He had a stubborn, resistive nature.

Similar to Thai discos – better known as siam dius – these flower joints are mainly entertainment venues that open through the night on most days of the week, not just the weekends. While hostesses at Thai discos are mainly of Thai origin, those working at flower joints come from a variety of countries such as Taiwan, China and Korea.

O thievish Night, / Why should'st thou, but for some felonious end, / In thy dark lantern thus close up the stars?

Can't you omit some spookism, which is simply rot? I feel like writing to your spiritual friends to spare you.