I’ll also chime in to say that, while I’ve seen a few dodgy things in Thailand (and I’ve spent a lot of time there over the last twelve years), I’ve never seen evidence of a child sex trade. It’s one of those things that is an easy cliché to trot out, which may once have had a basis in reality, but is no longer generally correct.
As to that guide - is it actually contemporary? If so, it’s absolutely ridiculous. And hilarious.
I get the feeling they just went round a (really small) office in the civil service and asked them what they did or didn’t like.
Personally, I don’t chide my inferiors when in company - I just give them withering looks. Then when my guests leave, I beat them like dogs.
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As to that guide - is it actually contemporary? If so, it’s absolutely ridiculous. And hilarious.
Where can I buy a copy?
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JUST published. I’ll ask the wife where they can be found. Follow that link to the Chang Noi column in the newspaper, and you’ll see what it’s in reaction to.
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Hua Hin is our favorite beach spot. Easy access from Bangkok – only about 2 1/2 hours by bus, and they’ve reopened the airport there for one-hour flights from the Big Mango. The beach is nice at Hua Hin, and there’s a small bar scene to keep me happy. We thought about buying a place there at one time, but we really need to be in Bangkok for a number of reasons. Would not have worked out very well. The town has grown, too, maybe a little too big now.
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Siam Sam
I guess Hua Hin is OK. I tend to dislike the place as the last time I went there some drunk accosted my wife, voices were raised, and then we got in a fairly serious scuffle. (Me and the guy that is, not me and the wife! )
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When I saw that scene in Pretty Woman where Julia Roberts flings the escargot across the room, I rolled my eyes and said, “That would never fly in Thailand!”
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Of course it´ll fly here!, to the contrary of certain rumors that have been circulating, the principles of ballistics have not been banned by the goverment.
[QUOTE=Testy] Siam Sam
I guess Hua Hin is OK. I tend to dislike the place as the last time I went there some drunk accosted my wife, voices were raised, and then we got in a fairly serious scuffle. (Me and the guy that is, not me and the wife! )
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Sorry to hear about the scuffle, but give it another chance. It’s a much more relaxing place than Pattaya or some of the other beach areas.
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