2009

Lol, Sadly, a man being kicked half unconscious is generally considered fair game in our society (often filmed, viewed for pleasure, and applauded), but harm a hair on a woman's head....oh no... that's crossing the line!

Lol. It has happened.

Lol. Nonsense.

Ever heard of the sun?

What very high price?

No, please.

"You are free to do as they tell you." Bill Hicks

Surely you can buy VOO (for example) with a Thai broker? Otherwise try Swissquote. They specialize in expats. Dunno about their rules on Thais tho. Maybe a Singaporean broker?

I expect them to just tell them they can only serve food, not booze. Then most of them will close themselves again.

Not really. You don't sit there for 6 hours drinking soft drinks and eating food, do you?

Exactly. Easy to save when you don't have to spend anything.

Typically mentality here. "I lost money (due to covid). Let me get it out of my dear customers, by hook or by crook." You can see it everywhere. Prices jump up.

Probably. I mean you gotta draw a line somewhere, right? Haha

Nor do I, with regards to bonking. Their backsides are all the same. But if she gets up the duff, try raising a kid with a low class Thai woman.

You raise a good point. Mostly, the women we get couldn't be any lower class. Their choices are: some village guy or a farang (cos Thai men know not to marry down the class system). Makes you wonder how many motorcycle taxi drivers rodgered your wife before you, doesn't it? Glad I am single.

Mate, they get em when they are at their best. We get them after they have been around the block a few times.

I believe it is elequently called "crazy dog" No, seriously.

Don't geeze yer pish. Thai books cost 40 baht. Ever been into a Thai bookshop and looked at the price?? It's English novels that cost 300.

Oh, the race card gets played. Didn't take long. It ain't racist to say that book reading for pleasure is less common here. Different cultures do things differently. Can't remember the last time I engaged in cock-fighting. Not everything is universal. Western kids grow up with bedtime stories and books bought for them. It's less common here.

My school is telling me 2.5 inch this year to do my WP renewal. Does that sound right? But the photo that is actually in my work permit from last year is only 1.5 inch. What do you guys think is right?

Lol, you know you write a lot without actually saying anything. Lol.

Have you not noticed: 1. Ignoring speed limits 2. Tailgating like it's a sport 3. Driving up the wrong side of the road 4. Driving on the pavement 5. Ignoring safe distance 6. Not wearing helmet 7. Allowed children to drive motorbikes (and cars) 8. Aggressive, competitive driving 9. Flashing lights, instead of slowing down 10. Driving without a license 11. Drunk driving 12. Cutting in front closely 13. Using phone while driving 14. Running red lights 15. Ignoring stop signs 16. Not giving way to anyone, ever. 17. Not stopping at pedestrian crossings 18. Jumping queues at U-turns 19. Not looking out for hazards 20. Cutting across lanes when going around a bend 21. Overtaking someone while turning a corner (lol) I have been driving in Thailand for a decade (both Isaan and Bangkok) and these behaviours are common. I think virtually all of them are down to attitude. It's not racist to point that out. No "Safe System" will help without an attitude adjustment and a change in driving culture.

What are some good insurance options for (Thai) kids?

You are denying the problem is mostly with the attitudes of the road users. You seem to be absolving them of responsibility and putting blame on the system the government has. While, I agree with this to an extent (I think they just need to hit their pockets harder with fines) I don't think any additional government action or education will help while the locals drive without a care in the world (they need to be hit where it hurts and that means heavy fines; the prospect of head injuries and death don't seem too concerning apparently). I don't think any more road signs or rules will help cos they are ignored anyway.

You are in denial, buddy. The drivers here are bonkers, especially motorcycles. Go on, tell me: of those out of the 73 who died, how many were on motorcycles and not wearing a helmet? You will likely find it was the overwhelming majority, not because riding a motorcycle makes them vulnerable but because they weren't wearing a helmet. I wonder how many were minors, not legally allowed to drive - yet given the keys by their parents anyway?