Hm,...I would think that work permits and visa problems or the crews and musicians is to much trouble....and the usually rip offs,...are a downer as well. All crews and musicians that have been ripped off, pas on the info to other crews and musicians. at home.
Hm,...I know a lot of Thais that travel the world !!! some are wealthy others are not, but they get invited by people they helped on there travels....Generosity is good !!
There is a French proverb that says « le ridicule ne tue pas » "The ridicule doesn't kill" which means, don't let the fear of ridicule stop you from doing what you want, or what you think is good !!
Best post I have read in a long time THX for posting this reply. I have been backpacking around as well in my younger days and recognize and lived about the same sorry as you had. Had the honor to meet some of the most generous people on earth in those times....learned a lot on those voyages.
Nah,...A good wife is the way to go. But it takes 2 to have a great marriage. both have to have great respect for each other's integrity !!! I am a lucky man with a great (Thai) wife, been together for over 20y. and it keeps getting better !!
..."However, Orathai’s penchant for gambling and lack of employment raised concerns about her financial management."....
hm,...make that suspect number,...5,8,10,....or,....??