You've been in Thailand too long if/when......

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You've been in Thailand too long if/when......

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This title appears in The Nation cartoon section occasionally. We've had some fun with the "You Know You're Old..." Thread so let's see what we can do with this one. Pete :cheers:
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You complain about the cold when the temperature drops below 24C.
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You don't blink an eye when you are passed on the road by a motorcycle loaded up with mum, dad, the 3 or 4 kids and a couple of chickens, for good measure and the only one wearing a crash helmet is the old man :cuss: :cuss:
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Spicy breakfast food seems normal to you.
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You've been in Thailand too long when you actually believe you're a guest here!!!!!
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You look in four different directions to cross a one-way street.
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You don't bat an eyelid when the girl sat next to you in a bar starts eating beetles.
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You put a coat on your dog in December.
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When you talk Thai style English with your family back home.
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You complain about a 100baht haircut.
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A green light means stop and a red light means go. :shock:
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Undertaking is an acceptable driving manoeuvre
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You accept that putting ice in beer is a good idea!
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Buffaloes are a species that get sick easily and this usually results in BIG vets bills.
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Mayo is better when it's sweet.
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