When I came to Thailand for the first time, my father, who already had lived for 1 year, advised that you shouldn't go outside during the night time. At first I did so because everywhere was unfamiliar for me, I couldn't speak Thai and didn't know anyone. But 3 months later, I didn't feel Bangkok was a dangerous place unless going to lonely looming places. I watched out carefully and tried not to get into trouble all the time, and I never got it.

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