Popular Post Lacessit Posted May 26, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted May 26, 2022 I have repeatedly noticed Thais seem to be unable to live without noise. Whether I am in a coffee shop, massage shop, or Big C, there is always music or a TV blaring somewhere. In Big C, there's is an unending stream of announcements over the PA. Not many motorbikes are quiet, the objective seems to be being as noisy as possible. If I am in my car with my GF, she gets uncomfortable if I am silent for more than 10 minutes. She is quite capable of having the TV on, having a conversation on the phone with a friend, and asking me what I want for dinner contemporaneously. It goes beyond multi-tasking. Neighbors all around us have dogs barking, roosters crowing, and music blaring. Is there such a thing as contemplative Thai music, a la Moonlight Sonata? It's the same with solitude, Thais can't seem to handle being alone for any length of time. While I don't know about Thai men, IME Thai women are never more comfortable than when they are in a group, and never more uncomfortable than when alone. My GF will invite her sister-in-law to sleep with her when I am away. Her grand-daughter shares a room at college with another girl, they share a bed and a cat sleeps there as well. I am very comfortable with being quiet and alone. What about you, and what are your experiences with your Thai significant other? 15 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post PoodThaiMaiDai Posted May 26, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted May 26, 2022 I agree they seem to not like to be alone, especially at night (ghosts). I too notice they tend to be loud, screaming at each other to get each other's attention. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Lacessit Posted May 26, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted May 26, 2022 10 minutes ago, PoodThaiMaiDai said: I agree they seem to not like to be alone, especially at night (ghosts). I too notice they tend to be loud, screaming at each other to get each other's attention. The weird thing is, my GF will not go out at night by herself. If I am with her, no problem. Apparently her reasoning is because I don't believe in ghosts, they stay away when I am with her. 1 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Kinnock Posted May 26, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted May 26, 2022 Yep .... the first thing my wife does when waking in the morning is to put on the TV in the bedroom, then connect the bluetooth speakers downstairs to her phone to play some music. I quite like the constant music and sounds when we're together, but when she's away and I'm home alone, I prefer silence. The neighbours (fortunately not too close) have three dogs who's only purpose in life seems to be barking at everything that moves. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post CharlieH Posted May 26, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted May 26, 2022 What I have observed is that if there is no noise , the TV is off etc, then she is asleep within 10 minutes or less ! 3 3 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JeffersLos Posted May 26, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted May 26, 2022 I've never noticed this at all. Quote Her grand-daughter shares a room at college with another girl Can you post a photo or video of this to help us understand what you mean? 2 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hummin Posted May 26, 2022 Share Posted May 26, 2022 Built a farm out in nowhere and my second floor room and balcony in one end, and the kitchen in the other end, meaning I built a long house and about 30m total lenght???? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1FinickyOne Posted May 26, 2022 Share Posted May 26, 2022 7 hours ago, Lacessit said: My GF will invite her sister-in-law to sleep with her when I am away. Her grand-daughter shares a room at college with another girl, they share a bed and a cat sleeps there as well. Gooo-a Peee Afraid of ghosts... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Basso53 Posted May 26, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted May 26, 2022 My wife is exact opposite.....maybe because she is a teacher of lower grades that make lots of chatter. She craves the quiet. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denim Posted May 26, 2022 Share Posted May 26, 2022 7 hours ago, Lacessit said: I am very comfortable with being quiet and alone. Bliss except when procreation is necessary. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iamfalang Posted May 26, 2022 Share Posted May 26, 2022 If you scream in Church, LOS is for you. Bass that will blow out windows……LOS LOS once had a library. Somebody stole the book 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post OneMoreFarang Posted May 26, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted May 26, 2022 Probably you won't see many of the people who live quietly at home. I think for many of us we don't behave the same all the time. I.e. when I am thinkin while working then I like it quiet When I do some easy work then a little background music is fine And when I am in a gogo bar then hopefully they have a great and loud sound system. It depends. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Grecian Posted May 27, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted May 27, 2022 I'm shocked! you're in thailand and you're skeeping with a grandmother!!!!! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmaxdan Posted May 27, 2022 Share Posted May 27, 2022 I have noticed that some Thais speak very loudly. My wife's niece is a case in point. She constantly bellows like Foghorn Leghorn, particularly when she is on the phone. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RocketDog Posted May 27, 2022 Share Posted May 27, 2022 7 hours ago, JeffersLos said: I've never noticed this at all. Can you post a photo or video of this to help us understand what you mean? You don't need pictures. You need practice on using your imagination. Trust me on this. It's always a richer experience than reality. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunLA Posted May 27, 2022 Share Posted May 27, 2022 I need peace & quiet, and so far, so good. It's a challenge though if not very rural, and even then, you have to choose wisely, and look for them damn speakers on poles. Thankfully the wife isn't noise crazy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post FolkGuitar Posted May 27, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted May 27, 2022 People shouting from one room to another, waitresses shouting across the restaurant dinning room. No one seems to be able to talk quietly; shrieking is required. Loud music in restaurants, shopping malls. I'm 90% deaf, and it's often too loud for me, so I turn off my hearing aids. 'Sometimes' that helps. Sometimes it's not enough. Personally, I prefer quiet. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post GreasyFingers Posted May 27, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted May 27, 2022 8 hours ago, Lacessit said: and never more uncomfortable than when alone. My wife always says that I cannot die first. I thought it was love, but maybe you are right. ???? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DUNROAMIN Posted May 27, 2022 Share Posted May 27, 2022 Generall speaking Thais are loud talkers, they start a conversation and it ends up being a yelling match. I can hear Thais talking 2 Soi's away. And, yes they love loud music at parties, so much so, you have to yell to talk to someone. I avoid any invitions to weddings and special events. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Lacessit Posted May 27, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted May 27, 2022 1 hour ago, Grecian said: I'm shocked! you're in thailand and you're skeeping with a grandmother!!!!! I'm not posting a photo. You'll just have to take my word for it she is one hot grandmother. I'm 79, what the hell would I do with a 20 yo? 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacessit Posted May 27, 2022 Author Share Posted May 27, 2022 2 hours ago, bbas3008 said: My wife is exact opposite.....maybe because she is a teacher of lower grades that make lots of chatter. She craves the quiet. I believe that's called aversion therapy. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Lacessit Posted May 27, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted May 27, 2022 1 hour ago, GreasyFingers said: My wife always says that I cannot die first. I thought it was love, but maybe you are right. ???? Funny, I get the same thing from mine. Explaining there's a 23 year age gap falls on deaf ears. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunLA Posted May 27, 2022 Share Posted May 27, 2022 6 minutes ago, Lacessit said: I'm not posting a photo. You'll just have to take my word for it she is one hot grandmother. I'm 79, what the hell would I do with a 20 yo? In Thailand, or anywhere, a grandmother could easily be < 40 yrs old. Half you age ... shame on you ???? Wife #3 resembled that gap ... 22 / 46 ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny202 Posted May 27, 2022 Share Posted May 27, 2022 Primative pack dog culture. Forced communal living. It is what it is and we have very little in common with them at the end of the day 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimTripper Posted May 27, 2022 Share Posted May 27, 2022 Yep, my experience also. I broke up with a girl because she was always rushing around, talking, visiting, etc. It stressed me out because we never slowed down. It was like running a marathon. At the time I put it down to a cultural difference. I later met a Thai lawyer who was very quiet and introverted though, so it may have just been a personality factor. There are a lot of Thai's that rush around though and never seem to quiet down. It's like they always need to be distracted by something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritManToo Posted May 27, 2022 Share Posted May 27, 2022 (edited) 3 minutes ago, JimTripper said: I broke up with a girl because she was always rushing around, talking, visiting, etc. It stressed me out because we never slowed down. It was like running a marathon. There are a lot of Thai's that rush around though and never seem to quiet down. 1. You didn't have to race with her! 2. Amphetamine users (YaBaa or YaIce). Edited May 27, 2022 by BritManToo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Expat68 Posted May 27, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted May 27, 2022 The older I get the more I like being quiet and peaceful 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacessit Posted May 27, 2022 Author Share Posted May 27, 2022 (edited) 13 minutes ago, KhunLA said: In Thailand, or anywhere, a grandmother could easily be < 40 yrs old. Half you age ... shame on you ???? Wife #3 resembled that gap ... 22 / 46 ???? 79/55. We've slowed down a fair bit from when I first met her. Edited May 27, 2022 by Lacessit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacessit Posted May 27, 2022 Author Share Posted May 27, 2022 3 minutes ago, Expat68 said: The older I get the more I like being quiet and peaceful Testosterone is overrated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post KhunLA Posted May 27, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted May 27, 2022 1 minute ago, Lacessit said: 79/55. We've slowed down a fair bit from when I first met her. About the same, #4 Wifey is 45 vs 67, and only slowed down just a wee bit. Give her credit though, she does try to keep up. 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now