and then I am definitely NOT in Ketosis. It takes me four days of correct eating to get back into it, tested by Ketone reagent strips. For me, and my body, I can eat about 50g of carbs per day without breaking Ketosis, which allows me to eat fresh vegetables, bread, and fruit every day. I just can't eat them at every meal. We have to remember; that there are different forms of Keto that a person can choose; 'Pure Keto,' 'Lazy Keto, 'Dirty Keto,' and 'Dirty, Lazy Keto' that one can choose to follow. Different requirements for each, but they all rely upon keeping carb intake below the required (different for each person, so you have to carefully track in the beginning) levels so as to remain in Ketosis. I am the moderator of on of Chiang Mai's Keto face book groups, and would be happy to help you if you have questions regarding your own macros. Yeah... but still a kid. Wait until you get as old as me, and then check! LOL!

Keto-friendly breads, cakes, cookies, tortillas, pizza dough, etc., etc., are not a problem! Instead of wheat flour, we can use Lupin Flour, Almond Four, etc., and surprisingly, a recipe using cheese! Keep in mind that "I" do not like to 'suffer.' I won't deprive myself of things I enjoy. And with Keto, there is always a viable substitute! We just have to find them. If you want the recipes for these things, just ask! Happy to oblige! But what food groups are missing? Every day I eat protein, fats, and carbs. I eat meat/fish/chicken, vegetables, fruit, I eat Meat, Dairy, Vegetables, candy, and cakes. What group is missing? We were brought up in the 40's and 50's to believe that we need certain foods. Most of that belief came without peer-reviewed scientific testing so we ate margarine, threw away the salt, and started inventing fake foods to be healthy. Most older doctors, trained in the 50's-80's, having only one semester of nutrition (dating back 40 years) in 8 years of Medical School, and never going back for updates, are sadly out of touch with modern Peer-reviewed research, still quote the old party line. I eat bread and pastry almost every day. I especially love tortillas to make Mexican quesadillas. Just because we follow Keto doesn't mean we have to deprive ourselves of the foods we love. My favorite is Basque Burnt Cheese Cake. Thousands of recipes online or at our Chiang Mai Keto FB group If you want recipes, just ask.

I've been following Keto for the past 5 years. In the first year, I dropped from 115 kilos down to my goal of 72 kilos. I've maintained 72+/- kilos for the last four years, while eating foods I enjoy, without a thought about reducing the amounts of those foods. Never feel hungry. Eat as much as I want of good, healthy vegetables, fresh fruit, nuts, cheese, breads, meats, chicken, fish, etc., and even have desserts when I want them. I eat in restaurants 6-10 times a week, just being careful what I select. Annual health checks at Rajaveg tell me I'm still healthy. It isn't that hard to be healthy. Keto works, not as a diet, but as a lifestyle.

Unfortunately, age 11... But I don't 'tolerate' the smoke. I avoid it. There is a difference. Although I do 'see' it when I look at the horizon, between my air purifiers indoors and mask outdoors, it's just not an issue. It exists. So do mosquitos. There is little difficulty avoiding either of them.

No, I'd say that the smell of his cigar is ruining the taste of my meal. I'm really sorry that our comfort here, regardless of the pollution, bothers you enough to argue the point. I was a cigarette smoker for 40+ years before I quit 25 years ago. This air is nothing compared to that! The X-ray I had a few months ago showed perfectly healthy lungs, despite living here through (and not leaving) 23 Burning Seasons. Thanks, but we'll keep using our air purifiers and masks for the next couple of weeks, and that will be that. I'm 77 years old and quite active. I'm looking forward to another 10 years or so. It's just not a problem for us. Your mileage might vary.

Eating the same as her body is changing will certainly result in weight change. For what it's worth, I was 115k-120k five years ago. I began following the Keto lifestyle and quickly lost all the extra pounds easily! I've maintained my weight at 72k now for the past four years, without sacrificing my eating pleasures or feeling particularly deprived of foods. Never hungry, that's for sure. Keto isn't for everyone. But for those of us who can, it's an overall (not just weight) win, with the reduction of inflamation caused by eating the 'wrong' foods. That's something everyone can feel with Keto after just a few weeks!

With all the road construction going on, and numerous 'bear traps' left in the road, trying to keep a motorbike's wheels on solid pavement becomes a real challenge. In heavy traffic, you can't see the road surface ahead so you tend to make quick, sudden movements to avoid the deeper potholes, but some Grab or Food Panda rider has decided that riding real close to you is his life's work, blocking you on the left, and a bike with 4 CMU students is hugging you on the right. I never really thought I'd ever say this... but... Thailand could stand more police presence on the roads.

Same reason I 'tolerated' blizzards when I lived in New England for many years (had rather a lot of 'em,) earthquakes when I lived in California and Japan (had rather a lot of 'em there too. I've survived three major ones,) and tornados in the Midwest. In New England, we put on snow tires and chains, and make sure we have enough fuel to stay warm. We did not need to leave home until the snow melted. In Japan, we kept 'bug-out bags' (small backpacks with emergency food and equipment) beside the bed, and had all heavy furniture securely anchored to the walls. Earthquake-proofing your house is normal (in Japan, anyway,) and you can find all the different types of anchors in the home centers. Wise people make use of it. We did not need to leave because of it. In the Midwest, we had a storm shelter when needed. We didn't need to move to the coast until Tornado season ended. Here in Thailand, we have good air purifiers for the house and N95 masks that we use for a few weeks a year. No big deal. And listening to cigarette smokers and weed smokers complaining about air quality? Just makes me laugh! For those who have medical issues, certainly, this air quality isn't helping you. But constantly complaining about it doesn't do anything more than make you upset... and hearing it over and over probably upsets those around you.

Why spend time and energy changing or adjusting the laws if they don't enforce them?

Get a box of N95 filter material at HomePro or Global House, and just cut a square to cover the back side of your fan. That's really how an air purifier works, just with a fancier filter. This will work perfectly, and is as cheap as chips! We do that with three fans in the house in rooms where we don't have the main air purifiers. You can see the effective difference after just one week's usage.

I wonder how many different threads can be started in AseanNow about air pollution. Perhaps we could have a contest to see who can post the greatest number of redundant comments? Mods... didn't you start a separate forum just for Air Quality two years ago? Can you start it up again? This is just the very beginning of the Burning Season and already there are three different threads on my first page.

A ramrod isn't needed if you don't patch the ball. That was the usual loading style of the British Army in mêlée in the 1800's. Dump in the powder, spit the ball down the barrel, and tamp the shoulder stock on the ground to seat it, prime the pan, and fire. Much faster reload, although not as accurate as a patched ball. I used to do this often during my Black Powder days in the '70's.

I've been happy with my Canon inkjet printer for years. Great for documents, but only good (not great) for photos. With built-in bulk ink tanks, the cost of ink is a non-issue. For maintenance, I print out a test sheet once a week. No big deal. If there is an ink blockage, Canon's software has four different settings to clear it quickly and easily with the click of a mouse. We just don't print enough to justify the expense of a laser printer, and not in business any longer so no need for that level of quality.

Please excuse me. As you state, it was my error in correct bank terminology. Her signature was added to the account, and that's worked fine for many years here.

Please excuse me. My error in correct bank terminology. Her signature was added to the account, and that's worked fine for many years here.

The account IS in my name only. That doesn't stop others from having access to it.

The account IS in my name only.

I solved the problem of that 800.000 Baht by simply putting my wife's name on the account and adding her signature to the passbook. I trust my wife. If I didn't, I wouldn't have married her.

Cantoneses-style 'Shrimp with Lobster Sauce.' It's a very easy-to-make dish (there is no lobster in it, (It's the 'sauce' used for 'Lobster Cantonese,') inexpensive to make if you use smaller-sized shrimp, and absolutely delicious! If you want the recipe, message me. 🙂

Shouldn't the recommendations be for repair shops in Japan? I recall that the OP told us he left Thailand and moved to Japan. Or was that just more of the same...

Far LESS than perfect, and I'll explain why... Do NOT trust seller ratings. Many have been falsely raised. Here's how... Companies have been formed with the single purpose of raising the seller's feedback score, with fake purchases. Unfortunately, one of these companies has used my name and address, and I now have a large shopping bag full of dozens of small shipping envelopes from Lazada and Shopee, with junk I didn't order. The company hires people to make hundreds of small orders for items costing less than 5-10 baht; hair bands, plant ties, cheap barrettes, pins, etc. One order might contain just two plant twist-ties or two stickers... anything that costs less than a couple of baht. The employee might make 50, 100, or 200 orders at day to the same vendor using other people's addresses as recipients. The company pays for these orders, and the product goes to someone else (like me.) Then the employee fills out the feedback forms. 50, 100, 200 feedback forms for the same vendor, giving him high marks. Anyone want a big bag full of cheap junk? Didn't cost me anything, but nothing I can use.

We went once a year or two after it opened. Won't go again, especially at those prices for foreigners. Thailand gets enough of my money as it is. I don't feel the need to just throw it away on hyped-up, non-cultural events. Bring back the dancing at Kalare. I'd pay for that. Bring back more Kantoke dinner shows. I'd pay for that. Thailand is quickly giving away its cultural attractions in favor of Amusement Park activities.

Is there ANY place in Asia that does NOT bust noise levels? Historically, Asia is noisy. But Thailand seems to lead the pack, for unless two people conversing are sitting side by side with elbows touching, there seems to be a requirement to shout to each other at max volume when conversing. Would karaoke bars be any different just because of a new law?

The level of anti-Semitism I see coming from some of you while you hide behind aliases blows me away. It's a shame you use screen names. The world should know who you are.