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  1. sidneybear
    They couldn't care less though, so my 'two visits to get it done' rule still applies. Getting upset with them might push this our to three or four visits, they'll play with you until you remember your manners.
  2. sidneybear
    I've always found that two visits are necessary when dealing with Thai bureaucracy: the first to find out what you need, and; the second to submit your application in accordance with the nuances of the day. Getting upset with officials, while tempting, usually results in even more running around and scrutiny.
  3. sidneybear
    The UN makes various proclamations about this and that, but nobody takes any notice, and the veto wielding permanent members are now sworn enemies. It's a nice gravy train for all its staff and hangers-on, but nothing more.
  4. sidneybear
    True, but the jury is out on ganja. It affects some people badly, after all. Time will tell it's overall affect on Thailand, now that so many people are using.
  5. sidneybear
    Well, that's true, but change can always be slowed down a bit. It's called conservatism. Hmmm, maybe I'll vote for Prayuth's lot in the next election ????. Change in the western world certainly hasn't been for the better.
  6. sidneybear
    You mean you don't like fat, loud, slobby, tattooed women, with pink hair and thick rimmed glasses, who hate men? You'd be denounced as a misogynist and shunned for disgraceful behaviour like that back home.
  7. sidneybear
    Oh no, a westerner with culture shock who wants Thailand to turn into his home country.
  8. sidneybear
    It's all relative. I've just arrived in Thailand after a stint in Australia and can't believe how friendly people are here.
  9. sidneybear
    That pretty much sums it up for me.
  10. sidneybear
    The UN is an anachronism. Nobody seems to take any notice of it anymore.
  11. sidneybear
    Might cool things down a bit here ????
  12. sidneybear
    In 2008 I stayed in a newly built hotel in Pattaya that had no balcony railings at all. The builders hadn't put them in yet.
  13. sidneybear
    Why would any Thais join? Thais are better at minding their own business than western folk.
  14. sidneybear
    Right. That or people paying them the 'fine' on the spot.
  15. sidneybear
    More serious offences like drinking and driving go to court so convictions would be recorded. Going through a red light and speeding are fixed penalty. In other words, similar to the West.
  16. sidneybear
    Some travel insurance policies exclude motorcycling. No licence would be excluded too.
  17. sidneybear
    Meth is ghastly. It nearly killed a friend of mine, and it's right that they should get rid of it.
  18. sidneybear
    The 'who' part makes a huge difference.
  19. sidneybear
    Try a non smoking guest house.
  20. sidneybear
    Global warming? A fad otherwise known as weather, and its always been changeable.
  21. sidneybear
    Pints of Greene King IPA: Wetherspoons £3, other pubs £4 here in Norwich where I'm visiting at the moment. Witherspoons may have gone up, but still good value.
  22. sidneybear
    gullible /ˈɡʌlɪbl/ Learn to pronounce adjective easily persuaded to believe something; credulous. "an attempt to persuade a gullible public to spend their money"
  23. sidneybear
    He's been a very naughty boy.
  24. sidneybear
    This style of unprovoked rudeness epitomises the intolerance of the dope lobby fan base.
  25. sidneybear
    Well observed. The big dope lobby uses clever marketing to build a huge and committed fan base, who are rather intolerant of dissent.

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