Beaten Up For New Year's Eve

[Sateev]

Amazing Thailand.

Not for the Thais, but for the "That's what you get for hanging out in place where there are hookers (and Alcohol!)" farangs in never-never land.

Here's a clue: just because you live in some high-rise in Phuket, and never set foot in the street, doesn't mean you are immune. You can create that 'special Thailand' in your delusional minds, but the fact is that it IS Thailand, and bringing all your little moralistic notions with you will NEVER change that.

You want San Fernando Valley? Move there. Otherwise, learn to accept that you live in a country where you are not particularly wanted, except to the extent that you serve a purpose. That purpose is $$. Complaining about the place will NOT endear you to, nor save you from, the local thuggery.

Over the years, it has become apparent to me that farangs cause the greater share of problems. It's evident in the rise and decline of the various tourist areas. 20 years ago, Nana was rowdy, raunchy, and fun, but no where near as dangerous as it is now. Koh Samui, as recently as five years ago, was still pleasant, and the locals were friendly and natural. Now, surly is the nicest adjective I can think of with respect to the island. And farang shenannigans are at the heart of it. Bad behavior, compounded.

I really have to laugh at those who think Thailand is shopping at the Central Food Court, riding in a taxi back to their gated high rise. No sour grapes here: if you like that life, great. But don't start trashing others, who actually get out in the street and mix in. If Khao San Road is your thing, fine: eat banana pancakes, hang out and get high. You never need to speak Thai, or buy food in a street market. But lay off the people who appreciate the other, real, Thailand.

Sateev

[YoungAndRice]

getting beaten is one of the risks you take when you hang out in places like this. imaybe go to somewhere more expensive where the standards are higher?

[kat]

Sure, like Bed Supperclub, and get shot and killed by a Senator's son - all for a good laugh mind you - since he'll go free anyway.

[tracer5050]

If you dont play nice, what do you expect. you take your chances.

[JimsKnight]

Different Thailand these days.

Times were when the good vibe, party atmosphere and in particular, the local girls working there would pacify the farang rowdy-types/troublemakers. These days there's too few of the former and way to many of the latter.

[CarlBkk]

Sure, like Bed Supperclub, and get shot and killed by a Senator's son - all for a good laugh mind you - since he'll go free anyway.

The days where politician's children go out with bodyguards and guns are long gone thank goodness. I remember them well when I first came here, the last ones still going were the Chalerm brothers (who still get into bother). I don't see any evidence of young rich boys getting into trouble or using their bodyguards on a night out now. Go to Cambodia, Viet and Manila and it is a different story.