Is living in Thailand better health-wise than elsewhere?

[Nemises]

2 hours ago, spidermike007 said:
Bangkok has what I consider to be the highest concentration of beautiful women on the planet, by far. 
 
I do not live in Bangkok, but visit a lot. And I love every day I can spend in that great city. 

Agree ???? 

 

Have lived and/or had lengthy stays in all parts of Thailand but nothing compares to Bangkok, nothing.
 

Always something to do. Always many new beautiful women to meet and ….

 

 

Also, very healthy living here: condo swimming pool, air conditioned condo gym, air conditioned condo golf range. Abundant, cheap, fresh tropical fruit at doorstep. Numerous safe, secure, well-maintained parks close by for bike riding, jogging and walking. 

On days with bad air quality: relax, dine, cinema etc in some of the many amazing shopping malls or simply turn on the air purifiers at home, exercise using said condo facilities and invite a few of the most beautiful women in the world around for some other healthy indoor activities..

 

 

 

[fceligoj]

What a dumb question!

[BadSpottedDog]

17 minutes ago, KannikaP said:

So where DO you live please?

Nakhon Si Thammarat District.

[robert888d]

No way.

Dreadful air quality. 

Horrendous traffic accidents.

Tap water not safe.

Many countries are much healthier. 

[BritManToo]

3 minutes ago, robert888d said:

No way.

Dreadful air quality. 

Horrendous traffic accidents.

Tap water not safe.

Many countries are much healthier. 

I drink the tap water, not a problem.

Having a nice house and a much younger woman is far more important than long life to me.

Is living alone, or in a care home (or with a horrendous old bag) for an extra 10-20 years really worthwhile?

Edited April 13, 2022 by BritManToo

[mikeymike100]

1 hour ago, Lacessit said:

Sorry if climate change offends you. It's based on facts and observation, not theory.

You can say gravity is just a theory too. Just step off the balcony on the fourteenth floor of a condo in Pattaya, and watch how quickly the hypothesis becomes reality.

Climate is changing and has been for over billion years, no argument. The problem is some folks believe humans have made climate change a lot worse than they actually have.

[Photoguy21]

Depends as much as anything on your lifestyle. Be a couch potato and it wont help your health. Obviously the air cleanliness will also be a big factor but you can be healthy in a dusty atmosphere and unhealthy in a really clean air.

[BritManToo]

2 hours ago, Lacessit said:

Sorry if climate change offends you. It's based on facts and observation, not theory.

You can say gravity is just a theory too. Just step off the balcony on the fourteenth floor of a condo in Pattaya, and watch how quickly the hypothesis becomes reality.

Yeah, but most of us are too old to be bothered by Climate change.

By the time the world temperature gets 2c degrees hotter, or the sea level 20cm higher, I'll (and you'll) be long gone. (and that's assuming the climate 'models' are real and not a political agenda to control the proletariat)

Edited April 13, 2022 by BritManToo

[The Fugitive]

3 hours ago, spidermike007 said:

It depends where you live. If you can find a smaller town or a rural area you like, it can be quite nice. 

Very true. You may not want (or be capable in the future) of driving/riding to obtain daily essentials. Living within easy walking distance of a Lotus's (for example) is most convenient. Community hospital only around the corner. The only occasions I need to travel the 11km to my next larger town are; visit Bangkok Bank, travel from bus or train station or go to my 'specialist' dentist.  

[Rimmer]

A profane post and replied has been removed

[Hoppyone]

8 hours ago, garyk said:

If you don't mind chocking to death 6 months a year it is great.

Your right there living on sealed road in village, Feb village boss decided to did up road cuz too many pot holes , now complete dust bowl, now no sign of road being sealed again , followed by smoke pollution 24/7

[KhunLA]

9 minutes ago, BritManToo said:

Yeah, but most of us are too old to be bothered by Climate change.

By the time the world temperature gets 2c degrees hotter, or the sea level 20cm higher, I'll (and you'll) be long gone. (and that's assuming the climate 'models' are real and not a political agenda to control the proletariat)

Along with 5 to 10 generations of our offspring.  100-200 yrs away, IF EVER ... let the panic begin.

[Lacessit]

7 minutes ago, mikeymike100 said:

Climate is changing and has been for over billion years, no argument. The problem is some folks believe humans have made climate change a lot worse than they actually have.

The evidence is there for anyone who cares to look, it started with the Industrial Revolution. Carbon dioxide levels have been rising ever since. Second step change was mass transport via the automobile, third was the energy demands of a new middle class in China and India. And the American penchant for 2 or 3 cars in every household, of course.

 

If you want to see what CO2 really does as a solar radiation absorber, check out Venus. The atmosphere there is hot enough to melt lead.

[bendejo]

Chemicals banned in more prosperous countries (very well the countries manufacturing them!) just might be freely used here, and in the rest of the developing world.  Industrial chemicals, fertilizers, insecticides, food additives, lead paint and so on....

The possibility of easy access to very fresh produce (picked only a day or two before purchase) is inviting, but who knows what nasty chemistry it has been through; not blaming the locals for this, they probably have no idea.

 

 

[kcpattaya]

Thailand "cheap"...?

Try buying the groceries you like!

Other than that: Great article, filled with weather forecasts.

 

[bendejo]

21 minutes ago, BritManToo said:

Is living alone, or in a care home (or with a horrendous old bag) for an extra 10-20 years really worthwhile?

Care home = fate worse than death, strictly my own opinion.  The term "dependent living" gives me the utter creeps.

 

You might want to check out Billy Connolly's routine about how brown bread is supposed to make you live longer.  The bit pre-dates his own major medical problems.

 

 

[BritManToo]

1 minute ago, kcpattaya said:

Thailand "cheap"...?

Try buying the groceries you like!

Other than that: Great article, filled with weather forecasts.

 

I always wonder about foreigners worrying over the price of groceries.

Housing is the only cost that really affects us, food prices are a fraction of our outgoings.

I doubt a 400% rise in food prices would cause any problems to me.

[Lacessit]

11 minutes ago, BritManToo said:

Yeah, but most of us are too old to be bothered by Climate change.

By the time the world temperature gets 2c degrees hotter, or the sea level 20cm higher, I'll (and you'll) be long gone. (and that's assuming the climate 'models' are real and not a political agenda to control the proletariat)

You're quite right, I'll be gone too.

Having said that, I get irritated with posters who probably never attended a thermodynamics class, and go on social media digging for any BS that will support their confirmation biases.

Scientists are normally conservative in modelling, it's the politicians who exaggerate.

In terms of impact, fairly conservative modelling of the glaciers of the Tibetan plateau is predicting the flows of water to the Ganges and Mekong will be halved by 2050, assuming no more Chinese dams are built. There are 1 billion people dependent on those rivers.

 

[Dialemco]

What would Thailand be like without the Chinese Olegards?

[Rimmer]

A misleading post also a troll post has been removed

[Lacessit]

8 minutes ago, bendejo said:

Chemicals banned in more prosperous countries (very well the countries manufacturing them!) just might be freely used here, and in the rest of the developing world.  Industrial chemicals, fertilizers, insecticides, food additives, lead paint and so on....

The possibility of easy access to very fresh produce (picked only a day or two before purchase) is inviting, but who knows what nasty chemistry it has been through; not blaming the locals for this, they probably have no idea.

 

 

I have no fears of fresh produce here, it's easy to pick the imported stuff. I know the local fruit and vegetables are chemical-free, because the villagers that grow them can't afford the chemicals.

[BritManToo]

5 minutes ago, Lacessit said:

fairly conservative modelling of the glaciers of the Tibetan plateau is predicting the flows of water to the Ganges and Mekong will be halved by 2050, assuming no more Chinese dams are built. There are 1 billion people dependent on those rivers.

I don't live there, so I don't care about it.

Climate change, I won't live that long so I don't care about it.

At my age, all I care about is me.

 

PS. I generate nearly all my own electricity.

 

Edited April 13, 2022 by BritManToo

[BayArea]

4 hours ago, spidermike007 said:

It depends where you live. If you can find a smaller town or a rural area you like, it can be quite nice. 

 

For me it is alot less stressful and more joyful than living in the US. If I was wealthy, I would stay in Thailand 3 or 4 months a year, and divide my time at a few other countries. 

 

But for someone on a limited income the quality of life is good. I love alot of Thais and even those living in Bangkok, as I consider them to be the most well adjusted big metro people I have ever encountered. Most big cities of the world these days are populated by disenchanted, listless, occasionally hostile, unfriendly, relatively unhappy, heavy hearted, hurried, harried, and generally joyless souls. Not Bangkok. And generally not Thailand. They are lighthearted, reasonably friendly, helpful, fun, animated, and it feels as if they are leading lives that are somewhat fulfilling. Very unique for such a huge city anywhere.
 
Lastly, Bangkok has what I consider to be the highest concentration of beautiful women on the planet, by far. One only has to stand in one spot for a minute or two, to see an absolute stunner. Try that in KL. Or Jakarta. Or Tehran. Or Shanghai. Or Chicago. Or London. 
 
I do not live in Bangkok, but visit a lot. And I love every day I can spend in that great city. And I enjoy my life in Thailand, now that I have decided I can't afford to leave. LOL. 

I agree BKK has some of the most stunning women in the world. But I disagree with your take on Tehran, it is filled with beautiful Persian women, absolutely beauties.  And if you're going to mentioned big Southeast Asian cities don't leave out Sai Gon and Manila.

Edited April 13, 2022 by BayArea

[robertson468]

2 hours ago, Orinoco said:

Or Thailand will get you with the,  pesticides in the food.

hormones and heavy metals in the fish.

if that fails, they will murder you on the roads.

Now even more  amazing Thailand   

 

 

 

 

You sound like the person who always says the glass is half empty, which I find a little bit sad.  I live on Koh Samui, about 200 meters from the sea, with predominantly a lovely sea breeze.  The air is clean, we have no thumping music venues close by and I have a wonderful and very beautiful Thai Wife, whose only ambition in life is to make me happy and does really spoil me rotten.  I know, I know, not everyone is so lucky.  I developed a little Resort and gave it to her, but no, no she says it is really mine and if anything happened it would immediately return to me, so no money grabber!  She is a superb cook, fantastic socially and speaks excellent English and my Family in UK have often told me....you are a very lucky Guy, and they are right and I know it.  Her Family are also very self sufficient with a very large plantation growing a wide variety of produce.  Yes, I get frustrated with the immature politics and self centered decisions, I also feel very sad about the awful road statistics, but since I cannot influence either issues, by and large I try to ignore them and continue living my very contented life with a lovely cross section of Thai Friends and Ex-pats.

[wasabi]

1 hour ago, Enzian said:

My official residence is Berkeley CA where 90% of the time the air one breathes just came off the Pacific ocean 30 minutes before, and the average daily high 10 months of the year is around 20 Celsius. So I'm here for the social life (in every sense), and for the times I can't be in Europe. I can take the heat, but don't like it. I can't smell the air, but I know the danger and just accept it.

My wife and I lived in Berkeley off and on for 10 years. It's our top place to live, but unfortunately we never bought a house or condo there so it's became unaffordable. We are now living in Bangkok because it's convenient but the air pollution is horrible. We've tried to find other cities to live in Thailand but nothing seems to fit the bill. Pattaya is okay but it has plenty of air pollution too. Main benefit is you can't see it as much if you are near the sea.

 

I've also considered moving back to the USA but not to California but not sure where yet.

[Lacessit]

10 minutes ago, bendejo said:

Care home = fate worse than death, strictly my own opinion.  The term "dependent living" gives me the utter creeps.

 

 

 

 

Why do you think I am here?

The Royal Commission into Aged Care in Australia has had a parade of horror stories and failures. It would be appropriate to put some of the owners of these hellholes up against a wall, and shoot them.

I have no doubt in the fullness of time, the government will act promptly.

Meantime, my aged care plan consists of my Thai GF and her family, who have good reason to take care of me

[Maha Sarakham]

1 minute ago, wasabi said:

I've also considered moving back to the USA but not to California but not sure where yet.

Florida is a very nice and less expensive alternative to California.

[Stargeezr]

This is my Climate change attitude, as in Canada, not only are some companies doing carbon

capture, the Canadian government is taxing the population with a carbon tax that went up in April.

   I would like to live in Thailand from November to March and Canada March to November, but

just do not have enough money to do so. My reality is a trip to Thailand for 2 months every 2 years,

and now maybe every 3 years, as I am getting older and do not like the nearly 26 hours it takes

from Canada to a hotel room in Bangkok.  I do like staying just south of Pattaya, or in Hua Hin, for most of my

time in Thailand. I have seen the North, and North East, but I live near the mountains in Western Canada so

enjoy being near the sea when I am in Thailand. I really do enjoy my time in Thailand though nearly every time I go

and visit for my 2 months. HM

[garygooner]

9 hours ago, webfact said:

Thailand is generally extremely hot, particularly between March and May with April being the hottest month (30°C/86°F). 

 

Wish it was just 30°C, but here in BK It's usually 34 - 38!!  

[garygooner]

9 hours ago, webfact said:

Thailand is generally extremely hot, particularly between March and May with April being the hottest month (30°C/86°F). 

 

Wish it was just 30°C, but here in BK It's usually 34 - 38!!