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Passport destroyed in a car fire. Made the police report. They were very helpful.

Stopped and fined for riding an amber light - no real problem.

Stopped for speeding (I was too) fined 100 Baht - no real problem.

Been stopped many times at checkpoints on the road but never a problem when I showed my Thai driving licence.

Other checkpoints they wanted to examine licence and tax disc. No problem.

Often waved through when up North and they saw my white face

Stopped for g/f not wearing seat belt on toll road. Quick as a flash she dug out some pills she said were for a bad stomach problem (quick thinking lady). We were waved through.

Had dinner with Tourist Police up north. They called me over to sit with them. They paid for the food and the beers. They only wanted to practice their english and point out some 'bad' women to me. Gave me a phone number to call in case of trouble.

Really, so little hassle. Not worth arguing about small fines TBH, especially if you were speeding

I generally hate dogs, to me they are nothing but a menace (stray dogs that is) but I really don't think I would have the heart to posion them? That wouldn't sit right with me.

IMHO the local authorities should have methods of dealing with any dog that has turned and is attacking people.

Poisoning is cruel and I've witnessed that here but people know the authorities rarely do anything about these dogs so they poison them.

Those in charge should have a section that can deal with the stray dogs. Use dart guns, shoot them or whatever is quick. But they should deal with the problems before someone is maimed or killed.

The thing missing from this article is if the couple packed their own bags, when the locks were "locked", when they noticed the locks were missing, and if the couple were in possession of their luggage the whole time that the bags were locked. They obviously were not if the locks were cut, but establishing this would quickly narrow down the places and periods of time which the locks could have been cut and who would have been responsible.

If you located such items in your luggage at the airport and you declared it, would one still be charged with possession? My concern is that in the Kingdom there would be little consideration given to honest declaration, which I am sure has caused huge complications for some in the past who are forced to traffic drugs by international drug gangs but do not want to.

My initial thoughts too.

I pack my bags at home and add a small lock. From home to check-in the bags are never out of my sight so they cannot be tampered with.

With this couple, where were their bags allegedly tampered with?

Is this some story made up? Maybe there is some detail missing because you check your bags before you leave the hotel or wherever you are staying and before check-in at the airport.

Why did they miss their flight? You have ages after check-in to get the flight.

Sounds odd to me.

I watched CTH in the bar on Saturday night. Great picture. Good English commentary.

There was also Astro, True and others being shown but I'll not mention where this bar is in case Nightshift sends some e-mails off.

That is scary, glad you are ok.

Yes, next time batter them, I hate dogs.

Thanks

Well, I've been out and inspected the bike.

Apart from the broken brake cable there are a few scratches on the front mudguard. I have more scratches and bruises than the bike has!!

Those spiky bushes are not pleasant to be in amongst though.

Maybe it was me that flattened the tree

I am getting some tender, loving care from a young lady I mentioned the accident to. She has rubbed deep heat into my sore calves. Put dettol antisceptic cream on my cuts, grazes and scratches

Now all I need is a 'Happy ending'. Oh, wait, that is in a Swedish massage parlour ..... but one can but hope

I think u just dont panic, keep kalm, most of the time they just run follow uband barking, not biting, then then they stop.

When u on stright accelerate...

That is okay but when the same dogs you see every day suddenly leap up at you, snarling and with teeth bared, you do not have time to consider various options. You automatically veer away from the threat. And these 3 were not simply chasing, they were alongside as i slowed for this very rough patch of ground and in a second they were leaping up and ready to attack.

I do know the difference after having dogs myself for many many years.

With dogs you know that are prone to chasing m/c that is different because you are aware of the situation. You can be prepared with some weapon / spray / water pistol.

On reflection, it could have been worse. Broken limb, broken branch piercing the body or some such nasty.

I do feel I got off lightly.

I didn't mention originally that the brake cable snapped. Lack of braking + propulsion = not great

I'll check the bike tomorrow.

And tomorrow I've arranged for a lady to come and tend my scratched & bruised bits

It could have been worse, it could have been Jaggy nettles, or maybe even stingy nettles. They were a nightmare. To be fair though Nettle soup was quite nice. I had an old farmer friend that used to make it. he offered it to me and I said no way, he said it's lovely, I said, no, your just trying to trick me.

He put on this real offended and hurt look and I caved. I had this idea of a nettle attack on my throat, maybe getting an allergic reaction to it, possibly choking and dying. I was wondering what my Mum would say when she found out. Probably he deserved it, what kind of idiot falls for the old nettle soup story...... I don't think she liked me.

Anyway, it was quite nice. Then I went to England and someone offered me a Dandelion and Burdock soft drink. <deleted> everyone knows that Dandelions taste crap, I'd tried them when I was three out in the back garden. It was either that or eat my Mums cooking. Even in those days I knew I'd picked the wrong Mum. She used to torture us with uncooked fish and leather like steaks. Anyway I tried the Dandelion and Burdock and it was fine, I think the Burdock makes all the difference. I don't actually know what Burdock is, I'll need to go Google it.

To be fair though I was a bit thick as a kid, I used to wonder how the radio stations managed to get so many bands in to one small wee place at a time. I pictured the New Seekers rushing out the door and the Beatles rushing in. What if one of them tripped up? Talking about the New Seekers I was quite keen on them. I liked that song about the world singing, " I Like To Teach The World To Sing In Perfect Harmony", oh no, that's an ear worm just started.

You used to get the Coke advert then it would be the Flake advert, she was lovely, all flowing robes and hanging about in a sea of Dandelions I think, " Only The Crumbliest, Flakiest Chocolate, Tastes Like Chocolate You've never Tasted Before". That was a lie though, I'd tasted it already. I liked Flakes and Wagon Wheels. I remember they were massive, I liked them because my Mum didn't cook them......Irn Bru was great as well, but I knew someone was kidding, it wasn't real iron, it was this orange fizzy stuff........Must think we're stupid calling it Irn.

Some people eh?

ps Sorry to hear about your bike thing.

WOT??

No mention of a bouncing dingo and a movie of it?

You have let me down badly with this comment

Many times I have been given a helping hand and a cash payment was seen as an insult, yet when phrased 'to buy some beer' they would happily accept in most cases but some even refuse that offer.

It can be difficult to know when to and when not to make an offer. I'd rather offer and if refused, offer it for beer. If that is also spurned I make sure they know I appreciate their efforts and help.

Much power in the bum gun?

Get that nozzle in the bowl on full power and let rip - so to speak

On the m/c this evening riding down the same Soi I ride down every day several times.

I had to slow down because of the really rough ground, as usual.

Three dogs attack. Out of the blue and no warning. These dogs are alongside me when they attack. Going for my leg. No time to think.

I pull away, accellerate too fast to avoid their fangs. Bike out of control on a rough road. Swerve right into the path of an oncoming bike. Miss him by inches and I plough into a thorny bush.

Very lucky to escape with a few scratches.

The other motorcyclist got my m/c off my legs. Security guard there in a few moments too. They get me out of the thorny bush / tree. I thank them and everyone is on their way.

I know those dogs. Never been a problem in almost one year. No idea why they attacked.

Next time I am out there I'll have something heavy. And will they get it!!

I think it's unrealistic but then again, there's gotta be some kind of compensation for being with someone you can't really communicate with beyond the most rudimentary barstool-Thai or pidgin English.

Of course, that doesn't apply if they can communicate effectively and the guy isn't 20 years older than she is.

Personally I think a lot of the farang men that come here have unrealistic expectations about what they should be able to get in terms of women.

I'd agree with that

If all the guys who boast on TV about their allegedly "stunning" or "Sino-Thai" wives and GFs were to actually post photos, there would be a considerable chasm between the objective reality and the adjectives used to describe them . . .

. . . . or the size of the stipend they pay each month

I'd post photos but you'd be drooling jealous

36/80 chest.

35/70 chest.

both 40 - 45 kg.

both under 5 foot 4 inches tall (short?)

Too sexy 4 U to look at, so take your own photos, or make your own movies.

Alright I suppose..... if you go for short, skinny birds with fake boobs!

All natural.

Albeit short birds, nut I like hunting them in the KS bed

Take a chill pill.

YOU are not going to change the way people dress and you are certainly not going to get the shops to stop these people.

Sometimes we have to put up with things we may not like or agree with. That is part and parcel of life.

Good for the family album too.

They can show how they nabbed another of those dastardly foreign people criminals.

Great kudos

I'm sorry to be cold hearted, but I have no sympathy for any farang who loses any real money in Thailand. There is no excuse for getting married or even buying a condo. Yes, it might work, but we have to idea what the rules might be 5 years from now for visas, etc.

Buying a house with a woman is idiotic. Yes, some guys are going to tell me it's worked out fine for them. Hey buddy, it ain't over yet. We had a thread from a guy who'd been married 30 years and his Thai wife was dumping him.

Every other Thai woman I meet it seems wants to go into business with my money. That includes a master's degree uni teacher in Khon Kaen. She wants to quit her job and open a restaurant with me as her partner!! She is crazy but I'm not.

Blether, I can't tell you if it's greed or lust. In the case of the bonded warehouse, yes that was greed and a scam and nothing to do with a woman.

I just know that my money stays in my pocket and I stay in control. I don't understand the thinking of a lot of people, but "up to them."

More n likely a cross between greed and lust. Both can do many a man's head(s) in.

I think it's unrealistic but then again, there's gotta be some kind of compensation for being with someone you can't really communicate with beyond the most rudimentary barstool-Thai or pidgin English.

Of course, that doesn't apply if they can communicate effectively and the guy isn't 20 years older than she is.

Personally I think a lot of the farang men that come here have unrealistic expectations about what they should be able to get in terms of women.

I'd agree with that

If all the guys who boast on TV about their allegedly "stunning" or "Sino-Thai" wives and GFs were to actually post photos, there would be a considerable chasm between the objective reality and the adjectives used to describe them . . .

. . . . or the size of the stipend they pay each month

I'd post photos but you'd be drooling jealous

36/80 chest.

35/70 chest.

both 40 - 45 kg.

both under 5 foot 4 inches tall (short?)

Too sexy 4 U to look at, so take your own photos, or make your own movies.

Brilliant.

andrew,

your getting worse, what a load of <deleted>,,

theres people wanting answers in your other thread, and you waisting time on this one

Straight talking.

Good stuff

I think, Yes we are lunatics for reading this twaddle about jealousy.

So maybe the OP is correct

It's like a night out. You expect it to be buzzing and then it all falls flat because of your over expectations.

Sometimes it is good to go with the flow and not expect too much.

Thai's like other females have enough passion and kiss and hug enough if you have the right one. Remember they need some excitement too a guy twice their age is going to satisfy them financially but physically its a different story.

For the right guy Thai females are as passionate as your western wives, thing is because there is a smaller income gap in the west females more often then not go for real attraction not money. Here because of the large income gap they often go for money and act like they don't care about the other stuff (just have an extra guy when their sponsor isnt watching).

You can make sure you are not one of those guys by not offering them money then you rule out the money part (if you want a relation based on attraction). If you are ok with spending money on a real sexy girl that pretends to love you and says age is just a number and i like your big belly then so be it. Good valid choice but make sure she does not find a way to get your money without you (like divorce when you just build a house). Keep baiting the hook and you will be fine.

As long as its your choice and your aware of what your doing and the risks you can go either way. I would not mind baiting the hook and giving money for a real sexy young one but id know she would not stand next to me when the money is gone. (and accept that of course)

This is an awesome post. Maybe its time I did a reality check and I need to start dating older women if that will solve the passion problem.

Excellent post by Robblok........

I visited a friend recently who has a wife that's in a compatible age band. My friend is 64, I'm not too sure of his wife's age but I'm guessing around 50. Every day is the same for this gentleman, he's met with a kiss and a cuddle every morning. I watched her fussing around in the morning making sure everything was just so for him when he got up, ( she's an early bird ), and all through the day the key component of the relationship was in place........

He was always in her mind.

She was always one step ahead of him, always making sure he was okay. Sure she was capable of pulling his ear too but it was done in jest. She can't get over the fact that he still can't eat spicy food, he can't get over the fact that she can eat so much food full stop.

I sat back and watched both of them going about their business, and their business was always each other. This wasn't a one way street. I loved watching them interact, and I complimented them both on many occasions. That man freely admits that he could take or leave Thailand, but what he has with his wife he could never leave.

There's no worse feeling than feeling that your doing everything you can, but you are still alone. I think that's a feeling you are used to. The answer is two fold.

Find a partner that is age compatible......and once you find her pay attention to that most obvious of things, are you in her mind?

Does she call you when she's out and ask do you want anything? Does she fuss about needing to go down to Tesco Lotus because she's worried she's going to run out of your favourite food? Does she wander over and give you a cuddle? Does she walk up to you while your on the laptop and put her hand on her shoulder as she watches the screen with you? The one I like best as I think it's beautiful and comical, does she guide you across the road, holding you cos she's scared you'll get knocked down? On that subject, is she always at you to be careful about life in Thailand?

There's a long list of indicators as to whether or not you have a genuine relationship, every man in a loving relationship here will have his own little treasured moment that he loves about his wife.

Mercedes Girl ( my lady ) is actually older than me. She would do anything for me, I love the care and attention that she shows me. Love it. Of course I'll come on here and moan about her talking too much but hey nobody is perfect.

All of the best relationships I see here are age compatible, we did a poll on TV last year and age compatibility band was a lot narrower than you would expect.

If you truly want that feeling again, change the age band you are dating, and give yourself a chance. There are many professional and business women in Thailand in their 40's and 50's looking for a gentleman for companionship and love. They're lonely, they want the same thing you do. Go after them, go after an equal.

Find an equal and you've knocked it off, good luck.

You and your friend are lucky men. There are plenty of men out there, me for one, who try to show love and affection and not get it back in return. My ex gf I would do anything for her. Took care of her family and son, but she just did not reciprocate and was cruel to me in many ways including multiple infidelities. I think you and your friend are probably good guys and treat your women well, or at least I hope you do. In the future I will try not to take my gf for granted, and try to be romantic with her more. But its hard when nothing is coming back.

But, sometimes, you need to harden up. Especially at the beginning of the relationship. Do not give in too easily over her / her friends expectations of you taking them out and paying for everything and doing what they want.

There are many men out here with romance in their heart who would love to be cuddled and kissed and treated with genuine affection.

There are many women out here too who would like the same, but often they bow to peer pressure and begin the games.

I don't think any of us have the real answer for you or others like you who want some genuine affection in return.

All I can say is that you will know when you are getting it, especially after past experiences where you have not had a reciprocal relationship.

Respect - Mutual respect helps too.

Sometimes like many of us, you simply have to keep dipping your toe in the water until you do find a genuine one. And in many many cases I think the more genuine ones are older. Definitely nothing under 30.

But, good luck in your quest.