burman

What I don't like is that the same type of "squeeze" would likely not be put on a Thai boyfriend.

If the Thai boyfriend was 20-30 yrs older and wealthy I think they/she would be trying to 'squeeze' him just as much so I wouldn't put it all down to be a farang.

Her freinds get no such "subsidies" from their Thai boyfriends and in fact some of the ladies give their boyfriends money.

But the Thai bfs are a similar age I would guess?

Then I met the latest again from Pattaya 22 very caring etc, we found the Bungalow moved there because I could not stand anymore time with the family. Then she coming to bed late and on her mobile a lot another shortened story I took her back to her mothers, she is now in pattaya after loads of sms i love you things from her: Then I got a phone call info that is there to see another guy then come back

Not wanting to be rude MacB but what did you expect with a 22 yr old girl from Pattaya? Or any 22 year old girl in fact? You're not a spring chicken yourself are you.

Perhaps it's time you thought about where you find these women and what your attraction to them is. If it's partly money it's fine and expected if you are looking for a younger partner. If it's all about the money then it's a problem.

If I were you I'd take a long break from the wife search at the moment, have a little fun and think realistically about your options.

Was it necessary to comment on his correction?

Strange really, I assumed the squirrels were captive bred and not illegal.

I saw some kind of jungle cat down there a few months ago.

I had the same problem recently with a 50 pound note with a thick pen mark on it, partially though the Queen's pic if I recall rightly. Only tried two places before someone took it though. Think as ever it was Kasikorn Bank that came to the rescue.

Maybe this is because money changers will use the same notes to give out to people and will have trouble getting rid of it. I would guess with banks the money goes elsewhere? Not to sure about that but try a bank anyway.

If the incomes were reversed I would think that my former girlfriends would have done the same.

Now if you ask a2396 what would happen if his and his girlfriend's incomes were reversed you might see the difference.

We have told you many times, many of us do not pay for our girlfriends and wives.

The reason you are paying is because your girlfriend is a 20+ yr old student and you are a middle aged man. That kind of age gap usually costs some money. I would assume none of your friends date girls that aren't quite a bit younger than themselves?

Accept the relationship is financial and that other people have more normal relationships and move on.

Get ready for a short sharp shock when she finds a young guy with money or becomes independent herself.

Pardon me for my assumptions, but I am not so fortunate as the rest of you gents, who are hooked up with independent women of means, who require no monthly maintence fees. The reason I asked this is that it was mentioned to me, by my darling, that she would desire and extra amount to bring home to her family during her Songkran visit. I assume that this the equivilent of Thai Christmas of something, probably give me extra points with her parents.

Just pay as much money you need to keep her your 'girlfriend' is probably the wisest decision. I wouldn't worry about keeping the parents happy too much, this is not going to be a long term relationship is it.

Well done for saving the lizard.

The spider is a type of Haplopelma ('Chonabot' on this forum would be able to identify it more accurately).

It's not dangerous but does have a nasty bite and the poison from it may put you in quite a lot pain. They are notoriously bad tempered spiders, and also very quick so best you keep your distance.

Looks like someone has been told about a new Thai cultural aspect, payment for songkran! Whatever next.

That's what I call a Golden Tree Frog, but also known as......Asian Tree Frog, Yellow Tree Frog, White-bearded Flying Frog, Golden Flying Frog, Asian Flying Frog, and the Golden Foam-nest Frog.

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This frog's eggs hatch out into a bubble bath! The mass of froth is produced by the adults during egg laying. It helps to protect the eggs from drying out. Once the eggs have hatched, the tadpoles slide out of the nest and into the water beneath. By laying eggs on leaves, these frogs avoid the risk of eggs being eaten by predators in the water below.

I used to keep one in England, it tried to eat 30 quids worth of Day Gecko once.

Is this normal in Thai culture?

Yes didn't you read about it in the guide books?

Does this type of thing go on in secret?

Never, only in public or not at all.

Although she did spend a few years growing up in the states so it might be from there.

Possibly she may have smuggled some loose morals in.

Did i commit incest and please some advice on next step ?

Yes by pushing her away you did commit incest. You'll be lucky if she doesn't fall pregnant.

Next....

Good news Wiley. Thanks for the update.

A late congrats Vic. Where are you these days?

"Hai, how are yooooouuuuu?"

Maybe they check your visa but I would doubt it. It's a luck of the draw I am afraid.

They should require just a copy of your passport for their records, so if you go in with just that you may get away with it. Of course if they have the real passport in their hand and they do check, maybe they will take it further and call police. But again I would doubt it.

Think you would be better using your apartment money to sort out your visa first, stay with the Thai family, and then use your next lot of money for an apartment.

And if you are a troll, thanks for wasting my time.

Goshawk, do you know if there is any Falconry clubs in Thailand? A popular hobby in many countries but I've not found out much information on it here.

That joke went right over your head didn't it.

Actually I think where it all got demolished their wasn't any aquascapes shops in that section, but I lost my favourite Betta supplier and there was another couple of good shops that sold some real oddities as well.

Now if you walk inside to the fish shops that are under cover you will find a few aquascape shops, if we are talking about the same 'Amano' style aquascaping.

Amano Aquascaping

Now there is a couple of new shops like this and I hoping you can find one of them from these directions.

If you come from the JJ park, and you walk along the main road where the fish shops / and market are on the left hand side (on the right side there is a big children's museum or something, quite a large odd shaped building), and if you continue walking up the left hand side of the road there a small shop at the front, got a quite a few nice aquascaped tanks. You can find all your amano substrates here, specialist co2 units, several types of moss etc.

Ok, hope that helps. I think you will pleasantly surprised by some of the new fish shops that have opened up there in the last year or so.

I think you'll find he is talking about the feathered variety and not making a pun.

We should all think of him as lucky not to have met the needle in the last 7 years

JD, when was the last English person killed for drug smuggling into Thailand?

I don't know of any in the last 20 years .. do you?

Nope, none at all. The reality is for a English/American/European the death sentence doesn't really apply for drug smuggling anymore.

^ Who?

You can get wireless headphones at Carrefour for 600 baht.

Totally toad proof.

Best suggestion yet.

We should all think of him as lucky not to have met the needle in the last 7 years

JD, when was the last English person killed for drug smuggling into Thailand?

So we actually totally agree then Madjbs (aside from the feeling a bit sorry for the lad part which I can understand).