Does living in Thailand drive you to drink?

[Watawattana]

I was 14 years sober, but the demon drink got me.  That said, the 14 years started when I was born...

[KhunLA]

56 minutes ago, Watawattana said:

I was 14 years sober, but the demon drink got me.  That said, the 14 years started when I was born...

Me too ... not that I ever had a problem with alcohol.  I think the cycle of life is hitting my, and past 14 ish year, I've pretty much quit drinking alcohol.  

 

For not particular reason, just prefer water over alcohol.   Will have a beer once in a couple months, and it is tasty, but no desire to have a 2nd.  Quite a reversal.  

[AgMech Cowboy]

On 4/11/2025 at 6:55 PM, Don Giovanni said:

Does living in Thailand drive people to drink? or at least does it have the potential to do so?

IMHO, no.  In fact, I quit drinking once I realized there was no more work for this old oilfield fart.  So many of my friends left and I already had a house up around Lam Luk Ka.  There's still plenty of opportunities, but I just don't choose to imbibe.  Sometimes the guys who live around me will have a dinner party and I'll have a few glasses of wine. That's it.

[spidermike007]

12 hours ago, sidjameson said:

Very enviable position. Don't know where in Thailand you live, but can you really find that beautiful state of mind with the air quality as it is?

Yes. It is barely a factor. Too many other great aspects to focus on. 

[FriscoKid]

On 4/11/2025 at 1:55 PM, Don Giovanni said:

Does living in Thailand drive people to drink?

No, but surely your posts might, Bob.