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@rlopes. If you mean domineering women, you're probably right.

But lesbians? I doubt it. (and I've lived in Isan for the past 6 years)

You must lead a sheltered life IB because I see them everywhere - and in most villages. In shopping malls they are two a Penny.

Perhaps we should be clear, by lesbian I refer to what my missus calls "Tom". Often sporting cropped hair, combat fatigues or similar 'butch' looking attire. They invariably seem to attract some of the most gorgeous looking girls.

Shame.... That's why Thailand is Thailand

No. They cannot prevent you from leaving. What kind of nonsense are all of these answers? It is not a criminal matter. It is a civil matter. They are not claiming that you stole (criminal) but that you did not pay (civil). Even with a court order there is nothing they can do, short of taking any assets you may have in Thailand. The available remedies to the claimant is to seek enforcement of the order against you on the UK, and in that case seize to take your property, wages, etc. Do not listen to any of these pseudo lawyers on the forum!

"Mariia Sgibneva, 26, hoped the sharing her story might raise awareness and prevent others from unexpectedly being denied entry into Thailand"

Hopefully it works and the rest of Russians never come back

If only the Russians would do the same.

That would be even better news!

One of the biggest differences there, is there is a very powerful taboo against western men being with a local woman. Very unlike Thailand. So, you will find the woman will not even be willing to be seen in public with you. If she does, loads of scorn will be heaped on both of you. Vietnamese are largely a very cold, distant, closed minded people. They do not carry the level of fulfillment and happiness that the Thai people manage to manifest on a daily basis. Sometimes, it feels like each soul there is carrying the burden of the last two centuries on their shoulders. Not a happy lot by any stretch of the imagination. And I have been there several times, in both the north and the south, though I will say the south is infinitely more pleasant than the north, where an oppressive pall hangs in the air constantly.

Absolute rubbish.For "They do not carry the level of fulfillment and happiness that the Thai people" read "They do not carry the level of ignorance and self importance that the Thai people" There is no taboo about being seen with a western man,I know plenty of westerners who are with Vietnamese ladies,and there is no such feeling evident.I've visited Vietnam many times over the last 8 years,am married to a Vietnamese lady,and have lived in Vietnam for over 4 years,at no time have I ever experienced any such behaviour.Nor has she.I also lived in Thailand for 4 years,and I've seen plenty of anti western sentiment there.To say that Vietnamese are cold,distant and closed minded is simply ridiculous,and shows you know nothing about the country or its people.They are far more aware of the outside world,many because they have close relatives living in other countries (largely due to the outflow of refugees during and after the American war)The regulations concerning free movement and free enterprise in Vietnam have been hugely reduced after the events of 1993,and although Vietnam (or to give it it's correct name-The Socialist Republic of Viet Nam)is of course a Communist country,this in practice means that although there is a centralised economy,there is also a large amount of small scale free enterprise.The country is generally speaking in far better shape than Thailand,the infrastructure is better,and improving rapidly.The political situation is far more stable than Thailand,and in my opinion in a few years Vietnam will overtake Thailand in terms of both tourism and economic performance

Fully agreed. Spider Mike must have overrun vietnam and found himself in China

The major problem with the Vietnamese female are the anatomical dissimilarities. For example, what is normally vertical is horizontal.

and it has teeth... i was told

But not half as bad as the snapper organs of the Maduran women of Indonesia.

Now we are talking. The grip

Tenerife is a volcanic island with black sand beaches. Far too many old Brits. Boring unless you spend your time in bars as the Brits do. After 2 weeks you'll be done. The Spanish people there are more of the lazy kind. It is far from everywhere. If you have income, consider the high Spanish tax rate. Go to Montenegro or Albania. Lowest tax rates in Europe, Mediterranean climates, not many tourists and English widely spoken.

The same Albania which produces the second highest number of criminals in Europe (after Britain)? Horse-drawn carts and open sewers? A lovely place for holidays and even better for retirement....But they do make a nice brandy:-)

I guess many here would feel like at home then...safe the gloomy weather

Tenerife is a volcanic island with black sand beaches. Far too many old Brits. Boring unless you spend your time in bars as the Brits do. After 2 weeks you'll be done. The Spanish people there are more of the lazy kind. It is far from everywhere. If you have income, consider the high Spanish tax rate. Go to Montenegro or Albania. Lowest tax rates in Europe, Mediterranean climates, not many tourists and English widely spoken.

Seems you have to go out more often. Please see them, they'll play at your house too.Or Gaga Sisaket? Life's too short.

Yeah that's more like it.... Isaan Coyotes

What does not make sense in your story is that when you went back to the US you were asked to pay taxes for 2013. Under the foreign earned income exclusion any income earned abroad (up to 90+K) if you qualify for the exclusion, is not taxed in the US. Anyway, individual income tax rates are almost as high in Korea as they are in The US. I thought California was in dire need for teachers, but you may need to learn Spanish first (more useful than Thai)

I didn't have to pay federal taxes. I was able to use the foreign income exclusion income abroad. I made under $90k

But this does not apply to New Jersey residents. Although I worked overseas I still need to pay NJ taxes, because it's the law. It sucks. I hate this damn place.

The median pay for a police officer is $90k. Superintendents make $130k The average tax rate on a family of four is $8k

We have a lot of middle class people who are leaving this state.

That's not completely correct either. Unlike federal tax, State tax is territorial and based on residential status. If you are no longer a citizen of NJ then you pay no tax. Residency is determined by a number of objective facts, which show whether or not you maintain any ties with the State, I.e., a home, family, etc....

It is fake and it has been proven. Please stop spreading lies Thai Visa.

Its not true that they have to register or be deported, says Weiss. NCSJ officials spoke directly to Jewish leadership in Donetsk, who said that Denis Pushilin, chairman of the pro-Russian Donetsk Peoples Government, denied creating the pamphlets, which carry his name.

http://www.dailydot.com/politichs/ukraine-jewish-registry-fake/

Thaivisa loves sensationalism. What's new? Just like everyone else

You are 44. Apart from the 3 year stint and the 2 years on Korea, what have you done for the rest 15 years? Starting to save for retirement at 44 means you'll never retire. So better start a school for after hours tuition. Lots of Thais with lots of money wanting their kids to be better than the rest means lots of fools willing to part with their money. Otherwise open an international schools. Lots of foreigners also willing to part with their money (or company's money) and most int'l schools in Thailand are full. Raise some money. Schools are an amazing business in Thailand.

What does not make sense in your story is that when you went back to the US you were asked to pay taxes for 2013. Under the foreign earned income exclusion any income earned abroad (up to 90+K) if you qualify for the exclusion, is not taxed in the US. Anyway, individual income tax rates are almost as high in Korea as they are in The US. I thought California was in dire need for teachers, but you may need to learn Spanish first (more useful than Thai)

Yes, I also was thinking this already. Thailand is not the LOS (land of smile) any longer. It seems to me like a marketing trick. People are smiling only when they want to get your money but not because they are so friendly. Especially in the main tourism areas like Bangkok, Pattaya and Phuket this can be observed. If they detect that you are not a stupid buffalo than they stop smiling.

It isn't? Funny that, I find that once you get away from the girlie bars and the ghettos full of moaning retirees, Thailand is actually a very friendly country. But then I do tend to actually meet and greet Thais, not just sit in a bar and bitch about how much better things were 20 years ago,

But Hanno, were you actually active here 20 years ago, and talking from experience or purely surmising ?

Hanno has been there, done that and probably crossed some lines. Now he is a role model for all the broke sexpats that stumble their way to Thailand. Keep smiling Hanno!

Ok, as expected most of you missed the forest for the trees. It is childish, or teenagerish at best to refer to a country constantly by its nickname, even more so using acronyms. What is generally termed as a literary license has become mainstream. From now on, all of you, just write Thailand. And if you are too lazy to spell it out just write TH. It's shorter

I think Andre actually got it right and HooHaa got it wrong, 555

Yes, I also was thinking this already. Thailand is not the LOS (land of smile) any longer. It seems to me like a marketing trick. People are smiling only when they want to get your money but not because they are so friendly. Especially in the main tourism areas like Bangkok, Pattaya and Phuket this can be observed. If they detect that you are not a stupid buffalo than they stop smiling.

It isn't? Funny that, I find that once you get away from the girlie bars and the ghettos full of moaning retirees, Thailand is actually a very friendly country. But then I do tend to actually meet and greet Thais, not just sit in a bar and bitch about how much better things were 20 years ago,

You seemed to have spent too much time at a bar doing all those things you say others do..... I bet you can't even read Thai. Stay on the topic or just keep your opinion to yourself

Isn't it easier to just write TH????

The OP just got scammed by another Thai bar girl. Stay away from the bars, Mr Chow...

Good one.... It looks like a large majority of normal Thai girls are used to the money for sex exchange from the college days. A friend of mine owned a building from which he rented rooms to female college students. 70% of the rents were paid by older men who were not their parents. In a way, in the extremely consuming society where we live, this does not surprise me. It becomes socially accepted, to the point where love, sex and money all mix. My guess would be that this girl has done it before and will continue doing it until she is on a long-term lease (kind of like the car). Definitely do not expect that you are going to have your "normal" relationship for free. You will pay for everything. Consider the p4p proposition. It may be cheaper. After all, the only free sex is the one you pay for. How much did your friend offer her, just out of curiosity?

Only problem is....it's in Bangkok... Singapore? Maybe, but why pay so much for a luxury pad when it's in the middle of a dump? An expensive jail at most