spidermike007

I think one tends to accept abuse directly in proportion to how low your self-esteem is. And the more you accept bring in a toxic relationship, the greater your self loathing becomes. I have seen it so many times, with friends and family. If you have enough self-esteem and enough self love you simply don't tolerate it, you simply walk, you move on, you try to improve things if they can be improved, and if not you just simply move on and you find somebody who's worthy of your life, and your devotion. In my opinion, it is really that simple.

Yep. Jr. is an empty suit. What has he done with his life, except learn to become a grifter, like his dad and brother?

They are both lowlife, highly toxic morons. Both have seen their day in the limelight fade, and both are equally desperate for attention. Nothing they say means anything, to anyone other than the dwindling and disenfranchised Trump base.

Been to Vietnam a few times, over a period of 20 years, with and without my Thai woman. Never been too fond of the place. It is beautiful and the food is great. But, for me the people leave something to be desired. They are alot like the Chinese. Not particularly warm or fun to be around. No thanks. Don't feel any need to return. I much prefer the Thai people. Many are warm, friendly and funny. Great humor. Playful works for me.

If you are fortunate enough to have a woman who prefers an older car, count your blessings. Have the engine rebuilt and be grateful.

No. Never. I make it a point to avoid abusive and angry women. In the past, some have been turned off by my patience and desire to take alot of time to get to know them, find out what makes them tick, and discover their foibles, baggage and liabilities, as well as their worthiness. That is on them. They always know where the door is, and by not allowing ourselves to get hung up on a gal prematurely, it is easy to let them walk. See ya!

In this case it would appear the Anutin double speak would have to be interpreted as meaning the Thai tobacco monopoly has no interest in marketing e-cigarettes, or related products. This has never had anything to do with health. It is always about the money.

Very true. It seems the right of way here is determined by the size of your vehicle. Bikes must yield to cars, and cars must yield to trucks, since traffic laws rarely apply, it is survival of the biggest.

Thailand does not have the guts, nor the moral conviction to defy the Chinese masters. If China says they committed a crime, look at the ethnicity first, of the person being blamed. Anything the CCP says is likely a lie. They share the moral bankruptcy of the Thai government. They were likely trying to seek asylum in Malaysia. How did they end up in Thailand, a nation with little sympathy towards asylum seekers?

Totally agree. However, it seems that the nation and the people exist to please and to enrich the military here. The polar opposite of the way it should be. Why the army is accorded such regard is beyond me. What on earth have they ever done for the nation, besides mounting coups every few years, in its unquenchable thirst for power, riches and undeserved glory? New Mandala, an academic blog on Southeast Asian affairs, found that Thailand has had 13 successful and nine unsuccessful coups in just over a century. The most recent being in 2014. https://www.cnbc.com/2019/08/20/why-does-thailand-have-so-many-coups.html

14 from the US, at 9 million baht total? Huh? Was that a typo, or are they only pop up stores?

Ban Prayuth for life from any participation in politics. The nation would be far better off without him, and he would finally get a break. He can't seem to take one on his own. It would appear he has become a power addict.

I enjoy being discredited and being shown that I am full of hot air. I know I am opinionated, and sometimes wrong. Being right just does not mean that much to me. Show me I am wrong, and I hope I am man enough to accept it.

The relatively quick pace of the successive statements indicated ASEAN was keenly interested (and concerned) about the situation. For Thailand, where the military has held real political power since a 2014 coup, cooperation with Russia is not merely military in nature. Strengthening relations with Russia (and China) brings some political support to Thailand’s own authoritarian regime. https://www.spf.org/iina/en/articles/shoji_13.html

Wonder if this made anyone in the Thai diplomatic corps uncomfortable? They have exhibited a huge lack of morality and a huge degree of cowardice on this issue.

And bring great embarrassment and humiliation upon yourself and your family? Me thinks it was a huge error in judgment, or a twisted desire for recognition.

All true. And when you speak of "trust of the RTP" I am not sure there ever was any. And now? Nobody I speak to has any admiration or respect for these guys. Some fear them. None like them. For good reason. Respect has to be earned and never, ever freely given. Most are goons. Few are law enforcement.

Excellent news. He richly deserves all the time they can add. He could have had his choice of 1,000s of beauties, who were very willing to do what he wanted, in exchange for an entry into the industry. Instead he chose the degenerate path. No sympathy.

Rule #1. Take your time getting to know her. Mistake #1. Rush in quickly. How long did he know her for? How much time did they spend together? I have known so many men, who come here, and from the very start, make the same mistakes they made back in the West. Except here, they do not need to make those mistakes. The environment does not dictate that they behave like lambs. Many do not know, or realize that, or they succumb to "force of habit". Every ship needs a captain. If the man is not willing to be the captain of the ship, the woman will take over, here in Thailand. Most women here seem to want a strong man. But, if they end up with a wimp, they will take over. They have to. Someone needs to be the captain! Time allows clarity. Never, ever move too quickly. That is the undoing of most of these guys. Lastly, do not get hung up on them, emotionally. Have some fun. Get to know them. Take your time. Always remember, if it is good, it is only going to get better. If there are problems, they will reveal themselves over time. Time is your ally. It is rarely their ally. They are usually trying to step up the timetable. We need to push back. We need to assert control. We need to be honest, and let them know we are not interested in an immediate relationship. Something might develop, but if you are in a hurry, I am NOT YOUR GUY. An environment like this allows us to set boundaries, and take our time. Take advantage of that. Be a man. Step up. Pay tribute to the gender. Refuse to lay down anymore. Refuse to be a doormat. Refuse to check your cajones at the door.

Real men take responsibility for their actions, no matter how painful, difficult or costly they are. Those who flee from the scene of an accident they caused, after killing someone, are vermin. They have self revoked their right to breathe, and should be put to death.

Yes, they are illegal. How convenient is that? Does anyone think those vendors do not have to "pay tribute" to the franchisees, who pose as law enforcement?

Of course. Where is their hope? The youth started a Facebook page on how to leave Thailand, and make a life for yourself in another country. A million members now. When you add in the horrific toll social media like Twitter, Tiktok and Instagram take on the lives of the youth, it is a devastating situation for many. Where is the promise of a better future? With a country that is being so badly mismanaged, and an economy that is being destroyed and sabotaged before our eyes, one can easily become despondent. How will things change, if the youth is not even allowed to show dissent? How to get rid of the dinosaurs once and for all. And unlike in the past, there is absolutely no moral leadership of any kind here anymore. Very sad. For those of us lucky enough to have a steady income, it is sad, but we live good lives. My heart really goes out to most of the Thai people. Their lives are being crushed. Woe is Thailand. The people are going to have to "dispose of" these sabateur clowns, before their nation drops to 125th in the world in GDP, down towards Burundi, South Sudan, Somalia, Niger and Afghanistan. The pride of SE Asia? Once, maybe. Before they made the historic and monumental mistake of letting the Thai army destruction crew take over.

Let us hope the desire for profit will trump the repression, and along with it the fake morals, fake family values, obsession with face, fake aversion to sex, and the fake pretending that sex is not a major motivator of mankind. Let us move forward.

It happens, but it is very rare. Most women say too much body hair turns them off. Most men too. Straight men, that is!

Oh please. These fake puritans have spent so many years attempting to repress anything to do with sex. Promoting it? Doubt we will ever see that. It would require a confession of sorts.