BarBoy

Here's my analysis then, Richard. Just for you. IMO life is cheap in Thailand. They just don't care and aren't educated well enough on road safety. Many (wrongly) believe that wearing amulets around their necks will protect them anyway, so why bother with the helmet in the first place?? If someone can afford a Honda click, then they can afford a helmet from Tesco. Alright, granted, that helmet isn't going to be the best quality, but it is better than nothing... I also think laziness is a factor. Many thais just can't be bothered putting a helmet on their children's heads or wearing one themselves. Hope this is satisfactory for you, Richard. And if it's not well too bad, I aint being paid to reply to you!

do you need a permit to set off fireworks on new year now?...

...and we all know how some thai teachers love to administer the old corporal punishment eh... I've heard/seen all the horror stories.

they say you can tell a lot about a population by the way they drive, Fred. what say you buddy?

errr, if I didn't then I would have been knocked over by the ignorant local who was driving down the sidewalk last week...... think about it, Mr. Jam!

Yes. And judging by the way you type it would seem you are too! Thanks for the confirmation.

Farang haters.. They think because they have an amulet or two and can say hello and thank you in Thai that they are now Thai... Laughable.

what the bleedin hell are you harping on about now?

does that mean it's OK, Richard? So many other nations DON'T behave in a similar way!

...she's come along way from flipping burgers! must be a real hard worker. Oh, hang on a minute......................

I never saw that once in the west. An adult riding a scooter with a child/infant on the front and back without helmets. Not even once..

especially when the adults drive bikes, usually with 3 or 4 kids on it and not a helmet between them.... disgusting Richard, isn't it??

Indeed. Nail on head!

are you for real???

How utterly ridiculous eh. TIT folks.

That's convenient, isn't it? and you don't think any palms were greased to help facilitate his escape??? you can't be that naive can you, surely Lou?.....

Indian customs seize a bag full of plants... who gives!!

You are right. However, deep down most Thais know we are better than them, even if they would never admit that publicly. The inferiority complex runs very deep here...

I really do hope that the war is over within 24 hours after DT takes back the White House. I will be the first on a plane to Kyiv for some serious fornicating and drinking with the victors, hell I may even bag myself a Ukrainian bride, cos why not??

...what's that famous energy drink called again?? It gives you wings apparently....................

Just 17 days till the Donald is back at the helm... You may very well be eating your words in a few weeks!

Thailand is now little China and little Russia combined. A hellish mix, IMO. When you dance with the devil, don't complain if your ass gets burned!...

She also supports the genocidal annihilation of the entire Ukrainian population. That is what I gleaned from her statement. Lovely woman! ...Not.

American 'propaganda' is allowed to be openly scrutinized by the public and the media. Try doing that in Russia and see how long you live after the fact.....

I am not Yaxley-Lennon's biggest fan, in fact I think he is a mindless thug/chav in many ways... However, he is practicing his right to free speech and I do agree with the cause he is fighting for, I just wish that the far-right in the UK could find a stable, educated and coherent leader instead of some scallywag from Luton. Someone like Enoch Powell would be perfect. If Jacob Rees-Mogg eventually defects to Reform UK once he sees the writing is on the wall for the Conservatives, then I think that could be a massive boon for them and will quite possible get them over the line at the next general election.