Your weight might not be helping you out.

What are the predictions for the next weeks in SE Thailand ? I find it a bit hotter here than last year around the same time.

I was thinking it was nicer than last year.

I don't get all the showers and whatnot.

What's wrong with running the AC?

I have never gotten used to it. I get cranky and slightly lazy. I tend to move rather quickly and to work rather fast around the house and that gets me extra heated up, then I have to take time to cool down. I wish I were more like the Thais and could just plod along. I'd get more done.

This year has been particularly unpleasant, at least the last several weeks.

I have never gotten used to it. I get cranky and slightly lazy. I tend to move rather quickly and to work rather fast around the house and that gets me extra heated up, then I have to take time to cool down. I wish I were more like the Thais and could just plod along. I'd get more done.

This year has been particularly unpleasant, at least the last several weeks.

I just crashed out today; wife and son were out. I meant to turn the air con on , but fell asleep!

I think you get used to it.. I have to wear a work shirt and pants everyday... its not like short and a T-shirt.. the first year I worked here it was terrible.. but body has gotten used to it... Also I don't go out in the middle of the day.. plan around the heat.

Without an air con here would be impossible for me.

My fist three months I remember how I was always tired.. work sleep work sleep is all I did.

I think you get used to it.. I have to wear a work shirt and pants everyday... its not like short and a T-shirt.. the first year I worked here it was terrible.. but body has gotten used to it... Also I don't go out in the middle of the day.. plan around the heat.

Without an air con here would be impossible for me.

My fist three months I remember how I was always tired.. work sleep work sleep is all I did.

I'll never get used to it, but prefer being hot to too cold ( don't get used to that either ).

I have a difficult time handling the +40 C temperatures, I spent most of my life in a northern country and - 40 C was more common. I am also not built like most Thais either.

How I deal with it is get up just after 5 am make a coffee and water the yard then potter around until after 10 am. On the hot days I play internet catch up near my air conditioner, read and maybe catch a nap. I shop in A/C stores in my town or drive into the Ubon malls on hot days.

If a go out during the heat of the day on my scooter I tend to jump into every lake and running irrigation ditch I see! After getting cool in the water the breeze from the scooter trip feels great. I supplement that with frequent showers and hosing down in the yard. I even set a blow up pool on the front lawn on real hot spell for a dip and cold Leo.

kudoos for not being an a/c man.

i'm not either and i have lived in more hot and humid climates then thailand. in fact, i detest being in a cold a/c room, vehicle or mall. would take hot air blowing any day.

I always laugh when people complain aboout the heat and are beneath using a fan.

but in your case you site age and weight which can make things feel hotter then they are.

for the answer you will "get used to it". well you can "get used to anything". i can "get used" to eating seaweed on a deserted island. does that make it desirable? does it mean one should never mention the lack of ice cream or beer?

many people would simply say it's all in your head, ie focus on the positives and stop complaining. this would be one concrete example where that does not work...unless your some type of guru or buddhist holy figure.

i wouldn't wish to ask the obvious question but for those of you who don't like the heat of hot countries why did you choose to come and live in Thailand ?

F.J x

i wouldn't wish to ask the obvious question but for those of you who don't like the heat of hot countries why did you choose to come and live in Thailand ?

F.J x

Since the 1960's air conditioning and beautiful women have been available to Western men in Thailand.

Hilarious _{anecdotal advice on this thread. Yep, eat Thai local cuisine and drink lots of H2O. Nope, won't make a difference. It is simply HOT here and either it bothers or not. As for me, not a big deal other than exercising. In great shape but sweat more than hippo a would in the Sahara.}

i wouldn't wish to ask the obvious question but for those of you who don't like the heat of hot countries why did you choose to come and live in Thailand ?

F.J x

Now Canarysun it is only 2 - 3 months that are very hot, the rest of the year is just fine. There is nothing wrong with spending money to put on an air conditioner or even installing a pool to make ones life more enjoyable. Life shouldn't just be about seeing how cheaply we can live, eat or travel.

Why have a roof? The rain won't hurt you, just get used to it.

It's only hot for 6 weeks of the year

And the rest is super super Hot!

Get in shape. In this climate, you suffer for ever excess pound you carry around with you.

Using http://www.csgnetwork.com/canhumidexcalc.html today I get

The humidex factor is 47 C
The humidex factor is 117 F
Dangerous discomfort.

which means sit down and have a beer.

However, you do get used to it, I now dawdle along the streets like a Thai, don't worry about being inefficient at doing things, shower up to four times a day. Having a beer at midday helps you sleep through the worst of the heat.

Get in shape. In this climate, you suffer for ever excess pound you carry around with you.

Only if you're walking...

Probably the biggest reason we don't come to Thailand much anymore. Just can't handle it.

i wouldn't wish to ask the obvious question but for those of you who don't like the heat of hot countries why did you choose to come and live in Thailand ?

F.J x

Now Canarysun it is only 2 - 3 months that are very hot, the rest of the year is just fine. There is nothing wrong with spending money to put on an air conditioner or even installing a pool to make ones life more enjoyable. Life shouldn't just be about seeing how cheaply we can live, eat or travel.

LOL. Where I live only about 3 months are not very hot, the rest of the year is terribly hot.

AC is not an optional luxury here for me.

Moved here almost twenty years ago. Sometimes friends visiting from abroad ask " how long did it take you to get used to the heat"? My reply. When I get used to it I'll let you know.

i wouldn't wish to ask the obvious question but for those of you who don't like the heat of hot countries why did you choose to come and live in Thailand ?

F.J x

Now Canarysun it is only 2 - 3 months that are very hot, the rest of the year is just fine. There is nothing wrong with spending money to put on an air conditioner or even installing a pool to make ones life more enjoyable. Life shouldn't just be about seeing how cheaply we can live, eat or travel.

LOL. Where I live only about 3 months are not very hot, the rest of the year is terribly hot.

AC is not an optional luxury here for me.

Leave South Florida and move to Thailand

Get up early, 5 or 6 am.

It is surprising how cool it can be at that time.

I'm 4 time zones to the west with an average temp 115F in the afternoon - heat index 130-145F. I know.....not thai related, but I'm bored.

related inquiry, what do you people use at night in regards to bedwear? what keeps you cool? Do you use special sheets/comforter/blankets, or wear a light shirt/pants and no covers?

Set the AC to 22-23 and use a nice blanket.

Set the AC to 22-23 and use a nice blanket.

That's weird but I'm like you.

Why is it that you need a lower temperature and a blanket to sleep comfortably ? Turn the thermostat a bit higher, around 23-25 C, then you dont' need blanket but you don't sleep well, feel too hot. Can someone please explain ?

Some people struggle to deal with change.

Actually after a bit of research it seems for sleeping your brain prefers a cold room but your body appreciates the temperature to be a bit warmer. So cold room with blanket seems to be the best solution for a good night sleep.

http://time.com/3602415/sleep-problems-room-temperature/

Some people struggle to deal with change.

And some people struggle to make the rent.

I grew up sleeping in the heat, and now I enjoy sleeping in a cool room, for a change.