well... this "news" proves my point. 

In a society where wealth (or perceived wealth) and image is above morality and principles, is it really a wonder that  opportunistic criminals feel more at home? People don't just become criminals just like that. People become criminals because wealth and image is more important to them than principles and being a decent human being. There are plenty of opportunities for them here to further their carreers and/or hobbies, since they understand what I said above. Add the "ladies" into the equation.... where else can you live a more hedonistic life? 

On 8/4/2018 at 11:06 AM, rooster59 said:

High up on the list was also the ease of movement in the country itself - province to province travel was unrestricted and simple. 

How is province to province travel in Thailand any easier than state to state travel in Australia, USA, Canada... or county to county travel in England... etc ?

"not high on their thinking", but a high level of tea money is.