Nickelbeer

I have had my girlfriend pay for a room up front and was never asked for passport or any information. She did all the paperwork and the person at the desk was unconcerned that I was accompanying her. Previously, I had stayed with her at her room in Bangkok and she flat out refused any contact with Immigration. Told me it was none of anyone’s business who was staying with her. Rather surprised at the contempt Thais often show for Immigration law.

You make the mistake of trying to talk LOGIC with ILLOGICAL people. If they were smart……they wouldn’t be Muslims or Christians or Hindus. I prefer to let them blather on and show off their ignorance. ????

Glad they’re speaking out against Myanmar’s treatment of “The Lady”. Hun Sen doesn’t seem to be granting any slack to dissidents in his country, though.

Thailand wants to LOSE!!!! That’s it in a nutshell. Experts at shooting themselves in the foot. Why not be happy that Thailand is considered a “budget” destination?

Came here six years ago, determined to avoid the bars and the hookers. I have had relationships with three women with jobs completely unrelated to bars and prostitution. Sadly, I have noticed that very many Thai women differ very little from bargirls in their mercenary approach to relationships. I am not having a relationship with your family and they need to look after their own affairs. I resent being the “family ATM”.

Stay away from pot and you won’t have a problem. I have never been able to handle that stuff when smoked. Edibles are much preferable. I sleep like a baby. ????

Indeed. I HAVE been reading the news. I simply do not trust the RTP to give up such a lucrative "revenue enhancement source” without a fight or considerable beating around the bush. Glad that they’re releasing potsmokers from prison and creating room for REAL criminals. I’ve seen too much in my six years here and I trust them about as far as I can THROW them. I will err on the side of caution.

I am frankly amazed that they released all those they locked up for ganja use. That is acting like a first-world country. This, at least will make jails and prisons slightly more comfortable.

Same thing I’ve always done. If I get the urge to use ganja, I will go to Cambodia. I can’t really trust Thailand because of its history of ignoring laws until they are “seasoned”. Easy to order a “Happy Pizza”. I seriously doubt that this delicacy will ever be offered in Thailand. It should take the RTP about two or three years before they stop arresting people for mere posession.

You are correct. I saw no hint of sarcasm. I suppose that means I am a “hillbilly” or any number of OTHER ad hominems that those from Alabama and the south are subject to. Go ahead, have your fun. I may be a hillbilly but I managed to get a Master’s Degree. Why don’t you drag out the tired old subject of the Confederate flag? I have Confederate toilet paper in my bathroom. Frequently surprised by the temerity exhibited here. ????

How utterly stupid. The state of Texas is almost as bad as Alabama, where I am from. Still provincial enough to think that skin color is important and vainly trying to justify the unjustifiable. Moving to Thailand was an eye-opener for me because I get the perspective of the whole world by just walking around and meeting people. ????

I grew up in Anniston and moved to Mobile, on to Birmingham and finally landed in Troy, Alabama where I worked for a university radio station for the final 12 years of my working life. Alabama is in the southern part of the United States.

Sheer insanity fueled by drugs. Defrock and behead.

Typical Thai behaviour. “My misfortune is YOUR fault”.

Gotta make a profit or NOBODY drinks.

This is a dentist that I use. http://www.germandental.com/

The most progressive suggestion to come out of Thai government. Why let Cambodia enjoy all the tax advantages of legalized Casinos?

Alabama native, living in Pattaya, Thailand for six years now.

This post explains the current situation better than any I have read in years. The status quo is nearly hopeless. A 13 member SCOTUS with a majority Jewish/Atheist membership is the only hope of having sane government in the United States.

You cite TWO examples out of hundreds and even THOUSANDS for Muslims. Still very rare for Christian nut groups to resort to violence. Even when it happens, the number of victims is fewer and most all Christians are up in arms at being associated with this type of terrorism.

Prices of health insurance in Thailand are obscene when you consider that the prices are far less than the USA. They want similar premiums to those in America and offer no coverage of pre-existing conditions, plus want to jack up the price of cover as you age. There is simply no way for many of us to get insured without negating the low cost of living here. It would make more sense for an American to go back to the USA and use Medicare. Another option not discussed is moving to the Philippines and using PhilHealth in combination with Pacific Cross supplementary policies. It is simply insane that Thailand cannot or will not fund a system similar to PhilHealth that all residents can buy into. If a third-world country like the Philippines can do it, it can be done here in Thailand.

The Christians are a ghastly example of tolerance. The fact remains that they do not currently rely on terrorism to enforce their beliefs on the rest of humanity. No points given. to Christians, they just don’t give you “suggestions” at the point of a gun.

You simply want to argue. Your opinion is worthless and I won’t be answering any more of your drivel. My point stands and you can go and bother some OTHER poster. NO tolerance for ISLAM…….EVER!!!!

I consider their opinions right on a level with the usual Islamic terrorism. They live in a Buddhist country which is tolerant of everything. If they can’t get with the program, they should leave. No tolerance for religious fundamentalists.

Malaysia and Indonesia are both open. Maybe they should consider moving.