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A "camouflage of lies"? That's a new one on me. I guess it's like a tissue of lies, except that actually makes sense.

They're very likely prolonging happiness and delaying the misery of the return home.

It really sends a chill down your spine to imagine these people walking the streets among us. Thank goodness he was found before he had a chance to commit any other terrible crimes.

Where in the story does the "revenge plot go awry"? So far it sounds fairly successful as it has caused incredible public shame and harassment for the girl. We have no idea if the police will ever get hold of the guy, nor if they will do anything when they do. (I'm starting to doubt Nattapong's "dedication to the craft".) All for the terrible crime of dumping a cheating low-life. At least he didn't shoot her. ????

I think "ponzi" means "Ponzi scheme".

Agreed. Looks very sporty. These things get driven like literal drag racers most of the time. Tearing along, noise like a prop-plane, with a plume of black smoke trailing behind them. Very sad and also very preventable.

It means "Ponzi scheme".

They're probably hoping that Thailand slips into "noisy minority rule" like some Western countries that seem to be ruled by twitter fascists that scare people into complying with them. Let's hope that doesn't happen in Thailand.

HaHa, I wish. Still waiting for it to happen. I presume they didn't mean foreigners. (Or "un-people".)

That's how he shows how young and "un-bommerish" he is. Along with being emotional, making little sense, and showing a general lack of understanding of what is being discussed.

You clearly haven't read the author's bio. ????

*One of the five kidnappers...

I don't quite see what that living where you were brought up has got to do with it, not as though you were paying the bills is it ?? your parents did that for you. I think he got confused between culture and financial situation.

But tell us how you really feel...

Quite. What they mean is "Take Me Out Thailand Tangmo’s disgraceful mindset towards women is [fairly typical] in our society [but you're not meant to say it out loud]".

It's an Asian thing. The Chinese are super loud. Also the Vietnamese, who can sound like they're having a blazing row when they're just having a chat. At least the Thais have a relatively pleasant sounding language. In many circumstances, Thais can be a lot quieter than foreigners. But when it comes to "noise pollution" type noise (cars, motorbikes, music), the Thais are trying pretty hard to be the best at it.

I doubt there is much rationality in a man who has just found out another man has been "rubbing on his good luck charm". (Note that I didn't say anything about whether it was a sensible idea to beat or kill someone sleeping with your wife. Only that it could happen to someone who did. ????‍♂️)

The addiction to "newness" is most unusual. You really see it with building work. Cleaning and upkeep just don't seem to be a thing. It's just new or left to crumble. It's like some Thais view it as only new things allow them to "gain face", so maintenance is pointless.

"Lover" suggests he was having sex with another man's wife. There's a chance that he didn't know, but it seems unlikely. Knowingly having sex with another man's wife means you accept the risk of being severely injured or killed by that man. ????‍♂️

Interesting point. Obviously they're using the guy's nationality, but it does leave it quite vague as to who his audience is. I suppose it's just referred to as "YouTube", so we don't hear where the viewers are. If he was on Thai TV, I guess it would be "American star of Thai TV". Certainly, "American TV star" would leave you thinking that it was American TV. Possibly "American YouTuber who produces content in Thailand and has a predominantly Thai audience..." would clear it up, but reporting can be pretty lazy. The internet certainly hasn't done much to improve the quality (or accuracy) of the written word.

Not quite what I would call a "gun aficionado".

Also a lack of sleep...

Available for what???

It's often the case on this forum. A lot of violent anger wished upon the perpetrator, but little sympathy for the victim.

That's terrible. What a sad situation. I suppose there's a chance things might end up OK, but it seems doubtful. It's such a shame when circumstances cause a child to go off the rails and they throw their future away.