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6 hours ago, giddyup said:

Raped her for 15-20 minutes and it was after that she decided to pursue criminal charges? Did she ever just say stop while all this was going on?

It depends on who the victim is. A not so sophisticated person may not understand what is going on, she might have thought that this is a standard procedure the doctor is exercising. Remember it is Asia where the doctor is respected and in high regard. It happens to everybody to re-evaluate a situation afterwards and see with a clearer eye  what  has really occurred. I think the woman was a true victim of a perverted person 

The problem, of course, is that the hoteliers see their livelihood threatened. A law , passed in Greece a short time ago, taxes Airbnb and the like. This way the hoteliers claim that there is not an unfair competition. I think this is the best approach. Revenue generated is taxed, this is the era of capitalism and free economy after all. 

One can get some insights as to the situation. For example, was the apartment in an expensive area, was his ref well stocked, was he unwashed and in a state of neglect. Surely there are markers indicating his circumstances. Maybe he had a pension from Switzerland. All possibilities are equally open, I think. There is not enough information at present, it seems. 

6 hours ago, lopburi3 said:

Not everyone would consider the above items as in the plus column however.  As for roads being safer (perhaps because there are so few?  And many are one lane wide?) and money can fix anything (corruption is much higher).

 

A real positive for the Philippines, which is not often mentioned, is air quality which is normally much better than Thailand as it can blow out to sea in most locations.  

Air quality better in Manila than in Bangkok? Not true according to my experiences. Elsewhere maybe because of the proximity to the sea of a large part of the country, as pointed out.

Overpriced, substandard accommodation, inferior food and very dangerous. People seem to  be nice but they will not hesitate to rip you off given the chance. I used to be married to a Filipina and I have visited the country on a number of occasions. Never felt safe, the way I feel in Thailand for example where I have never felt threatened. One can go for the beauty of the land (islands mostly underdeveloped but with natural beauty) but always come back home, Thailand that is. As other have commented, no comparison to Thailand

Five years being a girlfriend may be a long time. For sure she needs to secure her future. I think if you propose to her she will change attitude. Of course we do not know any particulars of the profiles of the couple but in all probability the man is older and emotionally dependent on her whereas the girl is much younger and beautiful. She may not get the knight on the white horse every girl dreams about but she wants security. He can know exactly where he stands if he proposes. Otherwise the best thing is to run because this romance has ran its course. 

On ‎1‎/‎21‎/‎2018 at 3:10 PM, tonray said:

No...they only have 30 audio lessons (and maybe an app now) for Thai...I hope they do an advanced series at some point because by far their methods were the most effective and I tried quite a few others.

 

http://www.pimsleur.com/learn-thai

They are indeed the best, Pimsleur, that is. I have covered the 30 lessons more than a dozen times. You learn basic stuff and become Thai literate, that's all. If more lessons were provided of the same level, covering other aspects, family, work,etc  then the prospect of learning Thai is a real one. The situation as it is now is like eating an  excellent appetizer with no main course following. I have  posted on a number of occasions to pimsleur that we need part 2. They politely refused. I was really surprised how far these 30 lessons carry me when confronted with real situations while I am in Thailand. It is not enough, however. It must be said that the method is mostly used to teach one how to speak. I am sure learning to read cannot be achieved outside a classroom

31 minutes ago, sirineou said:

And How do you know this, dare I ask?

 

 

Because my friend it is a fact of life in our parts. There is also a kind of a saying like 'it is black like a d..k'

Of course if you don't believe you can always  check..

For a good proportion of Caucasians  living on southern latitudes like the Mediterranean, middle east etc,  penis colour tends to be darker than their skin colour. But it not and has never been an issue. I cannot understand what one can achieve by whitening his member. I could understand  the reasons of  someone  who wants his face look whiter, though. One believes than being white his chances are better, which unfortunately it is still at a certain extend,true.

On ‎10‎/‎11‎/‎2017 at 6:03 PM, Thongkorn said:

why will they pay my Bar bill.

On ‎10‎/‎11‎/‎2017 at 11:02 AM, tomwct said:

Call the Tourist Police!

I once called the tourist police. There wasn't a complaint just wanted some instructions for the buses, I think. The response was immediate and an officer with a very warm and welcoming attitude gave me what I wanted. Before hanging up he asked me twice if there is something else he could help me with and added not to hesitate and call Tourist Police. I thanked him and he thanked me. That has been a very positive experience for me . The man seemed genuinely eager to serve. There is still hope..

11 hours ago, thaichiro said:

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Thank you for your wishes. 

On ‎4‎/‎17‎/‎2017 at 6:55 PM, thurien said:

all those now having to apply for their 1y- extension of stay along with financial proof of income (foreign currencies, of course) will be happy with further devaluation of their monies...

But I thought the requirement for retirement visa is 800 000 baht. A stronger Baht will mean more foreign currency isn't it? Do they accept a fixed amount in dollars? I thought that the amount is the equivalent of 800K at the time of application.

I used to have a bad knee sometime in the early years of 2000. I was given ARTRODAR, an  anti-inflammatory  medication based on a substance called Diacerein. This was prescribed to me in Bumrungrad. The pain was immediately relieved. When I went back home I couldn't find it and I started a regime with 1500mg Glucosamine. This medication enhances the lubrication within the knee and prevents/slows down the knee cartilage from drying up and disintegrating. I do not have any knee problems ever since. After about 10 years I stopped taking glucosamine because the doctor was astounded by the fact that I have been taking it for so long.

 Bottom line: My experience of knee osteoarhtitis, with persistent pain relieved by Artrodar and long term use of Glucosamine 1500mg taken every night prior to bed.

There is no Thai for English speakers. I joined a chat within Duolingo clamouring for the inclusion of Thai. There are several others who  also requested the same thing. Duolingo is a wonderful learning method. I have 'completed' German and French. I am not fluent but I got what we call survival German and French. I know some German and French now and got it for free. There is continuous revision where the site prompts you to revise a few lessons. I must have covered the syllabus minimum five times with the revisions. It is a great thing. The difficulty would be theThai alphabet and the ability to write Thai. The teaching method is based mainly on writing, translating either in English or in the new language. They said that there is not strong demand for Thai and this is why they do not include it. However, the languages offered include KLINGON!!, Esperanto and some Indian dialects and other unheard of languages. Of course all European (most)  and Asian, like Japanese Mandarin Korean Vietnamese, etc are included.

I suggest that by enrollment to a foreign language you will have access to the chat and thus ask for Thai. The more people asking for it might prompt them to include it.  The number of participants for all languages offered totals more than  250 million!! A staggering figure. The thing is totally free.  

2 hours ago, ripley said:

I would think it depends on whether you are renting or buying. I love animals but wouldn't want to rent to a stranger with a pet. Not everyone is fastidious in a rental.

It's a lot of hassle travelling with a pet - documents, etc. Although you would probably be alright in many condos in Thailand, you might not be and that could be disastrous. 

 

It is a hopeless task. The documents, the hellish experience   for a cat to undergo a long haul flight. She  is distressed when the car ride is just ten minutes. She cannot accept the engine noise/vibration. How can she tolerate the 12-16 hrs flight and stoppage time. Besides the condo must have laminate floors in order to accommodate the occasional vomit. Tiles of any grade would stain if the vomit is not removed immediately. This constraint  comes on top of the limited supply of suitable and affordable accommodation. So, I suppose, we shall continue visiting our beloved Thailand for a month as we usually do and keep the cat in a pet hotel as we usually do. The cost for a month of the cat hotel is more than the plane ticket. So taking the cat with us would not burden us any further. It cannot be, however, because it is too much of a hassle. Sad! 

Thanks for the comment, Ripley

17 hours ago, George FmplesdaCosteedback said:

I lived at JC and they had a strange rule which started about 2011 I think. No "new pets" were supposed to be allowed, but it just meant it became uncontrollable and there were dogs barking all the time.

Pathway by the klong had too much s#it to walk without your nose riveted to the path (and motorbikes menace too).

I moved out. Next place was new and no pets allowed, but of course some woman with braces on at 35 had a yappy dog. The Jurassic office turned a blind eye. She pushed it around in a pram! She lived in the other block so we didn't hear it very often. What made me move was the Mom and Pop store in the next soi got three cockerels that crowed all night and day.

As for cats, I'm allergic so I prefer no pets at all including rodents, insects and reptiles, well fish are okay.

House is your best bet, but for 25k in Bangkok down town I think you will find it impossible.

Best of luck.

 

That was very informative. Pet friendly places can be such a nuisance with the dogs barking. There is no compelling need to go to Thailand other than to live in a cosmopolitan place with good and not so pricey  shopping and excellent food.  The suburbs demand knowledge of Thai. Very limited. Now that JC Towers are officially dead  we shall examine our options and act accordingly. There are some cat and rabbit only places, more pricey than the budget and we may discuss it with the missus.  

Thanks for the info

3 hours ago, jippytum said:

There are some condos and hotels that are pet friendly.Most thankfully are not .The rules are available before renting or buying a condo .It is up to the pet owner to research beforehand .A recent case in the UK was  denied on appeal against owners right to keep dogs in a unit he purchased.If you can't live without your cat stay home or rent a house.

A hotel would be too small and a detached house with a yard would be too off center. I will try to find some pet friendly condo downtown  

Thanks for your comment dear jippytum

4 hours ago, bazza73 said:

You can rent a large house in Chiang Mai for as little as 8000 baht a month. Just would have to be careful of soi dogs, however, a cat would be no problem. They are everywhere once you get a bit outside the city.

Of course this is true. We do not want to live in the suburbs. The isolation would be total. Besides, my Thai can hardly be described as survival Thai. My wife's nada. We need something downtown next to shopping and restaurants. I would love a condo with all amenities and with gardens. Maybe a house downtown belonging perhaps to a gated community, if I can find one within the budget.

Expatriates with young families of course choose comfortable large houses in the suburbs.  Invariably there is a car. We do not want to drive in Thailand, so the suburbs are out of question.

Thanks for the suggestion dear Bazza 73

On ‎9‎/‎17‎/‎2017 at 5:59 AM, ripley said:

I suspect the court case may have had to do with a condo that didn't have a "no pets" clause in its Regulations. (Still can't find the case.) But have discovered that ours does have "no pets" as, I read, most condos do. What baffles me is why they put up signs in the bldg. and then quickly removed them a few months ago... I thought this might be because of court case.

Why don't you ask the juristic body? It would be great if they say that the reason is because of the law. I doubt it unless your condo is in Pattaya and maybe the juristic body of your condo knew of the ruling.

I am kept from going to Thailand because of my cat. Surely there are available some condos of the order of 50k+, I cannot afford that. 25K is my max but I cannot keep a cat in a 50sqm apartment, if I can find one. JC Tower used to be pet friendly, with reasonable rent for a two bedroom two bathroom unit, not any more, I think. 

I am a pensioner and the wife and I wouldn't mind spending a few years in Thailand. We just cannot dump the cat. It is like leaving a child behind. 

And yes It would be lovely if this ruling favouring pet owners resurfaces and acquires some teeth.

36 minutes ago, lucjoker said:

Yes , i have also plastic snakes , no more rats or birds ......

but now my house is full of real snakes !

Why, what's the connection?

Of course the thing is femininity. The act, that is, of being sweet  and appear vulnerable and 'easy'. The natural Asian politeness makes a contribution too.

In my experience, all women of the tropical far east are behaving in the same manner. I think the Filipino women top the list. Maybe not so beautiful as Thai but definitely more feminine and polite and fun loving.

If I was living and had children raised in Thailand, why not, or if I was interested in Buddhist Theology  yes. For any other reason a foreign student to come to study in Thailand? I don't think so.

You mentioned that a beautiful relationship came to an end. Is this the reason you feel that Thailand failed you?

Just wondering

This is a sad, story. All three are tragic figures each sharing pain, anger and terror according to what is ones role. Unpleasant stuff.