I dunno about the last criterion, AussieBoy! I can't even begin to estimate how many times I've heard the expression "You a handsome man!" from a Thai gal! Over here in Canada, I'd have long ago withered away by now if I needed that sort of verbal stroking!
But that said, I regard this ease with which Thai gals make a believer out of you as something I don't ever again want to have to live without!
"Verbal stroking," Paul? My Lord, you've been happily ensonced in near-Paradise beyond any measure that I could seriously fix into place! Ask me once I'm resident.
Oh, to blazes! Once I'm resident, you and I'll find opportunity enow for the phrase to resonate roundly for all!
I think today is one of those days where the boredom is setting in and is evident from the quality of my postings today LOL - When is this darn rain gonna stop !