NoshowJones Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 "Never ever be tempted to marry a bar girl, most are as thick as a brick". that would apply to Thais in general. particularly drivers and motorbike riders. Only marry pedestrians,OK got it. They are just as thick, they don't realise that you should look both ways before crossing the road, even on a one way street. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canuckamuck Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 My list 1. Learn the language if your staying. 2. No one ever becomes Thai don't delude yourself that you are. 3. If you are giving instructions, get it right the first time. If they are going to listen to you it will only be the first three sentences. 4. Never assume that your translator said what you said or that they even understand what you or the other person is saying. 5. Logic never trumps seniority. In fact logic is best left off the table. 6. Patience is best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
talberry2 Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 "Made in China" is actually a step above where you're standing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
talberry2 Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 "Never ever be tempted to marry a bar girl, most are as thick as a brick". that would apply to Thais in general. particularly drivers and motorbike riders. Only marry pedestrians,OK got it. They are just as thick, they don't realise that you should look both ways before crossing the road, even on a one way street. If you are a man and your interest is to marry, I think you've made a great mistake by coming to this country. Unless, of course, you've played the co-dependent in swindling relationships your whole life. It's hard to break old habits... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzo Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 In any foreign country, you will always be a farang. How could you expect it to be different? Always rent, don't loan money, don't let infatuation lead you into things good thinking wouldn't! Take the good things from the culture. The humor, the kindness, the warm weather, and the patience you needed to learn. Don't look at the negative aspects, just deal with them. Don't for a minute think you will change anything. Leave it alone, accept it, and enjoy your retirement. If you are not retired, don't stay long. Use your youth somewhere where you understand all the rules, can more safely earn your nest egg. Then you return and relax. Good luck. It's a beautiful place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geriatrickid Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 I wish I'd known that strange guys would come up and give you a massage when taking a pee in a bar. I'd have been here sooner. That only happens in lower end bars with a gay clientele or if the foreign male appears to be gay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smotherb Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 I wish I'd known that strange guys would come up and give you a massage when taking a pee in a bar. I'd have been here sooner. What is it you do with the pee after you take it and what do you use to carry it away? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smotherb Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 Never underestimate how stupid they are, or how stupid they think you are. Or, how stupid you really are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smotherb Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 If you are riding your own motorbike and are a foreigner with white skin never (and I mean NEVER) ride by a police station in shorts. Unless you like giving donations to local law enforcement officials... Why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
searcher22 Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 (edited) Edited January 14, 2016 by searcher22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smotherb Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 1. It's not called Bangkok............it's KrungThepMahaNakhonAmonRattanakosinMahintharaAyutthayaMahadilokPhop NoppharatRatchathaniBuriromUdomRatchaniwetMahasathanAmonPhimanAwatan SathitSakkathattiyaWitsanuKamprasit. 2. Unless a Thai tells them something, then it isn't true. 3. Do not try to do your job well and change things for the better. You will be labelled a trouble maker. 4. All the good things you have done over 10 years will immediately be forgotten the moment you f@@k up just once. 5. Do not ask a Thai for directions. Rather than say they don't know (face), they will send you off on a wild goose chase. Point 4 applies anywhere in the world. All the "attaboys" in the world are dismissed by one "awshit" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
searcher22 Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 (edited) Edited January 14, 2016 by searcher22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smotherb Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 And on a positive note.......... Love Life Love your Wife Love your kids Love your decision to live in Thailand Accept all of the above unconditionally and enjoy it. If non of the above is you wakeup and depart Thailand Lives can change Wives can change Kids can change--but somehow you still love them Your decision to live in Thailand can change So, accepting them all unconditionally is a special kind of stupid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smotherb Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 Keep trying, they say the third one is the charm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mad mary Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 You should also know that you are more than likely to have at least one paedophile within spitting distance of you at any given time! So remember to spit. A god botherer commenting on paedophiles; that's rich!! God may take you in when you pass, but you must repent! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc46 Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 You can take it or leave it with what you know now,,,If you can't take it,,,,,Leave,,,,, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulic Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 A better topic might be "5 things I wish I never learned after coming to Thailand". 5 things I wish I never learned "THE HARD" way after coming to Thailand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEFLKrabi Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 And again i reiterate , there is a load of old bullshit posted on this subject , mainly by the few who have come a cropper . That probably qualifies it as good advice then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eldragon Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 A better topic might be "5 things I wish I never learned after coming to Thailand".5 things I wish I never learned "THE HARD" way after coming to Thailand. More like "5 things I wish I didnt know happened in Thailand". I think I was happier here when I was ignorant to all the Thainess going around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary A Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 Many of the Thai Visa members are totally negative dim wits. I'd like to tell them that the airliners that come in also go out. As for myself, I would NEVER be stupid enough to stay somewhere I hated and was so unhappy. Do the content and happy farangs a favor and go somewhere else. Not necessarily back to your home countries because you were apparently not happy there either. It's even possible that wealthy Thais would set up a fund to get rid of destitute bitter farangs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
car720 Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 It is sad to see so many unhappy T V members living in Thailand. It must be terrible to hate the food, feel ostracized and paranoid about all those Thai's just waiting to hate them and rip them off, having no friends other than a few bar girls , liking only the beer. Perhaps one should start a T V anonymous club to help unhappy expats break out of their doom and gloom and and enjoy the l o s for what is. What you make it. Ah! The eternal optimist. One more visa run and you can join the rest of us. You will be surprised who is a member. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
car720 Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 Many of the Thai Visa members are totally negative dim wits. I'd like to tell them that the airliners that come in also go out. As for myself, I would NEVER be stupid enough to stay somewhere I hated and was so unhappy. Do the content and happy farangs a favor and go somewhere else. Not necessarily back to your home countries because you were apparently not happy there either. It's even possible that wealthy Thais would set up a fund to get rid of destitute bitter farangs. Why destitute? Is it a prerequisite to being bitter in Thailand? I am glad that you have never encountered anything here to make you bitter but that doesn't discount those that have. Think about all those that have been ripped off just for starters. I will acknowledge one thing though. Of all those that I have met that are so desperately in love with the ideology by far the majority have had copious amounts of money with which to hedge the bitterness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Cahill Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 You should also know that you are more than likely to have at least one paedophile within spitting distance of you at any given time! So remember to spit. Is there anywhere I can look to verify this or is it just your experience? I'm not doubting what you say. I'm just curious (I'm presuming you're talking about native paedophiles and not ones in tourism areas, right?). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mad mary Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 You should also know that you are more than likely to have at least one paedophile within spitting distance of you at any given time! So remember to spit. Is there anywhere I can look to verify this or is it just your experience? I'm not doubting what you say. I'm just curious (I'm presuming you're talking about native paedophiles and not ones in tourism areas, right?). If you deny something or ignore it ,inadvertently you are admitting it is wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djlest Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 1.Thais are not really that friendly2.Thais are not really that stupid3.Thai women dont really have the same concept of love as we do4.dont fall in love with what you dont understand5.whatever stage in the moral ladder you were when you came here, you will certainly leave Thailand a lot lower afterwards. Dont believe me? just look above... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaeJoMTB Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 (edited) Many of the Thai Visa members are totally negative dim wits. I'd like to tell them that the airliners that come in also go out. As for myself, I would NEVER be stupid enough to stay somewhere I hated and was so unhappy. Do the content and happy farangs a favor and go somewhere else. Not necessarily back to your home countries because you were apparently not happy there either. It's even possible that wealthy Thais would set up a fund to get rid of destitute bitter farangs. Why destitute? Is it a prerequisite to being bitter in Thailand? I am glad that you have never encountered anything here to make you bitter but that doesn't discount those that have. Think about all those that have been ripped off just for starters. I will acknowledge one thing though. Of all those that I have met that are so desperately in love with the ideology by far the majority have had copious amounts of money with which to hedge the bitterness. I love it here, wall to wall hookers, great weather, loads of hiking and biking trails. But you all missed out the most important 5 things you should know before coming here ...... 1. She doesn't love you, she's only with you for the money. 2. Your one isn't different, she's only with you for the money. 3. Don't buy a house in her name, she's only with you for the money. 4. Don't expect her to be faithful, she's only with you for the money. 5. You aren't hansum, she only tells you that for the money. Edited January 14, 2016 by MaeJoMTB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary A Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 Many of the Thai Visa members are totally negative dim wits. I'd like to tell them that the airliners that come in also go out. As for myself, I would NEVER be stupid enough to stay somewhere I hated and was so unhappy. Do the content and happy farangs a favor and go somewhere else. Not necessarily back to your home countries because you were apparently not happy there either. It's even possible that wealthy Thais would set up a fund to get rid of destitute bitter farangs. Why destitute? Is it a prerequisite to being bitter in Thailand? I am glad that you have never encountered anything here to make you bitter but that doesn't discount those that have. Think about all those that have been ripped off just for starters. I will acknowledge one thing though. Of all those that I have met that are so desperately in love with the ideology by far the majority have had copious amounts of money with which to hedge the bitterness. It's not a prerequisite to be bitter but the old saying is applicable, A fool and his money are soon parted. That causes a lot of fools to be bitter. I don't have copious amounts of money but I do at least try to take care of what I have. I was ripped off far worse in the US than it is even possible to be ripped off here. When I moved here I entered a new life and I intend to enjoy what is left of it right here in Thailand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rogeroc Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 I love it here, wall to wall hookers, great weather, loads of hiking and biking trails. But you all missed out the most important 5 things you should know before coming here ...... 1. She doesn't love you, she's only with you for the money. 2. Your one isn't different, she's only with you for the money. 3. Don't buy a house in her name, she's only with you for the money. 4. Don't expect her to be faithful, she's only with you for the money. 5. You aren't hansum, she only tells you that for the money. Pity you told us that i was happier living in blissful ignorance ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaldPlumber Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 Make sure the bargirl you marry doesn't have any tattoos, this way you can convince your family, friends and anyone you meet that she's a good girl and different from the rest. Meanwhile, us normal heterosexual blokes will just carry on shagging anyone we fancy for a reasonable price. Guilt free 'cos we're blokes and like sex with different friendly women. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gk10002000 Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 That even if your married, own a company, working and have kids you will NEVER be accepted as you are back home, no matter how long you stay and at any time you can be kicked out or refused your visa And that the Wife's dedication is to her mother first, children second, you will be considered third at best. So keep an eye open for those other family ties Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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