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Things that surprise you in Thailand

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38 minutes ago, DezLez said:

It probably has one computer for it's touring simulator and another to post on here.

It was interesting that it's so called 4x4 hire vehicle photo was taken in the parking basement of a Hotel/condo/mall and not out on the road!


That vehicle is in India and not even in Thailand. Drop the image into Google Lens and you will see for yourself.
 

He's so mentally bankrupt and hopeless. Claims to have rented a pickup in Thailand and posts a random image of a pickup that he nicked from India instead. Deranged stuff. 

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8 minutes ago, Harrisfan said:

Lots of guys are 1s and 2s too. Funny people watching here.


So negative and insulting. Disgusting. No wonder you get nothing but thumbs down. Water seeking its own level.

23 minutes ago, short-Timer said:


That vehicle is in India and not even in Thailand. Drop the image into Google Lens and you will see for yourself.
 

He's so mentally bankrupt and hopeless. Claims to have rented a pickup in Thailand and posts a random image of a pickup that he nicked from India instead. Deranged stuff. 

You would think that given it's so called extensive travel claims in Thailand that it could have taken a photo of a car in a Thailand outdoor setting. 

Is HF even in Thailand?

It has lost ALL credibility with  me over it's claim to know CM very well yet had no knowledge of the very famous, well signposted 700YO stadium which he claimed did not exist and said must have been a temple!

Just now, DezLez said:

Is it even in Thailand?


That's the $64,000 question. My money is on the fact that he's never left the sanitarium. In all fairness though, how can he whilst being chained to the bed?

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11 hours ago, short-Timer said:

Drop the image into Google Lens and you will see for yourself.
 

 

I was guessing that he made that up.

Seems to feel the need to exaggerate / brag on here to impress people. 

It's pretty sad. 

 

10 minutes ago, save the frogs said:

 

I was guessing that he made that up.

Seems to feel the need to exaggerate / brag on here to impress people. 

It's pretty sad. 

 


Meanwhile, he goes around accusing others of posting fake topics while insisting everything he shares is real. That so-called pickup truck he claimed to rent in Thailand, which is actually a secondhand vehicle for sale in India, perfectly shows his warped reality. Honestly, I wouldn’t be surprised if everything he posts is fake and he’s really living in some isolated institution. I could overlook it if he weren’t so detestable in how he treats others. His behavior is pure brinkmanship driven by deep insecurities and he does nothing but troll, insult and belittle others.
 

Despite getting multiple thumbs down on nearly every post, he still desperately tries to gain acceptance, which is a strong sign of mental instability. Normally, when someone is that disliked, they move on, but he clings to the hate and negativity he gets.
 

It’s sad, but what can you do? Just remember you’re dealing with someone deeply insidious with deep rooted psychological disorders who will go to any lengths to grab even a scrap of acceptance.

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29 minutes ago, save the frogs said:

 

I was guessing that he made that up.

Seems to feel the need to exaggerate / brag on here to impress people. 

It's pretty sad. 

 

Made what up ?

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54 minutes ago, Photoguy21 said:

People that constantly complain about Thailand yet make no effort to leave it.

Yes. They whinge on here. Thailand is mostly good.

4 hours ago, Harrisfan said:

Go post on a Trump topic then.

Thats why you get thumbs down, all the Trumphate crowd (some of whom would murder you because of your beliefs) can never leave the bubble.

 

Back on topic, the thing that still amzes me after all these years is the depth of integration between culture and religion. Only place in the world where its like that

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Just now, Yagoda said:

Thats why you get thumbs down, all the Trumphate crowd (some of whom would murder you because of your beliefs) can never leave the bubble.

 

Back on topic, the thing that still amzes me after all these years is the depth of integration between culture and religion. Only place in the world where its like that

100% correct. Every hater is a lefty. None of them enjoy life. I do. They hate it.

 

 

3 minutes ago, Harrisfan said:

100% correct. Every hater is a lefty. None of them enjoy life. I do. They hate it.

 

 

Exactly. A perfect topic to discuss the integration of religion into Thai society and instead, the usual hate spew. Look they even gave me a thumbs down, evidently, the they arent smart enough to contribute to the discussion of an important issue.

 

Did you see this one? Hopefully the mods dont take it down, so that decent Americans who come here see what a hate ridden snake pit this has become. Die Trumpers Die!

 

2 minutes ago, SoCal1990 said:


I only see a handful of people who actually engage with him, you included. Then there’s Wiggy and Yago. If the three of you stopped acknowledging his existence entirely, even with neutral comments that give him any kind of attention, it might help cut down on the amount of spam he keeps posting.

Why is the topic spam? Nothing amazes you about Thailand? Arent you one of the guys who compalins about everything there.

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1 minute ago, Yagoda said:

Why is the topic spam? Nothing amazes you about Thailand? Arent you one of the guys who compalins about everything there.

He's one of them. All unhappy Trump won. 

11 hours ago, SoCal1990 said:


I only see a handful of people who actually engage with him, you included. Then there’s Wiggy and Yago. If the three of you stopped acknowledging his existence entirely, even with neutral comments that give him any kind of attention, it might help cut down on the amount of spam he keeps posting.

 

I noticed he practically hijacked your thread.

He doesnt do that in my threads.

But you don't need to keep replying if it bothers you. 

 

harrisfan is annoying as hell, a highly flawed human being and a big fat liar, but still a good kid.

 

11 hours ago, SoCal1990 said:

What makes you say he's a good kid?

 

He doesnt come across as malicious.

just ... strange behavior. 

Doesn't bother me that much except I'm wasting too much time on AN. 

 

4 hours ago, riclag said:

My first surprise was …

In some Thai and wider Southeast Asian cultures, a long pinky fingernail, particularly on the left hand, is a common practice. Additionally, it's believed to bring good luck and fortune, with the belief that extending the nail beyond the second joint of the ring finger is especially auspicious according to some Asian cultures. Some people also grow the nail as a practical tool for tasks like cleaning ears or noses.

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Another surprise , i just recently found after being here over a decade !

Issan people  rummage through cow manure looking for maggots to eat!

Perhaps for those with Lao cultural connections who consider the green contents of a cows rumen to be a delicacy of sorts?

I have long  ceased to be shocked or surprised by the items people in many places of the world consider edible !

The populations that deem so much to be inedible are well outnumbered overall by the populations that see food value  differently .

Nonsense trolling removed.

 

The next step if you persist is a posting suspension. Dont make things personal.

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14 minutes ago, Harrisfan said:

Marxist yeah baby

You forgot racist, sexist, ageist

Indeed. And trollist if such word exist. Also fattest, annoying's and heading for the ignore-ist. 

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1 hour ago, Yagoda said:

Why is the topic spam? Nothing amazes you about Thailand? Arent you one of the guys who compalins about everything there.

Thais nearly always impress me. You get a 150 baht massage they are happy. You buy a 230 baht meal they are glad to see you. Here's a free egg to add to your meal. Here's early check in. He's a reverse tip ie discount.

 

Of course some Thais are not that good. Some expect a tip. 

 

 

 

 

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7 hours ago, Harrisfan said:

1. Book prices. CM had new books for 250 to 300 baht. Same books in Udon double the price or more.

 

2. Farangs dating 2s and 3s. Why bother? Date 5+ or borrow from library.

 

3. How polite Thais are even though all you did was give them 65 baht.

 

 

 

 

 

The generosity. 

 

i like to buy watermelon from a woman who makes water melon smoothie. Her water melon has all the pips removed already. She could just hand me the container with the water melon. But she makes sure to give me extra water melon, almost double the amount..

 

Always surprises me how generous Thais are.

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2 hours ago, Cameroni said:

 

The generosity. 

 

i like to buy watermelon from a woman who makes water melon smoothie. Her water melon has all the pips removed already. She could just hand me the container with the water melon. But she makes sure to give me extra water melon, almost double the amount..

 

Always surprises me how generous Thais are.

Just nice most of them. Hard to find many nice farangs.

19 hours ago, short-Timer said:

Total rubbish topic. 

 

I just took a quick gander at your forum offerings.

 

Good grief, what a fine obsession you have there! Awesome even.

 

@DezLez seriously needs to up their game.

That there are so many (simple) things that could be fixed to improve the lives of ordinary Thais.......but no action is ever taken.....!

23 hours ago, riclag said:

My first surprise was …

In some Thai and wider Southeast Asian cultures, a long pinky fingernail, particularly on the left hand, is a common practice. Additionally, it's believed to bring good luck and fortune, with the belief that extending the nail beyond the second joint of the ring finger is especially auspicious according to some Asian cultures. Some people also grow the nail as a practical tool for tasks like cleaning ears or noses.

Google Ai overview

 
Another surprise , i just recently found after being here over a decade !

Issan people  rummage through cow manure looking for maggots to eat!

 

Coke nail!

It surprises me how many leftists in Thailand will follow people around a forum just to hate on them. 

 

The biggest thing that surprises me is that after two decades here I still love every single day I am in Thailand. I love the people, I love their attitudes, I love their sense of humor, their playfulness, and their ability to laugh and smile. I love the food, I like the weather.

 

When I go back to the states which I do two or three times a year, towards the end of the trip I'm counting the days from departure, and I am so thankful when I get back here. 

On 7/5/2025 at 4:01 PM, angryguy said:
On 7/5/2025 at 3:49 PM, save the frogs said:

fake topic for attention seeking 

 

How..

 

A fake topic would be when someone posts a topic, tries (not very hard) to make it sound like they want to start a discussion, but really they just want to put others down.

 

Harrisfan and (suspiciously) MalcolmB are very keen on this type of topic.  It goes like this:

 

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Why are you in Thailand?

 

I know you're all idiotic losers, and I'm in Thailand because I'm amazing and rich, but I was wondering what brought you to Thailand?

 

Is it:

  • A, You're a stupid broke loser who couldn't make it back home?

Or:

  • B, You're stupid broke loser who likes prostitutes?

 

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