October 4, 2025Oct 4 10 minutes ago, Alpha84 said: Could care less. How much less could you care? Why do you care so much? Glad to see you are looking forward to it. 🤪
October 4, 2025Oct 4 55 minutes ago, simon43 said: Lopburi is a dangerous place apparently - ask GG.... Did I say it was dangerous? I cannot recall if I did. Better to visit Chanthaburi, maybe. This Doyle guy, though.... I'm afraid I must give him a pass. I would prefer to watch that guy, James, instead. He talks only about real life, or events in real life. I enjoy the realism.... And, if you know me, then you will know that I dislike any form of sensationalism.
October 4, 2025Oct 4 The dam is on my doorstep, I was fishing at the same place last week. The video was all right TOT would be happy, not a bad PR job, he needs to brush up on his Thai, and his Thai train timetables there are more trains than he said. The dam is about 75% full now, during the dry season you can walk under that railway bridge, or if you are Thai drive your pick up there. Do not think I would watch any more of his jollies about Thailand, not my cup of tea.
October 4, 2025Oct 4 Popular Post Poor Paddy is really scraping the bottom of the barrel now as he's gone every place interested twice over by now. That whole central region of Thailand feels really depressing and desolate to me. No mountains, no oceans, no cities just endless little towns and rice fields baking under the sun. You can even see the mountain in the background mocking you.
October 4, 2025Oct 4 Author 4 minutes ago, NorthernRyland said: Poor Paddy is really scraping the bottom of the barrel now as he's gone every place interested twice over by now. That whole central region of Thailand feels really depressing and desolate to me. No mountains, no oceans, no cities just endless little towns and rice fields baking under the sun. You can even see the mountain in the background mocking you. I think he misses a lot. Id focus on funky hotels and cafes which Thailand has a lot of.
October 4, 2025Oct 4 Popular Post 15 minutes ago, Harrisfan said: I think he misses a lot. Id focus on funky hotels and cafes which Thailand has a lot of. Truly seasoned adults and long-term residents are scarcely interested in such trivialities. The distinction between a well-established expat and a newcomer is immediately apparent with comments like this. The latter remains enamored with quirky hotels and trendy cafes, still chasing ephemeral thrills because they have yet to acquire the discernment that comes with experience. Genuine expats, by contrast, concern themselves with environs and lifestyle rather than superficial, transient venues. Such preoccupations are, naturally, the province of the uninitiated. Unfortunately, no one can be told what the real Thailand is. You have to see it for yourself.
October 4, 2025Oct 4 Author 5 minutes ago, Alpha84 said: Truly seasoned adults and long-term residents are scarcely interested in such trivialities. The distinction between a well-established expat and a newcomer is immediately apparent with comments like this. The latter remains enamored with quirky hotels and trendy cafes, still chasing ephemeral thrills because they have yet to acquire the discernment that comes with experience. Genuine expats, by contrast, concern themselves with environs and lifestyle rather than superficial, transient venues. Such preoccupations are, naturally, the province of the uninitiated. Unfortunately, no one can be told what the real Thailand is. You have to see it for yourself. You still here? His fan base are mostly tourists. You said you weren't interested in the topic yet here you are again.
October 4, 2025Oct 4 Popular Post 2 minutes ago, Harrisfan said: You still here? His fan base are mostly tourists. You said you weren't interested in the topic yet here you are again. Is this a tourist forum or an expat forum? Most of the members here are well into their fifties and sixties and seldom travel much around Thailand, let alone leave their residences. You are barking up the entirely wrong tree. Perhaps one day you might start a topic that offers genuine insight and is of use to expats in Thailand, though that would first require a modicum of knowledge about Thailand. Until then, your hopes are entirely misplaced. Instead, you will likely continue posting unnecessary videos like these from people who share your pedestrian view of Thailand, all the while imagining you have uncovered yet another hidden tomb in Egypt.
October 4, 2025Oct 4 34 minutes ago, Harrisfan said: I think he misses a lot. Id focus on funky hotels and cafes which Thailand has a lot of. I bet there's some cute little cafes in Lop Buri but that's just not going to cut it. I've spent time in Sing Buri (right next to lop buri) because my wives father is from there and something feels off. The weather was really unpleasant compared to the north and while it was kind of kind of rural and rundown it didn't have that quaint village atmosphere I find in the north. I think it's like the Thai equivalent of "Anywhere USA" where the whole town is a Walmart with a strip mall off the highway and then little single story brick houses with perfectly trimmed grass.
October 4, 2025Oct 4 31 minutes ago, Alpha84 said: Truly seasoned adults and long-term residents are scarcely interested in such trivialities. The distinction between a well-established expat and a newcomer is immediately apparent with comments like this. The latter remains enamored with quirky hotels and trendy cafes, still chasing ephemeral thrills because they have yet to acquire the discernment that comes with experience. Genuine expats, by contrast, concern themselves with environs and lifestyle rather than superficial, transient venues. Such preoccupations are, naturally, the province of the uninitiated. Unfortunately, no one can be told what the real Thailand is. You have to see it for yourself. Speak for yourself, but interesting accommodations & restaurants, coffee shops w/view and pleasant settings, landscaping is primary reason I travel. Along with the scenic rides themselves, between destinations, which can be more interesting than the destination. Is 25 yrs living here seasoned enough. Living here, I don't need to visit the 'lifestyle', as I am the lifestyle. Seems like myself, the middle class locals, living the lifestyle seem of the same mind set, as they also enjoy the same as we do, thankfully. Along with rarely a foreigner at any of those places. Too preoccupied with massages and cheap beer, and still living the dream after 20 yrs at the same place, BKK, Chiang Mai, Patts, Samui, Phuket and never venturing further than a tank of petrol.
October 4, 2025Oct 4 Author 6 minutes ago, NorthernRyland said: I bet there's some cute little cafes in Lop Buri but that's just not going to cut it. I've spent time in Sing Buri (right next to lop buri) because my wives father is from there and something feels off. The weather was really unpleasant compared to the north and while it was kind of kind of rural and rundown it didn't have that quaint village atmosphere I find in the north. I think it's like the Thai equivalent of "Anywhere USA" where the whole town is a Walmart with a strip mall off the highway and then little single story brick houses with perfectly trimmed grass. He is heading north to travel along the mekong. To me hotels, restaurants and cafes make a trip good. So that's what I focus on.
October 4, 2025Oct 4 2 hours ago, GammaGlobulin said: Did I say it was dangerous? I cannot recall if I did. Better to visit Chanthaburi, maybe. This Doyle guy, though.... I'm afraid I must give him a pass. I would prefer to watch that guy, James, instead. He talks only about real life, or events in real life. I enjoy the realism.... And, if you know me, then you will know that I dislike any form of sensationalism. He was referring to the other GG, who has a problem, every time he dreams up something new to fantasize about.
October 4, 2025Oct 4 3 minutes ago, Harrisfan said: He is heading north to travel along the mekong. To me hotels, restaurants and cafes make a trip good. So that's what I focus on. He got a travel book deal, (advance banked), and he's doing the whole country again. He said probably take a year, then another maybe, till published. Deal is with 'Moon' travel guides.
October 4, 2025Oct 4 Author Just now, KhunLA said: He got a travel book deal, (advance banked), and he's doing the whole country again. He said probably take a year, then another maybe, till published. Deal is with 'Moon' travel guides. Ok good deal.
October 4, 2025Oct 4 15 minutes ago, KhunLA said: Speak for yourself, but interesting accommodations & restaurants, coffee shops w/view and pleasant settings, landscaping is primary reason I travel. Along with the scenic rides themselves, between destinations, which can be more interesting than the destination. Is 25 yrs living here seasoned enough. Living here, I don't need to visit the 'lifestyle', as I am the lifestyle. You are contradicting yourself. You said you are about the lifestyle which to me means it's more about environs, history, nature, outdoors, and less about the superficiality of interesting accommodations, restaurants and coffee shops. But whatever. That stuff doesn't interest me. And I've never experienced any scenic rides in central Thailand. Not even very many up in the north that everyone believes is so scenic, unless you actually get up into the steeper mountains a bit. If you want scenic drives you are pretty much in the wrong country.
October 4, 2025Oct 4 Author 2 minutes ago, Alpha84 said: you want scenic drives you are pretty much in the wrong country. Load of nonsense. The whole trip from Nong Khai to Pua is scenic. Phattalung has amazing scenary. You don't know anything which is obvious.
October 4, 2025Oct 4 3 minutes ago, Alpha84 said: You are contradicting yourself. You said you are the lifestyle which to me means it's more about environs, history, nature, outdoors, and less about the superficiality of interesting accommodations, restaurants and coffee shops. But whatever. That stuff doesn't interest me. And I've never experienced any scenic rides in central Thailand. Not even very many up in the north that everyone believes is so scenic, unless you actually get up into the steeper mountains a bit. If you want scenic drives you are pretty much in the wrong country. You need to get out more.
October 4, 2025Oct 4 Author Just now, Alpha84 said: The proverbial (extended) mercenary travel-article road-trip. People did those things 30-40 years ago. It's all been done to death. Anyway, point is, he'd rather stay in his comfortable Bangkok condo at this point. But he needs the money and that's why he's doing it and anyone who follows him gets dragged along for the drivel-ride. Good for him. At least he enjoys it. You are a keyboard guy.
October 4, 2025Oct 4 Popular Post 1 minute ago, Harrisfan said: Load of nonsense. The whole trip from Nong Khai to Pua is scenic. Phattalung has amazing scenary. You don't know anything which is obvious. It's all rubbish. But I can understand the appeal to someone who has only visited 2 countries in his whole life rather than 90.
October 4, 2025Oct 4 2 minutes ago, Alpha84 said: The proverbial (extended) mercenary travel-article road-trip. People did those things 30-40 years ago. It's all been done to death. Anyway, point is, he'd rather stay in his comfortable Bangkok condo at this point. But he needs the money and that's why he's doing it and anyone who follows him gets dragged along for the drivel-ride. Need the money, not really, but when your hobby is your job, are you really working when you're doing what you enjoy. If not for the wife, enjoying being settled in and playing in her garden, I could myself playing a nomadic lifestyle. It would fit me perfectly.
October 4, 2025Oct 4 Author 2 minutes ago, Alpha84 said: You haven't been anywhere except Google Earth. 5 minutes ago, KhunLA said: Need the money, not really, but when your hobby is your job, are you really working when you're doing what you enjoy. If not for the wife, enjoying being settled in and playing in her garden, I could myself playing a nomadic lifestyle. It would fit me perfectly. By 4wd is my style. Road trips are great imo. From Udon loops north are great. In the south Id start from NST.
October 4, 2025Oct 4 Popular Post He's OK, good presenter style...the Sri Lanka series was well-done. Better than a lot of DIY wanderers....Good luck to him.
October 4, 2025Oct 4 Author 15 minutes ago, freedomnow said: He's OK, good presenter style...the Sri Lanka series was well-done. Better than a lot of DIY wanderers....Good luck to him. Good scenary, lacks details. Hotel, cafe, restaurant, gym in each city would be better. Very glossy approach which worked up til now but more substance would be good.
October 4, 2025Oct 4 18 hours ago, KhunLA said: Along with rarely a foreigner at any of those places. Too preoccupied with massages and cheap beer, and still living the dream after 20 yrs at the same place, BKK, Chiang Mai, Patts, Samui, Phuket and never venturing further than a tank of petrol. I havent ventured out too much, but I'm guessing it all looks the same. Lopburi probably has nothing else apart from those monkeys.
October 4, 2025Oct 4 Author Just now, save the frogs said: I havent ventured out too much, but I'm guessing it all looks the same. Lopburi probably has nothing else apart from those monkeys. Stay in your condo and never go anywhere then.
October 4, 2025Oct 4 11 hours ago, Harrisfan said: Stay in your condo and never go anywhere then. These Youtubers are trying to make money. So they will romanticize a cafe in the middle of nowhere Thailand. Yeah, travel halfway across the country for a cafe and streets that look the same as everywhere else in Thailand. It's better to travel less, save money and travel outside the country to see something completely different than go to every remote corner of Thailand.
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