His rules are mainly how to live here as cheaply as possible.
He goes back to the states for two and half months a year and and works teaching to get his money.It sounds like he has come to Asia to extend his studies rather than get a real job in the States.
I don't speak Thai but do have a regular live in Thai GF that does not speak English.I drink where I want and eat what I fancy.
The only point I agree on is that regular exercise will off set the beer intake.
