Bundooman

I have lived here in Thailand for 18 years. I have never felt disliked, uncomfortable, unsafe, or any other negative vibe from Thai people. I have been helped many times by Thai people from kindness, generosity, helpfulness, politeness and I think this post is offensive, deliberately aimed at degrading Thai people and I certainly have no wish to participate in the vulgar manner in which the choices are set out. I have noticed the OP on this forum on a number of occasions recently and find nothing pleasant contained in many of his other posts either. If someone is so anti-Thai people, then why, for heaven's sake, or you still here in this delightful country? Maybe try learning some Thai language, smiling at Thai people, dragging yourself of the bar stool, smarten yourself up, learn something about your host country and their customs and lay off of them. Another reason why I try to avoid conversations with foreigners such as myself. This biased and vindictive survey is worthless.

Just be careful which ring - his or hers. One is worth it, 'maybe', the other is not!

Bye. See you here when it all falls apart for you. But good luck though.

So, it seems, uncorroborated denials of such practice, also known as nonsense - also applies to you then, right?

The Thai police response this bag-snatching incident begs the questions: Where is the self-congratulatory photo of the entire force - all smiles and professional pride, happily handing over the bag, complete with contents, to the happy and grateful tourist? And why isn't there a picture of her, the victim, and another with the blurred photo of the thief?

"Periscope up! Surface, surface, surface"! "Please surface.................." "I don't know how either". "Just surface, surface, surface!

Do we really need to know that? Brit kids your thing?

1-11 - no exceptions!

I do wear 'regular' clothing, simply because I don't want to look like those you describe. I wear clean, smart, long jeans and a clean smart T-shirt. I wear trainers and socks. I also keep my hair short and smart. For me the weather is not a problem, summer or winter. I've done this now for 18 years. All my clothes are regularly washed and ironed. At home I wear very casual clothes - all clean. My wife and daughter have no problems with my dress code. You are what you are.

If you read the article - you'll discover the 'how, what and why'.

Kaffir Lime, (Makrut) is very good for shampoo and my wife, 39, swears by it. Try it. It is available as a shampoo in Tesco Lotus. Or, you can obtain the fruit, a couple of kilos, cut it in half, squeeze the juice and keep it in the fridge.

Just another wannabe pretending he's God! Who the hell do you think you are to talk like that to anyone? If I were in charge of the hospital you apparently work for - you would be sacked immediately. Unbelievable sense of superiority with delusions of grandeur.

Well, if that's the case and the picture is really two years old, why not compare two pictures? Show the face of the child he is holding, and a picture of that same child now? Kids change a lot in two years.

Cash is liked because: It can be folded into small objects. It can be hidden by a sleight of hand. It can be tucked away into a pocket. A duplicate book of monies received can be maintained A duplicate receipt voucher can be given. Yup. Cash is good! Goodie, Goodie - Roll up - pay your fee! We love our tourists!

Typical sneering response from someone with nothing interesting to say.

And we all know that twisted Thai logic equates to 'fact'!

Jocks?

'We often see'? Who are 'we'? M-A-G making assumptions about other foreigners, or 'farangs' as he calls them..... making ridiculous statements, (not to mention his), just because they are married to a Thai lady? Suggest he 'grows-up' and contributes in an adult manner. 'We', are not amused!

Ooooh - you clever ladies man, you.....!

The sideways head nodding is another........

Bus brakes failure or tree brake failure?

Agree - but I have a much more interesting adjective than 'to save this fuffing about' regrettably, the moderators would delete it!

Where you come from matters not at all. What happens in the UK is not for you to criticise just because you wish to have a dig at another country's methodology. If you don't understand it - don't comment.

You too could be accused of the same problem. The OP is a foreigner. How and where would he look to find such people? Possibly his spoken Thai is poor or non-existent. So where does he look? He asks his Thai family or those around him. He is also unlikely to be able to check a workers past 'quality' work - how would he do that? Your post makes me think that if you also took the time to think about workers in this country, you may even arrive at a different point of view yourself!.

It might, if accomplished with a pair of garden shears.