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Think you know Thailand, her customs and her people? Test your knowledge by solving the riddle below:

A king meets a peasant and asks what he does with his surplus. The peasant replies:

Your Majesty, all the money I am able to save, after paying the expenses of our frugal household, I divide into four parts. The first I bury in the ground; the second I use to pay my creditors, the third I fling into the river; and the fourth and last part I give to my enemy.

The king asks the peasant to explain his strange behaviour and is told:

What was the king told? Try to finish the story, using your knowledge about the life and customs of average Thai people. I give you a couple hints, and then post the rest of the story later.

Hint 1: Keep in mind that the peasant is a man.
Hint 2: Each answer should be a characteristic Thai behavior.
Hint 3: Don't take it too seriously! It is an old Thai riddle, and Thais like fun.

Good luck!