How Do I Survive Living At The Farm ... Tips And Tricks Please!

[cooked]

Great intellectual discussion this became, thanks guys. I am sorry for the OP.

Using words like 'BS' and so forth during an argument really gives me an insight into people's character.

[StreetCowboy]

Great intellectual discussion this became, thanks guys. I am sorry for the OP.

Using words like 'BS' and so forth during an argument really gives me an insight into people's character.

I suppose it gave the OP the opportunity to think again about whether he felt that the materials and quality of his throne were the most important factor to consider before venturing into the boondocks

In days of old when knights were bold

And porcelain could not be found

For want of a throne they used a cone

O'er a hole they'd dug in the ground

SC

[David48]

^^ SC, for a Scottish Lad ... you are quite the Scholar ...

The end result was that indeed that Maginnis Magee has been made a J.P.,

[krisb]

I'm off to grab the Form Guide, enjoy my time on my stable, sit-down flush toilet and see if I can pick the winner of the Melbourne Cup, on a little later today.

EDIT:- Speaking of the Melbourne Cup ... chief-handicapper-exlains-weight-process

put a grand on green moon David.

Hot tip, trust me.

[Bpuumike]

Depending on the level of dwelling you're staying in, don't be surprised to find mouse turds in bed, giant lizards on the ceiling, gecko turds dropping on the table, having to wear your clothes to bed in winter...and hope you like getting up early because the poo yai will be saying 'good morning' bright and early. Quite lovely when nursing a hangover...

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I agree with all the above apart from the mouse droppings in the bed. I reckon as long as you are not a slob (like the above poster it seems) there will be no mice near the bed.

totster

Plenty of frogs on the bed though.

The roosters have no sense of time after midnight, I do sometimes dream of a shotgun. Bare hands would do round their necks but of course Pa-I-L fighting cocks so not a good idea.

[Naam]

I can remember hole in the floor loo's in France about 40 years back.

in public restrooms yes, never in private homes or apartments.

[Naam]

I can remember hole in the floor loo's in France about 40 years back.

Doesn't Japan still have this 'squat' style of toilet used regularly now-a-days?

yes they do. but these toilets are flushed. no bin next to them with paper and "remnants"

[StreetCowboy]

I can remember hole in the floor loo's in France about 40 years back.

Doesn't Japan still have this 'squat' style of toilet used regularly now-a-days?

yes they do. but these toilets are flushed. no bin next to them with paper and "remnants"

I think the trap is as important as the flush. One advantage of a seated throne is the ability to install an S-trap behind it, to isolate oneself from the sewer, and its resident germs, crocodiles and soiled budgerigars

SC

[Naam]

" I have lived in countless places over here in Thailand and toilets are much the same ". Like i said some people have no standards. I wouldn't live in such a shithole my friend ( excuse the pun ) no matter which part of Thailand it was. To answer your other post. I have 3 toilets in my house. All Western standard and spotlessly clean. 1 downstairs with sink , 1 upstairs with sink and shower and 1 en-suite in the bedroom. I'm not blinkered at all and what the hell has toilets from years ago at the end of the garden got to do with today's standards. Even then it wasn't an upturned traffic cone swirling with a thousand flies. Maybe you still use an abacus to count and watch black n white TV. You can keep your filth and third world living conditions. May you be long happy slopping shit out of the minging cone.

A little harsh, don't you think.

i agree that "nanapongs" tirade is not only a little but quite harsh. nevertheless i endorse his comment

I wouldn't live in such a shithole my friend

and add/quantify "not even for one day if there is an alternative".

[ALFREDO]

When I read back though this posts, I noticed that we 'liked' many of the same posts so I invite you for a beer if ever we should meet ...

To everyone (including you) ... keep that advice coming ...

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Thanks for the nice Post, the meeting will be difficult as you are, "somewhere" not far from the sea? That are a lot of Kilometres in TH.

So, not really a problem,up to you what you write of your Private Life.

[swissie]

Thread gone off topic. We have now arrived at Toilets/Feces in general. A courages soul should now start a new topic. Something like "feces an the disposal of them in Thailand".

For starters: Take a swim in Pattaya-Beach and realize, that while doing so, you will never again be in closer bodily contact with Coli-Bacteria, than using any Scwat or other Toilet in Thailand.

Cheers.

[Bpuumike]

I can remember hole in the floor loo's in France about 40 years back.

Doesn't Japan still have this 'squat' style of toilet used regularly now-a-days?

They are also used in Pakistan, Bangladesh and quite a few middle eastern countries as well.

Sometimes known as 'the Persian version' or 'Farsi khazi'

[Naam]

Great intellectual discussion this became, thanks guys. I am sorry for the OP.

Using words like 'BS' and so forth during an argument really gives me an insight into people's character.

especially when none of the discussed toilet facilities is used by bulls.

[billd766]

" I have lived in countless places over here in Thailand and toilets are much the same ". Like i said some people have no standards. I wouldn't live in such a shithole my friend ( excuse the pun ) no matter which part of Thailand it was. To answer your other post. I have 3 toilets in my house. All Western standard and spotlessly clean. 1 downstairs with sink , 1 upstairs with sink and shower and 1 en-suite in the bedroom. I'm not blinkered at all and what the hell has toilets from years ago at the end of the garden got to do with today's standards. Even then it wasn't an upturned traffic cone swirling with a thousand flies. Maybe you still use an abacus to count and watch black n white TV. You can keep your filth and third world living conditions. May you be long happy slopping shit out of the minging cone.

That picture isn't my toilet anyway. It's a photo I found on the internet. I just knew it would ruffle your feathers.

Your terminology of all things Issan was getting boring and offensive. Thought I would divert your elitist drivel onto another subject.

That's horse shit " you knew it would ruffle my feathers. lol. I would suggest it's my " true " observations and comments that ruffles peoples feathers. Where do get " elitist " from. Just because i have very nice toilet facilities doesn't make me elite in the slightest. It's just i have certain standards but you'd hardly call them elite. I would think it normal for any Englishman. Anyhow the conversation is finished. Have a nice day :-)

Just a little though for you with your 3 toilets.

[Dancealot]

I admit crap is a big thing, so i guess i have to go along with it(in this sub thread).

Can i add that i think cleaning up using water after doing the job is a lot more hygienic then just rubbing it down with some papers and walk around carrying the dry remnants all day.

[NeverSure]

I admit crap is a big thing, so i guess i have to go along with it(in this sub thread).

Can i add that i think cleaning up using water after doing the job is a lot more hygienic then just rubbing it down with some papers and walk around carrying the dry remnants all day.

That doesn't happen with me. I'm the one perfect asshol_e in the group.

[Dancealot]

I admit crap is a big thing, so i guess i have to go along with it(in this sub thread).

Can i add that i think cleaning up using water after doing the job is a lot more hygienic then just rubbing it down with some papers and walk around carrying the dry remnants all day.

That doesn't happen with me. I'm the one perfect asshol_e in the group.

Indeed, interesting.

[Vegemite]

Without the internet isolation will set in...

Luckily, internet, unless there is a storm, won't be a problem ... so that's one saving grace ...

We arn't married, but I'll use the term Mother-In-Law (MIL)

The MIL and I get on fine ... but how did you cope with the food served when you first went there?

In the past, my lady always made sure there were some Thai Fish Cakes around.

So some spicy is OK ... a lot of spice is a problem ...

I do wish to look like I fit in ... but also want to some palatable food.

My wife and I were at " THE VILLAGE " a couple of weeks ago.

It is about 2.5 hours east and a little south of Khon Kean and around 1.5 hours westish of Roi-Et.

It is very primative and very messy but also very friendly in its own way.

I have found it very hard going in the past so havent been for a few years.

Usually my wife who speaks quite good English, begins to have trouble putting 2 words together.

There are no other people in the village that speak English.

Food is my biggest problem.

If you can eat what they eat good luck to you ( I do know some who can ).

We have a freezer up there now so I get some loaves of bread,ham, cheese, cans of baked beans/spag and anything else that I can cook on a 1 element stove. No Thai food where I go only Issan.

One thing that allways seems to get to me is sitting on hard surfaces.

I am thin and need some padding under my bum. At the village they only sit on hard cane platforms or the floor.

It may be a good idea to take one of those fold out camp seats at least you can leanback on something.

1 week is the longest I can stand there but to stave off the boredom I brought a motorbike and this helps.

At least you can get out and look around a bit. Maybe you can borrow one it really helps.

Good luck.

[GruF]

dave, I'm a newbee to Thailand and this forum, I've been to Thailand 3 times within the last year (1st time over seas), went to the girls village the 2nd time over for a week, now every time I am going back I'm going to her place in the village. I've followed this thread and all the talk is about a shithouse plus a little bit more. Dave, your an AUSSIE,you've been to your girls farm before, you know what go on, just go and enjoy your self, "live and learn" and have a good time.

[tinfoilhat]

You'll probably have to shell out on some ingredients at the market yourself if you are to avoid internal organ soup,

i reeckon that would be preferable to soup made of an external organ

[shaggy1969]

Don't worry about if you can't eat what the family eat Dave,there are plenty of very good meals that can be made without going to the 7-11.Plenty of fresh vegetables,fish, meat and eggs.I am sure that your little lady will make you meal fit for a king.

One subject that I don't think has been covered so far in this thread is the drinking water.You say that you are well off the beaten track,so i am presuming that the water comes from a bore hole or maybe even stored rain water.be careful with your stomach,maybe not such a bad idea to stock up on plenty of bottled water....just a thought.

Shaggy

[David48]

^^

Thanks Shaggy1969.

Water is something that I am careful about.

Like you say, they capture water from the roof and stored in large earthern urns.

They then run it through a filter ... though, this being Thailand, I'm sure the filter has never been replaced ...

That said ... I have tried 1/2 a cup or two on various visits and yet to be sick.

But, that 5 litre bottle from TESCO most likely will be bought on the first shopping trip.

[StreetCowboy]

When I went to Mumbai, I fully expected to get sick. For the first few days I was scrupulous, but by the tenth day I was using tap water to clean my teeth and eating in the works canteen. It's nOt just a question of standards, but also acclimitisation. Indians suffer a little looseness when they first come to the UK, so I'm told

SC

[endure]

I always used to have 2-3 days of the runs when I visited Thailand until I acquired a chronic intestinal condition. I was really worried the first time I visited after that but I've had no problems at all since.

[Dancealot]

From shitting to drinking, Shaggy put some power in this wonderful thread.

I speculate SC knows what i am going to talk about because he mentioned the word acclimatization(i had to copy past that). Thanks sport.

When you are there day 1 sip a little bit of stored rainwater. Day 2 drink 1/2 a glass.

Then wait...If you are not shitting fluids and feel ok you can build up the local bacteria tolerance and enjoy more rainwater. This way you also help your bodily immune system to build up (local)bacteria resistance. If your body still is ok then drink more of the local water.

If your body can' t handle the "jungle water" then resort to bottled water. Only then... Because personally i think water companies add too many strange unknown additives to bottled water.

Drink from the well and you know what you ingest.

[cooked]

From shitting to drinking, Shaggy put some power in this wonderful thread.

I speculate SC knows what i am going to talk about because he mentioned the word acclimatization(i had to copy past that). Thanks sport.

When you are there day 1 sip a little bit of stored rainwater. Day 2 drink 1/2 a glass.

Then wait...If you are not shitting fluids and feel ok you can build up the local bacteria tolerance and enjoy more rainwater. This way you also help your bodily immune system to build up (local)bacteria resistance. If your body still is ok then drink more of the local water.

If your body can' t handle the "jungle water" then resort to bottled water. Only then... Because personally i think water companies add too many strange unknown additives to bottled water.

Drink from the well and you know what you ingest.

Most water contains some bacteria, it is a question of how much. I was planning on buying an expensive water filter but now after a few months drinking unfiltered water (plus beer) I have had no ill effects. There was a report recently showing that in some places 50% of filtered water for sale contained unacceptable levels of bacteria. More to worry about is the level of pesticide residues (arsenic for example), heavy metals and so on. You'll see - on my first visit here I drank water that was on the restaurant table and was ill.

[David48]

The water here is variable.

I have been numerous times and got the runs like anyone else did when I first visited ... until my immune system built up the necessary resistance.

Some folk get super keen and only use bottled water on their toothbrush ...

I grab a local meal and they would offer water with ice from the Blue Barrel and eventually I got game enough to drink that ... again no problem.

Then went to my local vendor from some time ago because, even though they didn't speak any English ... always smile, a wave and they took care of me.

So chomping away on their pork noodles and grabbed a glass of their water ... an hour or two later ... wasn't game to fart for the next week!

My soloution will be exactly what the suggestion was above ... ... try a bit of the Farm's rain water, wait, if good, try a bit more.

[IsaanAussie]

I pity the visitors who suffer this problem and remember the embarrassment it can cause. If your are afflicted try wearing those really high wellington boots they use to cut rice in. The storage capacity of those things is incredible, you wont have to empty them out for hours. The inner leg trickles will be contained so you aren't spotting up the floor. The really nice thing is they have a draw string at the top so when you have the confidence to do so just pull the tops shut and the odour will be contained as well.

For the automatic version you need a metre of garden hose. Stuff that up the old clacker and the other end into the boot and your carefree

[IsaanAussie]

An important tip that I forgot in the last post. When you notice yourself walking in circles, swap the hose over into the other pant leg and boot. Oh yeah, dont pull the draw strings up too tight as that action may cause the top end of the hose to become dislodged and if the hose is full result in a back siphoning and leave a stream of fluids that will lead anyone of spots it straight back to you.

[David48]

^^ ... nice to see the humour ... ... thanks IA