Just because I was feeling useless as usual, I thought about the rules that I have exclusively for living here. 

 

Like for example, no matter where I am, I wear shoes outside. I don't ride motorcycles anywhere as a passenger absent desperation which is rare.

 

On the other hand, I will not eat oysters here. I will not eat clams either. I won't eat off of the steam table. I wear a long sleeve shirts virtually all the time. Back in the states, I'll chow on shellfish, eat off steam tables and wear t-shirts.

 

I assume I'm not the only person who does things differently between here and the world?

Strict rules are useless IMHO.

Just adapt to the environment to the best of your ability.

Most important - DONT be a nuisance to others, at any cost.

I stay away from other whities

I have a few life rules, some of which apply anywhere.

 

1/ Avoid debt like the plague.

 

2/ Exercise physically and mentally every day.

 

3/ Maintain a healthy body weight.

 

Thailand-specific rules:

 

4/ Stay cool. Shouting gets no-one anywhere here. Try to learn Thai, it makes life easier.

 

5/ Drive defensively. Assume everyone on the roads is trying to kill you. Not out of malice, just lack of skill and sheer stupidity.

 

6/ Only eat street food that is cooked in front of you.

 

7/ Always remember relationships in Thailand are transactional.

 

I have only two life rules and I apply them not only to living in Asia but to living anywhere on Planet Earth.

 

1. Life is for the living.

2. Live while you are alive.

Mind your manners wherever you are...be polite and your life will be in a better place...

Don't step on the storm drain covers.....

17 hours ago, hotsun said:

I stay away from other whities

 

Good. I'd stay away from you. 

Avoid males. Women are amazing. Avoid seafood too dodgy. Avoid lefties. Enjoy each day. Don't run from pain, embrace it, pain is pleasure in disguise. Nothing really matters except breathing and food.

 

 

Flipflops shorts and short sleeves all the time in warm climates. Never been much of a bottom feeder eater. Never a passenger on a road. And can care less what others think of me because it’s none of my business.

1 hour ago, Harrisfan said:

 Don't run from pain, embrace it, pain is pleasure in disguise.

 

 

Spoken like a true masochist.

Every day I wear my MAGA hat

20 minutes ago, giddyup said:

Spoken like a true masochist.

Whatever that is

Do what tho wilt

On 2/24/2025 at 4:22 AM, Yagoda said:

 

I assume I'm not the only person who does things differently between here and the world?

Nope, not me, I'm the same. 

 

Mind my own business, stay under the radar and avoid other foreigners, too many weirdos these days. 

 

27 minutes ago, Snackbar said:

Do what tho wilt

 

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=o0RE230PlX4&pp=ygUYbXIgY3Jvd2xleSBvenp5IG9zYm91cm5l

On 2/24/2025 at 4:22 AM, Yagoda said:

Just because I was feeling useless as usual, I thought about the rules that I have exclusively for living here. 

 

Like for example, no matter where I am, I wear shoes outside. I don't ride motorcycles anywhere as a passenger absent desperation which is rare.

 

On the other hand, I will not eat oysters here. I will not eat clams either. I won't eat off of the steam table. I wear a long sleeve shirts virtually all the time. Back in the states, I'll chow on shellfish, eat off steam tables and wear t-shirts.

 

I assume I'm not the only person who does things differently between here and the world?

Do you wear your  "Make America Great again " hat on inside the house ?

 

regards worgeordie

On 2/24/2025 at 4:22 AM, Yagoda said:

Just because I was feeling useless as usual, I thought about the rules that I have exclusively for living here. 

 

Like for example, no matter where I am, I wear shoes outside. I don't ride motorcycles anywhere as a passenger absent desperation which is rare.

 

On the other hand, I will not eat oysters here. I will not eat clams either. I won't eat off of the steam table. I wear a long sleeve shirts virtually all the time. Back in the states, I'll chow on shellfish, eat off steam tables and wear t-shirts.

 

I assume I'm not the only person who does things differently between here and the world?

 

Nowt wrong with some Thai clam.

5 minutes ago, Ralf001 said:

 

Nowt wrong with some Thai clam.

The underwater type or ambulatory?

12 minutes ago, worgeordie said:

Do you wear your  "Make America Great again " hat on inside the house ?

 

regards worgeordie

No I dont have one, I do use a sharpie to write it on my anatomy but when its hot and I have been walking for a while, all you can see is M

On 2/24/2025 at 4:22 AM, Yagoda said:

Just because I was feeling useless as usual, I thought about the rules that I have exclusively for living here. 

 

Like for example, no matter where I am, I wear shoes outside. I don't ride motorcycles anywhere as a passenger absent desperation which is rare.

 

On the other hand, I will not eat oysters here. I will not eat clams either. I won't eat off of the steam table. I wear a long sleeve shirts virtually all the time. Back in the states, I'll chow on shellfish, eat off steam tables and wear t-shirts.

 

I assume I'm not the only person who does things differently between here and the world?

Yeah, sure. I have 1 rule: Never ever forget to drink your beer.

12 minutes ago, Yagoda said:

The underwater type or ambulatory?

Why not both ?

11 minutes ago, Yagoda said:

No I dont have one, I do use a sharpie to write it on my anatomy but when its hot and I have been walking for a while, all you can see is M

 

Ive a couple spare if you want one, made in China.

2 minutes ago, Ralf001 said:

 

Ive a couple spare if you want one, made in China.

Hey thanks, I can meet you at the exit from Immigration at Poipet.

6 minutes ago, Ralf001 said:

Why not both ?

Well one lives in god knows what kind of water, but the other uses Soap

11 minutes ago, Gottfrid said:

Yeah, sure. I have 1 rule: Never ever forget to drink your beer.

Even when you wake up with a hangover and raging thirst and all that is on the table next to you is half a glass with a fag end?

I avoid all conflict, and try to be happy no matter what.

Any other course of action gets me nowhere!

Always look on the bright side of life, be polite it doesn't cost you anything.

1 hour ago, Yagoda said:

Even when you wake up with a hangover and raging thirst and all that is on the table next to you is half a glass with a fag end?

Wow! Assumptions is the mother of all f-ups! Why do you think I ever have a hangover? How can you get the idea of that I wake up with a table beside me that only have old beer on it?

First, I always have cold water from automatic hot/cold/warm dispenser. After that, I never fall asleep without finishing my beer. Lastly, I always have a fresh and ice cold beer in a cool box on the side of my bed.

Seems to me that you assumptions are deeply rooted in you personal experiences.

5 minutes ago, Gottfrid said:

Wow! Assumptions is the mother of all f-ups! Why do you think I ever have a hangover? How can you get the idea of that I wake up with a table beside me that only have old beer on it?

First, I always have cold water from automatic hot/cold/warm dispenser. After that, I never fall asleep without finishing my beer. Lastly, I always have a fresh and ice cold beer in a cool box on the side of my bed.

Seems to me that you assumptions are deeply rooted in you personal experiences.

Well I only relate my good personal experiences. You should hear my Burrito story.