Assassination Without Investigation......The Curse Of Thailand

[theblether]

A few of you will know that I'm on holiday in Thailand at the moment, Smokie is with me and the trip is quite amazing. We were talking last night about tourist Thailand rather than expat Thailand and we came to the conclusion that Thailand suffers from assassination without investigation.

I don't know how many times people in the UK have looked at me as if I'm a freak for saying love Thailand, there are too many small minded idiots in this world. Over the last few days it's been my pleasure to meet with several tourist families, and flashpackers, who are enjoying there first trip to this wonderful country. Every single one says they will be back, and I'm delighted to hear it.

When I return to the UK I'll be taking a different attitude to those idiots that treat this country with disdain, the best cure for being small minded is a trip to Thailand, but these people can't be cured.

Thailand, I love it!!! ........it's a small minded people free zone, except of course, for those guys that can't see past the Lady bars.

[whistleblower]

where are you holidaying??

[farang000999]

i think a lot of people who like thailand brag about it a lot and some people back home are like "you finally got laid dude, we got it, congrats, now shut up"

[BookMan]

Well said Blether: Thailand is indeed a wonderful country.

I think that there is a different attitude from tourists who visit and enjoy the Northern areas, like Chiang Mai, and a different attitude from tourists who visit areas like Phuket or Pattaya.

[TommoPhysicist]

I thought this was going to be about Pattaya skydivers or mysterious holidaymaker hotel poisonings.

[Rsquared]

I copped the same thing when I was in Oz and telling people that I was moving to Thailand.

There would be that small awkward bit of silence while they were processing their preconceived ideas about the place, and then I would get that Hollywood smile and (false) well wishes.

The true well wishers were obviously the ones who had been here before.

Het theblether and Smokie, I know you don't need to be told.........but have a bloody great holiday while you're here.

Cheers.

[Briggsy]

You're all pervs and mongers, the lot of ye.

[ravip]

Well said Blether. Very true indeed!

Have a great holiday!

[Slip]

Nice, Blether. As you say this is a great country out of the tourist traps- glad you're enjoying your hols. If I wan't working myself at the moment I'd say come and visit Jartown. (Mind you assassination without investigation is quite common here, although not against foreigners)

[PaullyW]

Can any of you elaborate on WHY you "like" or "love" it in Thailand? I bet you can't. Your comments are no more useful than the guys who bash without solid argument.

[chrisinth]

Can any of you elaborate on WHY you "like" or "love" it in Thailand? I bet you can't. Your comments are no more useful than the guys who bash without solid argument.

Very good question and difficult to answer. My main reason is that all my clothes are here...............

But unfortunately, that won't make the centre-spreads of the tabloids because it isn't really a bad thing. It is the sh1t stories about all that is bad that get published and that is the message that is spread to the masses, normally written by some tosser that has never been here, or if he/she has, never been out of his hotel.

[sirineou]

I love Thailand for many reasons, and I will be honest, some do not reflect well on my character.

First let me say, that I did not end up in Thailand by design, but by chance.

I met my now Thai wife on a business trip, fell in love and got married, but it could have happened anywhere in the world.

There many things to love about Thailand,

It is a beautiful country.

I love the food

We all complain about the corruption and lawlessness here, but on the other hand that corruption and lawlessness present opportunities and simplicity. If I want to build something on my property, I just do it, I don't need to jump through all the hoops I have to jump through in the west, etc.

I love the Family spirit here, when I come here I feel connected.,I love my Thai family and all of my wife relatives. I spend half my time in Thailand and half in the US, and it is funny but when I get home sick, it is for Thailand.

Here in Thailand I am making a difference, where in the US I was just an other cog in the wheel.

I love the feeling of discovery and adventure that Thailand provides me with,

and finally, I think we all do, but some of us don;t want to admit it

I like feeling a little special, not better, not worst but special here in Thailand. You all know the feeling.

So there is a lot to love about Thailand, not to say that many of the same things can't be found in other countries,

but for me,and many others,some by choice some by happenstance, It is Thailand.

Edited July 26, 2012 by sirineou

[arthurwait]

I've had an English guy tell me he wouldn't go to Thailand because he saw the wealth difference on TV. Big houses with pools and poor people living nearby.

He's English working in America. Living in a house with a pool and a Mexican maid.

Another person said they wouldn't go to Thailand because of the obvious, but loves America and India. Maybe you should look some facts up mate.

[Rsquared]

Can any of you elaborate on WHY you "like" or "love" it in Thailand? I bet you can't. Your comments are no more useful than the guys who bash without solid argument.

Well we all know that you do not like it here.........yet you stay..........because it is profitable for you, so why are you concerned about others who actually want to stay and live here?

[jingjoe8]

The drawcard for most of us males is thailand allows us to be "men".

It has nothing to do with been a sexpat.

The fact is, we as men, no matter what age,weight,short or tall,can smile at a woman and she will smile back,thailand makes us feel worthy,alive,virile and manly!!

In our countries of origin the laws have become so politically correct to even smile at an unknown female is bordering on abuse.

[theblether]

Can any of you elaborate on WHY you "like" or "love" it in Thailand? I bet you can't. Your comments are no more useful than the guys who bash without solid argument.

@paullyW, tut tut, such cynicism.........I will grace your question with an answer at some point today. I fear though that anything I say won't matter to you, as you have obviously decided that you're right on every matter.

@whistleblower, we started in Chiang Mai, we're now in Koh Samui, and we'll be in BKK next Wednesday.

[Payboy]

for those guys that can't see past the Lady bars

Always willing to see past the Lady bras.

[PaullyW]

Can any of you elaborate on WHY you "like" or "love" it in Thailand? I bet you can't. Your comments are no more useful than the guys who bash without solid argument.

Well we all know that you do not like it here.........yet you stay..........because it is profitable for you, so why are you concerned about others who actually want to stay and live here?

You are correct. I LOVE what I am able to exploit here. I am far richer than I would have been in other countries I've lived and worked in. Not sure what's wrong with that. I'm interested for the sake of discussion.

[PaullyW]

Can any of you elaborate on WHY you "like" or "love" it in Thailand? I bet you can't. Your comments are no more useful than the guys who bash without solid argument.

@paullyW, tut tut, such cynicism.........I will grace your question with an answer at some point today. I fear though that anything I say won't matter to you, as you have obviously decided that you're right on every matter.

@whistleblower, we started in Chiang Mai, we're now in Koh Samui, and we'll be in BKK next Wednesday.

Thank you. I am looking forward to you answer. I really do want to know.

[Rsquared]

Pw....you say you are far richer here than you would be in other countries......obviously your definition of "richer" is based on monetary values, I feel sad for you.

I consider myself richer than you, because I am happy with my life, I am happy to choose to live in Thailand, I am happy with all the choices I have made to get me where I am today.

You may have more money than me, but if that makes you happy.....once again I feel sad for you.

[aneliane]

How is that a curse ? Thailand is crawling under tourists each year. In fact tourism despite it's obvious financial is actually victim of its own tourism.

You should seriously consider working for TOT

[kurnell]

I am here cos my salary is double what is wold be in Australia, my house costs a third of what it would in Australia and my kids international school is nice and gentle.

[Mosha]

I thought this was a thread about hited gunmen. Back to my coffee.

[PaullyW]

Pw....you say you are far richer here than you would be in other countries......obviously your definition of "richer" is based on monetary values, I feel sad for you.

I consider myself richer than you, because I am happy with my life, I am happy to choose to live in Thailand, I am happy with all the choices I have made to get me where I am today.

You may have more money than me, but if that makes you happy.....once again I feel sad for you.

Thanks, but please don't feel sorry for me. Save your sorrow for someone who deserves it. I'm quite alright.

[geriatrickid]

The drawcard for most of us males is thailand allows us to be "men".

It has nothing to do with been a sexpat.

The fact is, we as men, no matter what age,weight,short or tall,can smile at a woman and she will smile back,thailand makes us feel worthy,alive,virile and manly!!

In our countries of origin the laws have become so politically correct to even smile at an unknown female is bordering on abuse.

And what of the men that come for the other males?

[geriatrickid]

I am here cos my salary is double what is wold be in Australia, my house costs a third of what it would in Australia and my kids international school is nice and gentle.

Hmm, does that salary give you access to a fair judicial system, a police force that is mostly honest and responsive, a house that is actually built properly with grounded wires etc., and teachers in an international school that are qualified and who have been vetted?

Yes, there are many aspects of Thailand that are likeable, but the generalizations that denigrate the traits and characteristics that made Australia the great country it is are unwarranted.

[daftpunker]

He loves it cause he finally gets laid in the year.End of from this stupid post.

[nocturn]

The drawcard for most of us males is thailand allows us to be "men".

It has nothing to do with been a sexpat.

The fact is, we as men, no matter what age,weight,short or tall,can smile at a woman and she will smile back,thailand makes us feel worthy,alive,virile and manly!!

In our countries of origin the laws have become so politically correct to even smile at an unknown female is bordering on abuse.

seriously mate, this is utter hogwash.

i have never lived or visited anywhere i was not allowed to be a man.

Unless you have woken up trussed with duct tape and wearing a french maids outfit with your bits missing, reach between your legs next time you forget your gender.

[maxme]

The drawcard for most of us males is thailand allows us to be "men".

It has nothing to do with been a sexpat.

The fact is, we as men, no matter what age,weight,short or tall,can smile at a woman and she will smile back,thailand makes us feel worthy,alive,virile and manly!!

In our countries of origin the laws have become so politically correct to even smile at an unknown female is bordering on abuse.

seriously mate, this is utter hogwash.

i have never lived or visited anywhere i was not allowed to be a man.

Unless you have woken up trussed with duct tape and wearing a french maids outfit with your bits missing, reach between your legs next time you forget your gender.

So... now we know your fantasy dream

[SukhumwitSoi22]

He loves it cause he finally gets laid in the year.End of from this stupid post.

True. Why is it that these self-proclaimed "lovers of Thailand" never express a similar love for neighboring Malaysia or Laos?

Methinks cheap and available women may be the answer.