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Well we don't have statistics on how many Brits ( because of pension reasons are choosing Philippines)

No taxes ? I didn't know that And ....for the UK pensioners,NO freeze on pensions !

Kudos to you Sir👍 You did the right thing I have seen this happen many times over the years where invited friends or family will over order and not care

Last time I was in Manila 2 years ago all the American franchise restaurants all crowded Everything was crowded there were just too many people The SkyTrain was old and couldn't cope Too many people Overpopulation

Guilty as used ? I don't know but psychological they will Do it AGAIN right

Thanks Lou / Pattaya57

How's the weed smoking going and the Shame you gave your mum and dad as you have said before A son as a drug addict and Shame to the family ,you know you disappointed them Imagine carrying that around with you that you I feel sorry for you mate knowing you live your life in that weed forum Never achieved anything,why did you do that to your mum doing absolutely nothing with your life Think about it and reflect why . I mean understandable if you had a bad childhood but you didn't,so why You let people go to their graves disappointed in you ,very sad life you had ,I'm sorry you don't realise the pain you gave to those Imagine having a relative in heaven now and you know who it is , crying at your shame and disappointed

True to a certain extent But.... should he be feeling guilty if he had a good time ? You see guilt is a funny thing, because it happens AFTER

They need someone in power who wants to "modernise" their city A proper SkyTrain . More skyscrapers Better roads Tourist attractions

Doesn't matter what country your in ,as a tourist you are always going to get the "freeloaders" But DON'T feel guilty AFTER Now this morning a middle aged farang was moaning that his part time girlfriend and she took him somewhere yesterday and went back to I presume to get friends bar or restaurant ( I didn't ask ) and paid for whisky and mixers People he never met including his words of ladyboys etc They sat there drinking whisky and coke or whatever and people came and go some didn't acknowledge him Now this is the morning after and he is bitter ,,they ordered found on his tab etc Bill was 5000 All this to impress a girl he has known on /off for several years visiting Pattaya I known her for years ! thought she was a friend he said But she just used me to entertain her friends he said Now I didn't want to make him angry so I said " but you had a good time didn't you ! You enjoyed it ! Not really he shouted back ,I got used ! And the most funniest thing he said was .... "And after the checkbin....they all left me ! One guy offered to drive him back to the hotel for 100 baht despite drinking all the whisky 🥃 He wanted a 100 baht he shouted I started laughing so hard He left ,he got up guilty angry with me ? And he stormed off And this is guilt after ,a type of psychology Makes me remember a few weeks Eric a lovely guy in the view talay who got talked into having a party in his small condo by a group of thaus he met at a market stall He invited me and soon as I arrived I could see they had no interest in him only the free alcohol and prawns I dont drink alcohol so I was watching for approx 30 minutes before I left ,one tattoed Thai guy asked me for gasoline money 😳 I didn't invite you I told him Next day Eric was feeling guilty .... They wouldn't leave he said The psychology is .... If your going to do it ....do it with knowledge of fun....... You enjoy it ... Why does GUILT come after ? It's a bit like gambling I guess Now paying for a party for strangers also happens in Philippines and everywhere else Stop the psychology of GUILTY

Amazingly the Filipino people support young Marcos His father did nothing That city could has potential to become the next business city Great call centres etc Build a proper Transport system! Nice railway, nice buses Do something with your city !!!!

I wouldn't say there are NO unsafe areas I have emailed the hotel clerk to find out exactly which area he lives in which has his so called '"bandits" demanding cash in his slum area at night that he can't go out after 9pm his words

When I went to Manila last year I was disappointed 3 hours from Bangkok and only parts of it are similar to Bangkok ,when I see parts only a few streets look great The public transport is rubbish decrepit The question is why Manila Philippines is not a major city with great infrastructure tourism etc like Bangkok Why not? They have great english etc but their city is BS ,why ?

I will try to contact this Thai guy and ask him EXACTLY where this place is that has *bandits" after 9pm demanding 20 baht for him to go through!! I'm fascinated by this place that this hotel clerk has to be home by 9pm because of "bandits" And we will ALL meet there and go there for the next ASEAN members party 🎉

You are right Jim and the only sensible one on this forum 👌

Unfortunately you will never go to the Philippines because you stereotype , others are taking offence at your name which nowadays could be considered racist to other cultures Please try to go to Manila to experience the Filipino ness

I have no idea why this Thai liar who was a front desk clerk was telling me BS He said he had "bandits" demanding 20b at night some where in the suburbs of Bangkok and wasn't a safe area

That's the address of the ASEAN forum office 😮

I had a Thai person tell me yesterday they live in a bad area of BKK I think they said Bangkapi or Bangna Something bang .... They said it was common for street robberies ? Anyone know the bad areas ?

I haggled the price of a backpack with a smart ass indian guy yesterday in a Bangkok market,they all seem to be indian or Nepalese Him with his fancy shirt and gold chain I said how much is that backpack? Smart ass comes out with " how much you want to pay boss ? 300 I said knowing it was a low price "Just got you boss I can make a deal for 900 , because you boss are my friend I kept haggling for 15 minutes,until I got it down to 450 He said deal ! And shook my hand I then went silent and walked off ,300 baht I shouted He said "Bosss you shook my hand ! You shook my hand said the indian guy "Yes I did and you know what I said He looked at me stunned 😳 "Baby ...I lied ! I sang that ....baby I lied 😂

Marin I love you thankyou

I have been reading some interesting books lately on Dark psychology You will find a hustler in Asia taxi or market stall will raise the price if your in a hurry or they know you have no other option One thing I love doing is booking a grab or bolt then running out of my hotel with my bags to ask the street hustler how much for the taxi to Bangkok he then ok ok ok ok But doesn't tell me the price I tell him I'm in a hurry He then says 2500 ok He then calls the taxi I wait for my real car then hop in and wave to the hustler as I go 😂

The bus is leaving from Ekkamai ?😳

I'm.on the drug of love 💕 We must embrace the social aspects of society love it ,embrace it I'm reading the book pray love ,they made a movie Get out of your comfort zone !

Where do I get the bus back to Pattaya And which one do avoid ,the mini vans ?