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I have them, but this is not the place for them.
You can bring the clan. Give the little woman and kids a few thousand Baht, and turn them loose in the mall.
#5316649 Phuket Party?
Posted
on 2012-05-20 15:55:51
Good idea.
Maybe here?
Around.
I have them, but this is not the place for them.
You can bring the clan. Give the little woman and kids a few thousand Baht, and turn them loose in the mall.
Maybe here?
Around.
I have them, but this is not the place for them.
You can bring the clan. Give the little woman and kids a few thousand Baht, and turn them loose in the mall.
#5274562 Cinco De Mayo 2012
Posted
on 2012-05-05 06:39:17
There are many stories related to the sinking of the Titanic. Some have come to light due to the success of the movie. For example, most people don’t know that back in 1912 Hellman’s mayonnaise was manufactured in England. The Titanic was carrying 12,000 jars of the condiment scheduled for delivery in Vera Cruz, Mexico, which was to be the next port of call for the great ship after New York City.
The Mexican people were eagerly awaiting delivery and were disconsolate at the loss. So much so that they declared a national day of mourning which they still observe today. It is known, of course, as Sinko de Mayo.
The Mexican people were eagerly awaiting delivery and were disconsolate at the loss. So much so that they declared a national day of mourning which they still observe today. It is known, of course, as Sinko de Mayo.
#5241741 Top Ten Proofs You Have Been Acculturated In Thailand
Posted
on 2012-04-23 03:28:35
When you pull the front of your tee-shirt up to get some air on your belly
#5200380 Why Do Some People Moan About Phuket And Others Don'T?
Posted
on 2012-04-08 11:16:54
I believe the question is, "Was the transport system the way it is now, when I first moved here?" Or, a question similar to this. My answer is, "Yes." There was no decent public transport then, like there is no decent public transport now, and there will be no decent public public transport here in the future.
My solutions (adaptations) were to live walking distance to many facilities I need, and to buy a motorbike for longer journeys, and to sometimes hire a car, and I have a few numbers of decent black taxi drivers to call.
Why shouldn't I be vocal about the ridiculous transport situation here? My friend owns a bar in Kata. I have to ride down there, check-in to a
500 baht guest house, have a drink with him, and come home the next morning, because I refuse to ride whilst intoxicated. The tuk tuks want 400 baht down, and 800 baht back, well over double the cost of a room for the night.
Name one other global tourist holiday destination where your transportation for the day costs more than your hotel room, per night? That's the question I have for you.
A 1000 kms away is Pattaya with a baht bus system, and Bangkok with thousands of metered taxis. Anyone would think Phuket is a different country.
It was a ridiculous situation before I lived here, and it's still a ridiculous situation with no end in sight. How many people are riding motorbikes here because of the lack of public transport? How many of those riders have had serious accidents?
The greed, corruption and collusion with transport on Phuket is hurting people, physically, and in some cases, killing them.
My solutions (adaptations) were to live walking distance to many facilities I need, and to buy a motorbike for longer journeys, and to sometimes hire a car, and I have a few numbers of decent black taxi drivers to call.
Why shouldn't I be vocal about the ridiculous transport situation here? My friend owns a bar in Kata. I have to ride down there, check-in to a
500 baht guest house, have a drink with him, and come home the next morning, because I refuse to ride whilst intoxicated. The tuk tuks want 400 baht down, and 800 baht back, well over double the cost of a room for the night.
Name one other global tourist holiday destination where your transportation for the day costs more than your hotel room, per night? That's the question I have for you.
A 1000 kms away is Pattaya with a baht bus system, and Bangkok with thousands of metered taxis. Anyone would think Phuket is a different country.
It was a ridiculous situation before I lived here, and it's still a ridiculous situation with no end in sight. How many people are riding motorbikes here because of the lack of public transport? How many of those riders have had serious accidents?
The greed, corruption and collusion with transport on Phuket is hurting people, physically, and in some cases, killing them.
#5164891 The Old Guys Are Funny
Posted
on 2012-03-26 05:19:01
It's called companionship.......many men ( I would say myself included ) love companionship and the feeling of doing something for the greater good. There are some excellent older fathers all over the world and many excellent relationships too.
So if you you can see past the cynical view and see the reality that relationships can work for older gents then that would be a start. You've given me a chance to tell my favourite story about Thailand, and I can't remember if I have told it before so forgive me if you have seen it before.
My first trip to Thailand was Feb 2008, I had done a business deal and I was taken on holiday to Pattaya as a bonus. I was reluctant to go as I had heard all the usual nonsense about Thailand, but being Scottish I couldn't see the holiday go to waste.
I duly turned up at the hotel opposite Wonderful Bar 2 and you can imagine I was blown away with my first sight of Pattaya. The first afternoon there was live entertainment in the bar, so I wandered across and sat down on one of the stools. There was an older English guy doing his turn, and he had a good voice.
Once he finished he came to over my way and mentioned I had blagged his seat, I skipped up one and he sat with me. He asked me if it was my first time in Thailand, he must have smelled the newness off me. I said it was and to cut a long story short he launched into this story. If he is reading this, I hope he knows the impression he made on me.
" I was 59 and living in London when I lost my wife, I couldn't handle it, I loved that woman so much. For 18 months I was like a zombie, going to work, coming home, drinking by myself every night and just wanting it all to end, I was so miserable. My daughter kept pleading with me to get on with my life, but my life died with my wife. One day my daughter came into the house with my best friend, they had bought me a holiday to Thailand to try and get me out of my shell. I refused to go, no way I could contemplate going on holiday, it would be a betrayal of the memory of my wife, how could I enjoy myself?
My daughter burst into tears, and I relented, I was a miserable sod but now I was hurting my kids too. The day came for me to fly to Thailand and never was there a more reluctant tourist than me, all the way over I didn't want to be going on holiday, I was betraying my wife. I got to Pattaya and I was miserable, angry with myself for agreeing to come and the first day I was a nightmare, by day two I was starting to relax a little bit, and by day three I was starting to enjoy myself.
By the time the two weeks were over I went home and my daughter was ecstatic, she could see happiness in me, as she had already lost her Mum, and she felt she lost her Dad that day too. It was all I could do but get to work, save up and get back out again.
He went on to say.............The first girlfriend you get in Thailand is always the hardest to get rid of, you end up entrapped and unsure and that was a nightmare for me. Eventually it all ended, and I took up with another lady that didn't work out either, and it went on until I met my lady here.
I retired from my job, moved over here and got married, my best pal did the same thing and two other friends have moved here too. We all stay in the same villa, we get up at about 10.00am and go for a swim, the wives make brunch, we sit and eat together, and we all take off in different directions for the afternoon. Today I'm here because I love a sing song, my wife here is a sweetheart ( I would say she was about 54, and the gent I was talking to would be about 67 at the time ), and she looks after me so well.
He went on to say..........
" I would give all this up right now for my wife, I loved that woman so much, I would give up everything to be with her again........I thought my life was over when my wife died, but Thailand has given me a second chance at life............"
I hope that gentleman is still going strong and still loving life in Pattaya, and I bet you there are many men reading this and recognizing a bit of themselves in it........I think that was one of the best phrases I have ever heard in my life.
" Thailand has given me a second chance at life "
So if you you can see past the cynical view and see the reality that relationships can work for older gents then that would be a start. You've given me a chance to tell my favourite story about Thailand, and I can't remember if I have told it before so forgive me if you have seen it before.
My first trip to Thailand was Feb 2008, I had done a business deal and I was taken on holiday to Pattaya as a bonus. I was reluctant to go as I had heard all the usual nonsense about Thailand, but being Scottish I couldn't see the holiday go to waste.
I duly turned up at the hotel opposite Wonderful Bar 2 and you can imagine I was blown away with my first sight of Pattaya. The first afternoon there was live entertainment in the bar, so I wandered across and sat down on one of the stools. There was an older English guy doing his turn, and he had a good voice.
Once he finished he came to over my way and mentioned I had blagged his seat, I skipped up one and he sat with me. He asked me if it was my first time in Thailand, he must have smelled the newness off me. I said it was and to cut a long story short he launched into this story. If he is reading this, I hope he knows the impression he made on me.
" I was 59 and living in London when I lost my wife, I couldn't handle it, I loved that woman so much. For 18 months I was like a zombie, going to work, coming home, drinking by myself every night and just wanting it all to end, I was so miserable. My daughter kept pleading with me to get on with my life, but my life died with my wife. One day my daughter came into the house with my best friend, they had bought me a holiday to Thailand to try and get me out of my shell. I refused to go, no way I could contemplate going on holiday, it would be a betrayal of the memory of my wife, how could I enjoy myself?
My daughter burst into tears, and I relented, I was a miserable sod but now I was hurting my kids too. The day came for me to fly to Thailand and never was there a more reluctant tourist than me, all the way over I didn't want to be going on holiday, I was betraying my wife. I got to Pattaya and I was miserable, angry with myself for agreeing to come and the first day I was a nightmare, by day two I was starting to relax a little bit, and by day three I was starting to enjoy myself.
By the time the two weeks were over I went home and my daughter was ecstatic, she could see happiness in me, as she had already lost her Mum, and she felt she lost her Dad that day too. It was all I could do but get to work, save up and get back out again.
He went on to say.............The first girlfriend you get in Thailand is always the hardest to get rid of, you end up entrapped and unsure and that was a nightmare for me. Eventually it all ended, and I took up with another lady that didn't work out either, and it went on until I met my lady here.
I retired from my job, moved over here and got married, my best pal did the same thing and two other friends have moved here too. We all stay in the same villa, we get up at about 10.00am and go for a swim, the wives make brunch, we sit and eat together, and we all take off in different directions for the afternoon. Today I'm here because I love a sing song, my wife here is a sweetheart ( I would say she was about 54, and the gent I was talking to would be about 67 at the time ), and she looks after me so well.
He went on to say..........
" I would give all this up right now for my wife, I loved that woman so much, I would give up everything to be with her again........I thought my life was over when my wife died, but Thailand has given me a second chance at life............"
I hope that gentleman is still going strong and still loving life in Pattaya, and I bet you there are many men reading this and recognizing a bit of themselves in it........I think that was one of the best phrases I have ever heard in my life.
" Thailand has given me a second chance at life "
#5090719 Any Farangs Here Live In Patong?
Posted
on 2012-02-27 07:31:47
HongKongPhooey, on 2012-02-26 19:19:45, said:
NamKangMan, on 2012-02-25 22:51:59, said:
Nothing wrong with a positive outlook on life. However, to deny that Phuket, for many tourist, is a place without inherant risks of danger would not be an accurate description of the place.
What you say is perfectly true, but I tend to agree with the opinion given that your view is 'very limited'. That's not to say your knowledge is limited but the tendency to hone in on the negative aspects instead of the positive is clear to see. For example you are constantly moaning about things relating to tourists when you aren't even a tourist yourself. Perhaps a champion for the people, perhaps just someone that likes to moan, who knows.
I would also say that to accuse 'Stevenl' of having an agenda due to the fact that he has a business is utter tripe and uncalled for. His opinions on Phuket that I have read on this forum and the stuff I have read on another review site, have always been honest and accurate. He never denies the negative aspects of living in Phuket, he just isn't consumed by them as so many people are.
The sooner people learn to tell the difference between people who have 'rose coloured specs' and people who simply enjoy their lives and love living in Phuket, the better.
As I have previously stated, you will never hear me "moan" about certain aspects of living here. Eg. no water, power black-outs, poor drainage (flooding) internet down etc etc. I am well traveled and have spent a lot of time in third world nations.
Where I am very vocal, and highly critical, is the actions of certain "influential people" on this island that are having a direct negative impact on tourist, and tourism, on this island. The biggest being the transport debarcle here. Just yesterday, another tourist dead from a road accident. I don't really want to get into the argument whether alcohol was involved etc etc, even though it probably was. However, for 10 baht, if they could have jumped on a baht bus to their bar, or caught a proper metered taxi, and returned home the same way, when intoxicated, she, and hundreds of others, may still be alive today. Sadly, the option of safe, affordable transport, does not exist here, not due to the lack of infastructure, but due to the greed, corruption and collusion of a few wealthy and influential Thai individuals on the island.
Your posts, under a previous username, are all along the same theme, and the same theme you state stevenl has. That is, "it doesn't effect me, and I am experienced enough here to avoid trouble, so therefore, Phuket is a nice, safe place and anyone who comes undone here it's their own fault and they must be stupid."
Many expats, like yourself, don't seem to care what happens to tourist, and tourism on Phuket, you think life will always be the same here, but, if/when tourism, or the tourist dollar shrinks, life for expats on the island will be adversly effected. So, I would suggest, even as expats, we have an interest in seeing tourism survive here.
So, I ask the question, what has anyone in authority here done to improve Phuket for tourist and tourism in recent time???? We still have all the scams, extortions, road death, drugs, murders (suicides) theft, assaults etc. For the jet skis and tuk-tuks it's still business as usual, ripping people off. Then, we have all the construction which is taking away from the natural beauty of the island and driving the price of property down, due to oversupply. In my own opinion, the place is getting worse, not any better.
I have never hired a jet ski, and refuse to use tuk-tuks, so, you may say it does not effect me, so why complain about them, but many times I walk along Patong Beach I can see the extortion unfolding and I feel sorry for the victim. Your attitude is the victim is stupid. Has it ever occured to you the victim may be highly educated and intelligent, but was simply uninformed the scam existed? Now, the good mood of their holiday is wrecked, they will not come back and they will tell all their friends never to come here. Incidents like this are happening on a regular basis, and across many different industries here.
To show you I have a balanced view, I agree that many tourist do come here and have a great time. They enjoy the sun, sand and sea etc. They get drunk and dance and have a great time. Statistically, there are more having a good time than not. I've never denied this. Most of my "negative" comments are on the entrenched and systemic corruption and collusion that is hurting people, physically (road accidents) and financially (scams/extortion) here on the island. I've never been the victim of anything major. Maybe the odd extra drink on the bill, or forgot to ask the price first, so paid more, just a minor things. I have never sent money to Issan, never been scammed by another farang, do not "own" property and do not have a business here. My negative posts are not "sour grapes."
I may be a champion for the people, I may be a moaner, I may just be a compassionate person, who knows, but, as we wake up this morning and read The PG, or any other news source, there will be another person killed or "mediated" out of their holiday money, or life savings, and, to many Thai's here, that's "good business." They do not think about sustainable tourism.
I like living here and will continue to do so, but, Phuket has its negatives and is a dangerous place to holiday and live. As expats, we have developed "work arounds" but people from all around the world come here for a holiday and do not have the benefit of knowledge, or experience, in Thailand. I tell friends coming over for the first time and any other first time to Thailand people I meet, "get a metered taxi at the airport, stay away from the tuk-tuks, jet skis, time share, don't hire a vehicle, ask the price for everything first, pay as you go when drinking etc etc. People need to be aware of the risks to their safety, and their finances, when here on a holiday. If many of these negative aspects of holidaying/living on Phuket didn't exist, there would be no need to forewarn people about such things.
There is even a billboard up now warning of time share. A large Australian theme bar on Bangla Road have a warning as part of a slide show on their televisions. Yet, time share is allowed to continue on the island. It can only be corruption allowing it and more people will be scammed today.
An example, to sum up, isn't a Thai guy rich enough renting out a jet ski at 1000 baht for 30 minutes???? Why the need to then go and extort 20,000 baht from someone for a scratch that already existed? It's wrong, and I have no problem pointing out the scam on TV, or in person to anyone I meet.
I have no problem with anyone "wearing rose coloured glasses." Life is to be lived, and enjoyed. All I would say is, just because something doesn't have a negative impact on you, that doesn't mean it will not have a negative impact on others. People WILL be hurt, killed, ripped off, scammed and extorted here, this very day, possibly as you are reading my post. Just spare a thought for those people and remember the golden rule of living inThailand - NEVER think that it will NEVER happen to you. "The rug" could be pulled out from anyone here, at any time, and many times it's due to no fault of their own.
#5121584 Does Your Thai Wife Do This...
Posted
on 2012-03-09 23:39:21
sbk, on 2012-03-09 01:59:24, said:
connda, on 2012-03-05 14:12:01, said:
Ijustwannateach, on 2012-03-05 13:57:01, said:
I understand how it seems like the story is out of the blue, Connda- but as a suggestion, considering her age and what she said- perhaps she is feeling insecure about getting older? I mean, I don't know either of you so it may be that this is completely unhelpful advice, but perhaps you could do/say something to reassure here about the 'real' topic, which is her getting older, while ignoring the trivial thing that set her off. Maybe buy her some flowers and remind her of how much longer you both have, etc., etc..... just a thought.
Hormone roller-coaster~~~~~ She actually called me up and asked me to buy her an Ice Coffee. Maybe she just "broke the ice" on the silent treatment. I'll toss a rose in and see what happens. 
I didn't read the rest of the thread, I confess. I saw this and thought oh god poor woman. You men can have no idea what menopause is like, much less the emotional fear it engenders.
I am sure she has her demons to deal with, don't we all? BUT menopause will make everthing worse. Its hard enough dealing with the hot flashes and the emotional swings but add in the feelings of loss and of growing old and unattractive and its every woman's worst nightmare. I am not menopausal but I watched my mother suffer from a horrific one due to being taken off estrogen when she was diagnosed with breast cancer. She would literally turn beet red and start sweating from hot flashes and a normally calm woman have mood swings that she never had before being taken off the estrogen.
Take her to a doctor, if she doesn't have a history of breast cancer in her family she may want to consider a low dose HRT. She should up her soy intake, soy milk is a good one if she doesn't like tofu etc.
And try to be understanding, this is very difficult time for every woman and a loving, thoughtful and considerate attitude from you will go very far in helping her deal with it.
She regularly sees her doctor. We work though her hot spell and discomfort. When things get particularly comfortable for her, she takes hormones. If you read the rest of the post, you'd understand the depth of it. It's not just hormones.
And you women have no idea what it's like to be kicked in the balls, much less the emotional fear it engenders.
Sweet Jesus, I'm too old for this silly patronization, and gross generalizations. You men, you just don't understand, blah, blah, blah. Please, take that nonsense to a different forum. You don't have a clue.
#5107180 Goodbye
Posted
on 2012-03-04 12:53:26
People who announce that they are leaving a forum are called "flouncers".
They seek attention and are secretly hoping that people will try and talk them out of it.
People who are serious about leaving just stop posting. End of.
Flouncers are to be despised.
They seek attention and are secretly hoping that people will try and talk them out of it.
People who are serious about leaving just stop posting. End of.
Flouncers are to be despised.
#5107555 Norwegian Man Confesses To 'Accidentally Killing' Phuket Girlfriend
Posted
on 2012-03-04 15:49:56
maiphedmaiaroi, on 2012-03-04 15:17:41, said:
simon43, on 2012-03-04 15:13:05, said:
Gaucho said
Is this true? What proof/further details do you have? He was a police volunteer and a background criminal check is supposed to be performed on all volunteers. If he had a criminal record in his home country, and this fact was not discovered by the police check - then clearly that police check has failed - if indeed, it was performed in the first place.
Simon
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in his home country he has an extended violent criminal history ..
Is this true? What proof/further details do you have? He was a police volunteer and a background criminal check is supposed to be performed on all volunteers. If he had a criminal record in his home country, and this fact was not discovered by the police check - then clearly that police check has failed - if indeed, it was performed in the first place.
Simon
I take it you have never been to Thailand?
#5105664 Norwegian Man Confesses To 'Accidentally Killing' Phuket Girlfriend
Posted
on 2012-03-03 18:48:52
BookMan, on 2012-03-03 18:26:14, said:
Rationally it seems logical he would have done a runner. But the guy has admitted to killing someone (accidentally he says) and storing the body in a bin within one of his bathrooms. That is hardly rational behaviour.
-will the Baht soon fall into the abyss vs. <insert currency>?,
-best fish and chips in <insert location>
-79 reasons why i hate being called "farang",
-why do Thais poke their noses?,
-my Thai outlaws think i'm an ATM,
-returning from <insert country> i found my girlfriend in my bed with her "brother",
-urgently need to purchase top quality <insert product> but must be cheap!,
-my salt water pool is not salty. any advice?
-how do i add 3/4 horsepowers to my motorised bycicle?
-Nakhon Nowhere is the best place on earth to live! do you agree?
#5105442 What Is The Best Topic Or Post You Have Seen On Thaivisa.
Posted
on 2012-03-03 16:55:59
tutsiwarrior, on 2012-03-03 13:50:49, said:
theblether, on 2012-03-02 20:57:37, said:
Ulysses G., on 2012-03-02 20:27:03, said:
It is not possible to look back that far for someone's old posts on the forum any more - which is good for me as some of the stuff that I posted back then was so embarrasing. Tutsiwarrior's post was very tender and personal - about a relationship - and I was not the only one who praised it at the time.
Thanks UG, I will trawl through some early topics later today. I noticed that both yourself and Tutsiwarrior joined in '03. Yourselves and many others will have lived through the Tsunami and the aftermath. I remember sitting at home watching Sky News when the first mention of a possible tsunami came in. It was one of those little ten second bursts of news that you get that then develop on from there.....
Here is the link to the news topic posted by George, you can see his first post was very truncated, then the news develops dramatically.
http://www.thaivisa....ge__hl__tsunami
yeah...it was wild west back in the early days of the forum, I remember once when Boon Mee and his pal (can't remember his name, an even more vitriolic right winger) got into it about Israel and the palestinians and people were banned and suspended as things got outta hand...the forum rules got tightened up more afterward and a separate sub forum was created dedicated to political 'discussions'...
Ah, Boon Mee - what a nutjob, and none too bright either
#5100371 Norwegian Man Confesses To 'Accidentally Killing' Phuket Girlfriend
Posted
on 2012-03-01 17:48:17
cdnvic, on 2012-03-01 17:32:37, said:
mikebike, on 2012-03-01 17:30:16, said:
WarpSpeed, on 2012-03-01 15:39:35, said:
I admit I'm relishing a bit in his downfall...
Let's not forget that a woman is dead, and some children no longer have a mother. This is nothing to celebrate.
Sympathies to the family of the deceased, and hope KBB faces whatever justice he deserves. At this stage, i have no idea what that is. I don't believe any of us do.
#5076827 Is It Time For A Brits In Thailand Forum?
Posted
on 2012-02-22 08:50:33
I've noticed three things about every post that talks about race:
1) The misuse of the word racialism. Racialism and racism are not the same thing.
2) Every post includes the sentence: I'm not a racialist
3) Every post references the fact that the poster has non-white friends.
It's fascinating. It really is.
I could go on, but my coffee is still hot.
1) The misuse of the word racialism. Racialism and racism are not the same thing.
2) Every post includes the sentence: I'm not a racialist
3) Every post references the fact that the poster has non-white friends.
It's fascinating. It really is.
I could go on, but my coffee is still hot.
#5076657 Is It Time For A Brits In Thailand Forum?
Posted
on 2012-02-22 07:14:55
My Australian friend says it comes with the passport as a requirement. Said he wanted to be a Brit but couldn't whinge all day every day so failed the exam!
#5032798 Trouble In Paradise?
Posted
on 2012-02-06 06:32:38
Beetlejuice, on 2012-02-05 17:03:40, said:
The key to living at peace in Thailand, is to not get involved.
My advice is: don’t become land and real estate speculators, purchase your homes, land and businesses strictly according to Thai law, don’t open a bar, don’t create or open any business where you are in direct competition with Thais, avoid long term relations with females from the underclass’s of Thai society, adapt to Thai society and Thai ways, in a dispute try to give the Thai the benefit of the doubt or at least a good compromise, don’t lose your temper, be polite and above all, don’t do drugs (use or deal) stay legal and within Thai law at all times, do not expect a yes Massa response from a Thai and don’t expect services and attitudes to equate those of the West.
Stick to these golden rules for foreigners living in Thailand, be safe, enjoy and live your lives in peace here.
My advice is: don’t become land and real estate speculators, purchase your homes, land and businesses strictly according to Thai law, don’t open a bar, don’t create or open any business where you are in direct competition with Thais, avoid long term relations with females from the underclass’s of Thai society, adapt to Thai society and Thai ways, in a dispute try to give the Thai the benefit of the doubt or at least a good compromise, don’t lose your temper, be polite and above all, don’t do drugs (use or deal) stay legal and within Thai law at all times, do not expect a yes Massa response from a Thai and don’t expect services and attitudes to equate those of the West.
Stick to these golden rules for foreigners living in Thailand, be safe, enjoy and live your lives in peace here.
Beetlejuice, I agree with the points you have made in you post, and try my best to adhere to most of them, most of the time. Especially the points about real estate and business here.
Having said that, I have a question for you, and maybe other members.
Given the many points you have mentioned on how to "survive" here, do you think Phuket, and therefore the Thai people, have either embraced, accepted or basically rejected, becoming a multicultural society?
Land ownership and residency laws etc aside, do YOU feel, as an individual, with the country, culture and language you come from and represent, accepted, tolerated or rejected, in Phuket/Thailand?
I know I don't feel like an "Alien" and the last time I looked, Phuket was still on planet earth and was inhabited by humans, and some tuk tuk drivers.
