Immigration encourages smartness

Im probably off to KC this week ... now where did I leave my Pringle sweater ...
 
Seriously I try to make an effort both at Jomtien in my Pattaya day’s and also at KC. Apart from conforming with Thai respect I believe it does end up with a more productive service.

I had respect for my teachers in the UK because if I didn’t I’d either have something thrown at my head or a trip to the headmasters study for a canning. One history teacher slammed my face against the desk once, I probably deserved it
 
Cent said:
Sigh. So how do you do that if you can no longer speak so others, especially Thais and strangers, can understand you? Can no longer walk, or ride your motorcycle, or drive a car? How do you get to your bank? How do you get your plane tickets, hotel room, transport to the airport, money exchanged, needing a wheelchair to even get to the ticket counter and through customs to the plane gate? Best choices? Some of the much older farang people here in Surin can't even use a laptop/computer/mobile. Haven't a clue. Or have a credit card or debit card to use on line. How does one get to the bus or train station in a wheelchair if you can't walk and board without help? Luckily MOST Thais will help an elderly person in a bad situation. Think about it. What if it was you who had these same problems and were in the same or similar situation? You'd better have some farang friends who will help out if the Thai family does not, cannot, or will not.
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True. (Sigh.)
In actuality you're basically screwed whether here or in America or elsewhere if you're family is not checking up on you or taking the requisite duties of monitoring your situation.

I don't know the particular situation you alluded to in your initial post regarding a fellow who seemed all screwed up to you after your three month absence and you've lost all respect for his wife.

If a man picks the wrong partner(s) in life that was his choice/ his mistake.

I personally don't have the mindset to worry about people I barely know.
Everybody has a full plate to deal with in their life.
Every family has problems. It's up to them to make sure the ship is in shape.
Just my 02.

ps: I know some expats that are bat-shyte crazy and they don't want others to interfere in their lives.
Others I'll check in on from time-to-time if they appreciate a bit of concern.
 
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Coffee said:
True. (Sigh.)
In actuality you're basically screwed whether here or in America or elsewhere if you're family is not checking up on you or taking the requisite duties of monitoring your situation.

I don't know the particular situation you alluded to in your initial post regarding a fellow who seemed all screwed up to you after your three month absence and you've lost all respect for his wife.

If a man picks the wrong partner(s) in life that was his choice/ his mistake.

I personally don't have the mindset to worry about people I barely know.
Everybody has a full plate to deal with in their life.
Every family has problems. It's up to them to make sure the ship is in shape.
Just my 02.

ps: I know some expats that are bat-shyte crazy and they don't want others to interfere in their lives.
Others I'll check in on from time-to-time if they appreciate a bit of concern.
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Well spoken @Coffee. My thoughts too. I would add that I don't think many Thai families 'looking after' such a foreigner would appreciate outside interference from a Farang stranger. After all, you would messing with their lifestyle and 'illegally gained' income if they were holding that person's bank book and ATM card.
 
Sorry Coffee, that ain't a peacoat...
from Wikipedia:
According to a 1975 edition of the Mariner's Mirror, the term pea coat originated from the Dutch or West Frisian word pijjekker or pijjakker, in which pij referred to the type of cloth used, a coarse kind of twilled blue cloth with a nap on one side. ’’Jakker’’ designates a man’s short, heavy, coat. [10]

Another theory, favoured by the US Navy, is that the heavy topcoat worn in cold, miserable weather by seafaring men was once tailored from "pilot cloth" – a heavy, coarse, stout kind of twilled blue cloth with the nap on one side. This was sometimes called P-cloth from the initial letter of pilot, and the garment made from it was called a P-jacket – later a pea coat. The term has been used since 1723 to denote coats made from that cloth.
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Donkey Jacket:
Donkey jacket UK
Donkey Jackets were originally made for the workers of the 19th century. Made from woolsack the Donkey Jacket was normally a dark colour, black or navy with leather shoulder panels and back. ... These were short jackets with hip pockets and were only worn in the United Kingdom.
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"Pumps" are a type of footware similar to trainers but much less expensive. Irish labourers are known to favour them with shirt and tie, dark suit and donkey jacket for travelling to and from the worksite. At the worksite the pumps are changed for wellies.
 
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Donkey Jacket:
Donkey jacket UK
Donkey Jackets were originally made for the workers of the 19th century. Made from woolsack the Donkey Jacket was normally a dark colour, black or navy with leather shoulder panels and back.[/ATTACH]
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I never had one issued that had "leather" shoulder panels. Bloody plastic was my lot!
 
Nobody quite wore a donkey jacket like the Donkey Labour Leader, Michael Foot

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Cent said:
I've found over the years if you dress a bit better and appropriately (their appropriateness, not mine) when visiting government offices (Immi/police/court, etc) and banks and such as temples/wats, when attending funerals, I receive better service and am treated better, and it seems to me the Thais involved appreciate a bit of respect shown and return the same to me/you. Just my experience enforced over the years by my observations.

If you dress like a bum (or a street ho/bar worker) that is how you'll be treated by the Thais. And beach wear is not appropriate in these places.
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I think the same would apply almost anywhere in the world.
 
Cent said:
As for sandals, I've seen western guys in these places wearing 100 baht rubber sandals, flip flops even, that look like they are 20 years old and the only pair of footwear they own. And at least have a pedicure if you are going to wear sandals to these places. I've seen some nasty ass feet and just want to say, 'Dude, go to your local shop and get those f**king nasty toenails clipped. Have a bit of pride FFS.'
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I’m my Uni (of around 14,000 students), they are refused entry into final exams, if they are not wearing ‘reserved’ black shoes. I have personally helped them re-take my exams at a later date!!!


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Some interesting comments here about our latter years and helping others.
I’m into my 2nd consecutive day in court today, being a witness to an attempted murder charge by a (big,strong & young Thai) thug against a 72yo. Farang.
When I was in Ubon hospital last year, I greatly appreciate the visits from friends (including one TV poster who I’d never met before!!!!) Wow!


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Coffee said:
Good point. Well then (particularly if one hasn't made the best choices for their future) Thailand surely doesn't want them.
(How are they ever going to apply for an extension ?)

Really time to go back to the Mother Land and live on the social system.

Keep well in mind this happens in our own countries (quite probably to millions in the USA).
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"Really time to go back to the Mother Land and live on the social system."

I know guys here who came over and stayed that were in their mid 20s. Now in their mid 40s approaching 50 they have paid barely anything into the US Social Security system. FICA. They will get squat if they needed to return to the states. 'Social system'? 5555555 There is no social system in the states. This is why you see/have so many homeless people living on the streets and eating out of dumpsters. That's our 'social system' in a nutshell.

Yeah, I'll keep that in mind, Coffee. LOL
 
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