[This message has been edited by don2222]
A friend of mine here in the Philippines, that previously lived in Thailand, intoduced me to a webpage about Thailand a few days ago.
http://www.stickmanbangkok.com/index.htm
If you click on "Readers Submissions" there are about 1000 stories submitted from 100's of people all over the world relating their adventures in dealing with Thailand. Maybe 50% of the stories deal with the bars, but the other 50% are very informative regarding foreigners experiences relating to Thai culture and relationships, working and teaching in Thailand and much more.
My friend had been trying to explain to me why he would never live in Thailand again, and now I understand......