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wileycoyote

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  1. I think a lot of Thai people actually need glasses, but don't wear them. One of my secretaries arrived at work wearing specs one day, and after one less than complimentary comment from another staff member, removed them and never bothered again. :D

    Lots of Thai girls are self-conscious about wearing spectacles

    :o Wiley Coyote

  2. I agree it is all relative.

    cdnvic makes a good point emotional happiness can be more value than material possessions.

    Also,although we may work a 48 week year,the life of a farmer can vary with the seasons,hence the ability to work on construction,handicrafts,fishing etc to supplement income.

    The "barter economy" generally means he is not short of anything ,and this make for good neighbours .

    Providing he/she is in good health ,they have fresh air, a better diet and manual work which may mean that they have a better lifestyle,old age forecast than farang.

    :o Wiley Coyote

  3. ^

    For a simple illustration of this point: think of flipping a coin. If you flip it and get 5 heads in a row, what is the statistical probability of getting a heads on the next flip? It is exactly 50-50; the same as any other flip.

    If you have ever seen the play "Rosencrantz & Guildenstern are Dead" by Tom Stoppard,your analogy is correct,but psychologically ,you are bound to get worried ,when tail comes up over a 100 times consecutively !

    We have booked another airline !

    :o Wiley Coyote

  4. Dear VonD,

    Save money on buying a book ,instead read these Forum pages on "Farang" its obligations ans insecurities.

    Don't worry ,the majority will give you good advice ,mixed with a touch of humour.

    :o Wiley Coyote

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