I was talking to a girl in a Pattaya bar some years ago, and she had four mobile phones in her handbag, each one gifted to her by a different 'sponsor' from overseas.
Each guy was sending her money every month as an 'exclusivity fee' to keep her out of the bar!
She offered to go with me, but I politely declined.
I've heard many sad stories over the years in Thailand, from brother needing dialysis (how is he still alive if not already getting treatment?), to the well worn 'sick water buffalo' tale.
