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So far I seem to be the only person who wants to know how wileycoyote got his wallet back.

With a bit of luck Sheryl will see this. She'd know.

Portlandstone, I have no clue about the aenemic thing, but I'd suggest a glucose tolerance test (for low blood sugar). To feel bad the following day is absolutely extraordinary. I'm much much older than you and have zero effect, even minutes later.

An innovative topic title maccaroni man; got my attention. I think this might well be a long story, or at the very least a thought-provoking one - post-producing or not. I sure as h*ll hope the theory is correct. For the first time in my (relatively-speaking longish life) I feel that the time for the re-set button is nigh.

Liked the topic, skimmed through the replies, then saw that Jingthing was reading it. (Went back and read more carefully.) So gunna hang around to see what he has to say.

Ooh, you ARE awful mca. In a nice way of course.

I wouldn't say there is nobody who knows what they are doing, but my second experience, when I naively assumed the masseuse knew what she was doing, has straightened me up. At one point the circulation to the leg is halted (the artery is up near the inner thigh).

I doubt that this has any therapeutic effect anyway, but on this occasion the cessation of flow went on for too long, such that I was subsequently aware of discomfort (for a couple of months). No real harm can be done if one "calls the shots", as I didn't. For me, the main benefit is just an opportunity to lie down for a while in peace, coolness and quiet.

Considering the large numbers of masseuses about, I seriously doubt that most have had (or can afford) proper training. Someone with a natural touch might do some good, relaxation-wise (and for the cost this is fair enough).

In Australia so-called Swedish massage is offered. This is for relaxation. Then there's remedial massage, which is more serious, and probably involves serious training. Then there's Rolfing, which sure as he*l would need serious training (it's "deep" massage). Wouldn't touch it with a 40-foot pole, unless my best friend recommended the masseur.

Point being, use your common sense. Like I didn't. Typical bloody tourist.

Good work Kan Win.

Well said Mossfinn and Maejo Man

Can't add any thoughtful comment. Not too sure if this has been about nationalism, jingoism or taxes. The thing that struck me most forcibly (shows how shallow I am) is the flag in the toilet stall. Laughable. And pathetic.

Thoughtful post neverdie. I'm older than your good self, and have taken a wee bit longer to reach your advanced stage of enlightenment.

Easy to say but priorites do indeed change, and different things become important.

Used to be a perfectionist of sorts, that is a pain in the a*s, to myself and doubtlessly others. It sounds like you are old enough to have become aware that you will some day not be extant. Perhaps you're becoming somewhat more philosophical than practical, less concerned with the maybe-attainable, more accepting of what is.

Thailand can do this. Seems you've made a good choice of domicile.

Apologies for the rave.

Haven't been to LOS for quite a while so can't comment, but, other post on other topics would suggest that it is still very reasonable.

South Africa? LP is kidding surely. Cousin of mine just returned from 4 weeks seeing old friends. She lived there for 28 years. Rape capital of the world (good value?).

It's STILL a "time bomb so what's new", to quote from today's email (value?).

South Korea? They eat dog there. Good value? Who gives a shoot.

Mexico? Super dodgy household electrics. Who gives a shoot?

Iceland? So the ladies are friendlier, are they, than in times past? Cold, barren. Who gives a ........?

India? OMG. Never been there, but how could it be other than filthy and smelly and chockers with child exploitation? Value? Who gives a ........?

London? Don't know how ordinary tourists manage there frankly. A friend recently returned with 'horrific' stories of the cost of a coffee, piece of cake etcetera. Great place if you like the cold winters (some don't mind I'm told).

Where else? Who gives a ........

Met a lady a while back who'd lived in Lombock for 30 years. Wouldn't DREAM of seeking medical treatment there. Ditto goes for Vietnam, I understand, and almost certainly Cambodia. Thailand, I understand, is streets ahead of surrounding countries (especially for those without medical insurance).

They PM you maccaroni man??? "Prats" is indeed the right word. Intellectual snobbery coupled with an inferiority complex is a parttish combo. Should have done that university course people. Mind you, one has met some basically clueless degreed types. I find, as I age, that I need to check my spelling more frequently. Senility? Likely. On a slightly more serious note, I find that abbreviations (like GR8 etc) eat up more reading time than plain words. For a while there I ignorantly ignored, for lack of immediate understanding, time-savers like IMO, IMHO, <deleted> et al. Of course after a while the meaning of such devices became apparent, such that they do in fact simplify understanding, TTL.

The cleancut young lady with the white hat obviously knows something about the guy she's with to which, going by his appearance, I am not privy. Perhaps he is kind to small animals, old people and gives generously to charity, wadya reckon Myrtle?

Siam, by a country mile. Thai'land' is hokey, but only in comparison. Siam always sounded exotic, to me. Thailand is just a name, Siam is a place.

The Grumpiest Ex-pat in Bangkok. What a title. Quite intriguing, irresitible, worth a look-see. Obviously a unique person to have struck such a chord. I can't resist commenting,maybe because I'm merely human, or just like seeing myself in print. Moot point. Either way it has been of enormous general interest. Hasn't it.

If he is indeed the grumpiest in BKK, then surely he warrants a pic. After all, such a person would have scant interest in our TV forum (that is to say scant interest in the opinions, thoughts or musings of others), so his "privacy" would hardly be likely to be violated, or even important to him. Were it to be important he would surely simply skulk away with a sotto voce grumble and seat himself elsewhere. Instead he rudely chooses to make his presence known, his importance, his precedence. In need of privacy? Hardly.

"Grumpy" is too kind. He's not merely down in the dumps. He's antisocial. He's plain boorish. He wants attention. He wears a pink t-shirt. I notice every male who wears a pink t-shirt. He wants to be loathed, perhaps feared. He's a narcissist, and cares nought about you and me.

Were I to find myself inadvertently sat next to this guy I would move, or, if necessary, stand. Or come back later. The negative vibe would affect my digestion.

Started reading from the end once I'd read the OP. Wonderful stuff jackr and mca. Normally I'm a polite, affable and sensitive-ro-the-needs-of-others kind of bloke (guy). Sad to say though, I 'revert to type' when presented with oafish boorish ill-bred morons. Often, dark thoughts occur. Shocking but true.

This is great news. Glad to read that the authorities have taken an interest.

Magnanimous of you bellagrego. I heartily concur.

This is the most informative post I've read for a while. I can't BELIEVE what's unavailable. The memory must be fading. Thanks a lot OP.

Well I enjoyed reading your post, not least because I know Bang Na Trat Rd quite well and enjoyed my brief stay there. It's downtown Thailand for sure; no bullsh*t there. You were chatty and amusing. I thought benjie was the name for a doggy...maybe I'm wrong....so many posts in such a short time...impressive...I suppose...I guess...then again maybe this post is just as superfluous.

You have my sympathy. Meditation is a good suggestion. Diet is important. Vitamain D3 is especially important, though if you are young the Thai sunshine should provide sufficient.

If not young the supplement is the go. In Oz we have a site worth checking -- blackdoginstitute.org.au. It's recognised here that as many as 1 in 5 people suffer from it at any time. A high proportion. It often goes unrecognised by the sufferer.

I probably won't find this thread again, so there's probably not much point in responding...I'm just curious about exactly what animal fats the Thais overdose on. Butter? Bacon? Pork fat? I really haven't the faintest idea. Never saw a Thai eat butter or bacon or pork fat...maybe I wasn't looking. I understand they consume palm oil which is a major no-no (heart-wise), but it's not animal-derived. Herediity is very relevant, but even so I'm left wondering. In Australia people can get themselves checked but it doesn't involve much more than checking blood in the stool, initially anyway. I'd have thought that we eat much more animal fats than do the Thais.

I spent about 2 seconds trying to figure out the thinking behind your comment vroom-vroom when I realised I'd already wasted 2 seconds of my valuable time. There was in fact zero thinking at all. Ta mate, you're on my list.

Onya too X, read a post or 2 of yours tonight -- good stuff too.

Thanks mate. And indeed, onya! Same to you times two.