spidermike007

On a certain level I do agree with your sentiment. Most Thais seem to be incredibly resilient. A very admirable quality. Few seem stuck in the past or obsessed with the future.

And just yesterday there were two seperate posts about disappointing numbers with regard to arrivals, and it stated a few valid reasons for that. We have a little over 4 months of low season left, economic duldrums, post covid catch up, high debt, poor press, dramatically lower numbers of Chinese travelers, major issues with the Chinese economy, less flights, more expensive flights, and they expect to double the current arrivals they claim they have had so far this year? We all know that 15 million number is fake anyway. So, what gives? Will they say anything to avoid losing face? Are they of the "truth is not truth" camp? Does the TAT have any remaining credibility? Does anyone buy these numbers?

What is the difference between a grifter, and a criminal? He has conducted a lifetime of crime, fraud, tax evasion, and other unlawful acts. Was it as "organized" as the mafia? Likely not. Is that an issue? The way I look at it, is whatever method they can find to imprison this career criminal, is fair game. Billions have been stolen from small contractors. And now he uses his political supporters to maintain his lifestyle. Is that not a crime too? Where does it end? Is there a limit?

Well, since the divorce rate in many countries is 50% anyway, I think you are saying it might be a marriage, with a typical outcome. What I do not understand about what you are saying is, would you avoid marrying a bar girl? Or would you marry one, and simply take her word for all she told you about her history or her background?

How about amazing and spectacular failure to re-invigorate the tourism industry, after two long years of sabotage, and cowardice?

I don't even know how to refer to some people anymore. As an example: The most common gender-neutral pronoun used by genderqueer and gender nonconforming people is “they/them/their,” but that doesn’t mean it’s the only option. Some people choose to use the gender-neutral pronouns “ze/hir/hirs” (pronounced “zee/here/heres”) or “ey/em/eir” (pronounced “ay/em/airs”), among others. There are lots of gender-neutral pronouns out there, and they can certainly get confusing. That’s where Google comes in handy! And for the full summary of the dozens of fairly recent designations: https://www.njit.edu/diversityprograms/lbgtq-terminology

Granted, Pita should have been smart enough to divest this stock, before running for PM. But, we all know the disqualification was a sham, an act of desperation, a power grab, an act of spectacularly, morally bankrupt power mongering men, and a total travesty. The army is far too powerful here, he knows that, and reform is needed. The sooner the better.

Alot of people were hurt by the highly selective shutdowns and the cowardly approach to re-opening. Nothing is the same.

Whatever you guys do, don't fix any of the many problems, nor address the issues present long before Covid. Just pretend everything can be addressed and fixed with a clever campaign, with a catchy name.

Well, we are discussing bar girls. One can never, ever be too suspicious of their background. And the more you cover yourself, the better the chances of thriving and having a fulfilling life. In this regard, and in general.

Nope. Not gonna happen. First of all, there are no stats for something like this. Nearly all women lie about the number of men they have slept with. And second, you are the baiting type. No thanks. Not interested.

Well, they would likely think they are worth more, but most would argue the opposite. I do not really buy into the whole "purity mystique", and tend to like a woman with experience. But, there is experience and then there is ATW and ASP. I think alot of men would be shocked, and perhaps horrified if they truly knew how many BAB and AVEG girls were actually out there. Not just here. In America for sure, and also elsewhere. In general, most women are far more experienced sexually than men like to admit.

I would go a step further (in the land of the unrealistic, LOL). How about every candidate for president has to be a veteran, and have a child within an age range where they can serve? And they have to sign a pledge that if they declare a war, or get involved in a war that requires ground troops, the daughter or son is forced to serve on the front lines? Talk about a deterrent! That would help to insure that increasingly soft generations toughen up.

He can be good at times, but he does not seem to have much range as an actor. And he tends to pick some awful projects, especially in the past 5 years. If he keeps this up, he will be known as another Nicholas Cage, or Gerard Butler. I see their name on a film, and already know it will likely be low end, poor quality, have a terrible script, or be a "I just cannot take that great a leap of faith" type of movie.

I have watched each one of those at least two to three times. Open Range I watched five or six times. Classics.

I like the fat mama jokes. Yo mama is so fat that the only exercise she gets is when she chases the ice cream truck. Yo mama is so fat that when she wears a yellow raincoat, people yell "taxi!" Yo mama is so fat and dumb that the only reason she opened her email was because she heard it contained spam. Yo mama is so fat she threw on a sheet for Halloween and went as Antarctica. Yo mama is so fat when she goes to Taco Bell, they put her in handcuffs. Yo mama is so fat that she was floating in the ocean and Spain claimed her for the New World.

I know guys who have met bar girls, or massage gals, and ended up having long term relationships with them, that were good for both of them. A prostitute is not necessarily a prostitute. We have to define that, and there are an infinite number of variation of that definition. If someone is fortunate enough to rescue a good gal from a massage shop or a bar, within the first few months of her working there, it is quite possible she is still normal, and emotionally healthy. The trick is determining how long she has been at it. That can be difficult, as they all have a story. So, how many? Many of us think there is a sort of sliding scale of damage. In my opinion, up to 150 men (beginner), no big deal. 150-500 men (BAB - been around the block), she is experienced, but will likely be fine, if she has a good heart, and a strong mind. 500-1000 men (AVEG - a very experienced gal) is approaching the point where there very well might be some long term psychological damage. 1000-2000 men (ASP - a serious pro), and there is likely to be long term bitterness towards men. 2000 men (ATW - around the world) and over, and there is little chance of being able to engage emotionally in a healthy manner, ever again. And there could be physical issues too. There are likely exceptions. But not many. If over 500, it will likely be harder for her to relate to men as decent human beings. Once you get to the AVEG, ASP, or ATW level, all bets are off. The heart hardens, and more than likely she is bitter for life. I am sure there are exceptions. But, the risk in getting involved with a highly experienced bar girl, or massage girl, is very, very high. How does one know? Without hiring a private detective, you likely never will, and the one who claims one month of working in the bar, could have worked in four other bars, and a short time massage shop, for years, prior to you meeting her. So, are you looking at BAB, AVEG, or ASP?

Thanks. It is just reality. Sure, I suppose one could be cold and just deny them. But, if you like the gal, you want to take care of her. Why live with her otherwise. So, just by virtue of inviting her to live with you, you are making somewhat of a commitment. And an obligation. It is always more of an obligation than it appears to be. And women are always more expensive to maintain, than you think they will be!

There is no question that there is infinitely more going on, than meets the eye, when it comes to politics, control, the banking system, major institutions like the FDA, FBI, CDC, NSA, CIA, WHO, IMF, World Bank, etc. Also, in regard to who controls what. So, the best course of action for any of us is to ALWAYS question the narrative. It is rarely what it appears to be, and rarely what they say it is.

For the single and uninitiated, keep in mind, you are not only paying her a monthly wage, but you are also paying all of her upkeep. This includes food, entertainment, face creams, moisturizers, makeup, medicine, doctors, dentists, travel, eating out, and far more. Those expenses are typically at least as much of her salary, or more. So, count on dishing out plenty of cash. If you have limited income, this can be daunting. Most importantly, take your time to get to know her. Alot of guys fall in love with the idea of being in love. And they devote their heart to a woman who is undeserving. So, the best course of action, if to take you time to get to know her. Time allows clarity. If it is good it will only get better. If there are problems they will manifest themselves over time. Many women will attempt to push the timeline. Get you to move faster than you want. Real men push back. If she wants to walk, let her. This is why you do not allow yourself to get emotionally invested, until you really know who she is. That takes a year, or two, or longer. If she shows you she is not worthy of your affection, and attention, you walk away. Man up. Pay tribute to your gender. Show yourself some self respect. Do not allow yourself to be abused, and treated like a street dog. With the exception of the men who are clever enough to hire a private detective to look into her background, and pay some real money to do it right, there is no way to know. They all have stories. And most of the stories are ones that they know we want to hear. So many times I have heard friends say, "Oh no, she is new. She has only been working at the bar two weeks. I was her first customer. She worked in a factory before that. I could tell how innocent she was". Yeah right! The real question is, do you have long term intentions with this woman? Do you see yourself living here with her into the future, and making a life with her? How well do you know her family? Do you like and trust them? If you answered yes to these questions, the first thing I would do, would be to spend a mere 20,000 baht to hire a private detective to look into her. They can find out if she is online with profiles, they can dig up info about her past, etc. If you already harbor suspicions about her, they may be warranted.

FORMER election commissioner Somchai Srisutthiyakorn said in a Facebook post that Move Forward Party should consider naming Palang Pracharath leader Prawit Wongsuwan as prime minister with this leading to him competing against Pheu Thai’s candidate Srettha Thavisin for the helm of the government, Naewna newspaper said. 1. Any former election commissioner immediately has to be consider suspect, without any credibility, and dismissed as a credible source. 2. The electorate of MFP does not even like Sretta. It is likely under 000.1% would support a corrupt, disingenuous, incapable, ancient relic like Prawit. 3. What does any of this even mean? Nothing. In a land where election results are completely ignored, where the army, the elite, and the proxy senators, who were not elected, and are of the dishonest and immoral sort, have control of the senate, and voting for a PM, democracy is a thing of the distant future, and the dreams of the young and progressive.

It is likely closer to 1%. The man seems to have a pathological aversion to truth. But, his devotees seem to be OK with that.

True. I use the word retarded sometimes. To describe myself, my friends or some dumb move. Makes people very uncomfortable these days. I don't really care. Some with ladyboy. Most ladyboys here seen fine with that term. How many insist on transgender? Speech policing can become quite boring.

The only thing Trump is a cure for is a dull news day. The media cannot get enough of him. Especially the MSM. They complain about him, but they are supplying his oxygen by giving him so much coverage.

He is a highly intelligent man. Very articulate in interviews. He wrote and won an Oscar for the Rocky screenplay. People like you are constantly under estimating people like him.