[butterflyblonde]

Let's put it this way, a lot of big spenders go to those islands, mafia will always be where the money is.

I once took a pattaya girl to phuket with me for 1 week of the 2 I was staying there, gave her a nice holiday and all that. I asked her if she would like to try working in phuket instead and after she had spoken with a few locals she told me 'too much mafia in patong' and she preferred to stay in pattaya.

[sabang]

I have lived here almost two years, and still occasionally get my bill loaded.

I take it in stride.

If you haven't been to DC, Rio, sao paulo, East side LA, Hollywood, Athens, Lima, Mexico border towns, Panama, Tenderloin, Manila, Angeles, Vietnam, Kings Cross (both), Rome, south Houston, Miami etc then at least keep your eyes open.

Do remember they drive on the other side of the road here- this is probably the most challenging aspect to drunk shermans.

[Classyexec]

Originally Posted by sabang

I have lived here almost two years, and still occasionally get my bill loaded.

I take it in stride.

If you haven't been to DC, Rio, sao paulo, East side LA, Hollywood, Athens, Lima, Mexico border towns, Panama, Tenderloin, Manila, Angeles, Vietnam, Kings Cross (both), Rome, south Houston, Miami etc then at least keep your eyes open.

Do remember they drive on the other side of the road here- this is probably the most challenging aspect to drunk shermans.

Thanks for the help; it sounds like the general theme is, if you've handled other "big cities" with their difficult/more unsafe areas, you can likely handle what Pattaya throws at you.,..and just don't get so falling down drunk that you walk in front of baht buses or cars, etc.

Thanks again.

[Delaware]

Originally Posted by sabang

Do remember they drive on the other side of the road here- this is probably the most challenging aspect to drunk shermans.

They drive on anyside of the road here, probably the most challenging aspect to any drunk farang.

[monsterman]

I have worked all over south america , africa and eastern europe and its much safer here.

[penetrator]

I was at Electric Avenue (as sung about by Eddy Grant) in Brixton the other day a few hours after someone was stabbed and killed over an orange.

[gonzo]

Originally Posted by penetrator

I was at Electric Avenue (as sung about by Eddy Grant) in Brixton the other day a few hours after someone was stabbed and killed over an orange.

Some people just worry too much about getting scurvy.

[Classyexec]

Originally Posted by penetrator

I was at Electric Avenue (as sung about by Eddy Grant) in Brixton the other day a few hours after someone was stabbed and killed over an orange.

Seriously?? Amazing.,....and how sad.

Rich

[penetrator]

Originally Posted by Classyexec

Seriously?? Amazing.,....and how sad.

Rich

Here Ya go

Stabbing in Brixton Market
Tragic, senseless murder shocks Brixton shopkeepers and residents.
(20th December 2006. Report by editor. © urban75)

According to news reports, this tragic pre-meditated murder was over a stolen 20p orange.

Khalil Nasseri, 24, had been visiting the grocers owned by his cousin Asad when he was stabbed to death by a gang of men, one of whom had tried to steal the orange two days earlier.

The man was caught taking the fruit on Thursday and told to leave, but vowed revenge. On Saturday evening it is believed he returned with four friends.

Mr Nasseri, who had nothing to do with the initial dispute, had been outside the shop, helping two others clear up, when all three were set upon at MS Nasseri Quality Fruit and Vegetables in Electric Avenue, Brixton.

Asad Nasseri said: "On Thursday a man had come into the shop and tried to walk out without paying for an orange. There was an argument and the guy left, saying 'I'll be back'. "

The owner of a neighbouring shop said the man returned to the greengrocers later that evening with seven or eight others but found it closed.

Mr Nasseri said the man and four others returned at about 7.30pm on Saturday. "They stabbed Khalil from behind and attacked the other two with a hammer and knives," he added. "Khalil... had nothing to do with it. "

Khalil had studied medicine in Afghanistan and hoped to return to become a doctor like his father, Mr Nasseri said: "He was so intelligent and talented. "

Police said the stabbing involved a black gang and Asian victims. Witnesses should call the incident room at Sutton on 020 8721 4155.

http://www.urban75.org/brixton/featu...ntic-road.html

[monsterman]

sometimes it is better to be a live wise coward than a dead hero..... but sometimes you have to do what is right whatever the risk or consequences .