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2023 - Visa/covid requirements for VOA - in Laos
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Mike Johnson Moves to bar transgender women from using women’s bathrooms at the Capitol
I'm not quite sure why you are asking me these questions. -
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Tea lovers, help me
I got mine near Dongtan police station. It's a small messy Thai shop open 24/7. At end of row of GoGo bars. 10x10x10cm red box w black writing. Price 30 THB. Very good tasting! PS. Smaller Twinings at Big C was 400 TBH. Rip off... -
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Mike Johnson Moves to bar transgender women from using women’s bathrooms at the Capitol
What about men that believe they're women? -
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Thaksin Shinawatra Covered His Entire 6-Month Hospital Cost
Good question... I'll assume the answer is no. In fact I rather doubt that an 'ordinary' prisoner' would have any chance / opportunity to discuss / negotiate such an option. -
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Inspection of Popular Pattaya Tourist Attraction for Land Misuse
Never heard of this farm, never come up on here, but popular apparently -
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I need help/advice on lost passaport.
then change your ticket mate thai prison or bkk holding pen is no fun contact Spanish embassy Monday get it moving and move yourself out. -
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Morning Joe Ratings Plummet After Hosts' Meeting With Trump at Mar-a-Lago
He's President....AGAIN! Cry some more, -
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Love or Lust? What Are Foreigners Looking for in Thailand’s Nightlife?
For foreigners dipping into Thailand’s nightlife, there’s a curious question of intent: Are most simply out there for short-term thrills, or are some genuinely seeking a life partner—even possibly marriage to a bar girl? For many, the answer is obvious. The allure of casual, no-strings-attached fun with a beautiful Thai partner is a huge draw. A lot of punters aren’t looking for anything serious, a possible bed warmer during a business trip, some are also already married back home, while others are in it purely for the moment: the excitement, the laughter, and maybe a story or two to share later (or not). That said, there’s also a well-established trend of foreigners over the last 40 years forming serious relationships with bar girls, with many even tying the knot. The dynamic is often complicated, not least because many Thai women working in the nightlife scene send financial support to their families, creating added pressures in any future potential relationship. A 2020 study by Kasetsart University revealed that around 15% of foreign men marrying Thai women had initially met their partners in nightlife settings. Anecdotal evidence suggests this figure could be higher in tourist hotspots like Pattaya, Phuket, and Bangkok. For every serious connection that develops, however, there are countless others that fizzle out after a night, a week, or a month. The motivations on both sides vary widely. Some foreigners arrive with romanticized notions of “rescuing” a bar girl from her circumstances, hoping to play the role of a savior. Others are drawn to the cultural authenticity and charm many Thai women exude. On the flip side, many bar girls are savvy professionals with clear goals, whether that’s financial security, a chance at a new life, or just a good time. So, what’s the dominant story here? Are most foreigners in Thailand’s nightlife simply enjoying the fun and variety, or is there a larger group seeking something deeper, like marriage or long-term companionship? Are these unions quite common or does the scene still lean heavily toward casual connections over commitment?
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