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I gotta catch a flight Forethat but I'll come back on that later. I will just say what you call opinion another calls fact. Social norms and morality is not math. Especially when it comes to gender rolls.
Oh and BTW, when I was grabbing girls in Pattaya and Nana I would have basked in the lime light should a camera had come along like you mentioned. I was single young and having fun. And as far as I was concerned I never paid them to stay, nope because anyone can have a normal girlfriend here. No, I was paying them to LEAVE afterwords and not stick around like any normal woman would in a regular relationship. Because I wasn't ready for marriage.
Nothing against em, just put things back were ya found them I say.
Didn't Charlie Sheen say that ????
But more to the point - Were they having sex with you because they 'leally leally riked you makmak'... Or because you agreed before hand that you were going to 'Pay them to leave' ???
Then again, I know what you mean... back in my Uni days I had one nighter's with women and couldn't get rid of them quickly enough... I'd prefer to stay over at theirs so I could make a sharp exit. I think though, that if I'd have offered to pay them to leave in the morning I'd be singing soprano by now....
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Pathetic bunch of complaints.....
I'd guess that the same people who are complaining about the 'warning' would also be the same people to complain if something happened and there were no such warnings...
From the British Embassy: "The political situation in Thailand is tense and uncertain. British citizens should exercise great caution throughout Thailand and avoid demonstrations or large gatherings of people that might turn violent. It is likely that there will be mass protests by anti-government demonstrators in and around Bangkok. A court decision due on 26 February 2010 is a potential flashpoint. If, as is quite possible, anti-government protests turn violent, British citizens should stay indoors and monitor the media and this website. "
I'll reserve judgement until after the weekend and then use my 20/20 hindsight and decide whether or not that this warning was necessary.
Regardless, it can never hurt to use your own intelligence, gather your own information and heed the warnings of our Embassies and Thai Visa and 'Be extra careful' around this time.
Do you 'Complainers' also moan about other warnings regarding your safety ?
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Ex GF1: Met in Khao Sarn Rd - In a Bar (She was a Bkk Uni Int'l Student - 2 years younger than I)
Ex GF2: Met Online (ICQ - She was AIA sales - 2 yrs Older than I)
EX GF3: Met in a Club (MOS - Interior Designer - 4 years younger than I)
Ex GF4: Friend of Ex GF 2 (Worked as Air traffic Control at BKK Don Muang - 1 year Older than I)
EX GF5: Met in a Bar when out with Friends, Overlapping friendship groups (Flight Attendant - 4 years younger than I)
EX GF6: Met in a Bar when out with Friends, (Flight Attendant - 3 years younger than I)
Wife: Met in a Club while celebrating a friends B'day (she is best friends with my friends wife - Owns and Runs her own company - 3 years younger than I)
A bar or a club is one of the more natural places to meet someone... It just depends what the bar is like and the type of girls / men who go there......
Edit: ages and what my GF's did for a career have been added as I feel that the age gap and what the lady does for a living represents that where we met was a place for similar age-socio-economic to socialize.
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Its a lot cheaper in the UK.
A bottle of Moet was about B1950 (about 8-9-months ago), thats about £38 for a standard 75cc bottle.
I remember paying £30 for a bottle in All Bar One in Leicester square in London.
So, while I'm not sure of the prices in the UK Duty free or Off license... it has to be cheaper.. I'm guessing about half price.
As its a present and it has to be Champagne then fair enough, however, for other times Villa Supermarkets out here sell a very drinkable Prosecco for about B560 (£11) which is a great alternative especially when eating some of the spicier food out here which would destroy the taste of a good Champagne.
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Same thing happened to me at Emporium a few years ago.
I waited by my car while the shop called out his number plate. It took him an hour to turn up.
It is my guess that he heard his plate number but didn't give two hoots.
He made no attempt to apologize before getting in his car while I waited by mine.
As he closed his door, I put my hand out to stop him and asked him why he couldn't even apologize for inconveniencing me for over an hour.
All I received was a shrug... as infuriating as it was he only got called a few expletives...
I would love to know what makes these people tick to really teach them a lesson for their self-centeredness and deliberate ignorance.
IDEA... If this happens, Nails on the floor in front of their car... So as they move away to clear the space, their tyre deflates !
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Myself
Dred
Chris
Angus
Joshua
Joseph (if he's back in time)
Steve
James Toog
Count me in... (Tuesday 23rd - 6pm)
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Ok guys, here's the round-up for playing footy this Sunday 21st at 4pm
(much thanks to all that posted their confirmations on this topic thread - makes it much easier to gather the list):
Expected for Sunday 21st:
- Damaja
- Angustan (+1?)
- Beejoir (+1)
- Groovetank (+1)
- JonnyF
- Thehabs
- Tamo
- NicFoxe
- Sure
- VespaSeeker
Maybe, but not sure:
- Aaron UK [walk-in]
- Martin DE [walk-in]
- Ronnie
- EmanuelSWE
- Chrisdino
- MegaRanter
- ChrisMoss
- WarpSpeed
As you can see, it's looking like a big resurgence this week, so should be no probs having enough people, especially as the 'maybe' list includes several people that I'm fairly sure will come, but they haven't confirmed yet. So, it's likely we'll extend to two hours to make sure everyone gets a good run-around! It'll be cheaper with more people, and the 1st hour is 600bht (split between all that come), but don't forget, the 2nd hour will be at 1200 bht, so I estimate total for the 2hrs playing will be approx 120 - 180 bht each. Look forward to seein you all there at 4!
Cheers,
Adam.
Still in the loop....
Can't make it (till):
- vid1 (28th Feb?)
- Richard_smith237 (28th Feb?) Unfortunately I can't make it this Sunday (28th)
- Luang (? -injured)
- Beechy (? -injured)
- Neutronium (? -injured)
- Bkksteviejai (?)
- Wossnext (?)
- MSingh (?)
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Why would you want to take them to Hua Hin, its where the chip on the shoulder Ex Pat lives. What would you do in Hua Hin, there are not any decent girlies for your friends. There is nothing to do, if you play golf like me then yes.
Thanks for that. Well I live in Hua Hin, and they're staying with me if thats a good enough reason. My friends are a married couple by the way, and although pretty open minded, two weeks of girlie bars are not what they're here for, hence the initial question. Thanks for the other replies, the river one seems interesting, does anyone have a link for that please?
I don't know of any link for the River trip... However...
I take visitors on the same tour / trip. The pier is close to the entrance of the Grand Palace.
The quoted prices there are a rip off by the way. The sign says B900 per person, when you negotiate they offer a Thai price of B500 per person, but thats still a rip off.
I have taken a couple of friends on a 1 hr river trip at B800 per boat in Sept 09, then in Jan 10 I took my parents on the same trip for B900 (Per Boat).
It's a nice enough trip and ties in well with a trip to the Grand Palace and Khao Sarn Road.
I have also taken visitors to ChatuChak Market, Suan Lum night bazzar, Jim Thompsons house, Silom State tower, a day trip to Ayuttaya.
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The Four Seasons Hotel buffet is known as one of the best in town.
A mark up from the JW Marriot I'd say. Plus free flow Verve...
Also to Sukhothai is very good, no free flow wine though.
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I have a friend who's expenses are.......
Sin Sod - B400,000 (Wife from Bangkok, a Masters Graduate, Father connected (dept. Prime-Minister and various Politicians attended wedding).
Wedding Costs - B1,400,000 (everything including rings etc)
Envelope money - +/-B1,000,000 (money received from guest's)
He's not sure if he's getting sin-sod back or not (they're still on honeymoon and It's not polite to discuss the return of sin-sod before hand).
The couple have been given 1 Rai of land in Bangkok (est. Value at +/-B15 million).
I think that puts a B1,000,000 request for Sin-sod well into its perspective.... (oh... and the guy is a Westerner).
Bull dust
Then get hold of a copy of 'Thai Rath' news paper for 7th Feb.
4th page. That should be proof enough of the mixed marriage, dept prime minister etc...
Everthing mentioned was fact.... Absolutely no need to stretch the truth to make a point.
Do not limit your thinking to within your own box.....
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A friend of mine recently married a wealthy Thai lady. 3 years age difference and within a similar social-economic bracket....
It's a very normal and natural relationship...
IMO - If folks date within their means i.e. similar education, age and economic levels there will be a higher chance of relationship longevity and success.
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I have a friend who's expenses are.......
Sin Sod - B400,000 (Wife from Bangkok, a Masters Graduate, Father connected (dept. Prime-Minister and various Politicians attended wedding).
Wedding Costs - B1,400,000 (everything including rings etc)
Envelope money - +/-B1,000,000 (money received from guest's)
He's not sure if he's getting sin-sod back or not (they're still on honeymoon and It's not polite to discuss the return of sin-sod before hand).
The couple have been given 1 Rai of land in Bangkok (est. Value at +/-B15 million).
I think that puts a B1,000,000 request for Sin-sod well into its perspective.... (oh... and the guy is a Westerner).
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A close friends son is having an operation today. I gave one to him (my friend - Thai) for his son as I understand that Thai's believe that it can offer some form of protection.
I had a blow out in my car a few months ago. Following this, my girlfriends (now my wife's) father gave me an amulet. I don't wear it but keep it in my car glove box.
I don't believe in the power of these amulets and would never wear one but understand that for those who do so giving and receiving of them can offer comfort.
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How to behave in a foreign country? What's your suggestion? **********Why not? His post is no more stupid than dozens of other posts made here every day. In fact, it's probably fair to say that the "ignorant <deleted> without a clue how to behave in a foreign county but blundering through regardless, unshakable conviction in my superiority over the locals still intact (thanks for asking)" post is pretty much a staple of Thaivisa.I do not behave the way I do because I'm Australian. I behave this way because of my natural character. As for people steriotyping, you few are doing it right now, and it's kind of funny. You're blaming my behaviour because I'm foreign born. You're no different than most Thais I was talking about who see me doing something bad and add another tick to their boxes of bad things "ALL" fawang do.
I do not see why I should not behave as I normally would when in any country. I was just as likely to get locked up back in Aus for the stupid sh*t I done, being in Thailand makes no difference. What is poor, however, is you guys go to some foreign country and think you have to bend yourself in half to cater for other peoples insecurities. Why? Well, "why" when you never did it back home?
The fact I have white skin and speak English has nothing to do with how I do/should be have. Don't try and pretend it does, or you won't be helping along any of the Thais this thread was made about who seem to brand us all in steriotypes and blame out culture for things we do rather than us as individuals.
I see the point you are making in your post.
However, anti-social behaviour is poor form no matter what country you are in.
IF however someone carries themselves respectfully and mindful of others while in their home country, I would fully expect them to behave the same way here – So on that point I agree.
I also agree that we shouldn’t have to bend over backwards or bow down to do a little ball licking – Simple manners and consideration is always good enough anywhere.
As for using the excuse that you behave like an ass in Aus so its acceptable here because that’s your normal character and you are an individual who doesn’t wish to follow the masses, likes to stand out from the crowd and is proud of their individuality..
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I’d offer that with that attitude it might not be long before you are having to do exactly that.
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Sounds good... I'm looking forwards to joining when I can (probably in March). Until then I hope this all continues. Thanks Adam for sorting it all out.
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Sounds like something I've been looking for. I couldn't join a team as work draws me away too frequently, but if its something that doesn't need commitment, then it'd be great...
What times / days are you looking at playing ?
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Sounds like something I've been looking for. I couldn't join a team as work draws me away too frequently, but if its something that doesn't need commitment, then it'd be great...
What times / days are you looking at playing ?
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Golf ?
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After having 3 tailored suits in Bangkok over the years I've gone back to off the rack (Boss, Paul Smith, Givenchy, Ferraegamo), fortunately I'm a very average shape for suits (i.e. 6 ft tall, 85 kgs) so I have no real issue to a quality fit as I like it.
Suits from the tailors recommended on this forum have been nothing more than average (Raja's, Narrys etc) and I've seen my friends suits too.
I have not found a decent tailor in Bangkok - I thought I had in Raja's, but a few months on the suit has not lasted as expected.
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They should remove them all - Zebra crossings present a huge danger to unsuspecting tourists and are quite simply lethal.
In Thailand they are road paint without any point at all - Given the attitude of drivers in Thailand, its far safer to let people and tourists negotiate their own way through the traffic on their own terms.
I do feel especially for the elderly when trying to cross the road. And I hate it when I stop to let them cross and motorbikes and cars continue to scream past me.
if you do stop the bloke behind you wont.
Agreed - Stopping out of consideration actually makes it more dangerous for people crossing the road and I've nearly been the cause of an accident by simply allowing people to cross in front of me...
It's something that I have learnt while driving here - As politely as I would and like to drive at home, I'd create confusion and accidents if I drove with the same consideration here. People expect you not to give way and drive accordingly.
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They should remove them all - Zebra crossings present a huge danger to unsuspecting tourists and are quite simply lethal.
In Thailand they are road paint without any point at all - Given the attitude of drivers in Thailand, its far safer to let people and tourists negotiate their own way through the traffic on their own terms.
I do feel especially for the elderly when trying to cross the road. And I hate it when I stop to let them cross and motorbikes and cars continue to scream past me.
I sometimes think that this issue shows the true colors of the character of Thai drivers - In a nation widely well considered for its image of politeness and welcome, the consideration for other people is a complete contraction to the reality once people in Thailand get into their cars.
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Isn't it also something to do with 'That Gladys Althorpe' who never buys her own ?
From a Boddingtons (beer) advert in the 90's. At that time a lot of beer was being marketed as 'sexy' maybe some of that has been inbuilt.
IMO - I depends where the first date is. What is attractive is the independence of a lady, but not to the point of it being ridiculous and ordering pints of Guinness in a French restaurant.
There is certainly nothing wrong with a lady ordering a pint in a pub if thats what she enjoys.
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Forgot to add. On our second date (which was actually valentines day) - I took bottle of 'Singh beer with a Bow and Ribbon' as a present because thats what my girlfriend was drinking when we first met - So, maybe its true.
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My Experience (In and Around Bangkok)
(1) Honda vs Minivan (bus route).
His fault but no insurance, fat guy comes in and pays off the police, I’m told its my fault. I refuse to accept blame.
The case is taken to a higher department at a different police station. I’m told 50/50 and its better that way cos my insurance will fix my car more quickly than trying to get money out of the other party.
Result: My insurance paid my costs only – Minivan company cover their own costs.
(2) BMW Vs Merc
Express way – the Merc changed lanes and struck the side of the car. The other party clamed we swiped her. We claimed she hit us after changing lanes. The Police took our side after looking at photos, car position and lane markings.
Result: Her insurance paid out (but it was very clear decision).
(3) Range Rover vs Taxi.
His fault but again no insurance. I told him to leave before my insurance gets here and involves the the police.
Result: My insurance paid my costs only.
(4) Range Rover Vs Nissan Cefiero
In a multi-storey car park she tried to over take me while I was parking. Her fault, she says it was my fault. Threatens me with the police if I don’t accept 100% blame. I don’t accept 100% blame and we agree to sort it out at the police station. I call a 'Friend' who advises that as it happened in a car park (private property) unless someone is hurt police will not get involved. My insurance suggests 50% and I agree. She went to the police station I didn't need to.
Result: My insurance paid for me, her insurance paid for her (I guess, I never saw her again).
(5) Mercedees Vs Pickup
Hit and Run – Pickup is gone in a flash, nothing that can be done (didn’t catch the number).
Result: Insurance pays out.
(6) BMW vs Motorbike.
BMW turning right (with indication), motorbike overtakes and strikes the side of the BMW. Motorbike demands cash. Driver calls the police and insurance.
The motorbike is charged with the car costs. Although realistically he can’t afford this so the insurance pays out.
Result: Insurance pays car costs only.
Conclusions:
Who Pays: Unless a clear blame can be identified – insurance normally pays for our own vehicle.
Licence: Although I do have a Thai Licence (recently obtained – based on advice given in this forum) I’ve only ever been asked for my Int’l licence.
However, based on many others experiences getting a local licence is recommended.
First class Insurance will always cover your costs.
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Sounds like a switched on Police man being opportunistic...
Many of us don't carry our passports and as I understand it the law is to be able to produce it within a 'reasonable' time frame. It appears this policeman was very ready to extort a foreigner.
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This is my pet peeve about arrival in or departure from Thailand... ignorant immigration officials who think their 'sh1t don't stink' (to quote landofthefree)
Immigration in neighboring countries get paid pretty poorly too I imagine... I don't think its a viable excuse "I get paid like crap so I'll be rude and ignorant"...
This behavior maybe endemic of low pay and positions of relative power and the posturing this produces....
Saying that - there are a few gems who are polite and give a reasonable welcome... 1 in 8 I'd say...
Other than that... I think as airports go, its good, not great, but certainly not as bad as some would have us believe.