General Reports

[QUOTE=Paul Kausch; 1534294]Credit Suisse is projecting Thailand tourism will be flat this year rather than growing by 7. 5% as it predicted earlier. It says historically Malaysia's tourist industry is highly negatively correlated with Thailand. To a lesser degree the same is true for Indonesia. In other words, many tourists change their destinations to one of these two other countries. While there is not much of a mongering scene in Malaysia, Jakarta is a surprisingly good and relatively unknown monger's destination.

I'm still planning to visit Bangkok for a few weeks in June and early July. Nothing short of armed insurrection and gun battles raging on Sukhumvit will keep me away. But those of you with less of an appetite for excitement may want to read up on Jakarta night life and read the appropriate threads in ISG.[/QUOTE]Whoever told you that Jakarta is an unknown mongering destination? Just read (as you wrote yourself) the Jakarta threads and you will be enlightened.

Regards,

Ko

[QUOTE=Koperen Karel; 1535412]Whoever told you that Jakarta is an unknown mongering destination? Just read (as you wrote yourself) the Jakarta threads and you will be enlightened.

Regards,

Ko[/QUOTE]Notice I didn't write unknown; I wrote relatively unknown. I meant relative to places like Bangkok, Pattaya and Angeles City. Of course, many men have "discovered" Jakarta. And some of these men post on ISG. It is hardly unknown.

[QUOTE=Breadman;1535000]How busy might the airport be on a Monday at 1pm? This will be in May, off season so I'm hoping it will be a quick run through.[/QUOTE]Go to the Airport Arrivals section of the Airport web site and look to see how many planes are landing every 15 minutes from 1100 to 1400. Assume 200 passengers per plane (discount internal flights) and multiply the number of landings by 200 for each 15 minute period.

You will then see if 1300-1315 arrivals estimated numbers compare with the quarter hours before and after 1300. You will be able to see how busy relatively your arrival time is.

Alternatively travel Club Class and use Fast Track.

Alternatively I have a piece of string for sale. You can measure it that will tell you how busy the airport will be.

Here are the deadliest countries with automobile accidents, along with the number of fatalities per 100, 000 residents. Note that there's only one overlapping country, Malawi. ("Congo" refers to the Republic of the Congo, not the Democratic Republic of the Congo, which is a completely separate country.)

1. Namibia (45)

2. Thailand (44)

3. Iran (38)

4. Sudan (36)

5. Swaziland (36)

6. Venezuela (35)

7. Congo (34)

8. Malawi (32)

9. Dominican Republic (32)

10. Iraq (32)

[QUOTE=Tomjackin; 1536491]Here are the deadliest countries with automobile accidents, along with the number of fatalities per 100, 000 residents. Note that there's only one overlapping country, Malawi. ("Congo" refers to the Republic of the Congo, not the Democratic Republic of the Congo, which is a completely separate country.)

1. Namibia (45)

2. Thailand (44) [/QUOTE]Thailand is leadings in this because the number of motorcycles. None of the other countries has as many. 80% of the road deaths are from a motorcycle. Taken that out, considering car and trucks deaths only Thailand would not rank so bad.

[QUOTE=El Flaco;1536499]Thailand is leadings in this because the number of motorcycles. None of the other countries has as many. 80% of the road deaths are from a motorcycle. Taken that out, considering car and trucks deaths only Thailand would not rank so bad.[/QUOTE]That does make perfect sense; the same in the Dominican Republic.

Thanks for the input.

[QUOTE=Koperen Karel;1535412]Whoever told you that Jakarta is an unknown mongering destination? Just read (as you wrote yourself) the Jakarta threads and you will be enlightened.[/QUOTE]Lets keep it a secret!

[QUOTE=El Flaco;1536499]Thailand is leadings in this because the number of motorcycles. None of the other countries has as many. 80% of the road deaths are from a motorcycle. Taken that out, considering car and trucks deaths only Thailand would not rank so bad.[/QUOTE]Exactly right. And take out alcohol and there would even less. So stay sober and on four wheels, and you're better off in Thailand than most places in Asia (India, China, etc.) , never mind Africa. But then most tourists will never go to places like that, so I think it kind of gives them a little thrill to come here and think, oh Thailand, it's so dangerous!

Does Thailand sell generic Cialis (Tadanfil) and how much? I tried doing a search but the results don't take me to the post.

Of course you can buy it in Thailand. Price, you will need to ask the people at the pharmacy

Actually, bona-fide Cialis generic is almost impossible to find, or if you have specific information post it here.

So, farmacies will only keep the original one, some are reported to even sell fakes, but perfectly counterfeited.

I had no problem finding it around nana. Soi 4 and sukhumvet area. Cost more than vitamin V. Out of the way small places most likely don't have it though

Handy guide for first timers taking bus to Pattaya from the BKK airport.

[url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PX9n4Hx_fOA[/url]

Lot of people quote Stickman like he is Moses or some great prophet, I don't but this is an article from his site that somewhat relates to the on going discussion on the Bangkok thread. If you're thinking about marrying a Thai woman read this and come to your own conclusion. The article was written by someone named Arthur, would it be you Mr. Tick from Chaing Mai?

[url]http://www.stickmanbangkok.com/Reader/reader1803.htm[/url]

[QUOTE=Run Mann; 1539964]this is an article from his site that somewhat relates to the on going discussion on the Bangkok thread. If you're thinking about marrying a Thai woman read this and come to your own conclusion.

[url]http://www.stickmanbangkok.com/Reader/reader1803.htm[/url][/QUOTE]This article was carefully thought through and very well written. Thanks for posting the link.

Over the years I've know a number of couples with different racial, ethnic, cultural and / or religious backgrounds. I was married to a woman who though also from the USA had a very different regional (cultural) background than me. I've also been in long term relationships with a woman from Eastern Europe and one from the Middle East. I've had a lot of conversations and learned a few things about these matters over the years.

Any long term relationship is a challenge, even when two people come from the same homogeneous close knit community. To the extent to which each person's background varies, the relationship becomes more challenging. Men who have had difficulties in relationships with women with similar backgrounds to their own may want to think carefully about whether moving to Thailand to find a mate is a good idea. Move to the LOS for a lower cost of living, a tropical climate, great food and a plethora of relatively inexpensive sex workers; but don't go there expecting to find a better mate than you were able to find at home. Maybe you'll get lucky. I wouldn't bet on it.