'I'm guessing that your choice of words, "quick service" may be the reason, perhaps that was misinterpreted?'
I don't think he was asking him how much for a 'quickie'.
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I commented out loud “thank you, very happy, quick service” in Thai with a smile on my face and wai to the officer.
First mistake, never wai to anyone.
'Many British prisoners have said they would have been better off left in the Thai prison.'
Sandra Gregory I think was one that said words to that effect.