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95 pages on this topic!!!??? Forgive me for not reading through, but, planning a return visit in November most of which will be in Koh Samui - looking at climate/rainfall info on the net it looks to be the wettest time of year yet Nov - Jan is the most popular time people visit.

What weather can be expected? Does it rain a lot/constantly?

Well I'm one of the guys who gives them dirty looks because they are rude ignorant bastards.

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So that'll make you a rude ignorant bastard too then...?

I'm not defending Arabs (I'm not Arab), although from my personal first hand experience I do find the majority of the ones I've interacted with to be arrogant and perhaps a little rude, but, it's still not an excuse to generalise and say ALL are like that, that's just narrow-minded and stupid. Are you making things better by giving them dirty looks? Does it make you a better person?

I think they are B@st@rds and you can quote me on that.....The same goes for the French Nationality algerians, morrocans....They sell hash, steal cars,bikes  in Europe, come here and act like big shots....They know nothing of Thailand and its ways, and they my friend have the most racial views in regards to Asians...They are loud and arrogant.

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They may or may not have racist views towards others, what do you know? Fact is you're a racist yourself and seem to be unashamed of it judging by your disgraceful comment.

I thought Thailand was a peace loving nation. Perhaps its not suited to narrow-minded individuals like yourself who belong in the 1940's. Paradise will be polluted with your attitude mate.

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... "Allah" town.

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That is so pathetic and offensive. Why can you not have a discussion or debate without creating more religious insults than there are already? Do you expect things to get better by being so irresponsible?

I went in June. Never seen anything like it and it was fantastic. They're not all kids though, I thought the age mix was very varied (which made me feel comfortable!!). Great atmosphere, great music, great location just brilliant.

Suppose it was the first time ever for me going to an all nighter, bit late in the day I know but hey.

Recommended.

Perhaps yes/no reasons should also be justified/discussed?

5.Daytime activity that a TG would enjoy other than eating or sleeping

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Conversation....?

I think he's just enjoying himself and perhaps even a first-timer for Thailand and at the same time met people who he's never met before and might even have changed his mind about them.

This can happen anywhere in the world where you meet people from all over the world. I think the "fun" of it is more so in Thailand because everyone's generally having a great time together and enjoying it.

I don't find that people (Thais or Farang) look at me in an adverse way when I'm in Thailand and I feel totally relaxed and confident and most importantly very welcome when I'm there which is why I love the place so much.

And another question. How expensive is cable tv or a satelite?

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A satellite will set you back hundreds of millions and then on top of that you need a space shuttle or rocket to get it up into orbit - not easy!

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I would say from my experience since having a connection with Thailand (only 3 years) I've noticed them more rather than say I've actually seen more. In fact I don't think I come across enough!!! Where are they? I guess most of them are attached anyway...

Do any of you expats listen to Thai pop? I bought Nink's album from ethaimusic.com I think it's fab and she's got such a wonderful singing voice. In fact that's my favorite CD and it's been in my car CD changer for ages!!

Don't give it a high priority chechoie!!

I would say women have their need for companionship just as men do. If they miss it or don't get enough of it then they,as do men, will turn to alternatives to fill in the gap. Not surprised, but I guess the question of being faithful and the subject of the individual relationship and what it may lack may be an issue too.

V nice corkscrew! I was having a look at some car prices and couldn't believe how much more they cost compared to here in the UK e.g. BMW X5 4.4 over 9 million Baht!!! That's way more than double what it is in the UK!! I might aswell ship my M3 over when I come to LOS...?! (Not seen any M3s in BKK...?)

1 Why do we press harder on a remote control when we know the batteries are flat?

2 Why do banks charge a fee on "insufficient funds" when they know there is not enough?

3 Why does someone believe you when you say there are four billion stars, but check when you say the paint is wet?

4 Why doesn't glue stick to the bottle?

5 Why do they use sterilised needles for death by lethal injection?

6 Why doesn't Tarzan have a beard?

7 Why does Superman stop bullets with his chest, but ducks when you throw a gun at him?

8 Why do Kamikaze pilots wear helmets?

9 Whose idea was it to put an "S" in the word "lisp"?

10 What is the speed of darkness?

11 Are there specially reserved parking spaces for non-disabled people at The Special Olympics?

12 If you send someone 'Styrofoam', how do you pack it?

13 If the temperature is zero outside today and it's going to be twice as cold tomorrow, how cold will it be?

14 If people evolved from apes, why are there still apes?

15 If it's true that we are here to help others, what are the others doing here?

16 Do married people live longer than single ones or does it only seem longer?

17 If someone with a split personality threatens to commit suicide, is it a hostage situation?

18 Can you cry under water?

19 What level of importance must a person have, before they are considered assassinated instead of just murdered?

20 If money doesn't grow on trees then why do banks have branches?

21 Why does a round pizza come in a square box?

22 How is it that we put man on the moon before we figured out it would be a good idea to put wheels on bigger suitcases?

23 Why is it that people say they "slept like a baby" when babies wake up, like, every two hours?

24 If a deaf person has to go to court, is it still called a hearing?

25 Why do people pay to go up tall buildings and then put money in binoculars to look at things on the ground?

26 Why do doctors, when they ask you to strip, leave the room or close the cubicle curtain while you change? ............ they're still going to see you naked anyway.

Eurgh!! That sounds worse than having your nob chopped off!! I think the funny side of it is just the irony of the whole story - I can imagine the idiot going up boldly to his mrs and thinking he was actually going to have sex with her after he tells her he was leaving her for another!! What a shock he must have had! The poor idiot gets it chopped and is totally humiliated! In fact the more I think about it the funnier it gets!

The guy is a menace to world society. What has he done for world peace or world pollution etc? He's a Texas cowboy always looking to fire his stupid guns. He's the one with WMDs and he's the one that should be stopped from using them. Full stop.

Well although the guy can't stand up for himself now he had the balls to tell her eh?!!

This is true Tokker. Having looked at jobs etc I am quite astounded to see such relatively low paid wages of the Thai people. If some can survive on 5000/m then 30k/m plus should be a plenty? I've read many posts here and elsewhere (usually teachers...) complaining on how little they get paid.

I think the money worry is probably one of the biggest, if not the biggest obstacle that a guy faces in deciding whether to settle in LOS or not - for me also and for other people I know, to give up steady, well paid jobs in the UK and risk everything. However, it is nice to hear from you guys who have taken the risk and made an effort and for whom it has worked out well - good on you!

(Would welcome advice/tips though....;-))

Oh I am sorry! I didnt realize that when in a relationship everything was easy! I always thought that you had to work at these things. I must have some funny ways at looking at life. I think it would make sense for me (this is a personal comment) to go back to England rather than scratching, earning 30,000 baht a month, when I could go back to England and have a better quality of life earning 140,000 baht a month. And FYI, do you think that we would have applied for the visa if we had not discussed it fully. And I think the advise given is good, but dont you think that any normal person would offer the person they love support and time automaticaly? I think 9 out of 10 people would prefer to live in LOS, otherwise this forum would not exsist. It is just not realistic, otherwise everyone would do it. I for one am jelous, but in my situation the best option is to return to Uk. If however in 6 months time she is terribly unhappy, then yes we will have to sit down and talk about it. But at the moment we are just happy for the fact we will be with each other on a perminant basis. Regardless whether there is Thai food or not!

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Bang, you do have a point. Earning a better living and/or being in a more steady/secure job is very important in maintaining a good relationship. If these things became an issue they would certainly put a strain on both of you. I guess from that point of view it's a better idea for the g/f to come over to the UK (or wherever) and give it a go to see how things pan out. At the same time, however, I think you should bear in mind a plan B so that if she gets bored or just cannot adjust and wants to go back to Thailand then what? In the meantime of course you can both visit LOS for holidays etc but how often depends on your financial circumstances. Would that be enough to maintain sufficient Thai time to keep the other half happy?

This is a very interesting post.  You ladies have my sympathy indeed and there are some really weird pervs out there!!!  But you know at the same time I'm trying to work myself out - will I be classed as a pervert if I appreciate Thai ladies more than Western?  - appearances-wise and not necessarily having been with one.  Would you (farang girls) not agree that Thai girls (and also other girls of Far Eastern origin) are very striking in their looks?

Anyway sorry for digressing from the original topic...

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blimey, what nonsense that is!! I can understand some men preferring Thai women to Farang versions (being married to Farang myself), but the rest is a bit rascist really. Some Thai women are very striking, as are some Farangs. Some are ugly too, from each population, so stop the generalisation.

so you are not a pervert, but maybe a bit narrow minded

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I wouldn't say it was nonsense at all, there are a lot of guys who prefer Thai women to others. I agree, however, that there are beautiful women from all races, countries or ethnic origins of course so I guess my comment about Thai women was a little generalistic for which I apologise. I'm not a complete pervert (perhaps a little...!) but narrow-minded was a bit of a punch Siam One...ouch

Although I don't have a Thai girlfriend either here in the UK or in Thailand I don't think it would be the same if I brought her back home. Being in Thailand is just so nice and I think it would add that sparkle to the relationship if I stayed there. I guess it shouldn't really matter anyway if you're in love, but, it would make a difference.

I think in any case the girl should have a short stay/holiday in the boyfriends home country and be given a choice. There is quite a cultural difference which in my opinion it would be more difficult for a Thai to cope with the change to Western than a Westerner to cope with a change to Thai...?

It is quite unfortunate and I can understand how enfuriating it must be for you. The thing is it's one of those things that just isn't going to stop. Best thing is not to take it personally and just dismiss it (easier said than done I guess).