What frightens you most here in Thailand

[Phronesis]

I was at a party in a bar in Chalong pier road the other night. There were several blokes there from Australia that had been to Thailand many times, but who still live back home. The conversation turned to the dangers of day to day life both here in Phuket and in other areas of Thailand. One bloke had just got back from a few weeks up in Bangkok and commented on the insanity of the traffic there and the growing presence of Nigerian thugs.

The obvious dangers were quickly identified and agreed upon. Of course they included traffic accidents, the increasing use of guns and knifes on farangs, and the fact that most Thais (including police) will stand around and watch someone die rather than stepping in to render first aid.

Knowing that I had now lived in Thailand full time for more than four years, one the guys in the group turned to me and said "[Phonesis] you are the only one that lives here full time. What frightens you most?

I reflected for a moment and then offered my reply. "The carrots in my refrigerator".

I grew up dirt poor as a lad and during the school holidays, to help mum out with some money, had to head off to rural Australia to pick vegetables. I worked for several years on a carrot and turnip farm north west of Newcastle. I spent hundreds of mind numbing hours standing next to a conveyer belt grading carrots that came out of the the giant tumbling washing machine that was used to clean the harvested vegetables prior to bagging them for market.

"I am no stranger to carrots" I told the blokes huddled around me attempting to hear my opinion above the noise of the nearby karaoke. "But I have never in all my life seen carrots so very orange as the ones I buy here in Tesco. Apparently they are imported from China. And god knows what they are doing to them to maintain the day-glow colour".

There was a rather awkward pause while the blokes in the group processed my reply. Someone then broke the silence by showing us a photo of the girl with huge breasts that he had recently met while in the Philippines.

Edited August 12, 2013 by Phronesis

[Indrid Cold]

Nice story and now that you say it they do look a little bit to colorfull the carrots here.

What scares me the most here is that they will change the visa rules so i can not stay any longer.

[theblether]

Get to the point, where's the photo of the Filipino?

[Gsxrnz]

Get to the point, where's the photo of the Filipino?

Typical !!

[theblether]

Get to the point, where's the photo of the Filipino?

Typical !!

Did you expect me to ask for a photo of the carrots?

[up-country_sinclair]

What frightens you most here in Thailand

Minivan drivers and bus drivers.

And I'm not joking. I was driving home today, and witnessed once again the reckless manner in which these knuckleheads put everyone's lives in danger-their passengers, other people on the road and themselves.

[i claudius]

well its large breasts that frighten me ,ime frightened to look at them ,because whenever we are out and i look at them ,the wife thumps me.

[tigerfish]

and the moral of the story is........................ if you want big tits youv'e come to the wrong place !

shit, that's enough to scare the hell out of anyone.

[Gsxrnz]

well its large breasts that frighten me ,ime frightened to look at them ,because whenever we are out and i look at them ,the wife thumps me.

You need to develop your peripheral vision.

[PaullyW]

well its large breasts that frighten me ,ime frightened to look at them ,because whenever we are out and i look at them ,the wife thumps me.

You need to develop your peripheral vision.

Yes, you need not move your head to enjoy those passing tits. Also, convince your other half you have decided to wear strong sunglasses at the recommendation of your doc. Problem solved.

[somtampet]

I keep well away from Bangkok and feel very safe.Not realy scared of anything,if i die i die,if i kill someone i kill someone.

10 Years in Pattaya is far safer than cities in the uk,and i feel extremly safe,and only a phone call away from good help.

[PaullyW]

On a serious note, the thing that scares me the most is a topic that we are never permitted to discuss. What I hope is that the country stays strong and stable.

Mods, if this comment is a problem, please delete immediately.

Cheers

[somtampet]

On a serious note, the thing that scares me the most is a topic that we are never permitted to discuss. What I hope is that the country stays strong and stable.

Mods, if this comment is a problem, please delete immediately.

Cheers

Not a problem for me, i just get up and go somewhere else

[PaullyW]

^^ I could leave as well, but I can't say it would be pleasant to move with career and life/friends etc. Also, as much as I dislike about Thailand, in my old age, I'm not sure I could find a place I dislike less! So, I would probably just hunker down and pray for the best.

[Phronesis]

^^ I could leave as well, but I can't say it would be pleasant to move with career and life/friends etc. Also, as much as I dislike about Thailand, in my old age, I'm not sure I could find a place I dislike less! So, I would probably just hunker down and pray for the best.

Make sure you stock up on carrots prior to hunkering down...

A few large breasted Filipino ladies might also come in handy...

Edited August 12, 2013 by Phronesis

[tigerfish]

I keep well away from Bangkok and feel very safe.Not realy scared of anything,if i die i die,if i kill someone i kill someone.

10 Years in Pattaya is far safer than cities in the uk,and i feel extremly safe,and only a phone call away from good help.

yeah Pattaya has a lot in common with Stoke does'nt it ?

Edited August 12, 2013 by tigerfish

[Stradavarius37]

Not scared of anything, because 1) i'm not a pu$$y, and 2) I keep my head down, keep my voice soft, and keep my nose out of other people's business.

Edited August 12, 2013 by Stradavarius37

[PaullyW]

^^ I could leave as well, but I can't say it would be pleasant to move with career and life/friends etc. Also, as much as I dislike about Thailand, in my old age, I'm not sure I could find a place I dislike less! So, I would probably just hunker down and pray for the best.

Make sure you stock up on carrots prior to hunkering down...

A few large breasted Filipino ladies might also come in handy...

Not sure I could manage more than one at a time. The Filipinas on the other hand. A nice French Viet would work as well as would a nice Dutch Indo with pink nipples.

Edited August 12, 2013 by PaullyW

[somtampet]

^^ I could leave as well, but I can't say it would be pleasant to move with career and life/friends etc. Also, as much as I dislike about Thailand, in my old age, I'm not sure I could find a place I dislike less! So, I would probably just hunker down and pray for the best.

No need to pray, i am sure u have survival skills somewhere.

[StreetCowboy]

Get to the point, where's the photo of the Filipino?

Typical !!

Did you expect me to ask for a photo of the carrots?

This thread is useless without pictures. We should compare the carrots to the melons.

[i claudius]

On a serious note, the thing that scares me the most is a topic that we are never permitted to discuss. What I hope is that the country stays strong and stable.

Mods, if this comment is a problem, please delete immediately.

Cheers

My wife says things will be fine ,and that the plane tickets are in the top drawer

[AnotherOneAmerican]

I fear a slow and lingering death.

Quick and unexpected one for me please.

[IrishIvan]

 

^^  I could leave as well, but I can't say it would be pleasant to move with career and life/friends etc.  Also, as much as I dislike about Thailand, in my old age, I'm not sure I could find a place I dislike less!  So, I would probably just hunker down and pray for the best.  

 

Make sure you stock up on carrots prior to hunkering down...

 

A few large breasted Filipino ladies might also come in handy...

 

 

Not sure I could manage more than one at a time.  The Filipinas on the other hand.  A nice French Viet would work as well as would a nice Dutch Indo with pink nipples.

They have pink nipples???

Ok what scares me the most is riding a motorbike

[chickenslegs]

I keep well away from Bangkok and feel very safe.Not realy scared of anything,if i die i die,if i kill someone i kill someone.

10 Years in Pattaya is far safer than cities in the uk,and i feel extremly safe,and only a phone call away from good help.

yeah Pattaya has a lot in common with Stoke does'nt it ?

Stoke has Tesco.

[wellred]

Would be the drivers for me too. I just can't see how an entire nation cannot properly know how to drive. Why is there no health and safety laws?

On a light note another thing which scares is me is the fact that non Asian women no longer turn me on.

[wellred]

if i die i die,if i kill someone i kill someone.

[Payboy]

My biggest worry is if I get a Filipina with big tits, do I need to store her in the fridge to keep her fresh?

[sustento]

People who move to Thailand without realising they're not in Kansas any more...

[meatboy]

carrots are in the fridge,i have a beloved dog,always plenty to eat and drink,and oh the other, big ---- yes they are here as well.what frightens me most that one day it will all end.t.i.t. taffy in thailand.

[Ringmybells]

Yesssss I am most of the time scared of what I eat. Sauces and food here in Thailand are full of MSG. I have no idea how much fertilizer they put in veggies. Not many organic veggietables are available here in Thailand.