[cemDrymnVem]

Betti,
Your post No8 is spot on. At least it is for me. I particularly agree about the Thai preoccupation with outward appearances at the expense of what really matters (at least what matters to Farangs). Thats why I have no confidence in any "safety" precautions in LoS, such as the sprinkler systems, fire escape routes and structural integrity of hotels and just about anything else where public safety is concerned. To the Thai psyche, if it looks good, it must be good, but to a Farang its only good if it WORKS!