38 years and lost everyting

[blue eyes]

Originally Posted by bmeade8

One last note I have perm res here in thailand for 4 years. this means i carry a thai passport. so This is my home and i do care verrrry much about here. I am not called farlong by anyone who knows me or by those i have worked close with in the Thai police or Gov.. I am Koon bmeade8. you may already know this but when that happens it is a sign of respect that is not so easy to get here in thailand. so when questioning whether someone care about the truth it might be wise to know who you are speaking to so you or i might not make an *ss out ourselves or anyone else.

One last note I have perm res here in thailand for 4 years. this means i carry a thai passport
That I find hard to believe.A Thai passport would mean your are a Thai citizen not a permanant resident.You just have no need for a visa anymore.It is so hard to get, that only about 100 people will get it a year.Permanant resident that is.And remember it normaly has to be looked at by the King or his office.
I am not called farlong by anyone who knows me or by those i have worked close with in the Thai police or Gov.
To your face or in ear shot.Remember Thai's beilive in face very strongly.
Koon beamead8
Sure the Thai's call most men that all the time.It is like saying mister or sir.
But does your wife/girlfriend call you "pee bmeade8". that is the question.
Have a nice life.

[gerg]

Good for you frogblogger-you know my story!!. There are so many people out there with little means and little purpose it makes you wonder at times. Keep up the good work. Gerg.

[RonVancouver]

Please do not forget about Canada, especially Vancouver which accepts everyone and values everyone. We have been here 5 years and feel like this is home, with a job and lots of friends in a mixture of colour, race, sexual orientation and religion... very happy!

[pappapum]

Thanks for interesting article about Thai culture and information.

I have been to Bangkok on business 7 times and always admired and respected
the Thai people. I never felt out of place and they always treated me with repsect.

However, I did discover that although Thai people appear to be honest, some
will rip you off given the opportunity,

I suppose this applies to all cultures, and I do not imply that it only happens in Thailand.

Thailand is also not, by reputation, a country of sexual fantasies, and the great majority live decent and honourable lives. Sure you have some very exotic sex parlours, but that is your choice.

Most Thai people are poor, hard working and strugling to make a living.

The Thai people will always have a soft spot in my heart.


Louis van Vuuren
South Africa