KMartinHandyman

 
 
You're right chicken.     My OP was indeed sketchy but  made so in order to make a point.
 
I used the  idea of a car as an example but perhaps it wasn't the best example as  certain cars can as impulse  and you stated.
 
What I'm really talking about is  a   policy I've faced with a merchant selling the last item of a model which  has been on display and he wants full price for the item even though it comes without it's box or instructions and etc.      I  haven't even mentioned the wear and tear it undergoes as customers turn dial and what not.
 
It's just venting  on my part but honestly I  can't understand why anyone would buy something at full price when it's been used by the merchant as a display model.     I expected to find different stores in the area charging exactly the same price for the same model due to little competition and thankfully for me, there is a local merchant  that has the display model  I chose as new in the factory sealed box.
 
When I mentioned it to one friend he said he'd automatically expect a 30% discount off the new price if  a product is  a display item.      I think that's about right.
 
I suppose the policy I've seen far more than once can be written off to a matter of  limited customer service, but for the life of me, I can't imagine buying from the merchant that has that policy.     And I'm talking a major  department store.
 
Done..

I suspect he is trolling a bit but well said. 
There are many who are not religious, like me, who understand the charity that comes at this time of year, especially for alcoholics, drug addicts, and even the sex addicts in Pattaya are catered for.
 

 
What about those who have no family? Do you recommend that they sit around and look at pics on the internet of happy families? There will be widows who will think of their deceased spouses, divorcees who think of their exes having fun with someone else. Ahh yes, happy times.  
    Ok, I am being a  prat, but  keep a thought for those of us that are alone. I dread having to call in to my family to do the  Christmas call. My sister is going to again ask why I am not there for dinner and that I am not very family focused.    :) 

Waze app

 
Isn't six months behind bars the self-imposed lifestyle of most expats in Pattaya or Phuket?
 

They might want to start looking for him in Cambodia as long as they have been studying the situation.

I've had a passport since I was 18 years old just in case I was facing 20 to life. Now it's down to six months behind bars and I'm out of here!

"That darned disparity is to blame! Thank goodness for our elite schools. Can you imagine the score without them?"
"Luckily I'm only a deputy so I still have my job! I'm not sure about the senior minister yet"

Poor Yankee99 ...Living in a foreign country and hating foreigners living in his own country. Pathetic. 

I remember when I first came here and encountered some monks. Some in the temples were okay. Friendly enough. But quite often, the monks I encountered walking around Bangkok came across as arrogant and egotistical. I knew nothing of Buddhism except that monks were supposed to be humble and live with very little. It was quite a shock when waiting for a taxi for 10 mins and some monks just pushed right in front of me and took my taxi. Not even a nod of thanks or sorry. 
 
I had a foreign friend who told me: "Monks are very important in Thailand. Thai people respect them very much. You must respect them". Well, the problem with any group of people who 'must' be respected is that they may feel they're above the average man. That feeling can breed arrogance and contempt for others. It can even make people feel like superstars who can do no wrong. Evidently, with social media, seems to be more and more of the case. 
 
"You should respect a man's faith in the same way you would respect his opinion that his wife is very beautiful and his kids are very smart" 
 
 

Someplace that legislates incumbrance on the masses to protect a few fools from hurting themselves.

Oh please they aren't pioneers in this, it's been around since the mid 90's at least.  What next, lay claim to inventing the wheel? I can't think of a single thing Thailand has pioneered.

Now spend b80 and make it all meaningful.

It says it's illegal to buy it in the markets,,and tourists know this?
I guess the merchandise is hidden from the police and you can only buy it if you know the secret handshake.

When is the election?

I'll bite [emoji39]

Maybe they failed to spot a trend of all of their employees getting the news and all of their information from Facebook and Line on their smartphones at work all day.

Even the smallest cities upcountry have public libraries. Seems many experts on everything Thailand are woefully lacking.
While you're there stop across the street at the "steak and noodles"shop. Order the large fried fish, french fries and salad.

How much further does this thread have to go up the shitter before a mod comes along and cleans it up?

The essence of the op is Thais were offended by an internet jerk (which I agree is an idiot) and so they're saving face by pointing out that they have seven people that can spell English very well.

Your answer is as vague as my reply. HOW DOES THIS WORK? .....You have stated that you don't do the trades. So I would trade on my own account?
 

Answer written on the underside of the umbrellas?

Lol, not sure because mine is off and got the same result. Let's agree to blame google.

Boy this went teets up fast.