So you just said "Phucket" after that?

@Paul4747 pretty much

Plenty of other fish in and out of the ocean in Phuket. Should have just shrugged your shoulders and went and asked out the cute waitress or shop keeper you and I both know you had eyes for. She probably would have said yes, and given you a far more memorable time in the Land Of Smiles.

Access is far better but quality not so much. At least not across-the-board.

Thailand is full of incredible professionals in all medical forms. I cannot remember what time of year it is but in Bangkok there are 1000's especially from the middle East that travel to Thailand for all sorts of procedures from dental through to gender operations.
The trouble is just like the West all the money is owned by the few.
The brother of my ex gf was a fantasting builder, electrician, tiler and many more but his daily pay was about £11 a day no holidays paid.

I am reporting media reports of the surveys of Thai people conducted 2 years ago. The prince was not that young. It should matter to coronation of a king where such position is not just highly respected and revered by people. Why should I care? Because good human beings are trapped into nonsensical traditions, I came from a culture like that and it hurts to think what it does to a society, especially to promising young men and women.

@Tiramisu because all other kings & queens, since the beginning of time, have been of irreproachable character........

He’s a weirdo and a complete asshole who abandoned his first family and disinherited his kids. Just because he’s a shit person. And in divorce court, he said a bunch of shit about his wife and because Thai law very strictly forbids insulting the royals, she was unable to speak even in her defense, lest she insult him by implying he was lying. He also once had his girlfriend attend a party either naked or mostly naked. Don’t know why or if she consented.

@FreethoughtKaty and this is your business, and to judge him, because....?

@AnneWimsey because I want to

@AnneWimsey The old King was adored by his people, his son however is a completely different item.
There are questions why he lived abroad for so long and many rumours regarding his treatment of women.
Is he corrupt only time will tell.
Thais cannot speak out about the Royal family if the do they face harsh justice.

It is not about the people. It is the baggage of ignorance that is passed on from one generation to another. It is every generation's responsibility to filter out what is not relevant and does not make sense for the generation ahead. Many outdated traditions and practices that have no relation to people's well being but are continued because we are told it is for the respect of the elders.

I believe the root cause is ignorance. Wherever there is ignorance, religion fits the void nicely.

Exactly, you nailed it!!

@Sandman07 All the more reason it will never be eradicated.