fredwiggy

I have never been proven wrong. Your opinions aren't true, and studies don't show how people are when the study takers aren't around, and some are biased. Again, try being specific.

Another one who doesn't read all of a person's post on a subject and just nit picks things just to disagree. Did you read where I said I have a half Thai child, had a Thai wife and have a Thai girlfriend. Did you read where I said I lived near major population centers where all races and creeds abound, and that I had friends of all of them?

Be specific. Do you understand the definition?

I think you're still missing the point. The US is ALL countries in one place. Thailand is mostly Thais.

I don't live in Sisaket. I live in a tiny village . I've been to Hua Hin. Tourist town just like Pattaya only smaller. Chiang Mai is a huge town like Bangkok with more culture from older times. What's bs to you? Like I said, be specific.

Trust me, I know what goes on there as much as those living there. Lived there for 62 years until 5 years ago, and have gone back, including this November. I have relatives in many states I talk to weekly also. A lot here don't understand the gravity of violence that happens here daily. The news here isn't like back home. Not anywhere near it.

Daily from all countries.

I live in a village, just like millions of others here, and they are all the same for the most part. I don't live in big cities because I hate what they are, and I lived near NYC, Austin, Newark, San Antonio and others, but outside them.

Look into the stats I listed. They aren't bs. Some can live here many years in a village and never encounter problems. The same goes for any village worldwide. I lived in the US 62 years,, and sold guns for years, and never saw any gun violence whatsoever, yet some think it's everywhere.

I think you are one of the people who don't understand that the US is comprised of people from every country, while Thailand is mostly Thais, like all other countries populations, where the majority are native. As far as being friendly, yes, the US does have a lot of people that aren't friendly, but the ones I've run into that look at you with dismay are usually Asians. This I can say all the while having more than I can count of Asian friends living there 62 years. Here many smile at you, but what's behind those smiles? Hatred, fear, prejudice or acceptance? There are many here I get along with. I'm only agreeing with the OP because what he says is what I see.

Exactly. Most , especially those that haven't been outside Thailand, still think all farangs are rich, not understanding the majority live month to month, in debt up to their ears,and there are many on welfare, food stamps, or are homeless. The Thai's I know and have spoken to in the US are very aware not only what goes on here but what goes on there. None of them wants to come back here for various reasons.

Like I said, instead of just putting in a word or two to dispute something, be specific on what you're disputing.

Just in case you don't know how to research, here's but one.................https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Violence_against_women_in_Thailand

You have a computer, look them up. Disputing things because you aren't aware of the truth doesn't help your cause. Again, a few word answer is called trolling.

You have to specify what is bs to you. Some things people say are from personal observation, which makes them valid, but they aren't supported by other things which are called stats or facts.

I don't bs. You on the other hand, find it in yourself to dispute just for the sake of disputing, meaning trolling. An answer with nothing besides a word or three shows this.

I don't make opinions. Opinions are not always right.From a psychologist................The truth is that a fact is a statement that can be supported to be true or false by data or evidence. In contrast, an opinion is a personal expression of a person’s feelings or thoughts that may or may not be based in data. Indeed, many of our opinions are based on emotions, personal history, and values—all of which can be completely unsupported by meaningful evidence.

I think you might want to research that a bit. Most everything I post are stats and facts about what goes on here, as well as personal observations and observations by other posters who mirror mine, which only help to show they are what really goes on here. Stats aren't to be disputed. Even those that are really against the locals here have still said some things positive about the country. Every place has it's share of problems, and it starts at the top. The average IQ here is 88, which doesn't say they are stupid but less intelligent than many other countries. The school system is shoddy, and it's partly to blame. About 40% of Thais are farmers, who aren't seeking higher levels of education. This again doesn't make them stupid but again, less intelligent because although they know a lot about certain kinds of farming, that's about where most of it ends. People stop learning when they stop reading, or are being taught by teachers. I've seen some pretty dumb replies on this forum, but for the most part, even if they are prejudiced, racist or narcissists, they still seem bright. What is annoying is people who don't bother to research and use their own either brown noser or prejudiced opinions to make replies.

Not my opinion. Like I said, from observation and many others also, this is what it is. And your words.............. The older you get the more you realise people are <deleted> 1 Quote

Not a rant, just pointing out things that are, just as he did.

Past behavior is usually an indicator of future behavior. He learned this from his father, and won't stop until someone is killed, beaten again or he is made responsible for this cowardly behavior. A wai and a promise to not do it again isn't as good as jail time, a restraining order, and supervised visitation. Anything else is why others think they can do this and get away with it.

Been progressively getting worse through the years. Narcissism , especially among world leaders, has lead to the downfall of society and many relationships. Alpha males are ruining the world daily, and some morons actually support these types, thinking they are somehow above others in their ways, when actually they are all inferior little boys needing power to control others around them.

More than 31000 girls and women were raped in Thailand last year and about 60% of them were university students and school pupils, ... No matter what anyone thinks, this is what it is, and true. I have a Thai ex, who did me wrong, a Thai girlfriend, who treats me well, but still doesn't fully understand what western life is, as she has never left Thailand. I have a half Thai daughter. I have never been racist or prejudiced against any race or creed, growing up near NYC alongside all races and creeds, and fit in very well with them. This country, and others surrounding it, have done things a certain way for generations. Things which are not considered normal behavior, but have been forced on them by the rich and "powerful". They fear speaking out, unlike other countries where you can say whatever you want and won't be arrested or killed, as long as it's not threatening. People, meaning men, move here for a variety of reasons, the women being the major one, because you can have a younger, pretty girlfriend whereas back in their country it would be much harder or impossible unless you have a lot of money. Some come here because they can't stand their country anymore so leave. I can't wait to get back home with my daughter here, and would leave today if I had the means to re settle there now. This is not a good place for girls or women. They are victimized and used daily, a lot more than back home. Especially in universities. More than 31000 girls and women were raped in Thailand last year and about 60% of them were university students and school pupils, ...This is a main reason I will leave with my daughter before it has a chance to happen. The Thai men aren't held accountable for the children they make like men are back home. This is another reason I don't want my daughter growing up here. The roads are among the most dangerous on earth, and that won't change for decades to come. I have had at least 6 dogs that called my house a home, although they came here because I was nice to them and gave them food, poisoned by some sick jerk**f that doesn't want dogs running through his cassava, as I've been told. I don\t know who they are, so I can't do anything until I do. They , for the most part in what I've seen and heard, don't really care for their animals once they are past puppy or kitten stage, letting them run rampant all over and getting hit by cars here more than I've ever seen. How you treat your animals is how you treat humans. I have been around hundreds of village people in the years I've lived here, and most seem to accept me (not knowing what's behind those smiles), so I don't have a problem with the majority of them, even though they might not like me in reality. If you can speak Thai, of course you can "fit in" a little better, although making friends here isn't an easy thing to do for most of us, because of the language barrier, and a relationship only happens because of good communication. All I see and hear, from Thai's, especially women, is that their "friends" , aren't real friends and gossip about them when they aren't around. This is a huge issue here, much more than I saw for 62 years back in the US. I have many good friends back home, and like most others, have a few I can count on, and they aren't talking bad about me when I'm not around, as that always gets back to you eventually. My girlfriend here, who' s 42, tells me she has no friends, at least any she trusts, and this further solidifies what I said. Her own sister in law, who lives next door, tells others about her when she is gossiping to her friends, and this of course , in a little village, gets back to my girlfriend eventually. My girlfriend is a very nice, congenial woman who doesn't say much of anything about others besides what she actually sees herself, and gets along with everyone as far as I can see. This stresses her out all the time, as talking bad about you, even though you might have a thick skin, still gets to you when others do it. If I had my way, I would be gone from here today, taking my girlfriend with me back home. That might happen in time, but for now, my plan is to be gone from here as soon as I can get things together and find a home back home for us. This isn't again, about liking or not liking Thai people, but seeing things as they really are, and not wanting to be around it any longer, as the OP states.

We all know he likes it here better than the UK, for his reasons. You think he would make this accident up? Wanting pics of the accident reminds me of all the rubberneckers back home in the US, who love to see carnage, unless of course it's them.