Joseph98765 Posted July 5, 2022 Share Posted July 5, 2022 This is too much kii nok for me.... 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trainman34014 Posted July 5, 2022 Share Posted July 5, 2022 On 7/3/2022 at 4:03 PM, BayArea said: Lol!! I think your take on " ordinary " Thai is 20 years behind! Seems you need to get out of the City into Rural Area's and see how the majority of 'ordinary' Thai's live ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post BritManToo Posted July 5, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted July 5, 2022 (edited) On 7/3/2022 at 6:51 PM, Robin said: Give up smoking and drinking. Walk or use a bicycle for short journeys. Eat Thai food like a local. You will live much longer to enjoy your new miserable, life style I'm not sure why you say miserable. To me miserable would be living in a cold damp UK bedsit surrounded by Syrian refugees. Here my pension buys me a nice house, younger woman in my bed, plenty of beer and MJ. I'm not entirely sure what some posters expect from life in their twilight years. Time for a mug of typhoo tea and a bacon sarnie...... Can life get any better? Edited July 5, 2022 by BritManToo 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerrymahoney Posted July 5, 2022 Share Posted July 5, 2022 9 hours ago, garyk said: Just miserable after you reach a certain age if you have any kind of respiratory problems what so ever. Many other place so much better when you get old, but a blast when younger... I don't have any respiratory problems. Distance swimmer. And even when getting old, at least for me, it is still a blast. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post KhunLA Posted July 5, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted July 5, 2022 1 minute ago, BritManToo said: I'm not sure why you say miserable. Miserable is a state of mind, nothing to do with 'chosen' environment. I could be just as happy living minimalistic, as with a house & garden. All I need is a bedroom and decent kitchen (eat in is fine), as I enjoy cooking for myself. Balcony for fresh air, or nearby park/surf, for watching a bit of nature. Simplistic and inexpensive here. I've lived in some c r a p neighborhood, (USA) and highs and lows of life, but I really don't think I've ever been miserable. Easy to adapt & adjust to anything the affects your smile. We are talking about retirement (or close to it) ages and living. If you haven't figured it out yet, location isn't going help. Some welcome minimalistic, less expensive and hassle free. I've done both, and they both work for me. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patman30 Posted July 5, 2022 Share Posted July 5, 2022 13 hours ago, TropicalGuy said: Don’t need it. Kindle Unlimited AI at 350 baht monthly Presents me with exactly the type of free books it knows I like. Wouldn’t otherwise know these authors/ books even existed so unable to search for them "How can we save money living in Thailand?" I also prefer to think for myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko45k Posted July 5, 2022 Share Posted July 5, 2022 13 hours ago, whereyougo said: Thailand the land of busted arsed pensioners. How the <deleted> is it possible to work 40 years and end up with nothing? Sitting in a 40 year old shoebox fan room. What a way to spend your golden years. Shameful!!! It's called a divorce...... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunLA Posted July 5, 2022 Share Posted July 5, 2022 9 hours ago, garyk said: My problem with Thailand it is not a retirement destination for older expats IMO. Way to polluted. Just miserable after you reach a certain age if you have any kind of respiratory problems what so ever. Many other place so much better when you get old, but a blast when younger... Location location location ... fresher air, live below Chumphon. The humidity 60-80% would be more an issue vs AQI of 50+. Thailand isn't for everyone, but neither is most other places if having health issues. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Drake Posted July 5, 2022 Share Posted July 5, 2022 23 hours ago, patman30 said: Search google for "z lib org" and thank me later. There is a limit of five books per day there. Or ten, if you register. The place is particularly valuable if you're doing research--they have scholarly articles as well. As is, I often need to order an old, out of print book from ABE or through Amazon. But Z certainly cuts down on this number by a huge factor. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patman30 Posted July 5, 2022 Share Posted July 5, 2022 12 minutes ago, John Drake said: There is a limit of five books per day there. Or ten, if you register. The place is particularly valuable if you're doing research--they have scholarly articles as well. As is, I often need to order an old, out of print book from ABE or through Amazon. But Z certainly cuts down on this number by a huge factor. 5/10 a day should be plenty for most people lol you can also increase this number by donating to them iirc details are provided after donation 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Drake Posted July 5, 2022 Share Posted July 5, 2022 5 minutes ago, patman30 said: 5/10 a day should be plenty for most people lol you can also increase this number by donating to them iirc details are provided after donation True. And every now and then they even have an event for unlimited downloads over a two or three day period. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FritsSikkink Posted July 5, 2022 Share Posted July 5, 2022 14 hours ago, whereyougo said: Thailand the land of busted arsed pensioners. How the <deleted> is it possible to work 40 years and end up with nothing? Sitting in a 40 year old shoebox fan room. What a way to spend your golden years. Shameful!!! But they feel they are much better than the locals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FritsSikkink Posted July 5, 2022 Share Posted July 5, 2022 On 7/3/2022 at 5:55 PM, balo said: If you set your mind to it, you can spend only 300 baht daily. and that will be a normal Thai salary. No, that is less than the Thai minimum wage, paid to people who have no skills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FritsSikkink Posted July 5, 2022 Share Posted July 5, 2022 1 hour ago, trainman34014 said: Seems you need to get out of the City into Rural Area's and see how the majority of 'ordinary' Thai's live ! Poor Thais. I fixed it for you. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FritsSikkink Posted July 5, 2022 Share Posted July 5, 2022 52 minutes ago, BritManToo said: I'm not sure why you say miserable. To me miserable would be living in a cold damp UK bedsit surrounded by Syrian refugees. Here my pension buys me a nice house, younger woman in my bed, plenty of beer and MJ. I'm not entirely sure what some posters expect from life in their twilight years. Time for a mug of typhoo tea and a bacon sarnie...... Can life get any better? Yes, more bacon on your bread. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
473geo Posted July 5, 2022 Share Posted July 5, 2022 50 minutes ago, BritManToo said: I'm not sure why you say miserable. To me miserable would be living in a cold damp UK bedsit surrounded by Syrian refugees. Here my pension buys me a nice house, younger woman in my bed, plenty of beer and MJ. I'm not entirely sure what some posters expect from life in their twilight years. Time for a mug of typhoo tea and a bacon sarnie...... Can life get any better? Yes good twilight years comment, when my brother in law and good friend died at 30 I decided life was for living and worked to play, spent 35+ years just hopping on planes to Thailand and and other destinations, partying as time allowed, or weekends away in Europe or just heavy drinking and socialising in London and provincial pubs. I simply could not live that lifestyle now ???? so have eased off a lot therefore rural Thailand, a wife, children and grandchildren suits me well right now ???? Plus the farm keeps me active, life is better than I anticipated following a life where I honestly did not expect to last beyond 60 ???? I will never have money as my children need it more than me, besides I have probably spent more and seen more than my family ever will, at least they start with a home and a piece of land already so perhaps they too can enjoy their younger years without concerns about how they will end up in their 'Twighlight years' As for saving and keeping costs down in Thailand, just adding two more ensuite bedrooms and sitting room, so I guess that's ongoing 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritManToo Posted July 5, 2022 Share Posted July 5, 2022 Can someone explain the difference between a 'luxury condo' and a 'bedsit'? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roger buttmore Posted July 5, 2022 Share Posted July 5, 2022 2 hours ago, BritManToo said: Time for a mug of typhoo tea and a bacon sarnie...... Can life get any better? A bigger table wouldn't hurt. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerrymahoney Posted July 5, 2022 Share Posted July 5, 2022 4 hours ago, BritManToo said: Time for a mug of typhoo tea and a bacon sarnie...... Can life get any better? Yes -- a New Jersey (US) style Sloppy Joe: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnotherFarang8 Posted July 5, 2022 Share Posted July 5, 2022 Thailand has a robust gold retail market. In the upcoming inflationary environment that is one of the good options to save money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunLA Posted July 5, 2022 Share Posted July 5, 2022 (edited) 58 minutes ago, jerrymahoney said: Yes -- a New Jersey (US) style Sloppy Joe: Nice looking 'Sloppy' sandwich, nothing Joe about it. Sloppy Joe in my world, wife makes quite often: https://www.google.com/search?q=sloppy+joe&newwindow=1&sxsrf=ALiCzsYK6e8-HdYC0rkJBsAU4LTkaWEU8g:1657004557085&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwi1qJCAl-H4AhVA-DgGHXHOCfsQ_AUoAXoECAIQAw&biw=1536&bih=664&dpr=1.25 Edited July 5, 2022 by KhunLA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerrymahoney Posted July 5, 2022 Share Posted July 5, 2022 (edited) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sloppy_joe_(New_Jersey) Edited July 5, 2022 by jerrymahoney Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TropicalGuy Posted July 5, 2022 Share Posted July 5, 2022 5 hours ago, patman30 said: "How can we save money living in Thailand?" I also prefer to think for myself. Perhaps you also then make your own food, clothes, furniture, books and vehicles. There are natural limits to savings. ???????? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunLA Posted July 5, 2022 Share Posted July 5, 2022 (edited) 28 minutes ago, jerrymahoney said: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sloppy_joe_(New_Jersey) N. NJ ... nuff said ... ???? Huffing all those fumes from the chemical plants, I can see where they've become confused ???? Use to work at Newark airport, but lived down of Exit 8/Hightstown (Princeton area). When I got up to exit 11 ... Holy Buddha. Don't know how people lived in that area and above. Edited July 5, 2022 by KhunLA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerrymahoney Posted July 5, 2022 Share Posted July 5, 2022 The NJ Sloppy Joe is called as such because it originated at Sloppy Joe's Bar in Havana Cuba and was first made in NJ in 1935. As far as the rest, the sandwiches are great. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunLA Posted July 5, 2022 Share Posted July 5, 2022 17 minutes ago, jerrymahoney said: The NJ Sloppy Joe is called as such because it originated at Sloppy Joe's Bar in Havana Cuba and was first made in NJ in 1935. As far as the rest, the sandwiches are great. Been to Sloppy Joe's bar @ Key West more than a few times. ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joseph98765 Posted July 5, 2022 Share Posted July 5, 2022 6 hours ago, BritManToo said: I'm not sure why you say miserable. To me miserable would be living in a cold damp UK bedsit surrounded by Syrian refugees. Here my pension buys me a nice house, younger woman in my bed, plenty of beer and MJ. I'm not entirely sure what some posters expect from life in their twilight years. Time for a mug of typhoo tea and a bacon sarnie...... Can life get any better? A second drop of Ketchup on the bacon will improve your day... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritManToo Posted July 5, 2022 Share Posted July 5, 2022 54 minutes ago, Joseph98765 said: A second drop of Ketchup on the bacon will improve your day... 3 wine coolers with sausage and chips improved my lunchtime. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3NUMBAS Posted July 5, 2022 Share Posted July 5, 2022 ebikes are good for saving so long as you ride on the pavement my battery lasts ages for small trips 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whereyougo Posted July 5, 2022 Share Posted July 5, 2022 19 hours ago, garyk said: And sleeping with a hottie 2-3 times a week, Shamefu.. Dude if your penny pinching your not banging hottie's. ???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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