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My only question is why dig up a three year old topic?

I frankly don't care what others sexual preferences are.

I have both. It's quite simple really. I love having money.

Why would anyone want the burden of living with a cheap Charlie?

Never heard of "love"? Not every woman in the world is a financial mercenary.

It is hard to love a cheap Charlie because he only loves himself.

Why would anyone want the burden of living with a cheap Charlie?

Very true, and especially one who doesn't speak your language. Cute girls have a wide assortment of men to choose from. They don't have to settle for second best.

These fishermans pants are those pants that are tied up around your waste from back to front... Like a one-size-fits-all number that you tie around your waste...

Super comfy for around the house wear... But you'd look like a right dick if you were wearing them outside trying to get your "thai" on...

EDIT: Like the one in HeijoshinCool's picture...

Waste!!..............Like the Freudian slip!

I thought they called those pants wrapped around waste, "Depends"?

I think if you participate with thoughtful replies then people are going to give you a little more lenience when you ask a question or make a controversial reply. After a while people will understand what you stand for and what your interests are.

I think many men just don't care about their appearance anymore, but maybe that is because they don't have to in Thailand. I could say the same about a lot of western women once they pass a certain age where they no longer want to attract men.

I understand what the OP is saying, but it should be obvious to anyone who has spent more than a few months in Thailand. Thailand attracts a lot of men who are living on the shaky side of life and who can survive with a quasi-legal life style. They aren't really bad, but you wouldn't want to trust them with anything valuable. To do so is just silly and you get what you would expect. Some of these men might be charming and attractive but you would not want to join them in a business deal.

a funny story,

few years ago, i did go dinner with few 6 thais friends and 2 another americans friends.

We know each others for many years, and all of them have great job.

One of my thai friend, Khun W. is quite sucessful and wealthy. So he invited all of us to a nice restaurant.

At the end of the dinner Khun W checked the bills. The waiter bring him his change.

And because i was looking at him, because of the 2 anothers US guy were there also, i dont know why, but he felt obliged

to do like caucasian people, he felt obliged to give a tip.

You should have seen his face, it was like he was suffocating when he give 100 baht tip to the waiter who was bowed down.

By the way the total bill for the night was nearly 20 K baht.

(over-)Tipping is the most stupid thing that tourist do in Thailand, trust me.

Great story, Bender, thanks. I've met a few people in Canada who were exactly the same. I don't think Thailand has an exclusive on tightwads.

By all means don't tip any Thai person. We don't want those Thai workers earning 300 baht a day to get uppity ideas that they are worth any more and as good as us. Just bicker and haggle over every baht, and pick up those fallen satangs off the street.

What a horrendously racist rant.

Shame on you!

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I thought my sarcasm was obvious. I guess not. Some people are thicker than I thought.

Leave the buffalo for the locals. Chicken and pork are cheaper and tastier. Use that round thing sitting on your shoulders for more than pouring beer into and life is pretty good.

Spare the rod and spoil the child is old school discipline. It only works if it is backed up with a lot of love. Unfortunately, the love part doesn't always happen. Modern discipline does not need physical violence. There are other methods that work much better. But, discipline is still needed.

The scary thing is, I don't think she was joking!

You are right, she was quite serious when she said it..

She had reason to be serious; an elderly friend of mine can talk to animals and they seem to understand him. I've seen him do it and just shake my head.

Some people miss the obvious, David.

Everyone is different and have different needs and wants. I commend Jake and his simple take on life. He doesn't aspire to the big fancy house on the hill, and from what he writes I doubt if his wife does either. They are happy with what they have. I've changed a lot since my divorce and I've discovered I don't need or want what I once thought I needed. I also believe that if two people can no longer live in harmony then the best solution is to separate. Don't let yourself be tied down to material possessions at the sake of your freedom or happiness. Bitterness and anger does not benefit anyone. What does it matter if one spouse or the other winds up with more after a separation so long as both sides are happy being apart.

It mattered to me when my ex stood in court and told a complete pack of lies about me to for financial gain , that hurts after being together for 25 years. Fortunately I was on the ball and she was threatened with imprisonment, WHICH I think near caused her a heart attack.

That might be true, Transom... BUT! When you look back, then your ex probably did you a favour by leaving. As Charlie Sheen said about his women... "I don't pay them to sleep with me. I pay them to leave." Some just cost more than others, but it is all worth it in the long run. I'm sure my ex-husband thinks it was worth it in getting rid of me.

Cambodia and Laos have a different solution, but most Thais find that abhorrent. Like others I think it is a case of economics. Soi dogs adopt people, not the other way around. It is like cats always going where it is most comfortable.

Most people are not expecting an assault. When it happens we just react without thinking. Sometimes we make a bad choice and get hurt. That doesn't mean we are stupid. It's only after the fact that we start to take precautions. It's like riding a motorbike in Thai traffic. After a while you start expecting the unexpected. It might save your life some time.

Chickory is an interesting weed. Its pretty blue blossom opens in the morning and closes in the afternoon. The blossoms grow right close to the stem and are hardly noticed when it closes.

I don't know what this blossom tree is called but I've seen it growing wild in many places in northern Thailand

Women are attracted to confident, happy men with charm and a smile on their face. A gift of the gab goes a long way in attracting us. I think it is the same with Thai women as well as western women. Even somewhat homely men can be sexy and attractive if he is confident. Having enough money goes a long way in making a man feel attractive, but that is because he is probably successful in what he does and therefore is confident. Shy men, even if they are handsome, just don't exude confidence, and that is a put off for most women. However, pushy, aggressive men are also a put off, and I for one will quickly turn away. Someone already said that learning some Thai goes a long way in breaking down Thai barriers, but it's still a case of being happy and friendly without being pushy. All us gals like a man who flirts a bit and jokes a bit, but without being obscene.

What she says +wear gold.

Read what I said about NOT WEARING GOLD in the mugger topic.

Gold doesn't turn me on, but a sexy, mischievous smile gets me every time. For some reason I can't explain us gals seem to fall for the happy go lucky bad guys. Maybe we just want to tame or convert them.

Women are attracted to confident, happy men with charm and a smile on their face. A gift of the gab goes a long way in attracting us. I think it is the same with Thai women as well as western women. Even somewhat homely men can be sexy and attractive if he is confident. Having enough money goes a long way in making a man feel attractive, but that is because he is probably successful in what he does and therefore is confident. Shy men, even if they are handsome, just don't exude confidence, and that is a put off for most women. However, pushy, aggressive men are also a put off, and I for one will quickly turn away. Someone already said that learning some Thai goes a long way in breaking down Thai barriers, but it's still a case of being happy and friendly without being pushy. All us gals like a man who flirts a bit and jokes a bit, but without being obscene.

OP, You're a Brit, right? Enough said.

Everyone is different and have different needs and wants. I commend Jake and his simple take on life. He doesn't aspire to the big fancy house on the hill, and from what he writes I doubt if his wife does either. They are happy with what they have. I've changed a lot since my divorce and I've discovered I don't need or want what I once thought I needed. I also believe that if two people can no longer live in harmony then the best solution is to separate. Don't let yourself be tied down to material possessions at the sake of your freedom or happiness. Bitterness and anger does not benefit anyone. What does it matter if one spouse or the other winds up with more after a separation so long as both sides are happy being apart.