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Cheers. Rather a civilised chat for an expat forum. ????????

I have not disagreed with this in any way. You said: The man deserves nothing as you suggest. 'The man' apparently meaning the katoey (ladyboy). That's what I commented on. Perhaps it's you who is confused here? That was my only comment.

You called a ladyboy a man, or did I get that wrong? I'm just saying that I don't. My friend's daughter is one (was her son but decided at a very young age being male wasn't for her).

I do refer to katoey as 'she'. It seem reasonable to allow them dignity.

Murder as a punishment for deception being one of them, you mean.

My friend was fooled in Korea the same week he began working there. When he left the shower she was in bed already looking like a dream. He flicked the sheet back there it was. He began screaming and smashing his fists on the wall, she jumped out of bed, and down the apartment building corridor sharpish. He stripped the bed and slept under a towel with a rugby shirt for a pillow that night. I just don't know why they believe every foreigner can tell them from females, it might be sensible to give some hint before it gets to the nitty-gritty! ????

My god where did they drag up the word 'toothsome'? A word not in general circulation for many decades. I'd wager less than 5 percent of readers would even understand it if read out of context. ????

Yawn

No, but if you want to speak as though race DOESN'T EXIST, you're the one in huge denial. Once again you're just shooting down your own comments with your self unawareness.... ???? I really did want to ignore you, but this is just too funny....

You're actually a walking apology for racism. I have no problem at all with Thais, nor with all the Indians and Filipinos I worked with for many years in the UAE. You see, we're not actually talking about me. Anyway, as I said, I'm done with trying to point out your errors.

Oh really? A country where the people in charge, that make the rules, talk about 'dirty farang? You're being wilfully blind, whilst ridiculously accusing posters here of racism because they talk about the xenophobia (possibly racism, I already explained the overlap between the two words) which you yourself admit exists in societies of this type, proudly exhibited as nationalism: 'we're better than every other race'.... If dual pricing was just to allow poor Thais to visit, it should also charge better off Thais a higher price, not just foreigners. Others have pointed out that nowhere in Western countries would such a policy be allowed , as it would 100 percent be considered racist. I'm done with you now, you're just rehashing the same lame words again and again to different commenters here. You're blind and wish to remain so. Up to you.

Sorry, this is dumb. White people can be racially discriminated against, and for them to call it out is NOT racist. What are you talking about? Anyway if a person is xenophobic, they also are by definition racist, just against every 'foreign' race. The only slight distinction possible is the dictionary definitions, fear is not necessarily hatred, but the two do go hand in hand very often, and the words are often used interchangeably, even by the media .

A five star hotel in Singapore had it on their Sunday brunch buffet once. I was really surprised. Not as strong an aroma as the fruit itself, but the lady I was with has a very sensitive nose, she actually picked it up from across the restaurant.

I've heard this before but ignored it. Maybe I should pay attention to the science in future. Waiting to see a film in the Odeon Leicester Square in London long ago, I bought a durian in Soho's Chinatown to eat later. I had it tightly double wrapped in two plastic bags, one over another, seemed airtight. After a while on my seat, you could smell it two rows forward and back. Luckily daytime cinema, and hardly anyone in. ????

Just as you have no knowledge of Occam's Razor or the acronym KISS? ????

He gave her permission for safebreaking and jewellery theft, no doubt.... Started on the Chang a bit early today? ????

Why isn't a valid Thai driving licence enough to show you are invested in Thailand? I think I remember I did show it once at the BKK snake farm a few years ago and was charged as a local.

So the ticket desk must riffle through every passport to find a valid permit to stay? Queueing heaven.

Yes I never tried it before it was 5%, but In general anything at 6% or more is not really a distance beer (to drink all day) and I've never liked the slightly sweet cloying edge to most strong ales after the first one or two. Horses for courses, I guess. 4.8 is fine but near the low end for me (4.0 being definitely not worth the effort).????

A drop by 0.2% in alcohol seriously makes a difference to a beer? I guess this is just your little protest. ???? I voted Chang (as the Thais also prefer in my experience) I actively don't enjoy Leo. In fact I'd rather a dark beer, but hey.

In Hua Hin, old passport and new passport. no other documents as far as I recall (12 months is a long time to my grey matter), anyway certainly no need to pay anything at all, for new certificates, money to IO, nothing.

I presume you know US law, I don't, but can confirm that in the UK for many years a fax has been considered by the courts a legally acceptable document. Also for interest, it is only necessary to prove the sending of a postal letter, it's considered as having been received. I imagine that fax should work the same way (in the UK).

Petrol, pork or Pepsi which one would you have bet money on receiving government price intervention?

Great question. In the Middle East plunging into an unheated pool was great, but here the temperature is just a few degrees too low for most of the year (for my old bones). Taking the chill off just a tiny bit would be great if not too expensive.

Did he spot my Hua Hin plate and think 'aha'? ???? Got caught in a 'right turn only' lane in my car (five lanes heading same direction). I moved one lane to the left (completely empty, no danger, nothing illegal as far as I can see, no solid white lines or similar) and there he was suddenly in front with his hand raised. He had his pad out to write me up (with my apparent offence already sketched out on the back of it, hilarious, it's clearly his shtick at that junction). I'd been very naughty, he asked for my license. 2000 Baht at police station but he'd take 1000. Of course I was thrilled: I wonder what he'd seen when he looked at me, mid 60s, and my British wife of same age, a small lottery win? ???? I said police station, several times, as he tried for 500 Baht. He indicated in that case he'd keep my license. With calm eyes fixed on his and outstretched hand I indicated that won't happen. He meekly handed it back and asked for 200 Baht. I told him I'd give him 100 Baht which he was very happy about. Without quibbling. To be honest I prefer to allow everyone a little face at the end of the day, no matter what, I think it's a good attitude. As I handed it over I pointed at myself and said 'not kwai'. He smiled, nodded and wai'd. We both had been smiling (-ish) and totally polite throughout. Before the crusty barstool grumps start up about me puffing up my chest, I'd point out I'm only indicating (again) the correct way to handle these situations for readers that haven't experienced this yet. It was fun, two guys sparring over very little. ???? Cheers