spidermike007

Many of us use a Braun or Philips on a low setting to get rid of unwanted hair. I know of very few women who like or appreciate a very hair body. And in a hot climate it is uncomfortable and smelly. Yikes.

We seem to be becoming a virus obsessed world. And that is not a good thing. Just more paranoia and fear. Just say no to virus paranoia! They are everywhere. The whole planet, and our bodies have billions of bacteria. So what?

Please. It is so easy to find now, why take any risk? Though it may be legal on the ground, maybe it is not legal to transport by air, domestically. Who knows? Why risk it? Buy some more locally.

Well, he is great bait. He looks for the attention. And I call him out on his nonsense!

Perhaps you are being baited, as am I. One wonders where the sources are for his infinite treasure chest of reports and how can those reports be depended upon here?

And it won't be considered abuse. Or will it?

I suppose if it was a loveless, ceremonial type marriage, at that age, yes absolutely.

1. An arrest means nothing unless it is followed by conviction, and imprisonment. 2. If this guy was serious, tens of thousands would be arrested. 3. The fishing industry was never cleaned up. Maybe a few low level guys were arrested. They likely still use tens of thousands of slaves. 4. The RTP desperately needs good PR, and he is thrilled to be their public face. The limelight is his favorite place in the world. Do any of his actions mean anything?

It was a satire on his doll. Sorry I had to explain that.

You sound like you will enjoy a good life here. Without the need for sex, you are way ahead of the game. You won't easily be seduced and deceived. That usually happens through sex, and many men part with alot of money, unwittingly. On 65,000 baht a month you can live well. Working on building up the internet biz is a good idea. Would not hurt to have extra income for savings. If it were me, I would not get health insurance. Medical care here is reasonable. You can self insure, like many of us do. Look at other spots too. Hua Hin is just one example. Far nicer beaches close by, to the south. You have alot to look forward to. Life here is good for alot of us.

My baby is so clever and entertaining. She is such a joy to be around. Sometimes, I am perplexed by her vacant stare, but my friends are really impressed I was able to find someone so high functioning.

Have you ever heard of a peculiar and abstract concept called humor? Since different people find different things funny, there are many different senses of humor and types of humor. Some like wordplay, while others might enjoy slapstick. If you're in good humor, you're in a good mood. The capacity to perceive or express the amusing aspects of a situation. There is little agreement about the essence of humor and the reasons one laughs or smiles at jokes or anecdotes. Among philosophers, both Plato (c. 427–c. 347 bce) and Thomas Hobbes claimed that individuals laugh at people and situations that make them feel superior, whereas Immanuel Kant emphasized surprise and anticlimax: “the sudden transformation of a strained expectation to nothing.” U.S. writer Max Eastman (1883–1969) saw humor as “playful pain,” a way of taking serious things lightly and thereby triumphing over them.

Alot less tourism. Though it must be hard on alot of Thais, many who are no doubt unemployed, it sure is nice as an ex-pat. I don't expect tourism to EVER rebound to it's former levels. Too much has changed around the world, and too little of what should have, and could have changed and improved here, has not.

Thailand sometimes seems to be the world capital of illegal items, of which the law is rarely enforced. One wonders who creates these laws and what they are thinking? Is it all about RPT revenue, or is there an actual purpose?

Either that, or he is a student of Sukhothai architecture, and cannot stay away from it for long.

Is it possible they have changed their tune, now that this has become public, and they have egg on their faces?

Songkran as it is practiced today is fun, and is a very sexy holiday. Tradition can be so over rated.

When I was growing up, we took drivers education courses. They showed us horrendous films, of semi trucks plowing into cars, and literally obliterating everything in their path. They also showed us graphic images of head on collisions. 120mph impacts. Even as a young kid, it made quite an impression. It was horrific, and it was hard to get those images out of your head afterwards. But, it left a lasting impression, and when I started driving, I understood it was serious business, and that it was a very dangerous thing to do. Also, I had the benefit of my lovely Mom, as my instructor. She spent countless hours in the car with me giving me tips, advice, and teaching me driving etiquette, courtesy and respect toward other drivers. That was priceless, and I doubt many Thai kids benefit from that kind of guidance. I see people driving here, with their families in the car, and doing things, and taking the kinds of risks no rational or sane person with common sense would do. What for? To gain one minute? Why take those risks? What is the logic? Often, when I am cruising along at 100kph, or more, someone cuts right in front of me. Or someone comes out from the side road, right in front of me. I have to slam on my brakes, or change lanes to avoid him. I look in my rearview mirror, and there is nobody behind me. So, if he had waited two seconds, he would have had completely safe passage onto the highway. What gives? Where is the intelligence, caution, and prudence? Where is the common sense? What about just the survival instinct?

You do make some good points. And how about the length of time it takes the ambulance to get to the hospital due to road congestion, and many people's unwillingness to extend courtesy to an ambulance? There are so many factors, some of them cultural, and as you say, this leads to a perfect storm.

And I am also basing this on experience. Nowhere else in the world have I seen people consistency take the kinds of chances and risks in the road, that they take here, with their families in the car. Nowhere. When they could have waited four seconds to make the uturn or turn onto the highway, and have a completely clear path, they instead choose to take a tremendous risk. It is beyond comprehension. I see it all the time. My eyes do not lie to me. This rarely ever happens to me in the US.

I agree. A doll would be of no interest. A well made android would be amazing. I sense Western woman will have a very hard time competing with them, when the time comes. Likely not in our lifetimes. Likely not for a another century. We over estimate ourselves as a species.

I tend to agree. But, are you presuming the vast majority of terrible accidents here are human errors, that could not have been avoided? If I decide to cut you off on a highway, when you are going 120kph, and I am making a u-turn, and there was plenty of room behind you for me to make a safe turn, is that an error, if it results in a horrific, fatal accident, and I take the lives of you and your family? Sometimes an error is wearing white after Labor day in New York City. And sometimes an error is invading Germany in the winter. I don't make the kind of errors that result in bad accidents, much less fatalities. Why? Because I am very, very careful on the road, and very, very respectful of other drivers, their lives, and those of their families. That is a choice that results in NOT making very many terrible mistakes.

There are two sides to every story. Personally, I don't understand why he wouldn't just get a divorce. But, it is very possible he has not had sex at home in years. And there could be multiple issues. She would be smart to just let him do his thing.

1. Low maintenance. 2. She will never contradict you. 3. She never ages. 4. You do not have to keep her entertained, nor do you have to spend any money on her. Once you get past those immediate advantages however, some of us would argue there is nothing that beats a good woman. The companionship, the humor, the TLC (if one is very fortunate), and the ability to socialize with her, amongst friends and family. I won't go into the mindset of a guy who chooses to live with a doll, but this is one of those occasions I agree with the government.

An extraordinarily sad commentary. You can cite theories like the Dunning-Kruger effect, but it has no bearing on a conversation with a person who has devoted their life to being a conscious, mindful, attentive, sober, highly talented driver. It just does not relate to someone who takes ridiculous risks with their entire family on board. No parallel on any level. If you are going to cite stuff, try to make your recitations relevant.