Headgame Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 Also from California, count me as another data point for never. In Thailand I lived in air conditioning for years. I also lived without any air conditioning at all for years. I never acclimated. The so-called cool months like December are a myth to me because the temperature still often tops 90 degrees which is hot no matter how many days I experience it. I tried all the remedies and nothing helped. Living in air conditioning was the better of the two. Not only more comfortable but it seals out bugs, noise, and pollution which are problematic in Thailand. Then I found a place where California weather exists in Thailand. I wouldn't have believed it had someone told me second hand. I moved there and have been happy with the pleasant weather ever since. I even needed to buy a light jacket for cool days when it gets down to breezy, 60 degree temps just like California. Another myth to be aware of is cool weather is in the north. The north is hot and sees its share of 100+ degree weather. The key to finding cool weather is very high altitudes. I found an equation that typically every 220 meters of altitude decreases temperature 1° celsius. OK, I'm from Orange County. Where is OC weather in TH??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxme Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 Apparently never since my wife always complains it's too hot here... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popshirt Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 Never. The weather here is awful. The only people that seem to like the weather here are usually from god forsaken places where frozen water falls from the sky. Since you're from California the weather will be worse than home 365 days a year. Ditto for me. After 7 years in Thailand I threw in the towel--so to speak--and returned to California. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkkjames Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 (edited) Never. The weather here is awful. The only people that seem to like the weather here are usually from god forsaken places where frozen water falls from the sky. Since you're from California the weather will be worse than home 365 days a year. Ditto for me. After 7 years in Thailand I threw in the towel--so to speak--and returned to California. Please point me to the Californiavisa.com website then or is this just a subject that you felt like 'getting in a parting shot' about Bangkok cause you can no longer live here due to the weather. As the old saying goes, the grass may be greener on the other side of desert. Edited August 22, 2012 by bkkjames Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farang000999 Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 (edited) never. weather in Thailand is terrrible. Edited August 22, 2012 by farang000999 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrJohnson Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 Been here 15 years. When I get used to the weather I'll let you know. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h90 Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 for me, I would say at least 3 generations..... My wife is half Chinese and her grandfather came from China...she still did not adjust to the heat.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canopy Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 OK, I'm from Orange County. Where is OC weather in TH??? As I alluded to earlier, look for a high enough mountain.The mountain I am is also known as little Switzerland due to the cool weather. A lot of days like the California coast and we get the fog too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NomadicDave Posted August 23, 2012 Author Share Posted August 23, 2012 Coming from Northern Europe I'm glad to leave the cold behind and I never moan about it being too hot here. No Aircon in our house, just contra-rotating wall fans that provide enough fresh air. I think if people go down the Aircon route too easily it just makes them more uncomfortable the minute they are out of it. One of our neighbours comes from Belgium and he's got the Aircon on 24/7. He rarely goes out and when I go inside his house it's like being in a fridge. You can't adjust to a hot climate if you live like that. This makes a lot sense to me. 80 degrees (?C) is fine with me if there's enough circulation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NomadicDave Posted August 23, 2012 Author Share Posted August 23, 2012 OK, I'm from Orange County. Where is OC weather in TH??? As I alluded to earlier, look for a high enough mountain.The mountain I am is also known as little Switzerland due to the cool weather. A lot of days like the California coast and we get the fog too. This sounds super. I was just in San Francisco and the fog is one of those special things about that city. I would, howver get tired of it on a daily basis. Whereabouts is "Little Switzerland"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villagefarang Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 My guess is that he is talking about Khao Kho in Phetchabun. I suppose he could be talking about Phu Kradueng or Phu Ruea in the Loei area just a little further north. The roads through there heading north to Nan are really remote and beautiful. Not sure what it would be like to live there but it was lovely during the winter. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theslime Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 Never if you are the complaining type, Thai people are just as bothered by the weather but keep it to themselves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisinth Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 Don't get reliant on air-con and you will adapt a lot faster! I have always had air-con while living here and use it when needed, but most months of the year I am comfortable with fans. The offices where I work have air-con running all day, the computer room 24/7/365. When we have visitors come over (a lot from America) and it is neccessary to go out on site, they suffer something awful. I put it down to them being slaves of air-con; their sweat probably contributed to the floods last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canopy Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 Khao Kho in Phetchabun has the nickname little Switzerland. Phu Ruea in Loei is similar, maybe better. And there are many other lesser known mountains all over Thailand. I read somewhere Loei has the coolest weather on average in Thailand though again you need to be high up, not just anywhere in the province to get ideal weather. While the weather and scenery is dramatic, most people would be bored to death in such mountains with little to do and limited places to go nearby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mosha Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 Not sure how long it took, but a couple of years ago, in December I started wearing my pullovers I fetched out from the UK, Like Semper I use the A/C for a few weeks per year. My wife uses it more than I'm inclined to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Semper Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 Never if you are the complaining type, Thai people are just as bothered by the weather but keep it to themselves. Correct, as there is nothing one can do about it so no point in complaining. Just accept/endure it. It's still better than a cold climate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F1fanatic Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 Never if you are the complaining type, Thai people are just as bothered by the weather but keep it to themselves. Correct, as there is nothing one can do about it so no point in complaining. Just accept/endure it. It's still better than a cold climate. Except, its not quite true... I've often been greeted by Thais with 'rohn maak maak'! But I agree - too hot is better than too cold and grey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Semper Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 (edited) Never if you are the complaining type, Thai people are just as bothered by the weather but keep it to themselves. Correct, as there is nothing one can do about it so no point in complaining. Just accept/endure it. It's still better than a cold climate. Except, its not quite true... I've often been greeted by Thais with 'rohn maak maak'! But I agree - too hot is better than too cold and grey. Yes you're right, but they are not complaining, it's just a way of starting a conversation. During December and January they change the "rohn" to nau. Edited August 23, 2012 by Semper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WebBangkok Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 About 5 seconds. I love hot weather. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DowntownAl Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 Never. The weather here is awful. The only people that seem to like the weather here are usually from god forsaken places where frozen water falls from the sky. Since you're from California the weather will be worse than home 365 days a year. I'm from Canada and have been here exactly one year. I'll adapt any day now, I'm almost sure of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Semper Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 (edited) Never. The weather here is awful. The only people that seem to like the weather here are usually from god forsaken places where frozen water falls from the sky. Since you're from California the weather will be worse than home 365 days a year. I'm from Canada and have been here exactly one year. I'll adapt any day now, I'm almost sure of it. Did you use jumper cables for your car (picture) ? Edited August 23, 2012 by Semper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VocalNeal Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 Did you use jumper cables for your car (picture) ? Semper. Tut, tut! In Canada called "booster cables" Car in picture was not plugged in. Because it was not cold enough to stop ice forming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Semper Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 Did you use jumper cables for your car (picture) ? Semper. Tut, tut! In Canada called "booster cables" Car in picture was not plugged in. Because it was not cold enough to stop ice forming. Good to know, if I ever visit Canada. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovelomsak Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 Never adjusted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barefoot1988 Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 quite fast. adjusted but doesnt mean i should torture myself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morakot Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 About 36 hours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffreyMcCollum Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 Weather here is fine. But depends on where you are. AND whre your from Less humid in costal area with the nice trade winds Bangkok is not my choice of place to be, but not because of the weather Chiiang Mai and up north has cool winter evenings, Pai even colder Thailand is about the same as where I can from so no adjusting. But last month my trip to Doi internon it was single diggets up there, very cold and long pants and coat Thinking of it, most morning when I talke my daughter to school I wear a coat because it's chilly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeaceBlondie Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 Tapachula 14° 54′ 0″ Mexican Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transam Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 I never adjusted to the weather. I adjusted to feeling hot and sweaty all the time. Come on, December and January is freezing. It took me about 2 years to get acclimated to the weather. Yep, 2 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naam Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 Never if you are the complaining type, Thai people are just as bothered by the weather but keep it to themselves. Correct, as there is nothing one can do about it so no point in complaining. Just accept/endure it. It's still better than a cold climate. a little bitching can't do no harm i have lived/worked more than half of my life in tropical/subtropical countries. 35 years ago i did not mind wearing a longsleeved shirt and a tie in 40+ºC heat. today i feel uncomfortable at 29ºC. the weather in Thailand is, except for a few days a year, 9 months ugly and 3 months very ugly. but by far not as ugly as the ~50% income tax in my home country 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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