I can only imagine how Thai women must feel in Thailand, but I do have some insight, and it doesn't seem pretty. Since I arrived in the Land of Smiles 20 months ago, I have had my share of men coming up to me.

I am approached by strangers on an almost daily basis, mainly farang, but some Thais as well. Yes, we are talking about Rice Fever, aka Yellow Fever in less politically correct times. This strange virus seems to strike everywhere in Bangkok _ in shopping malls, cafes and on buses and trains.

Symptoms of Yellow Fever: The patient lapses into delirium.

I can only agree with that. What else would make a 60-something-year-old man come up to me and even think he has a chance of getting some action.

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-- Bangkok Post 30/08/09

I can only imagine how Thai women must feel in Thailand, but I do have some insight, and it doesn't seem pretty. Since I arrived in the Land of Smiles 20 months ago, I have had my share of men coming up to me.

I am approached by strangers on an almost daily basis, mainly farang, but some Thais as well. Yes, we are talking about Rice Fever, aka Yellow Fever in less politically correct times. This strange virus seems to strike everywhere in Bangkok _ in shopping malls, cafes and on buses and trains.

Symptoms of Yellow Fever: The patient lapses into delirium.

I can only agree with that. What else would make a 60-something-year-old man come up to me and even think he has a chance of getting some action.

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-- Bangkok Post 30/08/09

Pity?

No links means it makes no sense.