Fair enough - that’s a more balanced take. Yes, I’m in Bangkok. If I were in Pattaya or Patong, my views might be a bit more jaded too - though that probably depends on how often I’m exposed to that kind of behaviour. I’m never quite sure whether certain places attract more pillocks, create them, or simply give already-existing pillocks the freedom to show their true colours. SF - I can take a reasonable guess at what you do and where you do it. A confined, structured environment, dealing with a mix of cultures, attitudes and behaviours - sounds like a ship, rig, or platform. That’s why your tone sometimes surprises me. Perhaps you’re more tolerant in person and just use the keyboard as a bit of a pressure valve. That said, your last comment shows a balance I don’t often see from you. The truth is, most foreigners are courteous and respectful - that’s the vast majority of people around us. The real idiots are few and far between. They just happen to be the loudest, attract attention, and end up shaping perception - whether in Bangkok or Pattaya.
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