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3 hours ago, LarrySR said:

Those can be the worst.

Meet one and they can't resist launching into their pathetic Hannity or Tucker impression.

It would be best if they wore the dumb "red hat" so us normal folks can just avoid them. 

In all fairness the state I live in (non American) the rabid democrats  are the wack jobs that I avoid like the plague (I used to be liberal) it’s echo chamber central . Actually I cut any one off that starts a conversation about politics as a complete nut job , is this your normal method when meeting people ? 

On 9/30/2021 at 8:35 PM, BangkokReady said:

Not scared per se, but Thailand does attract some oddballs.  One thing I notice is the number of foreigners who can get quite annoyed, almost hostile, when another foreigner is around.  Like you're mere presence is diluting their "specialness".  Then there are those that aggressively gatekeep Thailand and want to be the most Thai or whatever.

 

I don't go to tourist areas so perhaps it's different there.

This is true . It’s almost like they want to be the only gay in the village ! I always say hi to other foreigners especially in places where you don’t see as many and often you get a blank stair back . Strange people . 

8 hours ago, dddave said:

Want to know Thailand's child support system?  Just picture Soi Cowboy, Nana Plaza, Bangla Rd, Walking Street, ect during normal times.

This is only true of course with the lower classes who can’t get blood from a stone . My BIL got took to the cleaners he had to give his ex land and 25% of his income . 

Being a parent I’d happily put one behind his ear . Filthy peado should get the death sentence and nothing else . 

1 hour ago, robblok said:

I have long learned that not everyone thinks the same way. For you and me it really sounds strange and stupid. But who knows how twisted the guy is.

 

I mean we got people who get vaccinated and we have people who absolutely don't want to vaccinate and each side has a totally different thought pattern. For me these guys are total fruitcakes and according to them I am sheeple. So judging someone on what you or I think is normal does not really work as some people have totally different ideas.

True that . It would be a boring world if we were all sane ????

They have probably blurred his face so he doesn’t become a flight risk . My question would be why would anyone rape in Thailand especially in n a massage gaff when their is literally hundreds of thousands of out of work hookers right now ? Sounds weird .

I had a house I would use 6 weeks a year (winter) let me tell you it was an utter pain in the <deleted> !! Would come back and it would be falling to pieces everything from the cheap furniture to the air conditioners would be broke and I’d spend 4 out of the 6 weeks putting it right just to enjoy it for two weeks . Wasn’t worth the hassle so I sold it . 

4 hours ago, Liverpool Lou said:

Your in-laws follow you around the golf course to check how much you pay the caddy?   Strange.

Even stranger that you replied to me . You do realize we are two different people ? Can tip us both if you like ?

10 minutes ago, Neeranam said:

Especially if they are Chinese! 

I think anyone who’s not manipulated by the fear of being called a cheap Charlie by an ex bar girl . 

21 minutes ago, Neeranam said:

My golf caddy recently asked for more than 100 baht for 9 holes. I opened my wallet and took out a 500 note and asked for the 100 back. She gave it to me, I put the 500 back and told her to go away with no tip. Those farang that give 500 baht tips make it worse for those of us who have assimilated into the culture. 

Normal middle class Thais hate it too ! My in laws would get super <deleted> when I used to leave a decent tip . It’s not Thai culture at all .

Remember when the wife and I was dating (15 years ago) I had never been to samet so rented a moped to ride around the island ….. big mistake I ended up pushing it most of the way ???? the wife must of been impressed as she still laughs at me for that to this day . 

Depends on a number of things to be fair . Does your wife work ? does she come from a normal family ? Where does she come from ? For example if she was a former entertainment girl  she might be more suited to living around other similar couples in a place like Pattaya or Phuket . If she’s from a normal middle class family then rayong or Hua Hin might be more suitable . You might think she’s just Thai but Thais can be judge-mental and know exactly where in life she’s come from . If she’s not happy you won’t be happy 

To add once you cut the funding she will surface like a cockroach especially when they are both clucking for another hit . Use her addiction to your advantage be cold hearted but remember your daughter could end up being the family’s future hooker if you don’t get her out of there . It’s harsh words but true mate . 

Sorry to hear about this . This is the major pitfall of a long distance relationship , the first thing I would do is cut the funding completely, I don’t mean for one month I mean for ever until you get a dna test! once it’s confirmed you get a British passport for her . As soon as that’s done you save that money that you have not be sending her and you give her a one time payment to stay out of your life forever she will happily take it . take your daughter and bring her up in the UK . 

Just rent . 

1 hour ago, Will B Good said:

Perfectly livable and eminently suitable for both short and long term rent.

You sure you are not a realtor ? 

1 hour ago, Pravda said:

Me too.

 

The other day while wifey was driving me around I saw Metris condo (built by Major) 2 bed 48 sqm (I know) 3.8 mil baht. Next to ramkhamheang station.

 

I absolutely love the area and the legendary Nasa Vegas hotel. I'm thinking about buying it for the lolz

 

 

48 sq meters is only 500 sq ft . That’s a tiny coffin in the sky . 

30 minutes ago, Nojohndoe said:

While I can agree there are times when arrogance of assumed superiority are worth challenging.

I agree . 

23 minutes ago, Nojohndoe said:

What bragging? On that point my  daughter has also attended University  although not as acclaimed.

It is also somewhat irrelevant that your boy did not originate in Bangkok unless you  consider his  singular related experience of life as a pure example of actual origins as verbatim.

No doubt  you are proud to have supported his opportunity regardless as well as having instilled a degree  of your personal expectations.

If by using the term "breaking bread" means social intimacy then yes it is  an almost  daily experience including sharing discussion  as well as with a meal. Pre covid there were  many other enjoyable occasions of impromptu communal gatherings that progressed well into a night.

The  nearest  mini mart or equivalent to my location is 20 kms and if I were to go to expect "interaction" I am sure it would be limited well short of significant "insight" other than witnessing the quite depressing addiction of people to "convenience" that has insidiously extended  to rural towns.

In conclusion I am not apologetic in saying that you possess limited validity in dismissing my opinion from a position of "zero" living experience.

 

 

 

Don’t argue with him . Whatever you say he will pick a hole in it . Some people you are just better off not interacting with .

16 minutes ago, Boarn said:

About 8k GBP per acre including a very nice house, less than 200,000 THB per Rai;

 

https://www.uklandandfarms.co.uk/rural-property-for-sale/scotland/highlands-and-islands/50722_rpe210101/

 

1.6 million THB per Rai and no house, more than 80,000 GBP per acre;

 

https://www.thailand-property.com/land-for-sale-in-chiang-dao-chiang-mai_7161715

 

I know this is a random example but just shows lunacy beyond bounds.

 

Farmland in the UK is also not subject to taxes such as inheritance tax etc.

 

Yes, I hate the UK and what it's become but I still see more value in the Scottish farm than that piece of land in Thailand on a per rai or acre basis.

 

 

Surely the Scottish harvest is a lot shorter then Thailand’s ???? I have 10 acres in the pnw mostly marketable timber that is worth about the same as a one rai plot I have in rayong . It’s madness for sure . 

37 minutes ago, Yellowtail said:

You think it would be better if "...95% of the land is owned by 20 people and the other 5% get to squabble over a council flat in possill  park ?"

 

I'm guessing you're planning on being one of the twenty people, yes?

No I’ll be one of the 5 million that will will own the 5%. 

25 minutes ago, Boarn said:

Yes, this would be a lot better, land prices in Scotland are reasonable, as low as 3k GBP an acre in some places.

Where are you seeing that ? A reasonable building plot about a 1/4 of an acre is around £50 k I know as I have been looking for a while .