flyingsaucersarereal Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 Hi there I would just like to comment on something that I find to be extremely funny. I see lots of Thai people wearing jackets and huddling around fires because they are cold. I find this funny as where I am from in Farangland it is really cold. Anyone else have a gf that acts like its snowing outside when its really 20 degrees? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post kannot Posted January 16, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted January 16, 2015 Its funny when I see Frangs sweating like pigs and Mr Thai is bone dry. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingsaucersarereal Posted January 16, 2015 Author Share Posted January 16, 2015 Its funny when I see Frangs sweating like pigs and Mr Thai is bone dry. I knew that one was coming. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samuijimmy Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 It's been down to 22 -24 on Samui, last few days.... that feels cool... even a sweater or jacket needed for those of us, who are acclimatized to the heat...especially on a bike.... or extra blanket on the bed... Nothing odd about it at all... Go the Pai or some of the areas in the north and see how cool/ cold the mornings are at this time of year.... everyone wears extra clothing especially in the early mornings... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alantheembalmer Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 Blimey, I must have developed Thainess, as even I am feeling cold. Last summer my wife went back to England to visit her relatives, and she said it was bloody freezing, when all around her were in their summer clothes. Must be down to the thinning of the blood? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lite Beer Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 Up here in Khon Kaen it is 13-14 in the mornings. Freezing. Really hate it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePlant Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 I love it. I use the cooler time to do all the things I've put off because of the heat over the past year or so....'Suited and Booted' meetings or catch ups, taking the missus to usually furnace-like markets so she can shop her heart out, getting into the gardening (esp planting) and so on and so forth. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post marko kok prong Posted January 16, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted January 16, 2015 13c yesterday morning here in Petchabun province,but the days have been glorious,around 27c to 29,and no humidity,perfect for getting out in the garden,soon enough the hot season will be here,so i am enjoying this while it lasts. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robblok Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 Its funny when I see Frangs sweating like pigs and Mr Thai is bone dry. Real good point.. wish i had the Thais their problem after 8-9 years here I still sweat a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveAustin Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 It's all acclimatisation, but what I find really bemusing is when they put t-shirts and sweaters on freakin poodles and bulldogs as soon as it drops below 20 degrees. Its funny when I see Frangs sweating like pigs and Mr Thai is bone dry. Not much call to sweat when you're sat on your ars.e all day though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i claudius Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 I am so cold i have a t shirt on ,last night i was getting some food from a barbecue pork place at the side of the road ,it was a bit chilly so i was warming my hands and a young Thai woman laughed and told me that she was suprised a westerner felt the cold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave2 Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 re what I find really bemusing is when they put t-shirts and sweaters on freakin poodles you forgot shoes ! just joshin dave2 ps .. ive been runing my fan heater for three days in chiang mai coz im cold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossy Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 I feel cold enough to need a woolly first thing in the morning. But, I still sweat like a pig when it warms up (yes, I do remove the woolly). Can't win 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooked Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 Yeah, they even put clothes on their dogs around here. I woke up shivering in bed last night and had to find something to wear in bed.°C18. Still looking for a heater. On the plus side I am getting a lot more done in the garden than I usually would. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave2 Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 re I feel cold enough to need a woolly first thing in the morning you want to re phrase that ? sorry crossy .... couldnt resist ill get my coat dave2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h90 Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 It's been down to 22 -24 on Samui, last few days.... that feels cool... even a sweater or jacket needed for those of us, who are acclimatized to the heat...especially on a bike.... or extra blanket on the bed... Nothing odd about it at all... Go the Pai or some of the areas in the north and see how cool/ cold the mornings are at this time of year.... everyone wears extra clothing especially in the early mornings... My 70 year old mother still turns on the aircon when it has 22 degree Celcius.....They sit outside in TShirt in the sun when it has 15 degree Celcius..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossy Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 re I feel cold enough to need a woolly first thing in the morning you want to re phrase that ? sorry crossy .... couldnt resist ill get my coat dave2 Baaaaaaa!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willyumiii Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samuijimmy Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 The worst thing about being cool at night is you don't sweat as much, so sometimes have to get up a pee, several times during the night! Sun is out on Samui today, I am sweating already and it's not that hot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kannot Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 Blimey, I must have developed Thainess, as even I am feeling cold. Last summer my wife went back to England to visit her relatives, and she said it was bloody freezing, when all around her were in their summer clothes. Must be down to the thinning of the blood? Blood doesnt thin ..................u can check with our resident nuclear physicist Dr Naam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kannot Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 I love it. I use the cooler time to do all the things I've put off because of the heat over the past year or so....'Suited and Booted' meetings or catch ups, taking the missus to usually furnace-like markets so she can shop her heart out, getting into the gardening (esp planting) and so on and so forth. me too i work on the land a lot and now is perfect start at 6.15 am stop at 11 am, trenches dug trees in all sorts of jobs....come March it will be 42 c and freakin awful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kannot Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 Its funny when I see Frangs sweating like pigs and Mr Thai is bone dry. Real good point.. wish i had the Thais their problem after 8-9 years here I still sweat a lot. me too I think its more the humidity though than the heat and early morning 8-11 is the worst, after that it doesnt drip off my eyes eyebrows elbows back of knees arms crutch so much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h90 Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 re what I find really bemusing is when they put t-shirts and sweaters on freakin poodles you forgot shoes ! just joshin dave2 ps .. ive been runing my fan heater for three days in chiang mai coz im cold And look at the owner.....if the owner don't need clothes the dog don't need them as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kannot Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 download (2).jpg I did I moved 6000 miles to somewhere where it wasnt dull grey and cold for 6 months of the year ( UK), I had other choices Madeira Portugal or Villenueva del la Concepcion in Spain right next to el Torcal mountains.........gets cold there in winter though and even Madeira can get chilly at times, I might move to Madeira for the last 10 years of what life I think i might have left Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoiBiker Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 If it gets the expats to wear something with sleeves for a change, I'm all for it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tartempion Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 Two weeks for our Cha Am holiday, hope it gets warmer there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
His Masters Voice Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 I feel cold enough to need a woolly first thing in the morning. But, I still sweat like a pig when it warms up (yes, I do remove the woolly). Can't win Is that your pet name for a cuddle in the morning? Sweet It's conditioning. When I first came here, I felt the heat - bad. Now, less so. But feel cool once the temp heads below 15C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuckyLew Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 The nice cool weather is a nice change Getting close to sweater weather Sure am glad I am not up in Isaan now, heard it is snowing :0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdanielmcev Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 For me it's shirts. My gf is wrapped in my sheepskin coat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZBill Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 We live in central PA so it's about 30 F today. My wife has adapted pretty well but yes I know what you mean. Having lived in AZ for 20 years I can tell you your blood thins out and you feel the cooler temps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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