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@dazinoz anecdotal evidence ... ladies in massage shops would not accept the owner keeping their money - they would leave and it would be on the thai lady jungle drums - and then the owner would not be able to hire any new staff - as they would know of the bad practices of the owner.

massage shop ladies are generally self-employed. They take a percentage of the charges for the massage. some shops guarantee a minimum amount each day. some shops give free food / water / room for ladies. Shops dont get any of the 'tip' that the massage lady recieves.

few beers after working day - id say half / half of the week. Dont drink spirits and i dont drink wine. thing is to not let it become a habit ...

legal in your private residence - not in the weed shops ...

scraping ... the .... barrel ...

it is a long and challenging road, make sure your are doing it for the right reasons.

grace and favour behaviour is in the Thai DNA.. it is the way of life to help simplyfy things ... why do you think there is a headsman of each village - its all about greasing the wheels of the people above in the hope that when you need something in the future you have already paid.

funny.... rent due next week... announce this week that maybe (DANGLE THE CARROT) maybe we open next week... so people who have closed businesses think - do i risk paying the rent to maybe open next week and make some money???

bingo ... first prize to you - winner winner chicken dinner ...