No , not being bitter actualy , i have no particular axe to grind over Thailand , just putting out the red flags for the unsuspecting about things that happen in Thailand , who cannot seem to believe nor percieve that the 'Love birds'' are great actors and con artists . My father taught me not to loan anything unless i could accept the loss of whatever it was without getting my knickers in a knot , that way you lost the money and the friend .
I moved over to Cambodia where the people are much friendlier , with honest smiles that come readily with no ulterior motive , they have nothing to offer as in Thailand , but what they do offer comes willingly with no strings attached in the majority of cases . I co-own property with my wife , all legally documented by the village elders , the family rarely asks for nor expects anything , just that i be good to my wife , not in a monetary way , but kind and loyal .
As a side-bar , if you think the Thais are bad drivers , feel free to visit and experience the most inpatient , unskilled driving of a lifetime .