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On a bus, a priest sat next to a drunk who was struggling to read a newspaper. Suddenly, with a slurred voice, the drunk asked the priest: "Do you know what arthritis is?" The parish priest soon thought of taking the opportunity to lecture the drunk and replied: "It's a disease caused by sinful and unruly life: excess consumption of alcohol, drugs, marijuana, crack, and certainly lost women, prostitutes, promiscuity, sex, binges and other things I dare not say." The drunk widened his eyes, shut up and continued reading the newspaper. A little later, the priest, thinking that he had been too hard on the drunk, tried to soften: "How long have you had arthritis?" "I don't have arthritis! It says here in the paper that the Pope has it."

I know I shouldn’t have done this, but I am 83 years old and I was in the McDonald’s drive-through this morning and the young lady behind me leaned on her horn and started mouthing something because I was taking too long to place my order. So when I got to the first window I paid for her order along with my own. The cashier must have told her what I'd done because as we moved up she leaned out her window and waved to me and mouthed "Thank you.", obviously embarrassed that I had repaid her rudeness with kindness. When I got to the second window I showed them both receipts and took her food too. Now she has to go back to the end of the queue and start all over again. Don't blow your horn at old people, they have been around a long time.

Illusion

When you are tired of the rubbish in your own country that you grew up, it's not a surprise that you will be tired of an adopted country. BTW... Why settle down in Thailand?

but in Thailand, I would not expect any woman paying if dating! Thats how it is in Thailand, and many other countries in the world. I beg to differ. Please do not generalise. It ALL depends on the character of the woman. It's pure bad luck that you've met the wrong type in Thailand and wherever... - the normal day to day Thai lady is good as any other found in the East or West.

???? of course I understand very well. We tend to justify what pleases oneself - it's just human. I would like to see a 70 year old man attract a 20 year girl without the money factor. It's the money that makes all the difference - not the male/ female factor.

it's still hard to crack a $100 bill a day here. But we are complaining about 50 - 100 Baht or so inreases in entrance fees.

Yep, I go with the sparrows and flinches.

The question of the OP can be considered in this manner too. 1. Would a man be attracted to a woman 25 or more years senior to him? 2. Would a father be happy if his 20 year old daughter came home with a 50 year old 'boy friend' ? Rules should be applied equally, isn't it?

After I die, I don't care what happens to everything I own !

...and women in their 30s or 40s prefer a 65 yo man? I mean, women outside the bar area.

Of course! All humans are racists. It's in the DNA. Some are very clever in hiding it - simple as that.

I guess the very same criteria that makes 'elites' of other nationalities.

Absolutely! Principals, ethics, fairness, blah blah blah are all Important when it affects your self. Otherwise, it's something floating in the air. Sad... but true.

Honestly, were you "lured" into Thailand? By whom? How?

This must be a very rare incident in this world - if not the only one (assuming the lad was in normal mental condition).

How much is it worth to visit Thailand? REALLY?

Imagine a Thai wanting to visit a Western country - the questions that needs to be answered are atrocious, to say it mildly. Imagine a Westerner been asked the same questions to obtain a tourist visa to Thailand. Humans are racists... IMHO

Not really. Locals should learn/know about their history, isn't it?