http://www.stickmanbangkok.com/Reade...reader2621.htm
apocryphal tale/urban legend or true story?
P.S. I've been to Thailand, so you guys can ask me some questions too.
I'll post in more detail later, here're some short answers to what I've read so far:
1. Doesn't matter what race you are, if you show a woman genuine kindness, she'll be smart enough to see that, especially in Thailand.
2. Forget about the drivers licence if you stay less than 3 months, it's a no brainer, just headaches and danger.
I didn't need a licence for a moped, but I heard of two or three stories (and saw flesh ripped off thighs) of people getting 'road rash' abrasions on their legs from reckless driving on wet pavement on rented mopeds in no traffic.
So don't go ape when you get to paradise, slow and steady...