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Scottish woman’s cliff plunge in Thailand sparks insurance debacle
madmitch replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
I draft, read and review insurance policies for a living. So many out of date comments on here. We don't know the circumstances of the accident so I can't comment on the claim but it should only be denied if she rode the bike over the cliff. If she got off the bike then the riding of the bike is not a contributory factor. The UK has introduced consumer duty legislation, which means financial documents must now be drafted in a manner that is understandable by individuals buying them. If a claim is denied and the language is over-complicate, the client is permitted to make a formal complaint and this can end up with the insurance ombudsman. The onbudsman can force insurers to pay. I'd like to see the 117 page travel policy as this would not comply with current legislation, unless it's not a UK policy. The Scottish girl involved in the accident obviously would have a UK policy and I would be happy to take a look to see if she is eligible to complain. NB Insurance companies hate these complaints as it causes a lot of internal administration. Expecting a feww LOL emojis but, believe me, the above is true, and I have spent hours adapting wordings to comply. -
Court rules Move Forward attempted to topple constitutional monarchy
madmitch replied to snoop1130's topic in Thailand News
Reading the verdict, it was mainly conjecture with no actual facts but that's good enough for a panel made up entirely of elderly men, no doubt all strongly monarchist, pro-military and supported by the elites. They knew this was coming and that's probably the only reason Pita got off the other charge. -
Immigration System Malfunction Causes Passenger Backlog
madmitch replied to snoop1130's topic in Thailand News
These blips can happen anywhere. Totally agree Thai systems are often very poor but this type of incident isn't unique to Thailand.- 67 replies
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Prison officials say Thaksin eligible for parole
madmitch replied to snoop1130's topic in Thailand News
So the Governor of Bangkok Remand Prison will decide, despite Thaksin not spending a single night there! -
Has the Pheu Thai-led government put military reform on the back burner?
madmitch replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
That was the deal before teaming up with the pro-military parties to form the Government. No chance of meaningful reform under the present coalition. -
AIS and True reinforce identity checks for multiple SIM card owners
madmitch replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
Large companies that supply business phones to their staff would be the main reason. And organised crime groups -
Thai Government Debates Alcohol Advertising, Sales Hours
madmitch replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
This should read "In the UK they cannot show someone who appears to be under 25......." -
I only ever learn about these subvariants from topics on this forum, The rest of the world has given up reporting on them!
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Yingluck Patiently Awaits Homecoming In Thaksin’s Style
madmitch replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
I wonder what illness she'll come down with?- 146 replies
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Thailand Pushes ‘Land Bridge’ to Speed Trade Increase many bank balances
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TTB Analytics Forecasts Historic Tourism Growth in Thailand for 2024
madmitch replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
I think they are counting the trip to the next village to see granny as domestic tourism. -
I've heard the restaurants, massage shops, bars and other tourist-driven places in Phuket are all quieter than last year. Air fares are around 50% higher than they were pre-pandemic and hotel prices are up due to inflation and the increased electricity, water and staff costs, so it's no real surprise.
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Government to consider expanding 4am closing times
madmitch replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
One week into the initial phase and Anutin already knows it's a success! Clever man -
Analysis: ‘House Arrest’ For Privileged Convict Thaksin Imminent
madmitch replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
Amazing how laws can be changed with no problems at all if they suit the right people.- 126 replies
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Thai PM pledges support for a “People’s Constitution”
madmitch replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
Why don't they just choose the best bits from the past 20 constitutions, cut and paste and there you go. It could be done and dusted in a couple of days! -
Illegal Bangkok Bar Raided, 100-Plus Drug Users Found
madmitch replied to webfact's topic in Bangkok News
I wonder how many other countries have their Interior Minister accompanying police on a raid such as this?- 68 replies
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COVID-19 infections rising, public advised to wear face masks
madmitch replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
There were also 15,000 deaths from flu in 2022-2023. Similar numbers. https://www.bmj.com/content/381/bmj.p1445 -
COVID-19 infections rising, public advised to wear face masks
madmitch replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
Back in the UK life is normal. Covid is still around and infections rise at this time of the year but it's not considered any worse than flu any more, certainly for those fully vaccinated. NB I have had bad flu in Thailand and was hospitalised so it isn't nice; a lot worse than a bad cold. Mask wearers are rare and with the covid enquiry currently ongoing, nobody would listen if the government advised mask wearing social distancing or any other measure. Thailand needs to learn to live with it. -
PM Charged With Breaking Law Over 6,000 Baht Gift To Paetongtarn
madmitch replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
If this was MFP they'd be looking for a reason to disqualify someone and dissolve the party! -
Bus accident in Prachuap Khiri Khan: 14 dead, 35 injured
madmitch replied to webfact's topic in Hua Hin and Cha-Am News
BBC article, just for that extra bad publicity https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-67621798 -
Bus accident in Prachuap Khiri Khan: 14 dead, 35 injured
madmitch replied to webfact's topic in Hua Hin and Cha-Am News
5.1 billion baby spent to promote Thailand's soft power yet every time there's an incident like this it will have the opposite effect. Maybe that budget could be better allocated elsewhere.