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Jeremia · 24-09-2009, 02:40 PM

I lived in an Isaan village for 8 years and drank way too much such that it was the downfall of my marriage..It seemed to me EVERYBODY was pissed all the time...A typical day would be to drink a small bottle of seesip degree before 0800 then sleep for a couple of hours..5 or 6 bottles of beers in the afternoon then open a bottle of Spey..the rest of the day I can't remember!!

I am now much happier and have lived in Central Thailand for 5 years so far....My daily average is now less than 2 bottles of beer..but never more than 3.

So how much do YOU inbibe in the village??

the dogcatcher · 24-09-2009, 03:22 PM

couple of Chang stubbies in the day, 3 quarters bootle Sang Som at night, and a spliff or two.

Sdigit · 24-09-2009, 03:30 PM

I live in Issan for only 1 year and that was too much for me, the boredom got to me and I drank to excess. A good friend of mine drank himself to death, that's when I decided to get back to places where I had Farang company

smeden · 24-09-2009, 03:33 PM

2 or 3 large chang during the day and a scotch or 2 in the ewening

somtamslap · 24-09-2009, 03:39 PM

2 leo's of an evening, but keep myself busy during the day.

Jeremia · 24-09-2009, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by somtamslap

2 leo's of an evening, but keep myself busy during the day.

Yep I think this is the key...I wait for the kids to come back from school then go on a bit of a bike ride...the beer slips down really well then !!

As for locals I think it is just the basic thing of fertile soil that makes the difference..In Isaan it was one harvest a year...where I am now in the Pitchit / KPPT basin it is all year round so no time for drinkies!!

Marmite the Dog · 24-09-2009, 05:31 PM

Between 0 & 6 bottles of Leo a week. Usually no more than 2 or 3.

crippen · 24-09-2009, 05:34 PM

Try to stick to no more than two tinnies a day! Big problem in Issean,being pissed all the time.Stuffs too cheap.

Dan · 24-09-2009, 05:41 PM

Sometimes a couple of bottles at the weekend, sometimes nothing.

jandajoy · 24-09-2009, 05:42 PM

When I'm here??? Probably far too much. All good fun though.

isanyokel · 24-09-2009, 05:43 PM

1 Large Leo a day,except when there's a party and on Saturdays into Roi-Et to
watch the footie then the wife HAS to drive home.Keep busy is the answer.

jandajoy · 24-09-2009, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Marmite the Dog

Between 0 & 6 bottles of Leo a week. Usually no more than 2 or 3.

Are you serious?

6 bottles of Leo a week tops?

Marmite the Dog · 24-09-2009, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by jandajoy

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Originally Posted by Marmite the Dog

Between 0 & 6 bottles of Leo a week. Usually no more than 2 or 3.

Are you serious?

6 bottles of Leo a week tops?

Usually, yes. Last week was a heavy one because I had a friend visit me.

In the last seven days...

Fri - 6 or 7 large Leos
Sat - 2 small glasses.
Sun - 0
Mon - 0
Tue - 0
Wed - 0
Today - 2 Large Leos

Why? Do I come across as being a drunkard?

jandajoy · 24-09-2009, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Marmite the Dog

Why? Do I come across as being a drunkard?

YES.... a complete Alki.

No, not at all. I admire your abstemiosness. (your ability not to drink.)

I try to stick to a "one day on - one day off" routine when home.

More of a guideline than a rule, but it keeps things in perspective.

I don't drink when working so that's 10 weeks dry.

Must admit to enjoying the ice cold small Leos, the occasional Lao Kao, or 100 pipers when home.

Each to their own.

the dogcatcher · 24-09-2009, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Marmite the Dog

Between 0 & 6 bottles of Leo a week. Usually no more than 2 or 3.

Steady now.

anto2 · 24-09-2009, 06:37 PM

I try and keep under 12 large Chang light beers a day .I dont touch the hard stuff though .

jandajoy · 24-09-2009, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by anto2

12 large Chang light beers a day

Can't stand that stuff. Mega hangovers.

Marmite the Dog · 24-09-2009, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by jandajoy

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marmite the Dog

Why? Do I come across as being a drunkard?

YES.... a complete Alki.

No, not at all. I admire your abstemiosness. (your ability not to drink.)

I try to stick to a "one day on - one day off" routine when home.

More of a guideline than a rule, but it keeps things in perspective.

I don't drink when working so that's 10 weeks dry.

Must admit to enjoying the ice cold small Leos, the occasional Lao Kao, or 100 pipers when home.

Each to their own.

I used to drink a lot when in Bangkok, but now I have a family to care for and I'm my own boss, so I can't afford to lose the plot because of drinking too much. And, I'm happier for it.

jandajoy · 24-09-2009, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Marmite the Dog

And, I'm happier for it.

Good on ya, mate.

blackgang · 24-09-2009, 07:06 PM

I have lived in Central 8 years and in CM a year before that, I have not had a beer for 20 years before that, and celebrated my 20 year dry anniversary my first night incountry at an AA meeting in CM.
I figure if I don't have one then I do not have to keep track of how many I have had, makes it impossible to have to many that way.
I do open a beer now and again tho, to make a beef stew or a beer batter for my Fish and Chips.

And I can swear to MTD going for days without a drink, he spent some time here and had none, as well as some other folks that have came to visit, but I will not violate their anonymity by saying who they are.

24-09-2009, 02:40 PM	#1 (permalink)
Jeremia Chaweng Beach Last Online: Today 02:30 AM Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Klong Klung Posts: 75	For those living in a village..How much do you drink?? I lived in an Isaan village for 8 years and drank way too much such that it was the downfall of my marriage..It seemed to me EVERYBODY was pissed all the time...A typical day would be to drink a small bottle of seesip degree before 0800 then sleep for a couple of hours..5 or 6 bottles of beers in the afternoon then open a bottle of Spey..the rest of the day I can't remember!! I am now much happier and have lived in Central Thailand for 5 years so far....My daily average is now less than 2 bottles of beer..but never more than 3. So how much do YOU inbibe in the village??

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24-09-2009, 03:22 PM	#2 (permalink)
the dogcatcher Thailand Expat Last Online: Yesterday 11:19 AM Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 1,841	couple of Chang stubbies in the day, 3 quarters bootle Sang Som at night, and a spliff or two.

24-09-2009, 03:30 PM	#3 (permalink)
Sdigit It wasn't me Last Online: 20-01-2010 03:35 PM Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: All the way over there> Posts: 4,092	I live in Issan for only 1 year and that was too much for me, the boredom got to me and I drank to excess. A good friend of mine drank himself to death, that's when I decided to get back to places where I had Farang company

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smeden Royal Barges Last Online: 19-03-2010 09:07 PM Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: denmark pattaya and buri ram Posts: 958	2 or 3 large chang during the day and a scotch or 2 in the ewening

24-09-2009, 03:39 PM	#5 (permalink)
somtamslap splendid and tremendous Last Online: Yesterday 10:56 PM Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Down on the farm Posts: 1,847	2 leo's of an evening, but keep myself busy during the day.

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Marmite the Dog ผู้เชี่ยวชาญเปล่า Last Online: Yesterday 09:08 AM Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Simian Islands Posts: 31,874	Between 0 & 6 bottles of Leo a week. Usually no more than 2 or 3.

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crippen Thailand Expat Last Online: Yesterday 10:08 PM Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Korat Posts: 2,685	Try to stick to no more than two tinnies a day! Big problem in Issean,being pissed all the time.Stuffs too cheap.

24-09-2009, 05:41 PM	#9 (permalink)
Dan Thailand Expat Last Online: 19-03-2010 03:34 PM Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 1,028	Sometimes a couple of bottles at the weekend, sometimes nothing.

24-09-2009, 05:42 PM	#10 (permalink)
jandajoy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: out bush Chiang Rai way Posts: 15,890	When I'm here??? Probably far too much. All good fun though.

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isanyokel Chiang Dao Last Online: 19-03-2010 07:55 PM Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 582	1 Large Leo a day,except when there's a party and on Saturdays into Roi-Et to watch the footie then the wife HAS to drive home.Keep busy is the answer.

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anto2 Nong Khai Last Online: 18-03-2010 06:46 PM Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Jomtien Posts: 120	I try and keep under 12 large Chang light beers a day .I dont touch the hard stuff though .

24-09-2009, 07:06 PM	#20 (permalink)
blackgang I am in Jail Last Online: Yesterday 07:29 PM Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Phetchabun city Posts: 15,609	I have lived in Central 8 years and in CM a year before that, I have not had a beer for 20 years before that, and celebrated my 20 year dry anniversary my first night incountry at an AA meeting in CM. I figure if I don't have one then I do not have to keep track of how many I have had, makes it impossible to have to many that way. I do open a beer now and again tho, to make a beef stew or a beer batter for my Fish and Chips. And I can swear to MTD going for days without a drink, he spent some time here and had none, as well as some other folks that have came to visit, but I will not violate their anonymity by saying who they are.

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