AZBill

Just claim she's an Obama liberal and they'll understand the debt will never be repaid.

Never noticed Thai food being salty and I hate salt so would notice!

He got a picture with Obama so successful!

Good! If they don't have a passport you got to wonder why!

Remember why so many Thai women take a bad wrap - it's because of those like many on this forum that treat them like crap and then expect to be treated like kings and are shocked when it doesn't happen.

As opposed to sexpats throwing themselves off of bridges and buildings when their rent a date goes wrong?

Buddhism practiced by the laypeople in Thailand is an a la carte style. They take what they like when they want to. As a Buddhist myself I identify very little with the practice in Thailand. Buddha did not promote ceremony or idols and thought such things were crutches for the weak of mind. He certainly never promoted going to a temple to ask for good luck in a lottery. The seeking of merit by Thais is always related to the hoping that some craving will be satisfied. As much as I adore my wife, I see these unskillful practices by her but gradually she is starting to understand and see what Buddha was really trying to say.

13th Feb 2016: Mitch McConnell says: "“The American people‎ should have a voice in the selection of their next Supreme Court Justice; Therefore, this vacancy should not be filled until we have a new President.”

5th Feb 1988: Mitch McConnell approves Reagan nominee Anthony Kennedy as a Supreme Court justice.

Funny how it wasn't important when it was a Conservative nominee, eh?

1988 was the confirmation date. He was nominated much earlier in 1987. There's no parallel there.

Let's just say for the laypeople it's more of an a la carte version of Buddhism. Thais are far more into ceremonies and idol worship than ever espoused or endorsed by the Buddha and for purposes never taught or approved of by the Buddha. But you can also see the positive influence in how Thais live in the present moment, are more patient and have a much less aggressive nature than westerners.

Maybe the nicer girls don't work as hookers in bars!

You'd be surprised!

I truly don't care!

I don't know if you noticed but most of the guys living over there aren't exactly pillars of society.

If she truly loved him and he her and treated her with respect then why would I have a problem with it? I know how good I am to my younger wife and how much I love her so why would I have a problem with my daughter having what I know my wife has and appreciates? Yes I do have a grown daughter.

I'll drink to that!

Dusit Princess. Not much choice there and not expensive.

I've been hearing this from my wife's family over there. They are concerned about us coming over to visit later this year and we are seriously reconsidering. I never felt uneasy or unsafe in Thailand but it does appear to be changing and it's a big wold with lots of other choices for vacation.

That's just plain ignorant! And what's up with these monks? They know they are just taking advantage of these deluded people! I asked my wife about this and she said some people are just stupid so it's not all Thai people.

Surprised you still have yours after pulling that on a Thai woman! Lol

She wants you to pay - believe me! No etiquette about it. If she wants to meet you in a mall then she's already got it all planned out. But if you like her why not buy a few things for her and make you both happy! You'd do it for a girl you liked in your own country I suspect.

Maybe the nicer girls don't work as hookers in bars!

Become a Buddhist and tell them it's one of the 5 precepts to avoid alcohol and your just trying to be a good Buddhist.

Good grief!

Al was a pretty bright guy!

I'm 56 and would love another kid! Can't live life scared and kids keep you young IMHO

Don't understand a grant from a loan? Sounds like US students these days!

Haha Thais clearly have no understanding of US liberal elites who have no sense or concern for any form of fiscal responsibility.