I've long been a fan of Andrew Biggs who seems to have a deeper understanding of Thai culture than most old timers here. Understanding Thai culture doesn't necessarily mean you agree with it or accept it as a preferred way of doing things. But understanding thai culture goes a long way toward making life here more acceptable........despite the sometimes tremendous gap between ways of thinking (120v vs. 220v).
http://www.bangkokpost.com/lifestyle/so ... onsibility
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I'm sure the guy who originally suggested the "parallel universe" in the "flash" cartoons had just returned from a vacation in Thailand
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Yes, an amusing read and some good insight. Thanks parrot.
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I've known mid-level Thai bureaucrats, cops and soldiers who did the mandatory retirement at 60... For some, separation from the gravy train of various alternative streams of income meant a penurious pension and a dramatic scaling back of their lifestyle.
Dave