DLock

Based on the limited thinking, most of you have just given "hall passes" to any bloke caught in the girls toilets.

"But it's ok...I'm gay" will be the cry when he is busted perving through the cracks or putting mirrors under the partition.

If a bloke is dressed like a bloke (i.e. no dress, hair and boobage), then he should be in the men's.

If he is clearly confused and has all the female accouterments...then I'd prefer him in the women's.

Some things are sacred. You gotta draw the line.

I'm not giving any passes. I agree with you that your GENDER presentation to the world is the most important factor as to which GENDER toilet to use. However, the reality is many transgender people can not PASS as EITHER gender, and our response to that should be COMPASSION to whichever toilet they decide works best for them.

For clarification, this is nothing to do with me - I don't really care who comes into the male toilets...and this isn't bar's and nightlife toilets.

I am thinking of women and children at any public toilets.

If I saw an obvious man going into or coming out of a ladies toilet that my wife or daughter were using, then it would likely him calling security...when he woke up.

Based on the limited thinking, most of you have just given "hall passes" to any bloke caught in the girls toilets.

"But it's ok...I'm gay" will be the cry when he is busted perving through the cracks or putting mirrors under the partition.

If a bloke is dressed like a bloke (i.e. no dress, hair and boobage), then he should be in the men's.

If he is clearly confused and has all the female accouterments...then I'd prefer him in the women's.

Some things are sacred. You gotta draw the line.

So, no update of this soap opera?

In what company would any employee be able to make such stupid decisions that allowed the company to pay more for a product than they can sell it for, lose so much marketshare that they fell from number 1 to number 3 within 1 year, and still stuffed the warehouse with products with a limited shelf life?

Then make up "phantom" deals that they can't prove and then say they are going to do exactly the same thing next year?

To call the PTP clowns would be an insult to clowns everywhere.

You wont think they are clowns when they hand out 5 million ton of rice to the poor...just before the next election. Thaksin to clever for some farang

Yes I will still think he's a clown.

He may give out bags of "past its use by date" rice to get votes, in lieu of envelopes, but the damage to Thailand is clearly evident to anyone with half a brain.

Wake up.

Thailand 'loses rank of world's top rice exporter'

I don't understand the fuzz about the title "exporter". It's just one of the many lists in the world and totally not important, except for some people in the Government.

Thailand is # 6 or #7 on the list of Rice PRODUCING countries and small in comparison to India, China, Indonesia, Myanmar, Bangladesh and others.

Is this sarcasm or are you being real here?

Please be sarcasm.

In what company would any employee be able to make such stupid decisions that allowed the company to pay more for a product than they can sell it for, lose so much marketshare that they fell from number 1 to number 3 within 1 year, and still stuffed the warehouse with products with a limited shelf life?

Then make up "phantom" deals that they can't prove and then say they are going to do exactly the same thing next year?

To call the PTP clowns would be an insult to clowns everywhere.

It's very easy to see those that studied Economics in school and those that did not.

Thailand is in the middle of South East Asia - believing that this wage increase will somehow benefit Thailand in the context of competing economies is simply naive and short sighted. The surrounding countries are high-fiving each other right now over the economic gift handed to them on a plate.

The Government has shown their economic prowess with the rice pledging scheme, and managed to relegate Thailand from the number 1 supplier to number 3 in one year, despite warnings from analysts and banks....and they plan to continue the folly. And reducing tax was an awesome move. Borrowing more than they need. Brilliant.

So, keep cheering the 300baht wage increase as progress for Thailand's masses. Ignorance is bliss.

This thread makes me squirm with every post.

She is likely not in jail and never has been - the legal process over illegal software would be far more complex that a village policeman could figure out. Never happened.

Her Brother is not her Brother...but they both have the last name. You understand what this means right?

She is a serial liar and her family is part of the con.

You are not the only person she is scamming.

If you have no reason to be in Belgium, jump on a plane and figure this all out. For your own sanity....and mine.

NO dont do it OP, and DLOCK, you will only both loose more of your sanity. Take it from me, as i have very little sanity left after just 1 years relationship and mine could not even lie that good

I know you are right TingTong.

But I just hate to see good people scammed and conned out of their hard earned money.

But it's likely the smoke screen, lies, communication problems, actors and props will be used to good effect to fool him even further if he comes over. He wants to believe...so he believes.

...and to those believing it just may be plausible...please don't give the OP hope. You are unwitting members of the scam.

Chances are, we will never know.

I hate to say this as a generality, but It's been my experience that poor parenting at an early age is responsible for most of the problems that children have changing into responsible adults.

I would not be so harsh.

Many parents themselves are the product of poor education, limited opportunities and varying motivations.

Some kids don't break out of that cycle for many reasons. Why do more than what is absolutely necessary?

But some kids do, despite financial barriers, peer pressure, limited education and opportunities.

I admire those that don't take the easy way out.

I bought a clapped out Willy's Jeep to restore with the intention of using it for all the aforementioned stuff around the property.

It turned out so sweet, I don't have the heart to get her all busted up again.

...now I need a quad bike.

This thread makes me squirm with every post.

She is likely not in jail and never has been - the legal process over illegal software would be far more complex that a village policeman could figure out. Never happened.

Her Brother is not her Brother...but they both have the last name. You understand what this means right?

She is a serial liar and her family is part of the con.

You are not the only person she is scamming.

If you have no reason to be in Belgium, jump on a plane and figure this all out. For your own sanity....and mine.

Interesting thread, and I feel for you guys. It really is a no-win situation.

My wife's nephew stayed with us for a while as she wanted him to go to a better school away from Sukhothai.

It was not a good experience and the kid just was not motivated. No matter what we did, what extra schooling we provided, he just did not want to apply himself. He just wanted to go back to the farm and catch frogs and rats and work on the farm. I was pretty glad to see the back of him to be honest.

It is discouraging to see opportunities wasted, especially when you can see where his life will end up. Meanwhile, some kid who is desperate to stay in school and become something does not have the money or opportunity. I find this situation very sad.

Tough situation and the stress it must put on the relationship must be intense.

Good Luck fellas. I'd be seriously looking at the military or a construction job in Saudi.

The PTP fear Abhisit. They will do all they can to destroy him.

Even if the allegations are true (which I doubt), what harm did he do to the country? What benefit did he provide?

Meanwhile a coward, mass murderer, convicted felon, on the run, was granted back his Diplomatic Passport.

...yeah, this seems fair.

I also think the bars at the moat end of the street would benefit from being bulldozed and started over.

The bar areas are not attractive. They are sad, grubby little holes with girls who do not make the grade in Pattaya or Bangkok.

Personally, I don't know how anyone could spend any time in them or call them fun.

Turning the whole road into a walking street from 7pm each night and sprucing up the whole area with something Chiang Mai can be proud of would benefit the city tremendously.

They said the same when Phuket converted to a one-way system a few years ago.

Fact is, like Phuket, something needs to be done to solve the traffic problem. It's only going to get worse.

If those who make decisions are serious, then it will work.

I have faith.

My only comment is that I am unable to deal with women acting like kids. It can be funny as a one-off, but as an regular occurrence would drive me nuts. Maybe I have no patience to help someone grow up.

Whatever happens, good luck.

hmm...how long does it take them to grow up then?

My ex, 33 years, like a spoilt brat but for certain does throw a very scary tantrum when she dont get her own way. After live with her and got away i decide i will NEVER put myself through this again

Sadly, have not met another since then who do not act in this very same way and loose all hope to even find someone sane

To the OP, you are old enough now, trust me this situation you consider will make you to age very quickly!!

I lived with girls when i was in 40's and is bad enough, i could not put up with their BS at and old age

I do understand what you are saying, and I do appreciate your recommendations. In order to mitigate the potential stress that a young woman could bring to bear on an old man like me, I laid out some ground rules for her, in writing, and discussed them with her, several weeks ago. I told her the type of woman I seek and if she is not the one for me, or does not want to adhere to the list, she should look for someone else because I will be looking for someone else.

Here are my thoughts about what I would like to see in my one good woman:

1. Honest, open, trustworthy and truthful;

2. Pleasant, warm, charming and kind personalty; clean, neat, attractive, slim, presentable appearance;

3. Respectful, polite, appreciative, supportive and courteous to me;

4. Loving, affection, and devoted to me;

5. Sexually intimate, seductive, keeps me happy in bed;

6. Reliable, responsible and loyal;

7. Tolerant, understanding, forgiving of mistakes and broad minded;

8. Flexible, allowing me to pursue activities and interests with others and without her;

9. She is not a person who nags, irritates, annoys, demands, is difficult nor gets angry easily;

10. Communicates, shares her ideas and thoughts, listens to me;

11. Has a healthy lifestyle. Does not do illegal activities, gamble and does not associate with people who engage in illegal activities.

Why don't you ask Headgame to draft up a legal contract based on this?

Seriously, what could you possibly talk about in pidgin English to someone that could almost be your Granddaughter?

You seem well meaning, and given your OP and "dating" Coconut Bar girls, sex seems pretty high on your list. Nothing wrong with that, but don't get all tangled up in emotion to justify your bent. Call it as it is - you want a regular girl in return for taking care of her.

Give her a stipend. Let her find her own apartment. Call her when you want to see her. You are 58. You don't need the stress that this kid will bring you.

One thing to point out is more and more "locals" have a foreign degree and therefore an understanding of both local and western culture, something that foreigners who have never lived or worked in Asia obviously lack. A lot of "local" staff are actually bananas.

This is a good point.

We do have several ex-pats in key roles because they do have skills and knowledge that we cant find here.

But we also have many Thai's in senior management positions and will always look for Thai's over foreigners. But we always prefer Western educated Thai's over local Thai's and in my mind, that's the best of both worlds.

The only issue is that senior Thai management do know their worth and are not necessarily cheaper than single ex-pats.

_{I would love to force all of those people opposed to the 300 baht wage to actually live off 250 baht a day themselves and see how long they can last. Not very long i bet. It is a pathetic amount. Even 300 baht a day is next to nothing. It is about time pay structures become fairer.}

Did you even read the thread?

What defines a transexual exactly?

This is just a bloke in a frock....a very, very ugly bloke.

If I donned a frock and poorly apply some cheap makeup, will I be a "transexual" or a "transvestite"?

..actually, I'm not even sure why I asked that now...

"“I insist that I’ve done nothing wrong for I have performed my duty. Exporting tigers to China is not wrong. Anyone who charged me with malfeasance should produce evidence to substantiate their allegations and prove whether the export has caused any damage [to the country],” he said. (MCOT online news)"

I love this legal defense.

It's not the "country damage" Slapnuts. It's the fact that you broke the law and probably profited from it.

You were an easy target.

They intimidated you and your wife and you crumpled.

These guys have no conscious or remorse. The more you plead and cry the more they know you will pay.

I know it's easier said than done, but stand firm and be prepared. Know the law, know who to call and have numbers on speed dial. Assume this will happen again, and condition your wife to be prepared to spend a few hours in a cell while you make the calls and show no fear. It's all an act, with the police playing the bit part on a legal technicality. They will not lock her up for long, but they are banking on exactly what you did.

They will back down if you don't.

CCTV (color with audio) should be mandatory for any public business in Thailand.

Really sorry to hear of the distress they caused your wife. That's just not right. Being prepared and knowing what to do will make her feel better.

Is or was stickman ever relevant? i kinda thought he went stale many years ago ,trying to reinvent himself as Bernard trink type ,

Well once you remember that his readership shares many similarities with the Thaivisa forrum demographic - namely, lots of relatively unremarkable foreign males holidaying or living in Thailand to pay for sex with women of a calibre they'd have zero chance of nailing at home, paid or otherwise - then you realise that he's being as "relevant" as he needs to be.

What's the likelihood that the majority of those who read his weekly musings regularly venture outside the monger haunts of Soi Cowboy, Nana Plaza, Walking Street or the beer bars and stalls of Sukhumvit to quaff champagne and cocktails (with umbrellas) at Iron Fairies or Demo in Thonglor? They may have seen many more of these "new" expats bouncing down the street or strutting through Terminal 21 and Emporium and they may be slightly curious. He's just writing to appeal to his readership demographic.

As for the lowdown on Oskar, Firehouse, Long Table, Muse etc., in my opinion, they're far more enjoyable than the second rate pubs and bars in the monger and tourist enclaves. More civilised, more discerning, no drunken, guffawing morons groping everything in a skirt and no Gangnam Style. It's a simple formula; better class of customer = better experience.

Although there are lots more regular girls, there are still a few higher-grade freelancers who tend to dress up a bit more but, because they can be spotted a mile away, they don't do as well as they would at places like Spasso or CM2 with the male clientele those places attract.

HS, well put. You are a man of obvious taste and style.

Gonzo has many valid concerns but never heard what he wants to do to make his business better. He is worried about things he has no control over, why not focus on what you can control not what you cannot.

Feel free to offer some suggestions.