Why do folks seem so miserable here?

[Nyezhov]

2 hours ago, marcusarelus said:

If you throw away your own trash an employee will be fired and not able to find a menial cleaning job and her 12 children will starve.  All your fault for being unaware of the "everybody has a rice bowl" Asian cultural heritage.  Go back to where you came from Thailand will be better off.  

I only do that in places that Chinese Tourist and Euros favour. The employees have plenty of work and dont get tips except for the two baht I leave on my tray. Oh. Whoops. Coins slide.

 

2 hours ago, Andrew Dwyer said:

Next time you eat at any gourmet FF outlet instead of clearing your mess and jeopardising someone’s poorly paid employment throw the remaining ice tea over the table, stomp your fries on the floor and smear the remains of your teriyaki burger on the walls ensuring more locals will be employed to clean your mess and you will surely get a standing ovation from the other customers .

I dont eat fries they are unhealthy.

 

1 hour ago, Lacessit said:

If I want anything rubbed, my GF is very happy to do it. Don't think I want to know where you are going with the last sentence

Ha! Now I know you live in CM. Your mind is in the gutter! Other than the BritMan, all falang that live in CM are either drunks, fossils, waiting to die or pervs. Now I know why you confuse a simple desire for a therapeutic touch as something low and disgusting instead of spiritual. You should move to Pattaya to get away from the depravity of where you are and see the real Thailand.

 

1 hour ago, marcusarelus said:

I'm guessing you like the rich Thai people more than the working classes so it is understandable you would want to increase their profits. 

What is this the politics section? Next you will be blaming President Trump for my neatness and good manners. Besides, if God didnt want folks to be poor he wouldnt have made them poor.

 

39 minutes ago, smotherb said:

Do you really "take a piss"?  Where is it you take them? I always leave mine

You must be a Brit. You guys dont speak English. You say 'ave a piss, dont you? Where do you have your piss in? In your Bum Bag?

[smotherb]

7 minutes ago, Nyezhov said:

I only do that in places that Chinese Tourist and Euros favour. The employees have plenty of work and dont get tips except for the two baht I leave on my tray. Oh. Whoops. Coins slide.

 

I dont eat fries they are unhealthy.

 

Ha! Now I know you live in CM. Your mind is in the gutter! Other than the BritMan, all falang that live in CM are either drunks, fossils, waiting to die or pervs. Now I know why you confuse a simple desire for a therapeutic touch as something low and disgusting instead of spiritual. You should move to Pattaya to get away from the depravity of where you are and see the real Thailand.

 

What is this the politics section? Next you will be blaming President Trump for my neatness and good manners. Besides, if God didnt want folks to be poor he wouldnt have made them poor.

 

You must be a Brit. You guys dont speak English. You say 'ave a piss, dont you? Where do you have your piss in? In your Bum Bag?

Wrong again, eh? No, I am not a Brit, I am an American. Saying "take a piss" is simply illogical.

[vinegarbase]

Another one of these guys living in their Thai bubble world. Why don't you tell this to the countless people who have come here with families and obeyed the letter of the law just to get screwed over by Thai immigration and cost them thousands of dollars. Nope, I am going to complain and bash these corrupt ingrates and tell as many as I can to stay away from this miserable place. 

[Nyezhov]

7 minutes ago, smotherb said:

Wrong again, eh? No, I am not a Brit, I am an American. Saying "take a piss" is simply illogical.

Well I dont know what neighborhood you are from but to us from Da Bronx, ya take a piss off the stoop. And take a dump.

 

What do you say at the footie match, Im sorry, football game: I say, by Jove, this Lager is running right through me, I think I shall go to the Toy-Lay and ease my bladder?

 

Naw, you say, Yo Vito, Im bursting from these Buds, Im going to the pisser to take a piss.

 

Geez. Bet you would complain about going  tinkle in Thermae next to the girls.

 

 

[pgrahmm]

49 minutes ago, zzaa09 said:

Notice that all these miserable, whinging, and angst types are found in the "undeveloped" world where they insist to reside....

Why?

Naah - they're everywhere if you tolerate keeping them around in your life....

 

Easy to cull out or control in the (past) work environment.....

 

Takes only a couple of minutes to spot here in LOS - really anywhere, but, we're here.....

 

At this stage, time's not worth wasting a minute of this life on negative people.....

I can think of a couple of places we've been where it was sourly palpable (misery loves company) - never went back.....

 

The only ones I consistently see (read) are here....

[Nyezhov]

5 minutes ago, vinegarbase said:

Another one of these guys living in their Thai bubble world. Why don't you tell this to the countless people who have come here with families and obeyed the letter of the law just to get screwed over by Thai immigration and cost them thousands of dollars. Nope, I am going to complain and bash these corrupt ingrates and tell as many as I can to stay away from this miserable place. 

Right on!  9 pages in and we got one!

 

are you still here Matey? Miserable and such?

[suzannegoh]

4 minutes ago, Nyezhov said:

Well I dont know what neighborhood you are from but to us from Da Bronx, ya take a piss off the stoop. And take a dump.

 

What do you say at the footie match, Im sorry, football game: I say, by Jove, this Lager is running right through me, I think I shall go to the Toy-Lay and ease my bladder?

 

Naw, you say, Yo Vito, Im bursting from these Buds, Im going to the pisser to take a piss.

 

Geez. Bet you would complain about going  tinkle in Thermae next to the girls.

 

 

George Carlin did a skit about that in which he argued that it would make for sense to leave a shit that to take a shit.

[tutsiwarrior]

7 hours ago, alex8912 said:

I think you need some pot in your life 

nah, I smoke too much already...now, some nice clean LSD in small measured doses like the dudes in silicon valley have wouldn't be half bad...small dose for daily amusement, medium dose for the serious questions and then high dose on weekends when the meaning of the universe is to be considered...then plenty to look forward to and never a dull moment, helps with libido control as well and one stops worrying about one's balls...also probably drink a lot less vodka...

 

tutsi is on acid and the corner shop mistress is confused: 'why isn't tutsi staring at my ass like he usually does?' and she does have the cutest little chinese tukkus I've ever seen...and very nicely presented I'm sure for tutsi's enjoyment...

 

 

[PatOngo]

Why?

The car won't start

The roof leaks

The wife hasn't been home for 4 days

The daughter is pregnant

There's too many chilli's in the somtam

7 11 girls count your change 5 times

The buffalo is sick

Politicians don't tell the truth

Face is sooo over rated!

[zzaa09]

5 minutes ago, pgrahmm said:

Naah - they're everywhere if you tolerate keeping them around in your life....

 

Easy to cull out or control in the (past) work environment.....

 

Takes only a couple of minutes to spot here in LOS - really anywhere, but, we're here.....

 

At this stage, time's not worth wasting a minute of this life on negative people.....

I can think of a couple of places we've been where it was sourly palpable (misery loves company) - never went back.....

 

The only ones I consistently see (read) are here....

I've long kept my distance....

This type of company is not to my liking - never has been. 

 

Generally speaking, find the local savages, the world over, much more stimulating than any such "brethren" that might be available. 

Nothing special about Farang, anywhere. 

[Tweedle dee]

On 11/21/2018 at 11:27 AM, BritManToo said:

The pound has been dropping since 1962, I've got used to it now.

Wow ! its got a hard on today..but the meds could be fake !

[Cricky]

On 11/21/2018 at 4:34 PM, watcharacters said:

 

Better not say that to "The Dude.

 

 

 

This is QUALITY.

 

Thanks soooooo much.

[Lacessit]

1 hour ago, Nyezhov said:

 

Ha! Now I know you live in CM. Your mind is in the gutter! Other than the BritMan, all falang that live in CM are either drunks, fossils, waiting to die or pervs. Now I know why you confuse a simple desire for a therapeutic touch as something low and disgusting instead of spiritual. You should move to Pattaya to get away from the depravity of where you are and see the real Thailand.

 

 

Guilty as charged on most counts, Your Honour. I'll just throw myself on the mercy of the court, kangaroo as it may be.

[Acharn]

On 11/21/2018 at 11:04 AM, BritManToo said:

Because they never go to bars and never pay for sex, and their educated wife's from wealthy hiso families never worked in bars either.

But the minority of us, who enjoy bars and hookers, and married bar girls, although widely despised by the moral majority of posters, are having a fine old time.

 

On my second beer now and it's 11am.

Well, what they say in New Orleans, "If you don't start drinking in the morning, you can't drink all day." I figured I was happy because I've been here so long I got used to seeing the Thais as people. Also, I have always managed to live in areas where there are no other farang. Yeah, coming to read stuff on Thai Visa is pretty unpleasant, so I do it as little as I can, but sometimes it's the only source of information on certain topics (like how we're going to prove monthly income next year).

[StreetCowboy]

1 hour ago, smotherb said:

Wrong again, eh? No, I am not a Brit, I am an American. Saying "take a piss" is simply illogical.

You tell him, Spock. 

One does not  take A piss,  one takes THE piss

[marcusarelus]

2 hours ago, zzaa09 said:

Notice that all these miserable, whinging, and angst types are found in the "undeveloped" world where they insist to reside....

Why?

Thailand 14 suicides per 100k  Las Vegas 34 per 100K

[StreetCowboy]

10 minutes ago, marcusarelus said:

Thailand 14 suicides per 100k  Las Vegas 34 per 100K

How many of those byRussian Roulette? Gambling is illegal in Thailand.

 

[marcusarelus]

1 minute ago, StreetCowboy said:

How many of those byRussian Roulette? Gambling is illegal in Thailand.

 

Is the lottery legal?  Is the lottery gambling?

[StreetCowboy]

3 minutes ago, marcusarelus said:

Is the lottery legal?  Is the lottery gambling?

My apologies; I should have caveatedmy post with an explanation of the limited state-sponsored gambling that is permitted in the form of the lottery.  

 

That would have substantially advanced discussion on the thread, and also been of interest to those in Thailand who fancied a bit of drama and excitement, and were starting to look at their six-shooter and their last bullet with reckless disregard for the law

[Tweedle dee]

2 minutes ago, StreetCowboy said:

My apologies; I should have caveatedmy post with an explanation of the limited state-sponsored gambling that is permitted in the form of the lottery.  

 

That would have substantially advanced discussion on the thread, and also been of interest to those in Thailand who fancied a bit of drama and excitement, and were starting to look at their six-shooter and their last bullet with reckless disregard for the law

Johny walker wisdom running a little high ? respects TD 

[StreetCowboy]

21 minutes ago, Tweedle dee said:

Johny walker wisdom running a little high ? respects TD 

Flies high, runs deep

[marcusarelus]

21 minutes ago, StreetCowboy said:

My apologies; I should have caveatedmy post with an explanation of the limited state-sponsored gambling that is permitted in the form of the lottery.  

 

That would have substantially advanced discussion on the thread, and also been of interest to those in Thailand who fancied a bit of drama and excitement, and were starting to look at their six-shooter and their last bullet with reckless disregard for the law

As many people gamble in Thailand as in Las Vegas and it really has little to do with suicide - compare other countries who don't gamble much. 

 

I think rather there is a whinging characteristic of some national groups which leads people to surmise they are depressed when in fact they are only trying to make the rest of us happy folks depressed.  Constant griping and crying about life and the rotten hand they have been dealt if done enough makes everyone in a bad mood.  Look at the income letter threads.  The minority trying put the majority in anguish over a small amount of money is a good example. 

[rumak]

Once upon a time, long ago, there were a small number of adventurous and fairly happy folks that came to

explore and experience a new culture.  One day a grumpy and unpleasant person came ashore .  Life was

simple and cheap and the locals did not particularly care about him.  He kind of liked that and invited some of his similarly minded friends to come.  They in turn told others that this was indeed paradise for the

disenchanted.  And so the numbers grew,  the happy ones got old or died, and the miserable ones flourished.  After all, for some strange reason, misery loves company. Now go to sleep.

 

[StreetCowboy]

I get fed up being told to cheer up.  I’m not sad, I’m contemplative.

[Lacessit]

6 hours ago, Nyezhov said:

Exactly. Like right now, this very moment in time, I am here at Mickey D's enjoying a Samarai Pork Burger snack ( don't be critical, in some fashion the slurpy sloppy combo of ersatz teriyaki and myo make my heart throb). I made the mistake of ordering an ice tea (I usually get Coke) forgetting how absolutely revolting it is. That artificial syrupy lemony sweetness makes me gag. I knew this. But I ordered it anyway like the idiot I am.

 

 

Now I understand why you are eating this crap. You can't afford better. It's official, we Aussies have just knocked Switzerland off the world table of median wealth. Poor old USA is one-third of ours. Take a look at where Thailand is.

You can call me a Cheap Charlie if you want. I can take it.https://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-11-23/australia-tops-median-wealth-per-adult-list/10518082

 

 

Edited November 23, 2018 by Lacessit

[StreetCowboy]

7 minutes ago, Lacessit said:

Now I understand why you are eating this crap. You can't afford better. It's official, we Aussies have just knocked Switzerland off the world table of median wealth. Poor old USA is one-third of ours. Take a look at where Thailand is.

You can call me a Cheap Charlie if you want. I can take it.https://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-11-23/australia-tops-median-wealth-per-adult-list/10518082

 

 

How are defined-benefit pensions handled in that analysis?

Wealth is transient and easily lost, poverty endures, but nothing is permanent but woe

[Nyezhov]

2 hours ago, marcusarelus said:

Thailand 14 suicides per 100k  Las Vegas 34 per 100K

Put a casino in Pattaya and watch all the former Vegas losers sitting in front of 7-11 drinking Chang start killing themselves off.

[Nyezhov]

1 hour ago, Lacessit said:

Now I understand why you are eating this crap. You can't afford better. It's official, we Aussies have just knocked Switzerland off the world table of median wealth. Poor old USA is one-third of ours. Take a look at where Thailand is.

You can call me a Cheap Charlie if you want. I can take it.

 

 

Yea but there are only like 100 people in Australian and you got Hugh Jackman, Russle Crowe, Mel Gibson and that wierdly hot looking babe that played the powerful elf in Lord of the Rings. That takes care of your national debt.

 

Oh yeah and Hugo Weaving. The Matrix dude. 

 

Cheap Charlie. Take it.

[StreetCowboy]

5 minutes ago, Nyezhov said:

Put a casino in Pattaya and watch all the former Vegas losers sitting in front of 7-11 drinking Chang start killing themselves off.

That's the sort of constructive comment that makes TV such a valuable resource.  

As I posted on another thread, I am not sure we should be condoning wishing ill fortune or worse, death, on our fellow man, but I am sure you meant it well, without malice.

I would suggest, though, that if you see someone teetering on the brink, threatening to throw themselves into the abyss, you let others do the talking.

Everyone has something to give, some way to help, but I don't think Samaritans is your avenue

[Nyezhov]

48 minutes ago, StreetCowboy said:

That's the sort of constructive comment that makes TV such a valuable resource.  

As I posted on another thread, I am not sure we should be condoning wishing ill fortune or worse, death, on our fellow man, but I am sure you meant it well, without malice.

I would suggest, though, that if you see someone teetering on the brink, threatening to throw themselves into the abyss, you let others do the talking.

Everyone has something to give, some way to help, but I don't think Samaritans is your avenue

You mean Im like one of those dudes that whips out the cell phone to video the mangled bodies instead of helping? Maybe Im spiritually a paparazzi!