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Singapore knows how to handle people who vandalize the private property of others. The caning of Michael Fay comes to mind.

They should have allowed him to exchange his fake money for Monopoly money.

Touching moment, Corepuncher—two guys who usually disagree finally find common ground… in completely misreading a call for accountability as some kind of fetish. If bare-minimum standards of public behavior make your minds go straight to kink, maybe the problem isn’t the post, it’s whatever is rattling around in your heads. But hey, enjoy your little bromance.

Thanks for proving my point, Blaze. Instead of encouraging higher standards, you’re content to sneer from the sidelines and excuse bad behavior with a shrug. That kind of defeatist attitude is exactly why some Americans keep disgracing themselves abroad. My mistake mixing you and mike up. Sorry!

Another deflection. The issue isn’t Thai behavior, it’s an American drunk smashing windows in a country that’s hosting us. If your instinct is to dodge that by attacking Thais instead of holding your own accountable, then you’re part of the problem.

Spare me the pearl-clutching, Mike. My comment was about holding disgraceful behavior to account, not some twisted fantasy. If your mind goes straight to perversion, that says more about you than it does about me. And trust me, I wouldn’t go near anyone who can’t tell the difference between righteous anger and whatever it is you’re projecting.

Nice deflection, Mike. It doesn't address my actual point, which was about respect and accountability. You're trying to shift the topic from holding Americans responsible for bad behavior to how Americans are perceived globally, as if that somehow invalidates my comment. It’s a weak tactic, divert and mock instead of engaging with the argument.

If holding fellow Americans accountable for disgraceful behavior makes me a 'perv' in your eyes, that says more about your maturity than mine. Try raising your standards instead of your emojis. Singapore got it right when they caned an American for vandalism. They don’t tolerate idiots disrespecting their country and neither should we.

What’s truly embarrassing is an American getting drunk and smashing windows in a country that’s hosting us. If calling that out offends your sensibilities, then you might want to reassess your priorities.

Your comment says more about your fantasies than mine. My point was about accountability, not kink. When Americans act like jackasses abroad, they disgrace all of us. In Singapore, an American was caned for vandalism. Thailand has shown more restraint. If you think public embarrassment for bad behavior is somehow erotic, that’s your lane, not mine.

The Thai authorities should allow us American expats the right to use a heavy wide leather strap to whack the guy's bare ass for being a disgrace and an embarrassment to his fellow Americans.

Of course, that’s true of every country. But in my experience, the overall standard of care I’ve received from Thai doctors and medical staff—especially in private hospitals—has been outstanding, which is why I speak so highly of them.

AI answers your question: "Krait antivenom is effective—but time is critical. The venom of kraits (especially the Bungarus species like the banded krait and common krait) is highly neurotoxic, affecting the nervous system and leading to respiratory paralysis if untreated. Antivenom is the only specific treatment available, and it can neutralize the venom if administered early enough—ideally within a few hours of the bite. However, its effectiveness depends on: How soon it’s given after the bite. The species of krait (not all antivenoms cover every species). The amount of venom injected and the patient’s overall health. Even with antivenom, supportive care like mechanical ventilation is often needed, especially if the patient experiences paralysis or stops breathing. In Thailand and other countries with good medical infrastructure, survival rates are high if the patient receives prompt treatment."

AI Responds: "It’s a common misconception—often based on ignorance rather than fact—that Thai doctors are poorly trained. In truth, Thailand is internationally recognized for its high medical standards. Hospitals such as Bumrungrad International in Bangkok consistently rank among the top in the world, with Newsweek listing it as the number one hospital in Thailand for 2025. Thai doctors in such facilities are often trained abroad or have international certifications, and the hospitals themselves are equipped with cutting-edge technology. Thailand’s healthcare system is so well-regarded that even the Saudi royal family has sought treatment here. In fact, in 2023, Thailand and Saudi Arabia signed an agreement to strengthen cooperation in medical tourism and healthcare services—hardly something you do with a country whose doctors are “poorly trained.” When you combine world-class facilities, internationally trained medical staff, and a strong reputation in medical tourism, it becomes clear: Thai hospitals are not just good—they’re among the best in the world."

I don't know what doctors you've been seeing here, but I have found Thai doctors, private hospitals, and Thai medical professionals to be among the best in the world.