Kanaka

Sounds like a thai lie from a vindictive, not too pretty girl, with bad grades. I sure this will come back on her by the way of other students shunning her and perhaps university expulsion. Definitely loss of face. Life is not fair but its easy to blame others.

Maybe the married mother of one worked as a bar girl because her thai husband did not support her or her child. The "friend" the told the swede was a jealous coworker. The swede obviously had no notion of the thai way of non confortation, made a drunken scene in public and commited the ultimate error of making a thai lose face. It would be wise not to be a drunken farang without understanding the culture. The police will take the side of the farang( but not to seriously) because the money comes from them.

If I want to marry a thai woman in thailand do I have to show financial proof of support at the time or is that only necessary if I apply for a visa based on the marriage? I plan on traveling back and forth to the u.s. and filing for a spousal visa there later.

thanks George for printing the article. Kinda puts your life and troubles into perpective. I am an american living in Hawaii and I understand that perpetuating native indigeous cultures is crucial to the definition of humanity. If we allow the helpless to be plundered and eliminated then it is only a matter of time before all with a sence of diversity will be treated likewise. The story make3s me fell very sad.

What they don't tell you is important. gaurantee the U.S bought Thailands cooperration. They will pay for the system and give some sweetheart deal to Thai officials. So the useless friend is not so useless when he lines your pocket book. Tis a sad state we live .

Its no coincidence that the U.S. sercurity adviser Tom Ridge is coming for a visit. DRug wars are just an excuse to take and deny rights to law abiding citicens. Are you under goverment watch because your neighbor thinks it cool to get high.? Are your child safe when some power freak govenment thug decides to start asinating people in front of your house? Absolute power corrupts absolutely. Be carefull!

B)No farang man can have a two year relationship with a beautiful educated thai woman, leave her, and ever expect to be happy again. This man is a fool and your friend should say good riddens and be open to offering her love to someone more deserving.

Mattnich

The three month rule was only three weeks for me.There is no going back to farang girls because Thai girls help you realize they have nothing to offer and expect a whole lot.

Thanks Greg

You will be hearing from me soon.

I've been looking to buy a small business in Chiang Mai. My problem is that I don't know the rules. Do I need to go through all the procedures and financing as if I was starting a new business? Is there any articals I can refer to on the web or this site ? If there is anyone who has gone through buying a business who can share their insites? Do I automatically receive any visa or financial advantages by being a business owner? If anybody has answers to any of these questions please help me out.

I have been to Thailand three times in the past year always on a short trip less than 30 days. Next time I would like to stay 3-6 months. From what I understand, a person can get an ED visa if they have a job lined up and a simple letter from the school principle and administrator. Supossedly there is a demand for english teachers. Does anyone know how to find out or make inquiries about these jobs. I know they don't pay much but I am not concerned about the money. A chance to do some good , be a part of the community, and enough time to really get a feel of the country is foremost with me. I will bring enough money with me to take care of my extravangances.