What are the challenges of dealing with alcohol dependence while living in Thailand?

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Feb 15, 2022

3 years ago

Michael ********

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The comment reflects an individual's struggle with alcohol dependence while living as an expat in Thailand, highlighting the social and cultural challenges they face.

Richard **************

But I'm an entitled Brit who has to have alcohol everyday or I whine like a little girl.

3 years ago

Steve **********

@Richard *************

just mention that at

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, you're an exception and will be respected.

While at it , pick me up...

3 years ago

Оливер *********

@Richard *************

you could have stocked up the day before as I did! And btw, I'm a lot more entitled than you mate!☝️😁

3 years ago

Dave *********

@Richard *************

I do love the Canadian sense of humour :)

3 years ago

Michael ********

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@John ******

Yes true I am an alcoholic that doesnt drink. One of my favorite sayings but thought that may confuse some here

3 years ago

Daniel ******

@Richard *************

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is there for you.

3 years ago

Michael ********

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@Daniel *****

no alcohol purchases in

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stores today need find a mom & pop store today or if he is a proper alcoholic as i once was he will have planned it already

3 years ago

John *******

@Michael *******

I thought a ‘proper alcoholic’ was an alcoholic for life?

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Jeffrey ************

@Daniel *****

No it's not...

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