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Old 27th June 2009, 11:11 PM
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Originally Posted by KhwaamLap View Post
Yep, contacts are really important here. I got my house, my health insurance, my car and lots of other things through Thai friend's (and their families) that are just not available for us farangs (or very expensive).

Also a good reason for us farangs to stick together to share resources etc.

KhwaamLap,

You're spot on - as usual. When I go to buy something expensive will you share your inlaws to act as my go-between or agent?

I doubt most farangs are aware of the two tier system. Actually, it's probably a three tier system. Most expensive for farangs - naturally, mid price for average Thais and dirt cheap for such as the rich and powerful, politicians, police etc.
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