I Support American Intervention on Thaweewong Road

[RomanAmerican]

Oh, those people! Those damned sellers! They were lined up Thaweewong Road between my hotel and the Beloved Bangla Road. And they didn't give me a moments peace. "Tuk-Tuk?" "Pussy Show?" "Elephant Ride?" "Hello, Friend." "Where you from?" "You like ladyman?" The list of offers went on and on and they never stopped coming. I wanted to get old GW Bush to invade and conquer Patong just so I could legislate these hucksters to silence. Beware Beach road. Only walk there it you're intent on shopping. Otherwise walk near or on the beach. Your soul will be lighter for it. Or you can just try prentending you're invisible. Think, "I can't be seen or heard" and then keep walking. It helps. I just had to vent. Thank you.

[DREW]

a few phrases for the pests;

"I dont want any'' mai ow khrap

''I don't have any money'' mai mee dtung

''I forgot my money'' leum ow dtung ma

Failing that you can buy percussion caps (http://www.sillyjokes.co.uk/)
that fit into your hand and explode when you shake hands with someone.

My friend's worked in Patong for 6 years and gets hasseled every night from the Indian Tailors. They insist on shaking your hand and say 'Gadday Mate' etc.

I went out with him for one night and got a dozen of these idiots. The following night they took one look at me, raised their hands and sad no thanks.

Try it next time you go back