RayOday

The topic of Soi dogs has been well covered in the forums. There are compassionate movements to sterilize Soi dogs to reduce the out of control population. Regardless, some Soi dogs are a menace while traveling in rural Thailand. Most Soi dogs are harmless yet alpha males can pose a significant risk. While reading through the forums I found some useful advice. The only advice I have yet to explore is making friends with the dogs with positive routine behavior modification usually centered on feeding. Here is what I have found to be of benefit: 1) show no fear but don't be stupid 2) don't antagonize an alpha by looking directly into his eyes, 3) raise your arms to shoulder height slowly to appear larger than you are, back away facing the dog or circumnavigate the dog(s) in an effort to not violate the dogs perceived turf, 4) if you see the photo I took this past week, I was able to get rid of these nasty alphas by pretending to have a slingshot while aiming and pulling on the imaginary bands in exaggerated manner directly toward the dogs. This has actually worked for me yet I don't fully trust this method yet. I have only tried it a few times successfully so it requires further proof. I don't feel it will work every time yet it may be worth trying. The reasons can be explained through a forum search. If any dog experts can add to this topic it would be appreciated. P. S. Many Soi dogs like to hang out at Wats

Hey RTP, How are your useless road checks working out for you? How many moving violation citations have been written by the "Highway Patrol"? No need to answer. We don't want to disturb you from whatever you are watching on your phone. Carry on.

In the top 10 worst road deaths per Capita in the world. >80% of those deaths are Motos. Risk/Reward is poor.

The most accurate observation of the day. The RTP know nothing about road enforcement. Prove me wrong.

Except the few that have to live in exile. Sad situation.

I won't say much here other than I am retired expat and have never had visa issue. I have an agent who is highly professional and gets the job done usually in 24 hours.. DM me for his contact details. He is fluent in English and the law.