the_heart_thief

Hi Ladies,

My girlfriend, Liz, and I are due to arrive in Koh Samui for a couple of weeks soon(we are staying on Lamai).

Liz is concerned about attitudes to topless sunbathing in Thailand and, in order to put her mind at rest, I thought I'd come on this forum to ask whether any of you have had any negative experiences relating to it (other than sunburn!). Is it accepted or would you advise against it ?

Many thanks.

E.

I'd say go for it!

I don't like to sound mean, but maybe there's not much that you can do to restore trust. To me, there are only 3 things that could kill a relationship 1)Death 2)Cheating 3)Physical Abuse. All those crimes are highly unpardonable and unforgiveable when it comes to relationships.

Maybe, it's simply time that you move on.

Sometimes, we just have to lay on the bed that we made!

A bit cheesy, but funny non the less!

Love

It comes in different disguises.

1. Someone at the park who eyed-you.

2. A friend.

3. Family.

4. Someone you met in the street, who made your heart-beat falter.

5. A stranger who melts your heart the first time you met.

6. Unreasonable Rush of Blood to the Head when you see someone.

7. Butterflies in the stomach.

8. etc. etc. etc.

The mystery is this ---- we don't really know how long LOVE will imprison us. Some love last for a lifetime, 15 years, 5 years, others even last for a day and some for only a minute or a second. So enjoy LOVE while you can.

This is a lovely post!

I would add on the discussion of what Love is: Love expects nothing in return! It just is...

Thanks Suegha!

Well, the moment someone expects something in return, LOVE (in it's purest form) disappears! Then, we can call it lust, want or like, but never LOVE.

Black-Eyed Peas -------- Bebot and Don't Phunk with my Heart #1!

I was gonna have "the mayan calendar or at least the sun stone" tattoed on my back, but I was such a whimp. I started turning blue when I saw the needles. So until now, I'm still summoning a lot of courage, and then maybe if I feel brave enough, I should shoot to World Trade Center and get it!

I moved to LOS at 20.

At 24 I moved to Fuatemala. Guatemala, even:

I´m still here, and I will eventually move again I´m sure.

It may be with more than the two or three hundred dollars I have in my name. It may be with less.

It will certainly not be back to the world we left behind. It holds no interest for me in it´s increasing lack of respect for the fellow man, and its increasing hypocrisy and/in arrogance.

I will stop before turning this into a diatribe.

Kayo did you go to Costa Rica by any chance? I got a few invites to work there, but I haven't made up my mind yet. (You see, I've been to BKK for 4 years and I don't feel at ease anymore when I'm in another country. LOL.)

I might visit on April to check it out, but it would help me frame my mind about the country in a favorable way (maybe?) if you could help me a little.

Thanks.

I went to Koh Samui and stayed somewhere near Lamai beach for two weeks last December. I like to tan a lot, so I was in my bikini for days. I was walking along the beach one fine sunny day when I saw about 10 topless bodies sprawled somewhere, so I took my top as well. (Whew. Glad, the anti-nud_e police didn't come to fetch me. It would have been very embarrassing.)

Now that I know it's illegal, I will never do it again!

shucks, why did I miss that

Too bad you missed it, but it was "a swifter than the wind thing."

I went to Koh Samui and stayed somewhere near Lamai beach for two weeks last December. I like to tan a lot, so I was in my bikini for days. I was walking along the beach one fine sunny day when I saw about 10 topless bodies sprawled somewhere, so I took my top as well. (Whew. Glad, the anti-nud_e police didn't come to fetch me. It would have been very embarrassing.)

Now that I know it's illegal, I will never do it again!

We all look forward to the latest "Topless in Lamai" video.

You ARE aware many videographers record the going-ons on Samui beaches, right?

I went to Koh Samui and stayed somewhere near Lamai beach for two weeks last December. I like to tan a lot, so I was in my bikini for days. I was walking along the beach one fine sunny day when I saw about 10 topless bodies sprawled somewhere, so I took my top as well. (Whew. Glad, the anti-nud_e police didn't come to fetch me. It would have been very embarrassing.)

Now that I know it's illegal, I will never do it again!

shucks, why did I miss that

never fear... it'll be available on the soon-to-be released DVD at a Phuket sidewalk vendor nearest you ...

Oiy, in fairness to my dear self ----- if any pictures were taken at all, they will appear artistic.

It wasn't pre-planned, you know! The thought just crossed my mind and I did it instantaneously.

There was one Fin who started taking pictures, but I managed to put my top on, in lightning speed, then started the chase. He ended up giving his film to me and me buying him a new film. (I didn't think his gf was too happy that I started talking to the "photo guy" but I didn't have much options. I'm only glad he wasn't a bastaird. It could have been worse!)

I have to say that I learned my lesson that day. The chase wasn't easy. My legs hurt for days. Talk about "saving yourself from total destruction." (That Fin ran like a mad cheetah!) And please save the lectures. I admit, I wasn't myself that day and I was being a complete moron. ***sigh. I've made many mistakes in my 25 years of existense, and I know I'm bound to make more. (It's a part of life!) I hope not as moronic as the "samui <deleted> ck-up" though!

So for those people hoping that topless pictures of mine are all over the market, goodluck and have fun hunting for the "non-availables." ***chuckles.

Listening to "Toby Keith."

My American X-bf of 3 years was a slob! I paid half of the bills religiously, but I did all the grocery shopping, cleaning, cooking, washing and ironing. He never offered to help or wanted to. The only thing he did was change the light-bulbs! (And that didn't happen too often.)

When we're in-love, we do a lot of stupid things. It was only after the split-up that I realized, what I fool I'd been!

I started drinking at fifteen! (Legal age in the Philippines is 18.) We didn't asked an adult to buy the drinks, but my friends and I go to a regular shop, rent a private cottage, and we get served with beer by adults. (Money indeed can buy many things!)

I don't think, putting a lot of restrictions when it comes to drinking alcohol will help. It might only incite rebellion, and kids might just drink it coz it's "a thrill" to break the law. (At that age anyway.) Making alcohol sound "exclusive" will make it more appealing to others in many ways.

Awwwwwwwww!

That's why I never take chances! I religiously practice my routine, a bit of kicking and loads of punching for emergencies.

Society is changing nowadays, and it's not only in Thailand. Every country has it's "bad and good." (It pays to learn to watch our backs as much as possible. And sometimes, fighting is not only done in "hand to hand" combat. There are many other ways to win a battle!)

I went to Koh Samui and stayed somewhere near Lamai beach for two weeks last December. I like to tan a lot, so I was in my bikini for days. I was walking along the beach one fine sunny day when I saw about 10 topless bodies sprawled somewhere, so I took my top as well. (Whew. Glad, the anti-nud_e police didn't come to fetch me. It would have been very embarrassing.)

Now that I know it's illegal, I will never do it again!

I've always thought I was bad-assed when it comes to drinking. After reading the story, I started having second thoughts. Maybe, I should give "gasoline" a try. Who knows? It might just be what I needed.

Which kind was that again?

Hope you don't smoke, or go up in smoke or with a bang after intaking. But I wonder what kinda hangover comes with a gasoline high? Is it by hours or miles?

Naw, I don't actually smoke, although I kinda smell close to a cigar after a couple of hours in a pub. I wish I was that brave to try gasoline, but......... Right now I am happy to alternate Whiskey, Vodka, Tequilla and Gin. ***winks. (BTW, I never get hang-overs except when I drink beer. I guess, that's why I became "a proper drinker.")

Why is it that most victims of "illegal sex trades" are women?

Don't they have MEN in their brothels as well? (I can't believe this! Even criminals discriminate?)

I'm not wishing bad on anyone, but I can't wait for the day to see "He-Prostitutes" being rescued!

"Fix You" and "Til' Kingdom Come" by Coldplay!

yes but are you sure your partner loves you & not just your wallet.

Exactly, and that's the hardest part.

Oh, come on. The girls don't even know for sure how thick your wallets are!

Point is that Visa Problems Dont just get fixed they come along and smack you straight in the kipper and all the wishfull thinking in the world wount simply get rid of the "problem"...you gotta work on it and in the case of "Charlie" here ..double bubble is the name of the game.

Couple of more questions...

..whats the status of your G/F hubby/hers and the sons VISA/resident/ status?

Just like everyone else, we all have to work inorder to achieve our goals, but sometimes it only takes a little bit of faith to "move mountains."

I've always thought I was bad-assed when it comes to drinking. After reading the story, I started having second thoughts. Maybe, I should give "gasoline" a try. Who knows? It might just be what I needed.

Which kind was that again?

I've been out-of-love for over a year, and I've successfully applied "forced-coma-techniques" when it comes to those matters. ***shakes head. I can't say anything much when it comes to these topics anymore coz "forced-coma" is irreversible. Hold on, let me whoop my forehead. (Sometimes, the trick works.) ***whoops forehead! Hmmmmm, I'm afraid my brain's still comatose.

No offense meant brothers, but it sounds icky to me.

I saw it too. Had me in rolling around the floor.Best TV i've seen for ages

After MP 1 smacked MP2..a bunch of other MPs came running around wai(ing )everybody.Bloody fantastic.

:D :D

Love

It comes in different disguises.

1. Someone at the park who eyed-you.

2. A friend.

3. Family.

4. Someone you met in the street, who made your heart-beat falter.

5. A stranger who melts your heart the first time you met.

6. Unreasonable Rush of Blood to the Head when you see someone.

7. Butterflies in the stomach.

8. etc. etc. etc.

The mystery is this ---- we don't really know how long LOVE will imprison us. Some love last for a lifetime, 15 years, 5 years, others even last for a day and some for only a minute or a second. So enjoy LOVE while you can.

Congratulations, Charlie! You deserve to be happy. I hope your visa problem "gets-fixed" soon. I admire your views, and I'm glad there are still people like us who still believe in Love, in Magic.

The world is full of cynics. Experience is indeed a great teacher.

Life's too short!

In the end, everything is a gamble. Life actually is! We all take "calculated risk" from time to time. We do it every day. And if you risk it all for love, the game itself is worth it. (You may lost, but so f ucking what?)

Kinda makes you wonder about the quality of lawyers being produced at Thammasat University's Faculty of Law.

Awwwwww. Come on. They kinda make sense this time.