Inspire Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 How do you Beat the Heat? Orlando Barton I know it doesn’t help to talk about it, but damn it’s hot! The word “gradual” never gets used by Thai meteorologists now does it? One day it’s nice and breezy. The next day, WHAM! Hotter than the devil’s backside. Now we’re staring down the barrel of Songkran and suffering the first round of “the dog days of summer”. It’s the time of year when the long sleeve shirts get tucked away in the back of the closet, the flip-flops come out and we find ourselves digging for that tube of sunscreen purchased last year. When I start changing sides of the street to walk in the shade, I know its summertime. Everyone has their own solution for beating the heat. Some folks break into what I’d call a Mediterranean pattern of living. They start the day early in the morning before the sun has a chance to heat everything up. By early afternoon going outside is nearly unbearable, so they hole-up in a dark bedroom, turn on the air con full blast and have a nice cozy “siesta” for a few hours until the sun is sinking in the West. Then they rise again when things cool down and continue their lives until the wee hours. It is an effective strategy this time of year if your lifestyle allows such a change. Full story: http://www.inspirepattaya.com/lifestyle/beat-heat/ -- © Copyright Inspire Pattaya 2017-04-23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Get Real Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 Solution: DMB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterw42 Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 Mad dogs and Englishmen go out in the midday sun. Adopt a Thai diet and stop eating western stodgy food. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TallGuyJohninBKK Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 19 minutes ago, Peterw42 said: Mad dogs and Englishmen go out in the midday sun. Adopt a Thai diet and stop eating western stodgy food. So you're advising people to adopt a diet of eating ma-ma noodles, oil and sugar? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emster23 Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 "...turn on the air con full blast...." good way to ensure your body doesn't acclimatize, if that is your goal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttl Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 Take a 15 minute cold shower every 10 minutes(if you can find some COLD water Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raymonddiaz Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 I dont!!! It beats me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smotherb Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 It seems that anyone who lives in the tropics needs to find ways to keep cool. Trying to acclimate yourself is only a partial fix at best; note the locals fanning themselves in the sweltering weather. I rely on cold drinks with plenty of ice, sea breezes, swimming, and a/c. I know the locations of all local a/c bars, restaurants, stores, and I have a/c in my home and car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toofarnorth Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 I wear a boxing glove . Oh solly big , I thought it said meat ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pattayadon Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 4 minutes ago, toofarnorth said: I wear a boxing glove . Oh solly big , I thought it said meat ! 555 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nervona81732 Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 AIR CON OR pool or pond!!! Works every time.! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
memooz Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 1 hour ago, ttl said: Take a 15 minute cold shower every 10 minutes(if you can find some COLD water dear ttl ever tried our reservoir at Nikhom Kham Soi . any chance to swim there. I am very new at Nikhom. cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quandow Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 I work in a classroom that has air con. The rest of the time in my house the air con is on any time I'm there. I think the recurring theme here is "air con." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ujayujay Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 (edited) & Acclimatize yourself to the heat and do not use any AC. Ventilator is much better. Edited April 23, 2017 by ujayujay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ujayujay Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 5 hours ago, TallGuyJohninBKK said: So you're advising people to adopt a diet of eating ma-ma noodles, oil and sugar? ....so this is your strange idea of Thaifood......OMG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camble Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 I spend 20 minutes in the sauna before going out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
owenm Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 As srange as it may seem, I can't survive the heat without a wet "Refreshing Cool Towel" from 7/11. They are 27 baht, sold in the open fridge section, and are icy cold. Great wrapped around the neck to cool you down. They are cotton, and I hand wash and reuse them, and keep a few on hand in the fridge, saturated in water and in a plastic bag. Definitely cools the body down... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazza73 Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 I alternate between aircon and a fan. There's also the condo swimming pool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surasak Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 6 hours ago, TallGuyJohninBKK said: So you're advising people to adopt a diet of eating ma-ma noodles, oil and sugar? You could do worse!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fdch Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 7 hours ago, TallGuyJohninBKK said: So you're advising people to adopt a diet of eating ma-ma noodles, oil and sugar? no he means real thai food not 7 eleven Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
portroyal Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 Use AC in the bedroom at night Day time I use fan After 4 years here, I don't suffer any more And I drink a LOT of water with a slice of lemon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyvmaxdude Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 (edited) 3 hours ago, toofarnorth said: I wear a boxing glove . Oh solly big , I thought it said meat ! 555 dropped my Chang laughing! ? Edited April 23, 2017 by Andyvmaxdude Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phantomfiddler Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 The solution is your local gogo bar. Just go in and pretend that you are scrutinizing the floor tile design, meanwhile basking in the joy of decent aircon :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seancbk Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 4 hours ago, ttl said: Take a 15 minute cold shower every 10 minutes(if you can find some COLD water Where do you live that hasn't got cold water? I have my water heater on all year round otherwise the water is too cold to shower, even in the height of summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digger70 Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 If you don't like the heat,,,,Get out of the Kitchen(Country),,,, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daftdada Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 3 hours ago, owenm said: As srange as it may seem, I can't survive the heat without a wet "Refreshing Cool Towel" from 7/11. They are 27 baht, sold in the open fridge section, and are icy cold. Great wrapped around the neck to cool you down. They are cotton, and I hand wash and reuse them, and keep a few on hand in the fridge, saturated in water and in a plastic bag. Definitely cools the body down... Good choice. You could also add a few drops of Sandalwood essential oil to the moist towel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikecha Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 adapting to heat is not for all but taking it easy helps the western guru tempo does not help at all but the comment start early then sun ful blast then stop is good farmers do it here and work on late afternoon drinking lemon water juice helps a lot fizzy drinks do not . a siësta works a treat and refreshes you this being done in all asian countries and in spain italy where it is hot to Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brayka Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 Summer or winter, in Sam Roi Yot we never have cold water, it's always warm till to hot... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muhendis Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 Keep on them long sleeved shirts and a couple of other layers. Tis' far cooler when working the fields. UK is into snow at the moment. Is that what you want? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko45k Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 (edited) 20 hours ago, TallGuyJohninBKK said: So you're advising people to adopt a diet of eating ma-ma noodles, oil and sugar? Don't forget the MSG........ I head into the spare bedroom for 2 -3 hours, put the AC on and play with my computer and TV remote. Edited April 23, 2017 by jacko45k Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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