Ulic

Deny, deny, deny, as long as possible and hopefully the uproar will

pass. Standard operating procedure.

Sounds like he was murdered in a hazing incident and then

a cover up. Hopefully the truth will be revealed with the fuss

the parents are raising. RIP young man. 

I don't understand. It says the truck was parked, the driver says

the bike cut in front of him. Somehow the truck ran over the scooter

riders while parked.

Printing is expensive, photo copping is cheap. As suggested

buying a printer and printing off your own copy is probably

the way to go. You could also check the condo administration

office if you live in a condo. They may do it cheaply.

300 baht a day for a 10 hour day. Paying above that is just

excessive tipping. The problem is you are already overpaying

and that is now the standard expected.

Selfish Thais just park their cars where they please. Doesn't

matter if it blocks the road. Stop, get out of the car to walk

around and take pictures. No worries. those stuck in traffic

would probably do the same. 

Drink coconut water instead of sports drinks.

It is an underserved stigma because much of the world is made up

politically correct judge mental holier than though hypocrites.

If I understand correctly you pay your rent upfront in a

lump sum. When you renew the lease change this

agreement. Pay the lump sum minus the last two months.

If he disagrees may month to month and then skip

the last two months.

2 hours ago, coulson said:

The kinky part of massage is where the money is. They know exactly what they're getting themselves in for 99/100 of the time.

The real problem is not that they are getting themselves into something

that they are not aware of it is they are not being paid the agreed amount.

They will not be missed in Patong.

Turkey is working hard to shut down the tourist trade it would seem.  No chance of ever joining the EU and no Russian or UK tourists who like a tipple while on holiday will be taking the Turkish waters.

Just put the dog dawn and move forward. Not sure if they will be replacing one dictator for another but sometime you have to roll the dice.

Sell the TV, fridge, fans etc....etc...

Yes I drink more in Thailand, but I generally don't drink at home.

In Thailand I probably drink 5-7 beers a week. Nothing excessive.

17 hours ago, janclaes47 said:

 

How about take them to court for not offering fair interest rates?

 

The maximum interest rate is set by law.

One of the ways loan sharks get around this is having those taking

the loans sign for a greater loan than they get but at the legal rate.

As do I. Everyone should be able to experience the joys of divorce.

Just part of the "good guys in bad guys out" policy.

A further question now, is ,is there anyone that has two or more passports.

In particular, does anyone currently have two diplomatic passports.

Are any, members of the military, government officials, or politicians.

24 minutes ago, Coconut Kidd said:

Offer the police 5000 to stick the kid in jail until the 9000 is paid. 4000 is better then nothing, and the kid hopefully learns a lesson.

Yes but the amount is 15k. The declined to pay the 9k. Toss the police 4 to keep him in

jail until you get the 15K. If you have to kick the police another 2k no worries. You get

9k.

I am a single guy who has never been married. On occasion I have succumbed to

persistent  requests to accompany me home. Apparently I am a "hansom man".

The ladies are not concerned if I am married to a western woman, but they are cautious

in case I am married to a Thai woman. They all fear the wrath of a Thai woman.  They

tell me "Jealous Thai woman crazy".  

13 hours ago, darksidedog said:

It would probably be a much easier task for TAT to promote the country as it truly is. The hub of cons and rip offs.

Maybe not easier, but certainly more honest.

Obviously Pattaya needs "Big Wigs" to visit on a more regular basis.

3 hours ago, DoctorG said:

On my many trips to Toronto, where it is not illegal, I have yet to see one woman taking up her right (or left either for that matter). It seems that women (72% according to one survey) are the main objectors to other women going topless in public.

Not sure you were in Toronto on National topless day but some women do  celebrate this right. Also mothers breast feeding in public can be seen regularly.

3 hours ago, webfact said:

Tagami said Chicago violated her constitutional free speech and equal protection rights by letting men, but not women, bare their breasts

I agree with her 100%. I know free speech is not absolute but allowing Nazis to march and spout hate speech while denying a woman to appear topless in public seems a more a judgement on morality than the US constitution.