Life begins at 72 for American as he calls Thailand "Another Planet!"

[Justfine]

5 hours ago, Jip99 said:

 

 

I don’t think you understand much about Thailand.

 

”Their fathers” don’t give a flying fart who provided the money for their lao khao.

Foolish comment. Stop hanging around low class people.

[Justfine]

49 minutes ago, csabo said:

A guy I used to work with and retired about the same time started having marital issues and instead of coming here like I did he shot 2 of his daughters in the head then killed himself as well leaving a third daughter and the wife to deal with the aftermath. I don't know what he was thinking exactly but he obviously felt he had no choice and was trapped. He wasn't. Very sad. 

Relevance?

[Whyamiandwhatamidoinghere]

Without the young girls (that wouldn't give him the time of day less spend time with him in usa) it's just another 3rd world country with cheap beer, smokes and food. 

[Whyamiandwhatamidoinghere]

He would be even more jovial if he could find a young pretty Thai girl that's rich and want to take care of him. Then this "Another Planet" would become his paradise. 

[Justfine]

21 minutes ago, Whyamiandwhatamidoinghere said:

Without the young girls (that wouldn't give him the time of day less spend time with him in usa) it's just another 3rd world country with cheap beer, smokes and food. 

Beer isnt cheap though and options are very limited.

 

It's not a 3rd world country.

[Justfine]

19 minutes ago, Whyamiandwhatamidoinghere said:

He would be even more jovial if he could find a young pretty Thai girl that's rich and want to take care of him. Then this "Another Planet" would become his paradise. 

Rich Thais don't mix with poor old farangs.

[Hardie]

20 hours ago, Ahab said:

I think the moral to the story is that life doesn't have to end as you age in your home country. While it is still possible to have a vibrant social life with very attractive females if you have Trump-like cash reserves, for most retires this is not possible in the countries where we came from (I came from the United States). Live your life while you still can, because it will be over soon enough and it is best to enjoy each and every day to the fullest.

This story has a moral? Glad to hear it...

[Justfine]

3 minutes ago, Hardie said:

This story has a moral? Glad to hear it...

Probably 5m sex tourists a year. Hardly unique with any great story to it.

[chicowoodduck]

Good for home to break free....hope he enjoys his moments....the fun will soon turn into pain in the arse and the fun wagon will run out of gas.....live the moment...??

[Lacessit]

9 hours ago, jenny2017 said:

You are kidding, aren't you? A better bargain ATM would be precise. 

I can only tell you what I have observed.

[techboy]

22 hours ago, RichardColeman said:

"Thailand girls made me young again"

 

Poorer no doubt !

Yeah.  Not like Western women who would never ever permit you indulge them too much! 

[overherebc]

15 hours ago, overherebc said:

There's a joke about that.

Here's the joke.

Two old guys having a beer outside the bar and there's a soi dog lying in the sun having a good old lick of his b-ll-cks.

One guy says to the other 'I wish I could do that' The other guy replies 'I'm sure if you gave him a biscuit he'd let you'

??

[thaibeachlovers]

20 hours ago, Wilsonandson said:

72 and he can still do it? He's an old aged pensioners role model.

Just imagine a handsome, 25 year old with a body like Michael Angelos, David gets the cold shoulder from a 20 year old stunning bar girl When Grandad turns up.

Puts me off the scene. Sloppy seconds after Grandad. Being kissed after Grandad. Urgh!

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Why shouldn't he be able to do it at 72?

Life will have it's joke on you when you are 72, and find that people denigrate you just for being old.

[Gecko123]

Put this down in the 'hater comment" column if you must, but....

 

1. If someone is prone to depression, is alcohol abuse a good idea?

2. Thais smile a lot. Ron, you have a nice smile, and I strongly encourage you to use it every chance you get, but you might be overdoing it in the folksy chuckling department. Thais usually reserve laughter for things which the listener actually finds humorous or funny and it isn't used so much as conversational punctuation. Excessive chuckling and laughter during normal conversation may actually confuse some Thais who don't understand why you are laughing, possibly causing some to start wondering about your mental health.

 

Just some thoughts to consider.

Edited May 24, 2018 by Gecko123

[Justfine]

1 minute ago, Gecko123 said:

Put this down in the 'hater comment" column if you must, but....

 

1. If someone is prone to depression, is alcohol abuse a good idea?

2. Thais smile a lot. Ron, you have a nice smile, and I strongly encourage you to use it every chance you get, but you might be overdoing it in the folksy chuckling department. Thais usually reserve laughter for things which the listener actually finds humorous or funny and isn't used so much as conversational punctuation. Excessive chuckling and laughter during normal conversation may actually confuse some Thais who don't understand why you are laughing, possibly causing some to start wondering about your mental health.

 

Just some thoughts to consider.

I thought the laughs looked a bit hollow. Skulling cheap tequila at age 72 why? Alcohol is a big no no if on anti depressants.

 

Lots of fun can be had without slamming down drinks in dive bars.

[bkk6060]

2 hours ago, chicowoodduck said:

Good for home to break free....hope he enjoys his moments....the fun will soon turn into pain in the arse and the fun wagon will run out of gas.....live the moment...??

Some are not so stupid.

But, is that what happened to you?

[berybert]

16 hours ago, spidermike007 said:

 Nah. What is special, was that this guy was miserable, and had the courage to move to another country, and find a new life. If he is smart and prudent, he can enjoy the rest of his days here, without being bogged down in the US, where a high percentage of the population are joyless, bitter, disenchanted, saving every penny to survive the month, and frustrated as hell. Not to mention the ongoing war on men, and an environment where this guy, at 72, would have nearly zero percent chance of ever getting any more TLC. So, what is wrong with his move? I think he was smart, and I applaud him.

 

Hope it works out for him. It worked out for alot of us, who are thrilled to death, to have our home countries in the rear view!

He has taken a 3 week holiday. It always pays to know the story before commenting on it.

[csabo]

7 hours ago, Justfine said:

Relevance?

Read it again and try this time. Hint: last few lines. 

[Jip99]

9 hours ago, Justfine said:

Foolish comment. Stop hanging around low class people.

 

 

I was right!

[bkk6060]

5 hours ago, thaibeachlovers said:

Why shouldn't he be able to do it at 72?

Life will have it's joke on you when you are 72, and find that people denigrate you just for being old.

I know a few guys here in their late 70's who are very active. 4 or 5 times a week.

They are popping Viagra, but so what. 

Do not see or actually meet many over 80 maybe they die off before that.

[Moonmoon]

I give him 6 months.  He will discover thaivisa.com, ask about tourist visa, 90 days, sinsod for buffaloes,  

and start his thai bashing soon enough lol

[Justfine]

1 minute ago, Moonmoon said:

I give him 6 months.  He will discover thaivisa.com, ask about tourist visa, 90 days, sinsod for buffaloes,  

and start his thai bashing soon enough lol

He already posted here

[Justfine]

21 minutes ago, bkk6060 said:

I know a few guys here in their late 70's who are very active. 4 or 5 times a week.

They are popping Viagra, but so what. 

Do not see or actually meet many over 80 maybe they die off before that.

Pills probably finish them.

[Moonmoon]

Just now, Justfine said:

He already posted here

i underestimated him ?

[bkk6060]

12 minutes ago, Justfine said:

Pills probably finish them.

Maybe, but there are worse ways to go.

Edited May 24, 2018 by bkk6060

[Justfine]

5 hours ago, berybert said:

He has taken a 3 week holiday. It always pays to know the story before commenting on it.

Smart move. 

[Justfine]

8 minutes ago, bkk6060 said:

Maybe, but there are worse ways to go.

Yeah like the balcony if the $ runs out and cant get pills anymore

[Johnniey]

15 hours ago, charmonman said:

He arrived at 72 and they made him young again. I arrived at 27 and they made me grow up fast!

I arrived at the same age. I think many of the oldies are jealous that they had 30 more years in a factory or likewise at that age.

[bkk6060]

10 minutes ago, Johnniey said:

I arrived at the same age. I think many of the oldies are jealous that they had 30 more years in a factory or likewise at that age.

According to your posts, you have been working here from the UK for about 30 years as what, an English teacher??

Most of the younger guys I know here have no money.  Always trying some semi questionable ways to make it.

Yes, some of us paid dues at a great job, retired and came here in our 50's with a very nice bank account and pensions. 

Would not want it any other way.

 

 

[Jip99]

21 minutes ago, Johnniey said:

I arrived at the same age. I think many of the oldies are jealous that they had 30 more years in a factory or likewise at that age.

 

 

I think that that you have learned little in your time here.