I agree with kjellsnell

I remember a series of TV adverts here in UK for I think police special constables which showed a variety of situations and the message not to pass judgement until you know the full story. While this guy looks an unsavory character there are also many unsavoury Thais in Pattaya. What happened before...

Why did he use a woman as a human shield if it is so glorious to die for Allah

That's great. Strange though it seems to remind me of those poodle like creatures you see some Thais with, they call them pedigrees!!

Colin Love it how true

Never thought of that but how true for politicians. Just thought also the customer can be as much to blame as the bargirl for encouraging them!

Ps I do have experience of bargirl relationships and have seen the same thing happen to many others. These girls are good at their job!
Buyer Beware

You are doing all the right things Frans. Try to forget now, think before you move away, I take it you are staying in Udon long time. There are places in Thailand which are as friendly as Udon, places with expat populations similar to Udon but think before you make such a big change. But remember th...

I had problems using a credit card from UK. I ended up phoning Air Asia's office in London where all was sorted out in a matter of minutes with no extra charge.

Frans. You have obviously been scammed by Vicky, but virtually every male here could have warned you about bargirls, but you were in love would you have taken any notice? I know very few people who haven't been scammed to some degree by a bargirl the only question being the amount people were scamme...

I have also used sawadee.com with no problems, also remember many hotels in Thailand will "negotiate" a price if you just turn up at reception in which case it is best to book somewhere for your first night and then take a wander between other hotels the next day.

I have never seen model railway equipment for sale in Thailand apart from in a model shop in I think UN trade centre in Bangkok. This was all German Fleischmann equipment. Also I don't know how the equipment would stand up to the tropical conditions in Thailand as I seem to remember reading somewher...