Don’t come to Thailand!

No no, not because this country isn’t safe anymore. Anyone still remember the clash between the anti- and pro-government groups here in Bangkok? When did that happen again?


Months ago “subprime” used to be on everybody’s lip. At this hour, it is all about “bailout.” Whether it will work out or not is a matter for the future. My best wishes for ordinary people whose life savings are in danger!

The media said there are 3 banks in Thailand that are feeling the effects from the collapse of these American giants. I’m sure they will remember this for a long time.

Well, what else would have happened when our world’s economies are growth-driven? What else could we have become when we rely on the public to keep spending? So, let me chip in my part by saying

“Don’t come to Thailand if it will you land you w/ a liability for many months to come.”

“Don’t fly across the sky even though your credit limit can totally accommodate it.”

“Don’t let your Bangkok dream come true until your pocket is proportionately deep.”

“This exotic, exciting city will be here when the sun is shining again.”

“The trip wouldn’t be such a blast, would it, when that voice in your mind keeps reminding you of the looming frugality you’ll have to endure later, which could have been diverted.”

“So, don’t even think about coming to Bangkok unless you have the means to.”

“Look at what’s happening to the world’s economies. Isn’t it coming from us spending beyond our means?”

“Still, in the meantime, there’s no harm in taking a daily virtual tour of Bangkok through the internet, perhaps via this blog.”


Joe