Jonathan Swift

can we get them to take the Russians?

"Falang riders, the same in cars"? How are these names western names? "The motorcycle rider, identified as Ms. Kulthida, 19, and her passenger Ms. Thassanee"

Obviously they know little or nothing about the real Thailand, just some unreliable hearsay about the proliferation of such things. They are not the sharpest tool in the shed.

There is almost always a certain amount of doubt until convicted beyond a reasonable doubt. But possession is in and of itself a crime, as is the attempt to use it or pass it. He "possessed" it, and he intended to use it. He wasn't charged with actual counterfeiting, or knowingly obtaining them.

Why? Are you tempted to make some of your own? Unlikely that he himself made them. He probably bought them on the black market. Most likely they were made in North Korea. The stripe is not gold, it's blue. To tell if a $100 bill is counterfeit, check for the following security features: Security thread: When holding the bill up to light, a vertical thread should be visible on the left side of Franklin's portrait with "USA 100" printed on it; under UV light, it should glow pink. Color-shifting numeral: The "100" in the lower right corner should change color from copper to green when tilted. Watermark: A faint image of Benjamin Franklin should be visible on the right side of the portrait when held to light. Microprinting: Tiny text around Franklin's collar and other areas can be seen with a magnifying glass. 3D Security Ribbon: A blue ribbon with bells and "100" that moves when tilted. Raised printing: Certain areas like the Treasury seal should feel raised when touched.

If it were just one or two, not necessarily suspicious. But 24? He had to know. Did he try to spend or cash them elsewhere? If he had he would have likely been previously caught. Employees are trained to inspect large bills and spot fakes.

I’m here in Patong, but not sorry I missed it. I don’t need to see lowlife human beings behaving badly. I was listening to a great band with a great singer.

Post signs along the beach warning of gold necklace thieves? Does the government really care about making Pattaya a better place?

No smarter or dumber than any other group. But tourists are a demographic of their own. They’re more concerned about showing off their gold without thinking or researching online. This problem happens in every country

I think that was a rhetorical question

Just arrived at Patong today, 1st thing checking in my guesthouse I say hello to a young couple and boy and the guy nods his head, grunts, and looks away and keeps talking in, wait for it, Russian. I'm willing to try not to be prejudiced but it's tough when they keep fitting the stereotype. I hadn't heard the accent clearly before I tried to be nice. I think I've only had pleasant conversations with 2 Russians since I came here 11 years ago. I feel sorry for that little boy growing up with that example of social skills when here in Thailand he could be learning to accept foreigners from all over.

I can’t understand why so many people busy themselves with the internal affairs of a country that’s not theirs and whose policies wouldn’t come within a thousand miles of their lives, let alone actually affect anyone directly. On top of that everyone thinks they know all about what’s going on behind the veil as if they were there and bore witness. Have you guys got too much time on your hands? How about doing some volunteer work?

Do you not know how to use punctuation or are your little fingers too lazy? Do you want people to understand what you say? Do you care if people think you’re not the sharpest tack?

So, tell us what planet YOU’RE from. Because you sure don’t know much about this one. There’s only one creep in this story.

That makes sense. The monks thought they were doing something humane. Imagine how they feel - the horror.

Dog had an ample supply of brown envelopes.

To put it more succinctly they are bred for dog fighting, which is illegal just about everywhere for obvious reasons. But people make money off breeding them, selling them, and in gambling on fights, so it's about the money as well as status. . Given the huge number of maulings and deaths, my opinion is there are enough calm breeds with good demeanor and we don't need these little monsters. My opinion.

What a sad, horrible way to go. Sometimes I wish I hadn't read stories like this. Did the abbot not know the reputation and nature of this breed? Maybe he did. I guess just because you're an abbot doesn't mean you've got all your marbles. It seems like every one of these dogs is a ticking time bomb waiting to go off at the slightest trigger. The dog needs to be euthanized. What do they do about man eating tigers, bears, or lions? What is it with people who buy these dogs? Status? Something to show off? Yes and yes, being "cool" is more important than the lives of your neighbors and family. Might as well be a lion or a tiger on a leash. Same problems in America, and I'm sure elsewhere. In my old neighborhood in the US there must be a dozen or more of these murderous monsters. One of them ate another neighbor's dog. It should be illegal to breed and own these. They're more dangerous than guns because they act willfully on their own with no one necessary to pull the trigger.

Ah, that's the new 2025 model. Comes with dress wingtip shoes and optional black tie.

I live in the subdistrict Makksan, it really never bothers me. I live down a side alley and am a good distance away from any car exhaust. I don't hear any complaints from others. It doesn't get into my apartment. I travel a lot so I get plenty of fresh air on a regular basis. So I suppose it depends on your exact location and whether you're used to living in cities.,

And why would that happen? Are you a physician? A lung specialist? So enlighten us. What are the causes of emphysema? There are many causes. As far as pollution, prolonged ozone exposure can contribute to it. Thailand's ozone concentrations aren't enough to cause problems, it's mostly particulate and dust from crop burning. It's not good for you, but it doesn't cause emphysema. If someone already has emphysema then that's a problem, but why would such a person live in a risky place?

Have you ever been in a jail? In the US? I have. For drunk driving. Gang members put a hit on me because they thought I was an informant, and I got out on bail just in time. The cops deliberately set your bail high so they can keep you jailed for a month until you get an arraignment and bail hearing. There are crooked guards that will put you in solitary if you cross them, with a light that's always on and one outdoor break for one hour every day. The beds are flat steel. It's not Thailand, but it's far from comfy. So if you're going to comment about the world, do your homework first and you won't embarrass yourself by sounding like an ignoramus.

You can't judge a whole culture by the behavior of a few. Same where you're from no doubt. People are the same everywhere.

He probably is on a holding cell right now, or at least until he sobered up.

Canadian AKA American lite. Americans are carnally in love with SUVs along with their guns. No offense to Americans here, we're the good guys who escaped.