fey Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 (edited) Sorry to point out the obvious, but have you tried dating? One thing about dating in thailand is that it's never boring. In fact, it takes so much time and energy with little effort that it interferes with work and "private time" and needs to be constantly "hemmed in". Try getting social apps like line etc, and you can do messages all day even with people you have never met. Beats the sausage fest you have here anyway, unless your a constant complainer! Edited December 20, 2015 by fey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyberfarang Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 Wow people here are really picking my brain. I was looking for a more general solution. But ok. Came here because I love Asia, always have loved Asia since I was young, can't explain why really. On and off with the gf, not a really good relationship but she is really pretty so hard to let go, silly I know. Don't know what that has to do with my question though...because everybody here has a beautiful gf. I asked questions that are relevant because I wanted to know your relationship and social status I think your problem is that as a young man in Thailand and although you may like the lifestyle you have not yet established yourself, part time girlfriend, maybe no people you can call friends and finding yourself a bit isolated. The only antidote I can think of is to become involved in activities. Try looking on facebook and Internet for groups you maybe interested in. Otherwise if you continue to be bored, then maybe Thailand is not for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sutty Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 "In your thirties" is much too young to be virtually retired,especially to a Country like Thailand. Nobody can tell you what to do,the fact that you know you are in a rut,is a good start,think long and carefully what you want to do with the rest of your life! Never to young to retire in my opinion life style is your choice no matter how you live in the end rotine turns into rut. Easy solution find new hobbies new friends whilst of course keeping your old ones. Exercise is good as most say on here jogging you can usualy meet fellow joggers but in my opinion most joggers don't want to talk just beat the jogger in front. I personaly do a lot of cycling love it you can go for miles and never see a car or a human come to that (sometimes that's nice) I have several friends who I see on the road and have a chat for a while. I limit my internet time now as well being on here and browsing all of a sudden the day has gone then you can't be bothered to cook so order in some junk food back in the routine and rut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mortal Wombat Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 Ah get a life or a soothsayer, people complaining of boredom should get a life or an new med script. Loser. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAS21 Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 (edited) Thirty years old, hansum man and only one girlfriend. Get some more. When I was your age it was 'as fast as they could throw them under me'. Alas now I'm not so quick and the muscle is changing to fat ... I'm seventy though ... seriously best to heed the advice given to you before it's too late ... good luck with whatever you decide. Edited December 20, 2015 by JAS21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rijit Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 I find each day starts and is affected by the time I go to bed. Go to bed by a set time. Make it a habit. Change to a healthy breakfast, I love oats, soy milk with banana. Then add a gym visit 90 mins after breakie. You'll love yourself so much by now you will want a healthy lunch. See where I'm going? Build a healthy life. It takes time, but its all about habits. One at a time.I would love to do this. I just don't know where to start. I hate my routine but it's very easy to maintain.Its no more easy than a healthy life style to maintain. Stop thinking about it and just go and do it, its easy..Sent from my GT-I9000 using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VIPinthailand Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 (edited) you are bored because you have been brainwashed by your parents and the system . in farang land we spend our time to compete with others, best grade, best position, best salary, best house, best wife , best car...there is no end to this foolishness, at the end we have not been educated and taught to be bored in our materialist countries . so take this occasion to enjoy being bored and meditate on yourself. Edited December 20, 2015 by VIPinthailand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingthing Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 That the OP wasn't interested enough to answer a BASIC question to describe a typical day's food and drinking intake is a strong sign to me that he's just not even nearly ready to address all this in a practical way. I am not judging that. Just observing it. So the only advice I would offer is rather than any grand radical plan (that might come later when he's more ready) just focus on some SMALLER changes that can at least put the brakes on a bit and prevent things from getting worse. In other words, start with a more modest response, to avoid gaining any more weight, or becoming more of a drinker ... Not a solution. Just perhaps a realistic stop gap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaiduncankk Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 Sadly this is common with most foreigners moving here. Alcoholism. Ever thought of learning Thai ? Ever thought of spending time with Thais ? If i remember correctly your in Thailand. Most foreigners move here, get drunk 24/7. never learn a single word of Thai, never eat Thai food, spend most of their time either in bars with other foreigners or with bar girls. Then wonder why later they have so many problems here. Hmm ????The majority of people who drink are not alcoholics.Many people, myself included, enjoy the socialising that goes with it. I was in the industry for many years, and met so many interesting people, everyone of which had stories to tell. It is far more interesting meeting these people in real life than being behind a keyboard 24/7. My advice to alleviate boredom............spend less time on TV , and any other forums. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inquisitorial Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 You could get a personal trainer I doubt they would cost much that way you are forced to exercise. Cut down on the beer maybe just have one or two at the weekend - none during the week. Eat plenty of fruit and veg. Drink lots of water. Set a realistic goal for weight loss. Joint sports club If you can afford it play golf - normally good social life Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kokesaat Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 If you love living in Thailand, buckle down and learn the language. No excuses. I'm 'profoundly' deaf, wear hearing aids, but learned the alphabet and tones.....not by any stretch fluent, but I can go out on my own and survive, read signs, inquire, order food.....all the while, learning new words. It won't make you lose weight, but it should be an antidote to your boredom. You don't have to attend a fancy language school.....if one isn't available. Most any village should have an educated person....a pharmacist, a nurse, a teacher....who speaks English and wants to learn more. Trade off teaching English.....for learning Thai. One hour English, one hour Thai, a few times a week....with lots of practice on your own in between. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baboon Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 A great deal of excellent advice on this thread. If nothing else, it is prompting me to have a good hard look in the mirror... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MajarTheLion Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 Reduce drinking, go work out, eat healthier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MajarTheLion Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 I find each day starts and is affected by the time I go to bed. Go to bed by a set time. Make it a habit. Change to a healthy breakfast, I love oats, soy milk with banana. Then add a gym visit 90 mins after breakie. You'll love yourself so much by now you will want a healthy lunch. See where I'm going? Build a healthy life. It takes time, but its all about habits. One at a time. I would love to do this. I just don't know where to start. I hate my routine but it's very easy to maintain. Start by walking 15 minutes. The next day walk 16. Then 17. Extrapolate increases. I've been in a similar spot. Just get up tomorrow and do something, anything to better your situation. Cut the alcohol by one beer. Next day, cut it by two. You get the idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MajarTheLion Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 There are plenty of muay thai gyms in BKK. A few weeks lessons in one of them will help you improve your fitness levels. Any idea what typical charges are? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xriz Posted December 20, 2015 Author Share Posted December 20, 2015 Wow so many replies. Sorry if I didn't answer but just to many. I appreciate it a lot. I'm not sure how to move on but a couple replies about changing the whole attitude got me thinking. Hope I can make a change soon. Ingeneral most of you really tried to give some great advice. Thanks guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puukao Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 when you can't work, you become isolated. when it's super hot, you sleep a lot when things are cheap, you don't value your time when it's hard to communicate with gf and friends, more isolated feel used this is not a place to invent anything. really just do nothing and spend money but elsewhere require you to work, make money, interact with others....maybe worse for you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thian Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 Stop drinking alcohol, drink much water, walk much every day, get a hobby, eat wholeweat bread with tuna or so, much vegy like somtam or whatever vegy, no deepfried crap, go sporting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Singerman Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 It would seem the OP has achieved his objective ! 70+ responses to read thus relieving the "boredom" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonray Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 It would seem the OP has achieved his objective ! 70+ responses to read thus relieving the "boredom" But after 70 posts.....the rest of us are bored silly ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xriz Posted December 20, 2015 Author Share Posted December 20, 2015 It would seem the OP has achieved his objective ! 70+ responses to read thus relieving the "boredom" Im really not trolling if that's what you're implying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Singerman Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 It would seem the OP has achieved his objective ! 70+ responses to read thus relieving the "boredom" Im really not trolling if that's what you're implying. Your choice of word! If the cap fits you are welcome to wear it ! I "implied" nothing other than to suggest the "boredom" would be relived by 70+ responses you have available to read ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xriz Posted December 20, 2015 Author Share Posted December 20, 2015 It would seem the OP has achieved his objective ! 70+ responses to read thus relieving the "boredom" Im really not trolling if that's what you're implying. Your choice of word! If the cap fits you are welcome to wear it ! I "implied" nothing other than to suggest the "boredom" would be relived by 70+ responses you have available to read ! Yet you love to emphasise 'boredom' twice wich implies something negative in my opinion, for what that's 'worth' to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lemonjelly Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 Get off the beer, if you have to drink, drink one or two good whiskeys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Singerman Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 Get off the beer, if you have to drink, drink one or two good whiskeys. Good whiskeys are expensive and are not a cure for "boredom" ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fey Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 Have you tried choking your snake? Sounds comical but it does take an edge off and relieves boredom, especially if your short on cash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandy Freckle Posted December 21, 2015 Share Posted December 21, 2015 (edited) I've not read many previous posters..., if I am repeating what's been said previously please ignore this post.I was always very fit and active(I'm nearly 60)..., until a couple of years ago when I had both hip's replaced - 6 months apart (in Australia)..., after, I was forced to take things easy and I started to gain weight and loose trim and tone. I have always been energized in the mornings..., so I simply re-aquainted myself with the joys of what I liked doing in the 'morning' i.e. - bicycle riding(no, not a euphemism ;-) )....,walking..., and getting out on the water(surfing, swimming). Specifically, bought a quality MTB bike with good gearing and adjustable suspension..., and wherever I was, I started walking everywhere and I getting out on a SUP...., but not in the Chao Phraya ;-)I now visit Thailand a few times a year and do understand there are many safety issues involved in riding in and around Bkk specifically and LOS generally..., just finding somewhere safe and reasonable is paramount.., and practice makes perfect etc and increased experience will enliven and energize you etc..., If you look and ask around - you'll find what you need..., as you are doing now.It worked for me..., and now where ever I am in the world, I can't wait to get out 'EARLY' every morning.My chosen mantra...., "Your never too old to play like a child".I forgot to add...., see if you can catch up with others of the same mind and get out together...., nothing healthier than a laugh and a walk..., or ride..., or whatever.Cheers mate..., good luck. Edited December 21, 2015 by Sandy Freckle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piersbeckett Posted December 21, 2015 Share Posted December 21, 2015 Go somewhere less boring maybe. Wouldn't that be a bit 'last century'? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kannot Posted December 21, 2015 Share Posted December 21, 2015 Seems to me you need an "attitude" adjustment. Changing geography wont help, because no matter where you go, you are always there You need to work on you, sit down and have a serious talk with yourself, find out what the problem really is, make a plan, solve it. I think he should also slap himself round the face daily Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autanic Posted December 21, 2015 Share Posted December 21, 2015 How to relieve boredom. Get a Thai Girlfriend. Job Done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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