Stressed Eric

What?

With everything that has gone on with the banks this year, account freezes/closures etc - do you still trust them? For me the answer is a resounding no. I have liquidated all my assets into cash and gold and completely given up on mobile banking. We must resist this WEF nonsense at all costs! Cash is our single biggest asset to privacy and anonymity, and we lose that at our peril... Eric.

Bit harsh that, Jones.. Eric.

So? What's that got to do with me? Eric.

Don't be facetious. Eric.

The other night I was walking down a soi just minding my own business when a LB motioned me to come into his/her bar. I smiled and continued my walk. Out of the blue he/she/it screamed "E ... !" (rhymes with cat). What did I do wrong? Why are these people so angry and aggressive? They are nice as pie when they think they have a fresh fish, but show their true colors when it's clear they have met a great white.. I hope the upcoming high season is anything but kind to this individual! Eric.

my kinda gal! pure filth.

Have you ever come across these wenches? The ones who usually work in bars in tourist heavy areas and are nice as pie when they think they have a fresh fish in their net, and as soon you speak Thai they turn from the princess bride into the wicked witch of the west. Why is it this way? Thailand seems to be the only country in the world where speaking the local lingo as a foreigner is widely discouraged.

Any.

People who order soup?

I usually only eat at Michelin star restaurants when in Bangkok, and usually opt for some A5 Wagyu with a nice bottle of Sake/Vino - or something french. If i'm roughing it - then a Sunday Roast down the irish pub and a pint of Magners will suffice..

what's your go to dish/drink when at a nice restaurant?

Whenever you go out, are you the guy who orders 2 slices of bread, a bowl of soup and a glass of tap water - or are you the guy who rolls up in a swanky car and orders the most expensive items on the menu?

Didn't trigger me, my fridge was already stocked. It triggered the high flying french family though... They could have spent a fortune had they been allowed a glass of wine with ther meal. Read my OP again if you wish.

Sounds like it's time to trade her in for a younger model. Have you got the dough to get the girl of your dreams??

care to clarify what you mean by that?

I'd say come and join us but no dudes allowed, only me i'm afraid.

Mine are pretty high at the the moment so I have to decided to splurge this weekend and stay at an ultra luxurious hotel and have ordered 3 women over for a bit of companionship tonight. That should get me back to neutral at least.

I would have tapped on the door and asked would it be ok for me to join in, or at least come in and watch..

Sweet and spicy. those are the only flavors I seem to get and I like both!

Nah. Peach!

I can eat a peach for hours...

You know, the ones who sit at the bar waiting for lady drinks... I will share with you what I have learned over the years. If it's boom boom you are after without dipping your hands too deep into your pockets - then this post is for you! First off, you've got to be well dressed. Nice shirt, look relatively young, good cologne and a smart watch are all per-requisites to this game. Also a cute smile goes a long way too, think bright pearly whites and large blue eyes. If you look like a tramp then forget it, you have no chance. Same goes for the heavily tatted among us - you WILL pay the full price! Now, you are going to have to buy her at least one lady drink for good faith, possibly two. That's your time to work the charm on her, use the eyes, the smile, make jokes etc. Be playful, but whatever you do DO NOT come across as a dirty old man after only one thing. Make her feel special, and compliment her on her dress sense. But keep your hands off her at all times. She is also reading you like a book! The last 3 times I have tried this tactic, 2 of the 3 times the bar fine was waived and no money was asked for in the morning either - the other time she only wanted breakfast in the morning, to which I obliged. Once you truly understand the Thai female psyche and how it operates, the world CAN be your oyster, it just depends on how much game you bring to the table.

I'm not a Buddhist so who gives?

Nonsensical.