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I suggest there is based on the evidence that we all see

The non-stupid money is on rapid thread closure.

That said, Thailand ain't ancient Athens, mate!

I blame the drink. I find myself substantially stupider in Thailand due to the effects of excessive drink. What do you attribute your stupidity to?

I believe there is more to it than just a link...it had to be born somewhere and I believe this is the holy grail

Shouldn't that be "missing link"

This is... precisely my point..usually stupidity is caused by drunkenness etc.....but in Thailand its seen as a positive personality trait

This is... precisely my point..usually stupidity is caused by drunkenness etc.....but in Thailand its seen as a positive personality trait

Not by me it's not. I was just explaining that I had a rational explanation, while in your case, you say it is a positive personality trait. I suppose we all have our own opinions.

I find that stupidity often goes with prejudice. I'm not sure which way the causal relationship goes, or indeed whether there is one

SC

I must admit that as soon as I land in Bangkok I can feel my usually reasonable normal thought processes starting to deteriorate

Topic closed. The reason is obvious.