In Reply to: A timely reminder as so many posters posted by Rangatira on Wednesday, 30. September 2009 at 09:15 Bali Time:
Bali is part of Indonesia, one of the most corrupt nations (although it is improving). Corruption is endemic at every level of society in Bali, as in all Indonesia.
Reading of the Japanese tourist reminded me of when we were in Lombok a few years ago - a female Japanese tourist had recently been raped & beaten. Then at our hotel there was a female Japanese tourist with 2 local guys staying with her in her room. There was also an elderly European man with a local boy of around 7. Guess who the staff denigrated most? No prizes.