> A Thai would not dare to speak ill of the monarchs. They leave the room if a "farang" has had one too many and says something critical (they're peace loving b

> A Thai would not dare to speak ill of the monarchs. They leave the room if a "farang" has had one too many and says something critical (they're peace loving but their love of peace might end there). This applies to both the very rich and the very poor. I can tell you with confidence that is not the case nowadays, certainly not where I am.