Mandos73 Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 Let me ask this question to everyone. What are or were your hobbies in your home country?Hobbies are best when shared with friends... If you have a few mates then you will find or make hobbies or things to do. Maybe what you miss or are missing is a group of friends to spend your free time with.Mandos73 Sent from my iPad using Thaivisa Connect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeptic7 Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 Bird, bug & butterfly watching and listing. Photography...mostly nature, but all sorts. Exercise, swimming, travel, reading, movies, gaming. GF loves cooking and partakes in the above with me. And ALOT of elbow bending! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazza73 Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 1 hour ago, Mandos73 said: Let me ask this question to everyone. What are or were your hobbies in your home country? Hobbies are best when shared with friends... If you have a few mates then you will find or make hobbies or things to do. Maybe what you miss or are missing is a group of friends to spend your free time with. Mandos73 Sent from my iPad using Thaivisa Connect My hobbies in my home country are more limited by climate and finances. I still have friends there. Depends on what is defined as a hobby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nsimmons Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 You could try http://www.baanpuriphuket.com/articles/phuket-radio-controlled-rc-model-club-thailand-planes-boats-cars-helis.html near big Honda dealer near Chalong! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elliss Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 Flying kites , and i hold my breath on this one, reading my two kindles . Welcome to Thailand . 555 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William C F Pierce Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 Depending on where you live. Gardening DIY Art and crafts (but not done as a business>>can be illegal) Dancing Activity groups of expats are usually a source of different hobbies. Sports if your fit. Learn a musical instrument. Writing Charity work if you have the right Visa Etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirineou Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 Day Trading. Open an account, fund it , not more than you are willing to lose and have fun. That's my plan when I have more time , and start playing my guitar again .Maybe I will volunteer and teach the kids English, just as soon as I learn my self Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer90210 Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 If you are a (bad) musician, you can play your music much louder then elsewhere and no Thai will give a hoot....some pissed of farangs perhaps Obviously, if you like alpine skiing, you may have a bit of research to do!!.... But on the whole, I feel that those with hobbies, who enjoy life, can just do the same in Thailand as back home, with a bit more freedom, provided not done stupidly or by breaking any laws...and why not learn some new stuff? Flying drones? Better if you are in a RC club for exemple if available in your area... Learn to play an instrument, piano, keyboards, whatever....Thailand has some good music teachers, provided you put in some time to research and not get a quack... Learn carpentry....I can see some smiles out there, but why not?...you could have fun making some great useful furniture elements maybe?...but again, would need some time finding a carpenter who speaks enough english to teach? .. try the farang developpers, they have english speaking supervisors with expertise.. Learn Thai... Learn Thai cooking...and if you are lucky you could end up having your mojo used by the teacher as desert, if the cutie is worth the dish! All the usual water sports, but don't forget to have good insurance in case of a problem.. Why not try to pass a motor boat licence enabling you to do coastal cruising around the area and pilot a hired vessel? Look the Thai Radio Amateur Hb9 clubs...quite fun to talk to strangers on the other side of the world through ham radio.... If your health and body accepts, some Muay Thai? .. but then again be choosy on the teacher, don't go in to the clubs that entertain the western rough rogue bouncer tatooed types... . ..and so so many more amazing things that many fine people here and where you are would be glad to share or teach you........all depends on you my friend what you like, what you can afford and if you feel at ease, just go for it!...enjoy this lovely country... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLCrab Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 I have fun downloading and video editing (free) Japanese XXX porn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superal Posted July 2, 2017 Share Posted July 2, 2017 16 hours ago, JungleBiker said: Measured after waking up and before getting out of bed, currently about 42bpm. Google says you are a fit athlete with a perfect cardiovascular system . Great fitness , you must be happy . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superal Posted July 2, 2017 Share Posted July 2, 2017 18 hours ago, thaiguzzi said: Books and books and books. Lots of licking recquired to keep them stuck in their pages... I am not really interested in stamps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazza73 Posted July 2, 2017 Share Posted July 2, 2017 4 hours ago, JLCrab said: I have fun downloading and video editing (free) Japanese XXX porn. I've always preferred active participation to spectator sports - although I must admit your hobby is less expensive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impulse Posted July 2, 2017 Share Posted July 2, 2017 20 hours ago, Mansell said: I have two Folbot folding kayaks which fit into one five foot bag, or to two five foot bags. They are great kayaks. I have done trips of 120 miles down rivers. (Utah) Also took one to Mongolia and did six hours down a river with snow on the river banks. Sadly the company went out of business, but I believe somebody was selling them in Thailand. Some models fit in a backpack. You can take in a car, small plane, big plane, and on the back of a big bike. Takes around twenty minutes to assemble. Fun stuff. Search Lazada for kayak and sort by price and the top half dozen hits are Folbot folding kayaks from 39,000-95,000. If I were going to stay in Thailand, I'd have bought one. Still may if I do decide to stay after my 6 month contract (that's going on 6 years now) ends. But that's a lot of $$$ for a kayak that's probably going to be abandoned in place because it's not in the highest value category when I decide what's going with me when I leave. One thing back in the USA where I can take 2 bags at 50Lb each (70Lb each with miles) on the airplane, but when the cost of a second 20kg bag is almost as much as the price of my ticket... Edit: I've actually taken to stand-up-paddleboards with folding kayak seats for portability. Not as efficient for paddling, but I love the fact that I can get on and off the board a lot easier than on and off a kayak. Mine come in at 19 kg with pump, paddle, life vest, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLCrab Posted July 2, 2017 Share Posted July 2, 2017 2 hours ago, bazza73 said: I've always preferred active participation to spectator sports - although I must admit your hobby is less expensive. 24 hours in every day -- can't actively participate in all of 'em. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhys Posted July 2, 2017 Share Posted July 2, 2017 Learn the language as a hobby Go to the fitness/gym center Read up on the history of Thailand Volunteer at something Write a journal or blog it Come TV and express thy self Travel a bit in Thailand See the major provinces Become an expert on the food Take a Thai cooking class Hit the Expat spots and activities.... What ever suits your fancy Enjoy enjoy and be safe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary A Posted July 2, 2017 Share Posted July 2, 2017 Bicycling is quite popular in this area. someone in power much be a big fan because they are building a paved bicycle path between Loei city and Wang Saphung along side highway 201. That's about 20 kilometers. A waste of money as far as I am concerned but someone must have thought it was a good idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impulse Posted July 2, 2017 Share Posted July 2, 2017 4 hours ago, Gary A said: Bicycling is quite popular in this area. someone in power much be a big fan because they are building a paved bicycle path between Loei city and Wang Saphung along side highway 201. That's about 20 kilometers. A waste of money as far as I am concerned but someone must have thought it was a good idea. That's the thing about kickbacks. Ya gotta build something, or it's just plain embezzlement. And that's too obvious... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevozman1 Posted July 2, 2017 Share Posted July 2, 2017 What hobbies did you have back home? Pretty sure unless it is something like fixing up vintage Euro cars or snow boarding you should be able to do it here (to be fair Isaan could could put up more barriers than other regions.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary A Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 14 hours ago, kevozman1 said: What hobbies did you have back home? Pretty sure unless it is something like fixing up vintage Euro cars or snow boarding you should be able to do it here (to be fair Isaan could could put up more barriers than other regions.) I didn't have any hobbies at home. I was too busy working. Why would Isaan have barriers? I have many more things to do here than in a city. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4MyEgo Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 You can always try reading every topic on TVF 555 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impulse Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 9 minutes ago, 4MyEgo said: You can always try reading every topic on TVF 555 I thought the idea of hobbies was to IMPROVE the quality of our lives... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elliss Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 11 hours ago, 4MyEgo said: You can always try reading every topic on TVF 555 OMG , topics on TVF , what a slow boring death , Buy a Kindle or two, get a new life , boredom in LOS .?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace of Pop Posted July 14, 2017 Share Posted July 14, 2017 Learn the language as a hobby Go to the fitness/gym center Read up on the history of Thailand Volunteer at something Write a journal or blog it Come TV and express thy self Travel a bit in Thailand See the major provinces Become an expert on the food Take a Thai cooking class Hit the Expat spots and activities.... What ever suits your fancy Enjoy enjoy and be safeI keep fit by running away from the above participants.[emoji125]Sent from my iPhone using Thailand Forum - Thaivisa mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramen087 Posted July 14, 2017 Share Posted July 14, 2017 On 7/1/2017 at 11:49 AM, Laza 45 said: ...I had heard that but when I just checked there were quite a few links for a download.. a shame it is no longer available.. I've been using it for years.. I wonder if there is a way to get a copy? No security issues as far as I know.. it was created by Google.. I believe they have just discontinued it.. lol.. A google search shows quite a few free photo editing programs.. GIMP, Pixlar & Photoscape to name a few.... I have't used them but they get good reviews.. worth a try.. http://picasa.google.com/ Moving on from Picasa We’ve decided to retire Picasa in order to focus on a single photo service in Google Photos – a new, smarter photo app that works seamlessly across mobile and the web. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laza 45 Posted July 14, 2017 Share Posted July 14, 2017 7 hours ago, Ramen087 said: http://picasa.google.com/ Moving on from Picasa We’ve decided to retire Picasa in order to focus on a single photo service in Google Photos – a new, smarter photo app that works seamlessly across mobile and the web. Thank you.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramen087 Posted July 15, 2017 Share Posted July 15, 2017 10 hours ago, Laza 45 said: Thank you.. You're welcome. Loads of other free photo editing tools out there via a google search too. I am sure you'll locate one that woks for you. Good luck in your search; I am looking forward to seeing your photos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tryasimight Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 I wanted to learn about tantric sex as a hobby. Apparently you can then make love for hours and hours - but I don't have that sort of money laying around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tso310 Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 Over the years there have been a few threads about r/c aircraft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HooHaa Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 On 7/1/2017 at 10:42 AM, howard ashoul said: What is "horning"? Don't know what's going on today, but you are third guy on ThaiVisa today, who used some word, that I can't make sense of even using dictionary or Google. seems you didnt try that hard https://www.google.com.sg/search?q=to+horn+in+meaning&oq=to+horn+in+&aqs=chrome.2.69i57j0l5.6030j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flustered Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 4 hours ago, HooHaa said: seems you didnt try that hard https://www.google.com.sg/search?q=to+horn+in+meaning&oq=to+horn+in+&aqs=chrome.2.69i57j0l5.6030j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 Horning, not Horn In. Horning is to cheat on your spouse. Page 1 of Google "what is horning" https://akalol.wordpress.com/2010/03/22/horning-for-dummies/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.