I have the best of both worlds.  I mainly live in Chiang Rai where I find plenty of things to do to keep me busy.  It is also quite relaxing to sit around the pool with a cold brew.  We also have a condo in Bangkok.  I go there when I get bored in Chiang Rai.  I usually stay there about 10 days before the crowds and the traffic begin to annoy me. 

19 hours ago, Celsius said:

 

Like getting drunk. Or stoned. 

 

Following the Thai male village tradition, except Farang not Thai, Farang rak Thai.

Drink seems to be a common pastime of those who have low intellect.

11 minutes ago, Photoguy21 said:

Drink seems to be a common pastime of those who have low intellect.

Contrary to popular belief, alcohol doesn't actually kill brain cells.

 

 

While it's true that excessive alcohol consumption can harm the brain, the damage is more about disrupting brain function and preventing the growth of new brain cells (neurogenesis) rather than outright killing them.  

Short-term effects: Impaired judgment, slowed reflexes, difficulty concentrating.  

 

Long-term effects: Memory problems, learning difficulties, increased risk of dementia.

 

1 minute ago, Lacessit said:

Contrary to popular belief, alcohol doesn't actually kill brain cells.

 

 

While it's true that excessive alcohol consumption can harm the brain, the damage is more about disrupting brain function and preventing the growth of new brain cells (neurogenesis) rather than outright killing them.  

Short-term effects: Impaired judgment, slowed reflexes, difficulty concentrating.  

 

Long-term effects: Memory problems, learning difficulties, increased risk of dementia.

 

 

Same same but different?

 

Chiang Mai's Garden is great! Good foreplay, I'll take my date to see it.

Thank you!

2 hours ago, Lacessit said:

Contrary to popular belief, alcohol doesn't actually kill brain cells.

 

 

While it's true that excessive alcohol consumption can harm the brain, the damage is more about disrupting brain function and preventing the growth of new brain cells (neurogenesis) rather than outright killing them.  

Short-term effects: Impaired judgment, slowed reflexes, difficulty concentrating.  

 

Long-term effects: Memory problems, learning difficulties, increased risk of dementia.

 

True. Most alcoholics dont have one to start with

2 hours ago, Lacessit said:

Contrary to popular belief, alcohol doesn't actually kill brain cells.

 

 

While it's true that excessive alcohol consumption can harm the brain, the damage is more about disrupting brain function and preventing the growth of new brain cells (neurogenesis) rather than outright killing them.  

Short-term effects: Impaired judgment, slowed reflexes, difficulty concentrating.  

 

Long-term effects: Memory problems, learning difficulties, increased risk of dementia.

 

Adults lose around 50 000 neurons a day. When reaching 70 years of age, around 10% of the brain has been lost. There are factors that can delay this or accelerate it.

 

So good luck

 

science with neurons and alchohol, enjoy

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3860462/

On 8/5/2024 at 11:55 AM, susanlea said:

There isn't much to do in Thailand outside Bangkok

That is complete rubbish. Bangkok would be boring after a couple days. There is lots to do up country, not to mention clean air when the burning season isn't around. Fantastic scenery, friendlier people. A calmer way of life compared to the hustle of BKK.

 

The only real reason for staying in BKK would be if you are single and a bargirl chaser!

24 minutes ago, Hummin said:

Adults lose around 50 000 neurons a day. When reaching 70 years of age, around 10% of the brain has been lost. There are factors that can delay this or accelerate it.

 

So good luck

 

science with neurons and alchohol, enjoy

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3860462/

I'm not worried, I seem to have plenty to spare.

 

As both my parents died at age 83 with all their marbles, IMO genetics are on my side.

1 hour ago, Hummin said:

Adults lose around 50 000 neurons a day. When reaching 70 years of age, around 10% of the brain has been lost. There are factors that can delay this or accelerate it.

Makes sense, i notice it on here and in real life with all the fuzzy thinking from older guys. Here's a young brain vs 85 y/o brain

2 minutes ago, scubascuba3 said:

Makes sense, i notice it on here and in real life with all the fuzzy thinking from older guys. Here's a young brain vs 85 y/o brain

And the last one to know is ?

14 minutes ago, Hummin said:

And the last one to know is ?

Probably same as dementia patients, they are the last one to know

5 hours ago, statman78 said:

I have the best of both worlds.  I mainly live in Chiang Rai where I find plenty of things to do to keep me busy.  It is also quite relaxing to sit around the pool with a cold brew.  We also have a condo in Bangkok.  I go there when I get bored in Chiang Rai.  I usually stay there about 10 days before the crowds and the traffic begin to annoy me. 

Certainly sounds your not short of a quid 👍

But spend it before you go.

How old are you now?

Work out how long you have left so you can spend it 

26 minutes ago, scubascuba3 said:

Probably same as dementia patients, they are the last one to know

Joe still doesnt know

1 hour ago, Lacessit said:

I'm not worried, I seem to have plenty to spare.

 

As both my parents died at age 83 with all their marbles, IMO genetics are on my side.

6.4 vs 3.5. Not sure about that one.

1 hour ago, CharlieKo said:

That is complete rubbish. Bangkok would be boring after a couple days. There is lots to do up country, not to mention clean air when the burning season isn't around. Fantastic scenery, friendlier people. A calmer way of life compared to the hustle of BKK.

 

The only real reason for staying in BKK would be if you are single and a bargirl chaser!

And Roi Et is exciting after 2 days 

Brain foods

 

Sounds like a keto diet

 

http://www.betterfamilyhealth.org/neurogenesis.html

6 minutes ago, susanlea said:

Joe still doesnt know

Stupid and ignorant people often do not know how odd they are either. Continue to think they are brilliant and great and also think they make a great difference. Also lives in denial about themselves, when they trying to tell everyone else's life is boring and their homes are boring. Why bother to spe d so much energy about others life's and lifestyles? 

 

 

Quite remarkable characters 

1 minute ago, Hummin said:

Stupid and ignorant people often do not know how odd they are either. Continue to think they are brilliant and great and also think they make a great difference. Also lives in denial about themselves, when they trying to tell everyone else's life is boring and their homes are boring. Why bother to spe d so much energy about others life's and lifestyles? 

 

 

Quite remarkable characters 

Stupid people take forums seriously.

4 minutes ago, susanlea said:

Stupid people take forums seriously.

🤣...But you keep ducking & diving to sneak back in, Dolf..........🤣

Isn't that seriously stupid............🤣

6 hours ago, statman78 said:

I have the best of both worlds.  I mainly live in Chiang Rai where I find plenty of things to do to keep me busy.  It is also quite relaxing to sit around the pool with a cold brew.  We also have a condo in Bangkok.  I go there when I get bored in Chiang Rai.  I usually stay there about 10 days before the crowds and the traffic begin to annoy me. 

Good plan. 

35 minutes ago, susanlea said:

6.4 vs 3.5. Not sure about that one.

Depends on which data source is used, genius.

 

Pretending to be positive while issuing a stream of put-downs, you really are full of it.

1 hour ago, susanlea said:

Stupid people take forums seriously.

Some people grow up, and take life seriously, and do not need to waste time on humor nobody else enjoy or understand.

 

Results in yellow beam contests. Not sure pissing contests is allowed to write or not

3 hours ago, susanlea said:

Stupid people take forums seriously.

That's why you are by far the winner. 

26 minutes ago, bubblegum said:

That's why you are by far the winner. 

You can't even say an intelligent insult. Sad.

7 hours ago, susanlea said:

And Roi Et is exciting after 2 days 

 

I wouldn't know, I don't live in Roi Et

6 hours ago, bubblegum said:

That's why you are by far the winner. 

You win the  award most times though Bubble bum especially with your horrendous sick leave record during your working years 

 

And you failed to provide medical certificates for most of those days 

 

1 hour ago, georgegeorgia said:

You win the  award most times though Bubble bum especially with your horrendous sick leave record during your working years 

 

And you failed to provide medical certificates for most of those days 

 

Huh WTF are you talking about? 

15 hours ago, georgegeorgia said:

Certainly sounds your not short of a quid 👍

But spend it before you go.

How old are you now?

Work out how long you have left so you can spend it 

I retired in 2018 but my Thai wife and I started buying property here in Thailand many years before that since we knew we move here when I retired.  Over the years we acquired a number of properties in Chiang Rai which we rent out.  I’m 68 now and in good health.  We are starting to sell some of our properties so that we can enjoy the proceeds.  With a little luck and a lot of long term planning we are able to have a very nice life here.

14 hours ago, susanlea said:

Good plan. 

It’s nice when plans work out.  We bought the Bangkok condo around 2004.  Built the house in Chiang Rai in 2013.  My wife moved from the US to Thailand in 2014. I continued to work until I retired in 2018.