Bday Prang

Is that the Canadian way then ?

That Thai "singer" you have taken a recent shine to hates foreigners, he wouldn't p1$$ on you if you were on fire....just sayin

So you are over there now? Did you have to learn French? or is that optional?

Spot on, It doesn't make any difference to the Thais if they understand what you are saying or not, Raising ones voice, waving ones arms around and a whole host of other mannerisms that may seem relatively innocuous to other westerners can be akin to a red rag to a bull, Some Thais are very easily triggered especially in groups, and some are just looking for an excuse. Virtually never one on one though, as they consider that foolish

The lynch mob is certainly getting fired up over this one. Five year bans , life bans. and now calls for what would basically amount to a summary execution. No mention of him being hung,drawn and quartered though ...yet

Is it possible to change just like that? Don't you have to "transition" or something first?

None whatsoever , however the same cannot be said for the two shrieking fish wives, all it takes is a couple of hot headed Thai blokes to get wind of the situation and within minutes it could turn into a five or more onto one beating. It certainly would not be the first time

So have we established it was a no smoking area? Or are the no smoking signs intended for those working at the food stall? No body was put in danger at all, as others have mentioned the presence of the naked flames of the gas burners poses no risk so why would a cigarette be so dangerous.? where you used to live is irrelevant, I don't disagree that if he was asked politely to stop smoking he should have complied , but was he asked politely, somehow I doubt it, having seen the behaviour of the two screaming market trader women.

exactly, just putting up a sign does not mean anything, He could have been wearing a "designated smoking area" slung around his neck which would also be meaningless. I have no idea what the legalities were in this situation but very often the Thais can be a bit too quick to lay claim to public areas when setting up their market stalls. Just this afternoon I saw one who had completely blocked the nearside lane of a dual carriageway by parking his pick up and unloading his entire load of assorted aluminium stepladders in order to display them. I cannot imagine that there is anything legal about that, and I dread to think what happens if somebody drives straight into him.

So you would be fine with him receiving serious possibly life threatening injuries. I think you are taking your virtue signalling a little too seriously. I can understand it must be fun to be part of a baying mob but don't you think what you have suggested is going a little too far. I hope you are not posting from the UK. people have received substantial custodial sentences for making comments similar to yours. Just for the record due you think he deserves his face burning off for Smoking or for being British?

Is the OP an actual "bed wetter" or just a heavy sweater?

Of course they are above normal citizens, that's why they are called "vip's" and that's why they get police escorts. Don't believe me ? well I'm guessing you consider yourself a normal citizen, go and request a police escort and see what happens

I fail to see the connection between sports cars , vegetarians or culture

Exactly what change in visa rules are you referring to ? There is not and never has been any visa regulations that would stop people like this from coming here. 30 days visa exempt on arrival has been available since time immemorial , altering that to 60 days has changed nothing. With tens of millions of people arriving here every year incidents like this are bound to happen occasionally its a racing certainty. Just like the sanctimonious outpouring of outrage from those who of course have never put a foot wrong themselves and can't wait to tell everybody else,

Well to be honest, In my opinion Christmas day is a bit different in that it relates to a traditional festival that has been celebrated for thousands of years.Although the real reasons for celebrating it have long been rendered superfluous or simply forgotten. The others are totally man made constructs and if I am not mistaken were "invented" by the greetings card companies for purely commercial reasons.

"confirming" its world class image

and somebody really should explain to the Thais about taking down the decorations when its all over, There is a house near me that still has the "merry Christmas happy new year" banner up from last year.

I seriously cannot accept that bars owned by foreigners and their wives are a threat to Thai tourism. The only threat they pose is to the bank balance of the foreigner involved

Christmas music anywhere in mid october is out if place

Perhaps ISIS was not the best example I could have used. But bringing certain "communities" together is not always good. What about those transvestites etc reading stories to kids ? hardly Ideal in my opinion

Well its a long time since I went to pattaya, sorry to hear Angel witch closed down. I used to like it there. I am indeed the scrooge of halloween and every other event like it , I don't really spend any money these days, as such I don't know what to do with it all. I am thinking of making a donation to help Donald Trump assume his rightful place as President. Now that would be money well spent

tell that to those decapitated by the likes of ISIS. Some people should never be brought together or indeed accepted into society

And just like drinkers, not all are addicts. Folks generally are not too keen on alcoholics

Glad to hear it, I don't associate with those who celebrate halloween

Most people are sexual perverts one way or the other, That average is increased among westerners in Thailand, and increased again amongst those who are arrested. Its not rocket science for those of us in the "educated but with common sense community"