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10 minutes ago, ThailandRyan said:

I came for the Temples, culture and beaches like another OP running explains why tourists come here and do not stay in bars until 4am.

Yes I think many of us did but couldn't keep up with the hard drinking Monks consuming Lao khao as if it was going out of fashion and became very disillusioned with their incessant gambling.

4 minutes ago, Lacessit said:

I would tend to call the appliances being used coolers instead of refrigerators, to me a refrigerator is something maintained at 4 degrees C, with a freezer section.

 

BTW, when are Americans going to get with the program, and go metric? Fahrenheit and gallons went out with bustles and button-up boots in most other countries.

Possibly they will do that around the same time as they learn to use roundabouts correctly ????

It seems that these "prominent Thai doctors" should themselves seek help for their delusional tendencies if they think most people come for the temples.

1 minute ago, Asquith Production said:

You would have to think for all eventualities and what might happen to U.S expats

here if Thailand came down on the side of China.

You mean all the pretend SEALS and other "special forces personnel" may not be welcomed anymore on their bar stools in Soi 6 ?

They are probably more concerned not about the actual charges for the massage which are coming under pressure from these alleged foreign investors, but more to do with the charges for "extras" where the real money is made.

With that verbal assault it looks like Donald has started his campaign to take the lead role in the sequel to "Unhinged" ????

They ( The current Thai government ) will certainly become involved if the opportunity to make money exists. Other than that they will do what they are good out, talk their front teeth out trying to convince themselves how good they are.

6 minutes ago, PJ71 said:

I agree.

 

I listen to the local radio stating from back home which have adverts that say you must now actually phone A and E and nont just turn up.

 

The UK is a 3rd world country now IMO.

I think that may be a bit unfair. It's still a 1st world country with 1st class dedicated NHS workers. However when it comes to lies and corruption it definitely should be considered as having 3rd world politicians.

18 minutes ago, blackshadow said:

and when are you/us going to see a Police report ????

Whether question like that I assume you must be in a parallel universe. Alternatively you could always ask the RTP when they are going to release the report to yourself or ASEAN

Just now, xylophone said:

That is more likely the reason that the exorbitant taxes are put on imported wines, to protect the producers of Thai wines, as the powerful in the Thai hierarchy hold great sway/influence on the way things are – – especially in protecting their wealth.

You could well be right.

It is truly frustrating as my wife and I are continually having to block these junk SMS's which seem to be increasing in frequency.  Will the phone operators block them ? Well my opinion is that they may pay lip service only and in the main they will just let it continue. After all it's like some forums allow trolls to continue as it generates "clicks" and as we know clicks = baht as do all those SMS's generate baht for the phone operators. Bit like asking turkeys to vote for Christmas.

7 minutes ago, Danderman123 said:

I do know ladies in their 40s who are specifically looking for a Farang, and don’t bother with Thai men. But they’re not looking for a specific Farang.

Know many too and jokingly I always ask them wealthy or well hung and most say they want both ????

If I want to receive an OTP from say a UK bank then I use my UK sim. There are other threads also on UK sim cards.

18 minutes ago, Lemsta69 said:

sounds like you've never had a decent bottle of wine in your life. I'm a beer-swilling peasant but even i can taste the difference between a glass of Mont Clair and something slightly better. 

In one breath you mention a decent bottle of wine and in the next you compare the difference between Mont Clair and something else. Clearly your beer swilling has affected your comprehension of what I actually said. But never mind, back to your bar stool with your mates. What's your other favorite subject you know nothing about, Golf ?????

2 minutes ago, Gottfrid said:

It´s totally relevant to this thread is I chose to compare with another country. That´s not deflecting. A don´t worry, I can say the total population in another country too. What you did here, was to completely look away from the meaning. That was you can not have one example of something and think it´s something that stands for the majority.

Stop talking total gibberish.

15 minutes ago, Jaybott said:

If you think that's bad; try listening to a dude who has done solar and went vegan.

Is that the same guy who also drunk Leo and has now come out gay ?