Dennis Pennis

So the questions remains about the moral development of Thai society.

Most girls/women here in Thailand polarise very clearly into those who are part of the sex industry and those who are not. A middle ground does of course exist, but the differences between those who sell and those who don't are usually great and visually self-evident. Look closely at dress, attitude and demeanour.

"Normal" Thai women are brought up to be conservative, demure and modest. Some, needless to say, are different: more individualistic, more outgoing, more flirtatious. But underneath it all, there's still an unmistakeable thainess about even the most modern and liberated of Thai women.

Sluts, on the other hand, stand out a mile. They stink. They're rotten to the core. They lie; they deceive. They are an embarrassment and a disgrace to their country.

I read somewhere the opinions of someone who claimed that if a Thai girl "goes" with her boyfriend in anything less than six months then she is almost certainly a slut. This is an exaggeration, but if westerners took the time to learn more about local culture and traditions before deciding to fall in love and commit vast sums of money to a relative stranger, I'm sure the sad tales of woe we've all heard would abate a little.

Haha, another bitter and twisted farang that gave all his money to some girl that sat on his lap and told him he was a sexy man..........

Wrong.

Another prick "senior member" who doesn't know how to read properly.

I also have made more money in the last 5 years, than you have ever seen!

Of course you have made more money in the last five years than I have. I have little doubt that you are one of the richest men in Thailand.

I apologise for my failings and can only assume that they stem from my having a life and living in the real world.

Perhaps when I too become a "senior member" I'll be as rich, famous and successful as you are.

So the questions remains about the moral development of Thai society.

Most girls/women here in Thailand polarise very clearly into those who are part of the sex industry and those who are not. A middle ground does of course exist, but the differences between those who sell and those who don't are usually great and visually self-evident. Look closely at dress, attitude and demeanour.

"Normal" Thai women are brought up to be conservative, demure and modest. Some, needless to say, are different: more individualistic, more outgoing, more flirtatious. But underneath it all, there's still an unmistakeable thainess about even the most modern and liberated of Thai women.

Sluts, on the other hand, stand out a mile. They stink. They're rotten to the core. They lie; they deceive. They are an embarrassment and a disgrace to their country.

I read somewhere the opinions of someone who claimed that if a Thai girl "goes" with her boyfriend in anything less than six months then she is almost certainly a slut. This is an exaggeration, but if westerners took the time to learn more about local culture and traditions before deciding to fall in love and commit vast sums of money to a relative stranger, I'm sure the sad tales of woe we've all heard would abate a little.

I notice with amusement that one of the so-called "senior members" on this thread joined the forum only a little over a month ago .

Depending on your point of view, this says one of two things: the gentleman in question has contributed much to the forum, is fully deserving of his "status" and warrants respects accordingly; or (as is perhaps more likely), the individual is a rather lonely person with nothing better to do .

On the whole, the suggestion that "seniority" accrues as a consequence of quantity rather than quality is a joke. A good example is the fake doctor who crops up everywhere with his holier than thou rantings and tedious cut and paste visa advice.

When it comes to real issues though (such as education and HIV), I'm surprised by the number of people who have much to say and the ability to say it intelligently. A couple of recent threads prove this admirably.

Just come across a few postings elsewhere on this forum about education which I think should be explored in more detail

Anyone out there know about the pros and cons of government schools and private (international) schools?

Which is better and which provides the best chances for entrance to local unis?

Looking forward to hearing from those in the know

I see there's someone here who calls himself a doctor!!! Doctor of what? I'll wait to see what you've got to say!!

I've browsed this site for a while now and it's nice to see someone taking an interest in local education

Seems to me this troller has more to say on the subject than the so-called doctor

Is this why Dr Ping Pong wants the "Moron" guy banned

Why isn't local education the subject of more postings to this forum I wonder

Are you all just bunch of sex tourists

Bad people to be sure

Thing is, the Thai BGs down in Nana and Patpong are just as bad . Difference is, farangs fall in love with them and tell us all they're different .

Sad, ain't it? .

Love these icons

Just made my first posting on the visa section and have now got the information I wanted. But why are people on this site so weird?

Before I go, let me do an impersonation.

Bush just caught Saddam BTW, do you read the Washington Post? Do you think Saddam is really good or bad?

Is there any truth in the rumour that gratuitous clicking on smilies is an indication of an advanced or retarded intelligence?

Goodbye, god bless.

I'm planning to make my next visa run to Vientienne (Laos) next month. My Thai girlfriend (who has a Thai passport) will come with me and also wants to bring her mother.

The problem is that the mother doesn't have a passport and really only wants to go there for a day or two to buy some silk from the morning market.

Does anyone know the entry requirements for Thais. I've heard that they can get into Laos on some sort of 3 day pass.

All comments/advice welcomed.