ChrisKC

You have asked the questions, I think, rhetorically, but the answer is, favourable publicity, that may attempt to help redress the balance of the Taiwanese woman who said she would never set foot in Thailand again after her negative experience. My point now would be that those who I believe were right in lambasting the RTP for that Taiwanese star affair should not now be cynical about a reverse situation when there was a happy ending (no, not that sort) arising from honesty and goodwill, that most of us would approve of!

I agree. It is a nice little story that for the rare occasions that "Thais can be praised", there is need felt by some to create ill out of it!

The answer to this question is easy. They are all over the place in all parts of the country. What do these terms, "hiso" or "good family" even mean as it relates to any particular woman? Do they state these as facts in their profile? To me, status or background of an individual is not as important, or conditions of suitability, as my perception of them now! 'Hi so and good family' tell me nothing about personality, demeanour; if they are kind, considerate, thoughtful, unselfish, honest, loving, loyal and faithful. Meeting them and understanding their general attitude towards living and loving will more likely give a better feeling of potential compatibility. Then there is a small matter of her arriving at a similar conclusion about you!

"You can't park there" "Why not"? Bang! bang! bang!

Did you notice the first word in my comment? Only a little word but indicating clearly that I am aware of the "maybe".

If they love each other and each are happy with the other's personality and other traits (as perceived by outsiders), maybe he isn't stupid!

if the relationship one has with a bar girl or any other euphemism for a prostitute is for casual sex, who cares whether they lie or not; it has little meaningful impact on the punter - any more than the lies the punter tells the bargirl!

In my case, they tell me and they are not lying!

Let's take them at their word and see what happens!

Mostly sarcasm, a bit of genius; but the real truth is, "meiosis". For those new to this word, it is "understatement"

If you are old, fat and ugly then it is easy to distinguish a bar girl from anyone else in the bar! How? Even when walking past the bar you will enjoy a young, provocatively dressed girl giving you the "glad eye" Stop, go inside, and suddenly you will become handsome!

I am very sorry to hear this story! For myself, I have no personal experience of corruption by the RTP to my disadvantage in 20 years living in Thailand. The RTP are our Defenders They are our Protectors They are our Enforcers of the Constitution The are our Enforcers of the law Aren't they? A high level of disappointment from me to the RTP

Nothing can be accomplished if nothing is done!

We have only the story here to read. No police or witness statements for us to dissect, so we believe or not believe. Waste of time to speculate on the numerous possible precise scenarios - so I won't!

I lived near Hang Dong for a couple of months about 8 years ago. Out of Hang Dong town I took a right to the parallel road to the 108, turned right somewhere along there and went in to the hills. I am sorry, cannot remember enough to guide you precisely. I also spent three years around San Patong until 2017 and found plenty of places to do my biking - nearly every day. I went through lovely countryside and I went through a few villages. Having said that without actually helping you much, you could easily do what I did - I had to find ways that one might say is a route, by simply going along a bit of a main road anywhere and take any turning off right or left and just see where it takes you. I didn't use GPS in those days but now, you can see where you are at any moment and try out a few of the roads that you can see on the map. When you get home, the GPS will have tracked wherever you went including the dead ends or roads that took you back to a main road, and make adjustments next time out. It won't be long before you have found something you like. As far as being "safe" is concerned that is mainly you! I have been biking in many places in Thailand covering probably around 70,000kms in 15 years. I have never had any kind of accident - in fact I have never even fallen off my bike. Have I been lucky? Yes a bit, but many accidents happen arising from a bit of bad luck - being in the wrong place at the wrong time. But I am certainly not complacent!

Exactly. it is being stated that the death is a mystery - that in my book justifies, some investigation even though that means that by a pathologist to discover a precise cause of death. If not, what will the death certificate say? Cause of death - "Don't know"

Not much in the way of a support system at home or at school that doesn't seem to notice such a depressed daughter or a student and try to address that in some way. RIP that poor girl.

It has little to do with vans or the roads. It is the drivers. It is little to do with skill, either. Reckless drivers, speeding, simply not taking due care and attention and so it goes on - the focus should be on the Drivers. RIP those poor people and the aftermath relatives and friends have to live with.

Did you believe all that your friend told you?

Ha ha. It's about time you learned the lesson of countless others that pit bulls are unpredictable; every pit bull owner reckons their dog is friendly. A bit like Thai women - but mine is different!

You say you want peace and quiet! maybe it is quiet but you don't have peace! Go somewhere else less objectionable. Don't punish yourself for other people's "couldn't care less attitude". And while you are at it, report him to Immigration Not having a contract is a disaster waiting to happen!

The police could have had an early night. Illegal or otherwise, prostitutes as obvious anyone would know, are around Beach Road and bars in Pattaya from lunch time onwards. My experience is limited in Pattaya, having only visited there a few times and staying in accommodation but how people who are trained to observe such things and not see them is a little baffling.

Around the next corner. There is no such thing as the best place!

"It has become a hot topic of interest what with the focus on road accidents at New Year's" For all but the road traffic police enforcement process I think!

Shouldn't that figure of 540, be 540,000 (and even this figure should really have another zero added to it) if there is actual enforcement going on?