OneMoreFarang

I have to admit I didn't follow the case in detail. But is the fact that there is an island with lots of young girls a crime? Did he tell everybody that they are underage? I think many of us won't be able to tell exactly how old girls are. Looking at published pictures I don't see any obviously too young girls. I guess Berlusconi was not on that island, but his Ruby girl is a good example how a "too young" girl might look. So, getting back to "guilty by association": Do you ever go to bars in Thailand? Do you know guys who go there. Were you ever aware of girls who were legally not allowed to work there? Or is it ok for farangs in Thailand to look at 17 year old Gogo dancers but it's not ok for famous people to fly to an island where are also young girls?

Don't try facts with those MAGA guys. It just doesn't work.

I guess that means that 13% of the people with an IQ below average still think he won. Ok, there is hope.

And did all the people on those list commit crimes? Did all of them have sex with young girls (or maybe boys)? I suggest please keep the principle "innocent until proven guilty". I know that is out of fashion these days on the internet. But I am sure all of us would appreciate it just in case that we were mixed up with the "wrong" people sometime in our life.

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Great. And did you ever hear or read about any relationships in Thailand which are not so happy? So it seems it doesn't hurt to think twice before making life changing decisions.

There was a thread like this a few months ago in this forum. Maybe look it up.

Thanks for your reply. My comment was about EV users in general, anywhere in this world, not just Thailand and not just members of this forum. I understand that solar energy in a country will lots of sunshine and EVs are a good combination. But looking at articles on the internet, there seem to be many people around the world who buy EVs to signal how green and progressive they are. And then there are crazy solar projects like solar roads, etc. It seems lots of people believe that BS.

Why is that? Are all guys who meet a Thai woman online happy?

But then, when I met my one, I knew she is different. She is. ;)

Probably she is in many ways better compared to what's available in the UK. But think about the following: Decent education for kids in Thailand is very expensive. If you want to do that then you will spend more money for the education than for you and her living together. Is that what you want? Do you know the kids? Do you expect that they will love you? Why is she looking for an European partner online, and maybe someone who was never in Thailand? You write she has European friends, if she is desirable then I am sure a friend of the friends would be interested. Her age compared to your age is good for UK relations. But in Thailand few guys are interested in old women. And maybe ask yourself, do you really want a 38 year old woman with kids? Or would you prefer a younger one without kids? In Thailand you can easily find a younger one without kids. So, imagine you marry her and then you come to Thailand and find out what you miss and what you could get (without much effort). If you are serious, then come to Thailand and get used to it. Don't marry the first woman you see. Take your time. You will be amazed what you can get. And don't marry before you have a better idea about Thais and "the Thai mind". I suggest wait at least 2 or 3 years before you make any life changing decision.

in other news:

This is a very good comment. It's some time ago that I bought a car, but I over the years I bought some motorcycles in Bangkok. There is often a big difference in what I like and what makes sense. I.e. I thought about buying a sports bike because it's fun to accelerate with those things. They also look good. But in Bangkok traffic they make absolutely no sense. Luckily, when we get older, we think more about what makes sense and not only what is cool.

Maybe I am a professional driver like Misha. Or maybe I am just realistic that if I learned something from a drive instructor that maybe he was right and didn't just tell me to do something to make me angry. You could try it.

And would that be so bad? I am sure there is a statistic somewhere. I am pretty sure now more accidents happen because too many idiots think they can drive while they play with their "phones". Or those people who "think" the autopilot function does everything automatically all the time. It doesn't! And nobody should be surprised about that.

Maybe the DEMs and Biden supporters should from time to time watch news and shows which are made for GOP supporters. Because then they would see the truth about Biden and his age and his mental difficulties. Personally, I read mostly news from DEM friendly sources. They write how great Biden is and what an idiot Trump is. What they don't publish are all the not so great things about Biden. Sometimes I watch videos on YouTube which show when Biden stumbles physically or mentally. When he greats people who don't exist, and when he doesn't know left from right. I am sure fox and co show things like that all the time. And then nobody should be surprised when their viewers think B is not capable of doing the job. But DEMs somehow don't see this information and are ignorant and they ask: Why do those people don't like Biden. Just watch and learn! All in all, I think Biden is still the better alternative, mostly because Trump is such a nightmare, and he is not suitable at all for that job. But why don't the DEMs look for a younger guy, with experience, and not so radical views? That could be a real alternative which the people like to vote for. And not just the lessor evil.

About insurance don't pay: A farang friend, living in Thailand for many years, had two strokes, one at home, after which he visited the hospital, and then he had another stroke in the hospital. Bumrungrad, expensive in the hospital, and every follow up visit is expensive, and medication is expensive. And until now, maybe a year later, his private insurance paid everything. So, it seems not all insurances are bad all the time.

I was part of a company group insurance. I left that company and now I can't be part of that insurance anymore. I have diabetes. And that is something insurance companies don't like. I applied at one insurance, and they refused to insure me at all. Now I am checking with another insurance. I am pretty sure if they insure me at all, then they will exclude diabetes (and probably anything that might be related to that). When I applied for the new insurance, I answered all their questions truthfully. That makes it more difficult or maybe impossible to get insured. If I would answer the questions not truthfully, then I could be insured. But that would be just the theory. Because if I would have an expensive problem, then they would check my past records. And then they would find out my preexisting conditions (which I might not have told them) and then they will deny payment for that reason. Obviously, it's bad not to be insured. But pretending to be insured and paying for the insurance, but having the risk of no payment because of not reported preexisting conditions, is worse.

How about those typical taxi cars? I have to admit I don't even know the brand and models. But it seems many taxis are the same brand and model. I guess there must be so many out there that service and spare parts and mechanics who know these cars are no problem. Are these models a good choice just for that reason?

I used to drive a lot "back home". And when I wanted/needed a break, then I stopped and had a break, maybe walk a little, whatever. I hate it when drivers and riders think they can do other things at the same time. Sure, you can try to do that, but if your concentration is not on the road and traffic, then don't be surprised if bad things happen. And unfortunately, those bad things also happen to the people around you.

What reasons might that be? Play with the so-called smart phone? Do the makeup? Or what? IMHO if you want to take your hands of the steering wheel then stop the vehicle.

And all of that "crap" might misfunction and maybe the cars computer "insists" it has to be fixed. No extra functions = no extra headache.

I don't think it was mentioned in the question. I also think new or used is an important question. As far as I know all vehicles lose a lot of retail value in the first year or two. So I guess it makes sense to buy one used which is not too old. But that obviously brings up the questions: Where to buy such a used car which was properly serviced? Personally, I know a little about cars, but I wouldn't be able to really check out if a car is in good condition. Maybe it's possible to buy such cars from reputable dealers. But do those dealers exist in Thailand? And what if I buy a used car from a dealer and later find out he told me a lot of BS? I guess there is little one can do when all is paid.

I think it depends a lot on how fast you ask such question. I remember sitting somewhere with some guy and then a new guy arrived out of nowhere and asked questions for no good reason. Nobody of us wanted to talk to him. But if a guy sits is a bar, where some other guys sit on a table a meter or two away, then sometimes conversations just start. Take it easy and after a while you will know the other regular guys and if they like you, and are interested in talking, they will talk to you. I also remember one afternoon where a guy came to us (sitting outside a bar) and he told us something like: I just arrived today, I was here 10 years ago, can you recommend where I should go and maybe what changed in the last years. We were happy to give him some tips. No personal questions were asked at that time. A couple of hours later he was back and we asked him about his experience. I don't remember if we talked for a long time with the guy, but that's how it goes.

Do we really need to help you to find places where they serve a beer or two? I used to go a lot to Soi Cowboy. Lots of guys, fitting your description, sit there in the late afternoon outside of the bars and talk to each other. Some of them are interested in the girls. But many guys just go there to talk to the other guys. If I would be in a new town and I would look for what you describe, then I would look for a bar or two like described above. Just go there regularly and you will meet the regular crowd, and maybe also the manager and owner. If you like them, talk to them. If not, try somewhere else.