OneMoreFarang

Obviously you can think long and hard about my motives. But maybe there is not much to think about. It's just an example of people believing what their leaders and media tell them.

Sure there are differences, there are always differences. But fact is that the USA illegally invaded Iraq because they claimed that Iraq had weapons of mass destruction. Iraq didn't have any of those weapons. Iraq was also not involved in 9/11. The invasion was illegal and the fact that Saddam Hussein was a bad guy doesn't make it legal. My point was and is that lots of people in countries who go to war support their leaders and the war. We are the good people. We fight the bad people and all that. And we can be pretty sure Putin will tell something similar to Russians. But when some Russians believe that and support Putin then they obviously must be ignorant and stupid and all that. But if Americans support their illegal wars, then they call it something different like fighting for democracy etc. And people believe that. Amazing. Why are they so ignorant and stupid? ...

A lot of them are until it is their turn to be fed into the meat grinder. I would imagine they might feel differently about it then. Let's not forget how many Americans supported their wars of terror. When Russia invades another country then people are like: How dare they do that. That is illegal. And why do their people don't oppose that war. And when the USA does it, i.e. the unprovoked war in Iraq without the weapons of mass destruction. Then it's called supporting the troops and all that. Same same, not much different.

With those big sunglasses nobody will see it. ????

I wouldn't bring any Thai girl out of Thailand. In Thailand a girlfriend is still a girlfriend without legal rights. Good!

You are not supposed to tell me that you did this. I might be offended that you laugh about my serious comment. This is why now all the emojis are anonymous. ????

I think the important part is that "it works" is not good enough. The cables and breakers must survive any bad condition which could possibly happen. And with so much power the risk of a fire with improper installation is not low. Be careful!

I never married and never needed a prenup. But I guess sometimes it is difficult to do that. Darling, do you want to marry me. I love you and want to stay with you for the rest of my life. And darling, please sign here that you won't get any of my money - just in case.

It's all relative. Some people accept to be in a big room together with 10 other people and the family on standby to take care of them. Others want a nice room for themselves and 1st class medical treatment. And that cost money.

How many do that? I have no idea. But I am pretty sure after a couple of years many think they should have done that.

Is it so easy? Do you think it is a good idea for someone who is used to short trips, maybe max 30min at a time, to suddenly go on a trip for hours? And then he also has to come back one day. Personally I use one of my bikes every day in Bangkok. I like to have the freedom to use my own bike and not rely on (motorcycle) taxis. Until now I rode two times to Bangsaen (with 400cc bikes). It was no fun. Bad roads, crazy drivers, and big trucks - very different from everyday riding in Bangkok. I am sure some people will accept the bad road conditions, including lots of crazy drivers, but I imagine not many will enjoy such a ride.

How many people expect to get divorces when they marry? Ask them on that day and I guess most of them will tell you they will live happily ever after. And about what she will do: Maybe she does what you write. But maybe she is tired and just wants to live a quiet life somewhere. I go to some small bars regularly since over 20 years. I remember some girls who worked there and who got married to their best customer. And many people had doubts how long those relations will last. Some of them lasted many years. Later the girl comes back to the bar with the same guy and some kids and says hello to some of the girls and customers which she still remembers. I think we should be careful with our predictions. I don't know how often we are wrong. But sometimes we are wrong. With all those relationships it is not easy to foresee how long they will last and under which conditions.

People are different, some are very different. I met lots of men and lots of women where I though they will never find a partner. But then, many did or they were married already. I don't know why they are attracted to each other but it seems they are. Do I understand it? No. It just happens. They are different (from my thinking and expectations).

It's interesting that many people here think a hospital bill for 40k GBP is outrageous in Thailand, it's not! Maybe many can't imagine this kind of invoice. But talk to people who are used to these kind of cases and they won't be surprised. I worked with a company who managed these kind of cases and I saw the numbers. Ouch!

That's what is written in the article.

Reading your post, I suspect that you know it is not a good idea. Sure, technically it is possible. Technically it is also possible to ride to Chiang Mai. But does it make sense? Personally I ride 99% of the time in inner city Bangkok. And the rest near Bangkok, maybe 30min on a big road out of Bangkok and then back. I do it because on a bike it is faster and more convenient than with a taxi. But I can't say I enjoy such a ride. Lots of crazy (pickup) drivers, some big dangerous trucks, etc. And I did this on various bikes with 40+ HP. Inner city riding is different. Obviously I know that others enjoy "long" trips. But I think you should ask yourself if you want to go on that trip with your little bike because you are looking forward to that long trip. Or are you thinking about doing that so that you have your bike or a bike in Koh Chang - but you are not looking forward to that long trip. Personally I would consider going with a car or bus and renting a bike over there.

Maybe. But maybe riding a bike was not covered in that insurance and maybe there are other limits. Travel (health) insurances are cheap compared to real international health insurances - for a reason. Obviously it's sad for her to be in such a situation, especially because she didn't cause the accident. But let's compare this with a Thai person who is hit like that by another Thai person on the road. Who pays? Often Thai people struggle to pay something, but expensive treatment is out of the question for many.

It seems in many condominiums it's up to you to talk with different providers if they offer anything in that building and what. And maybe that is also already planned or under construction in your new building. Maybe call TRUE or others and ask them which service they provide in building xyz.

Ok. But with such good knowledge of Thai, I wonder why you ask about this matter in a farang forum. Do you really think we know more about this than Thais on a Thai forum (would) know? And about the "wrong" person. There is a reason why I wrote it like that. Maybe the person you accuse is someone important. And maybe the police just won't touch a case or drag their feet about it. It seems the news in Thailand is full of those cases where crimes of the rich and influential are ignored. I wrote my original post not to criticize you. The idea was and is to help you to understand better what is going on.

Maybe something happened. How do you communicate with the police? Per email in English? Do you go to the police station? I think your best chance is to have a lawyer. And your second-best chance is to have a senior Thai person try to find out. Thais understand Thais. Maybe someone expects a payment. Maybe you should have filled out form xyz, maybe you accuse the "wrong" person or company. Most farangs won't be able to "understand" what most Thais would understand instantly.

It's always interesting to get advice from experience members like you. If you have no idea what you are talking about then better shut up.

That should be a hint...

You can always ask the manufacturer if that is an authorized resale shop. But I am pretty sure you know the answer already.

This reminds me of this video which I saw recently. Absolutely wonderful - and not politically correct at all!

Women change. Man want that they are the cute girl which they met forever. But they are getting older and fatter and demanding and all that. And then they have children, and it gets worse.