cgphuket

Good thing the driver didnt throw away a cigarette. The fine for that is 2000. Killing foreigners is apparently less serious than littering.

And you were in Pattaya why?

Just wondering if anyone knows of individuals actually being detained or arrested for being out after 10pm? I have not heard of any myself...

Consider this. If a branch of a country's government responsible for the majority of major crime; drug trafficking, human trafficking, etc, gained control of the entire country, would it be a good thing? Not talking about Thailand of course...

It seems most embassies prefer to hire natives (they work cheaper) instead of citizens of the country they represent, except for the highest positions. Odd than when you go to your embassy its hard to find someone who speaks your language. Even U.S. embassy will only hire Americans if they read/write Thai fluently, but there Thai staff can be hired with crap English.

Self-taught, formal school, or private tutor?

Not trying to criticize, but since there was an injury and damages, you should have followed up when it happened. They were likely waiting to have to pay you, and when you didnt come forward, they figured you were an easy touch so are trying to shake you down.

All "his" assets in her her name so "you" cant get them. Wish I had giving my assets to a Thai massage girl rather than letting my farang ex-wife steal them. Good on him I say.

No advice, but I am glad my 14 y/o Thai stepson is on of the good ones. No complaints here.

"Where da white women at?!?!" Sorry. old movie reference...

There are no gambling addiction treatment centers in Thailand, but a few private counselors who work in Bangkok are gambling addiction specialists. Message me if you want some names.

Best way to drive in Thailand is to [pretend that their is a bounty on you and every Thai driver knows it. Be defensive and never get other drivers the slightest credit for common sense.

Your not being paranoid if everyone really is trying to kill you.

Every time i got annoyed at the Thai motorheads, I just recall myself between the ages of 16-20 and I suddenly feel more tolerant....

This exact thing has been in the news. Normally it is female passengers (tourists mostly, but also Thais). Not read about any new cases this year.

Look at it like this. They sell a ponf of coffee for about 300 baht. A pond of coffee will make around 90 cups of coffee. They sell their cups of coffe for an average of 90 baht. 90cups x 90baht = 8100 baht, from a 200 baht investment (wholesale). While they are doing this they are paying their staff a max of 30 baht an hour. Obviously their profit margin is huge. But a rip off? Over priced? yes. But if you choose to pay it, it is not really being "cheated". I hate the mark up, but to be honest, I would be happy to own a Starbucks and make a fortune.

Not sure, but my guess is that because there are so many self-proclaimed tough guys here, willing to work cheap, there ay not be many good jobs in the field. May be best to apply with the high tier companies rather than a protection agency.

Maybe tell him you are going to rent the 2nd room out as you need the money. Offer to let him rent it for (a price he would not pay) but if not, he needs to move out in X days as a new renter will be coming. That we he can save face and you avoid conflict.

Maybe start with working brake lights? The teach them how to drive. Stop cutting in and out of traffic like their riding there honda click instead of a 20,000 pound death machine.

I have a brother-in-law with a pickup. Message me with the details and budget and maybe I can hook you up.

"I count 7 unsubstantiated claims"... really??? This is my experience and opinion. If you want "evidence" you are welcome to follow me around with a clipboard for a few month. Next to you post anything, be sure to cite references to prove the validity of every comment....next.

It is sad that (1) some schools complain about the low quality of teachers, and (2) the reputation of SE Asian English teachers has taken a hit over recent years, but it is often (3) the schools themselves that weed out the good teachers by treating them poorly, until (4) many of the remaining applicants are low-tier. Of course, (5) many applicants are unskilled, unreliable and dodgy, but it is the schools responsibility to screen their applicants. (6) Agencies and language schools have put the final nail in the ESL coffins. (7) I have met several teachers who did the math and their teaching clients brought 100-150k a month into the company, while making 25-35k for the privilege. Not all language school owners are rich, but one will never make good money unless they are the owner.

I count 7 unsubstantiated claims in that paragraph.

(1) some schools complain about the low quality of teachers
(2) the reputation of SE Asian English teachers has taken a hit over recent years

(3) the schools themselves that weed out the good teachers by treating them poorly

(4) many of the remaining applicants are low-tier

(5) many applicants are unskilled, unreliable and dodgy,

(6) Agencies and language schools have put the final nail in the ESL coffins

(7) I have met several teachers who did the math and their teaching clients brought 100-150k a month into the company, while making 25-35k for the privilege

There might be some truth to a few of the claims but this is the rant of someone who really should be doing something other than teaching in Thailand. Life is just too much of a burden for them.

Most farang get what they deserve. If you haven't been scammed, maybe you don't deserve it.....

You can ignore them and "live and let live" like I do, then when you read of a tourist assaulted, killed robbed or somehow encountering tragedy, you dont have to write "oh my god, RIP, the poor man, we must do something!!!" posts. I call is social darwinsim.