I appreciate your comments bud. I honestly think I've been out here long enough and got enough experience to deal with the wonderful people of Thailand without intentionally trying to upset them, wrt face, loss of.
I know about that but like I said if they insist then ask to see manager. They don't like losing face infront of manager. Losing face, is not a get out clause for everything.
I don't need help. The op was asking a genuine question. It doesn't mean he needs the services of AA. Neither do I, believe me. If I think or believe that I or people I know would possibly need the services of the AA, then I would certainly direct them.
My final word. You don't know me, my background OR my previous experiences or not with alcohol. So can I politely suggest that you keep your thoughts, regarding this, to yourself. Bear in mind some people have a sense of humour, and sometime times a sense of humour is used to help with issues, obviously not in your case. So be very careful when you decide to vent your thoughts and how it's done.