RedNIvar

It looks like they used Google translator for the English and Chinese versions.

There goes the photo op publicity and the arresting officer and his drinking buddies 15 seconds of fame.

"Sompob Sansiri, the doctor who performed the operations, was not certified for cosmetic surgery"

For some reason the local news fail to mention that the Dr was uncertified, just that he was charged for negligence. Well in a way it is kind of the same thing. However I doubt that it will help Thailands reputation as an affordable cosmetic "hub" if question start arising if their surgens are certified.

http://www.nst.com.my/node/45743

Just watched "Lucy", she ended up being omnipresent. That would make her God, right? Luc Besson might have all the answers.

Sorry could not help myself. I had to throw in a movie reference when discussing a fictional topic like God.

Don't think he will be making anymore excursions around any Cambodian borders anymore.

I think its more like a SYTT (Sweet Young Thai Thing) that made him come here and sign for the football club. Well, I'm sure he has a beer belly, Thai inlaws, and many fun nights to look forward too.

...and yes, I'm being presumptuous.

I don't think this means anything at all. Mr. T and the PTP had months to plan a contingency for this very outcome. Its not a secret that both the CC and NACC are not PTP friendly. I believe they saw this coming a mile away. Mr. T may be corrupt, criminal and everything else; he is also a very shrewd and cunning man. Those of you who think YL has got her panties in a bunch sitting at home crying into the pillow while her servants pack her stuff for an extended Dubai holiday, should think again. I think she is just following a contingency script for this very scenario that has been written sometime back.

This decision means nothing in the whole scheme of things, the same party is in power, the same puppet master running the show, its just a different puppet now. PTP is working in getting the next election going (and I don't see them bucking at the knees), the Dems are adamantly trying to avoid elections (even after a lot of TV members feel that the have now an overwhelming support from the masses). They must know something we don't!

I see the results of the last two days as a slap on the face of the Dems and Suthep. They were expecting for PTP to be banned, so as to play their reform strategy and claim power for however long they can stretch it to. That did not happen! So now they are trying to sugar coat this whole affair and claim some form of victory.

To the rest of the TV members on an extended party because of these rulings. You're in Thailand, do you really need a reason to go out and get shitfaced! I think being in Thailand with cheap booze is reason enough.

Typical! Blame someone else. The family should first realise that their son was riding a bike at odd hours of the night without a crash helmet. That in itself is irresponsible and should go down to poor guidance from the parents. Societies acceptance of a lack of helmet does not help either. Yes, the Russians should have made a police report (it did not state if they did), and stayed back to closed up the loose ends of this accident. That is what it was an accident.

Either way, even if they had stayed back the end result would still be the same. A senseless death, why? because of clear disregard for safety.

This is more of the family not having the opportunity to milk money off these Russians for the loss of their child. IMHO.

What a stupid and heartless post! So you blame the boy being the victim of a hit-and-run now? Are you Russian perhaps? How do you know that he would have survived with a helmet on? Did you do the autopsy perhaps?

There are only thee people to blame, and that is the cowards in the cars who hit a young boy and left him to die. Disgusting people!

Hmm, being a little presumptuous are we? You seem to know more details about the accident that what is on print, to be able to lay blame on the car drivers. Or you came to this conclusion because they fled the scene.

Anyway yes, you are correct on every point. We should crucify them Russians. Safety devices in Thailand like helmets and seat belts is there for its cosmetic value and using them is a wage of time.

Typical! Blame someone else. The family should first realise that their son was riding a bike at odd hours of the night without a crash helmet. That in itself is irresponsible and should go down to poor guidance from the parents. Societies acceptance of a lack of helmet does not help either. Yes, the Russians should have made a police report (it did not state if they did), and stayed back to closed up the loose ends of this accident. That is what it was an accident.

Either way, even if they had stayed back the end result would still be the same. A senseless death, why? because of clear disregard for safety.

This is more of the family not having the opportunity to milk money off these Russians for the loss of their child. IMHO.

The way I understand your post the lack of a helmet caused him to be hit, what kind reasoning is this. Yes he may have survived the crash if he had a helmet on but the Russian hit him with a car, duh

You understood my post wrong, lack of helmet significantly reduced his chances of survival. You and I both do not have enough details to say if this accident could haven been prevented. The Russians should have stayed at the site of the accident. Had they not fled the outcome would have still been the same, a senseless loss of life. Accidents happen everyday. The article does not indicate that the car was being reckless, or speeding. It was an accident, where loss of life might have been prevented if proper safety equipment was used.

But hey, maybe we should do it your way and forget instilling safety gear usage to improve survival probabilities, grab us some pitchforks and go get us some Russians. Because in your words "the Russians hit him with a car, duh"

Typical! Blame someone else. The family should first realise that their son was riding a bike at odd hours of the night without a crash helmet. That in itself is irresponsible and should go down to poor guidance from the parents. Societies acceptance of a lack of helmet does not help either. Yes, the Russians should have made a police report (it did not state if they did), and stayed back to closed up the loose ends of this accident. That is what it was an accident.

Either way, even if they had stayed back the end result would still be the same. A senseless death, why? because of clear disregard for safety.

This is more of the family not having the opportunity to milk money off these Russians for the loss of their child. IMHO.

Sorry RedNlvar, but I disagree with parts of what you wrote:

1. You can ride a bike at what ever time you want, what defines odd hours?

2. Poor guidance of parents the young lad was 16 years old, in many countries he can do wahtever he likes at that age (he was not a child)

3. Made a police report? its clearly written they did not stop, they drove off without stopping to check on the young lad

4. Milk money this statement is probably true but a young person has died I dont think its something that you or anyone else should say, imagine yourself in their position (its not always about money).

As you mentioned its a senseless death that maybe could have been prevented by wearing a helmet (law) But when young we dont think the same way as you do when older, I'm sure you took some risks when young, I know I did.

RIP

Like I said, the Russians should have owned up to what happens and seen the accident investigation through. I am not supporting their actions. Neither am I advocating the lads parents witch hunt for these Russians. Everything we say here is pure speculation, you can only make a u-turn at a certain speed which is not very fast (unless you're a professional driver). All I'm saying here is that if the speed limits were followed and the required safety devices was used, chances for a fatality would have significantly been reduced.

How many times have we seen this happen, with Russians, Thais or whoever. Instilling the right behaviour and education to ensure the proper safety is taken does not seem to be a priority in this country. Excuses are made blame is somehow shifted elsewhere.

In this case, had the Russians stopped at the scene of the accident when it happened, the outcome would still have been the same a senseless loss of life. As much as I hate to say it, compensations were not paid out and thus the issue has been blown up.

Damn, he's still around. The world is now more interested in the missing Malaysian 777. Suthep and his band should seriously consider taking a holiday until they find the plane. No one is really interested in what he has to say.

Good thing this lunatic was finally caught and arrested. I wonder what the punishment will be?

Probably a 200 Bhat fine and a stern warning.

Actually, two civilians have also been killed today.

PTP, who you apparently support by all means, has lost. YL and PTP could have exited the stage gracefully, but they have decided to launch a wave of violence and mayhem instead. Everything is collapsing around PTP's ears, and I guess they just decided to take as much down with them as possible.

Why would you say that PTP has lost. When this started,they took the middle ground and called for fresh elections. Its the opposition that has taken this course of action for fear of losing again and again and again. Historically every cause that is championed by the majority of the people have always ended with victory. Same would be the case for the PTP. Suthep and his band of idiots, will lose sooner or later. You can call the Shin clan whatever you want, but as long as they have the backing of the majority, they will always be around. This is a fact. The sooner you face this and get on with life the better.

I am just glad that Chalerm did not resort to tactics employed by the "Butchers of Ratchaprasong" (Bloodbath Vejjajiva and MadDog Thaugsuban), or else Mr. Suthep would have already been given the Seh Daeng treatment and many more protesters would have lost their lives. All this shows is the restraint being shown by the current government.

I hope for this to end with dialogue and no more loss of life, but given the unreasonable attitude shown by the MadDog I fear this will not happen.

At this moment PTP doesn't have a majority in Thailand. There are so many furious people even in the North! Right now it is so obvious that they raped Thailand financially in a big way. Are you following the news? Do you understand what is happening? I bet the PM will exit the country same as her brother!

If that is the case, would the opposition not want fresh new elections. Ask yourself who is still running from having elections, the last I saw from following the news, its not PTP. What are the opposition afraid off. Have brand new elections, stop this unnecessary loss of life. What are they waiting for?

" At Chaengwattana site, the police moved in with teargas firing, protesters sat down and prayed with no resistance. At Pan Fah bridge, police form the Second Region Provincial Police were seen firing at protesters with shotguns. Many protesters were injured and several ambulances were seen moving into the area to take the injured to hospitals. "

This ugly, ugly administration is now showing it and Thakin's true colours. Protesters that were sitting and praying have had canisters of tear-gas thrown at them, and other protesters have been shot at by police, as reporters are now witnessing.

Chalerm was obviously very upset yesterday. He was humiliated. What we are seeing now is the true face of Chalerm in action - pitting Thai people against Thai people. He is a coward, and a bully. And he has perpetrated a great sin today. These images are being broadcast all around the world. They are not subject to the Yingluck administration's spin. They show a savage, savage administration, that has over-reached in their response alarmingly. The army is watching, and one's guess is that they will not be able to tolerate this much longer. This administration is out of control, and is at war with its own people.

Not according to the news I've been listening to, BBC, AJ, ABC, or are they as bias as hmmm what's your fav channel, blue sky???

I haven't heard them saying that the protesters were sitting and praying, but what I did see was protesters throwing glass bottle's, rocks, chairs, anything they can pick up, and now shooting and throwing bombs, HARDLY THE STUFF OF "PEACFUL PROTESTERS" HUH???

and er' you really should have a think at what you spew, IT'S THE POLICE GETTING SHOT, so who do you think might be doing that huh??? the vile mongrel's that do all this killing should be dealt with as quickly as possible

Actually, two civilians have also been killed today.

PTP, who you apparently support by all means, has lost. YL and PTP could have exited the stage gracefully, but they have decided to launch a wave of violence and mayhem instead. Everything is collapsing around PTP's ears, and I guess they just decided to take as much down with them as possible.

Why would you say that PTP has lost. When this started,they took the middle ground and called for fresh elections. Its the opposition that has taken this course of action for fear of losing again and again and again. Historically every cause that is championed by the majority of the people have always ended with victory. Same would be the case for the PTP. Suthep and his band of idiots, will lose sooner or later. You can call the Shin clan whatever you want, but as long as they have the backing of the majority, they will always be around. This is a fact. The sooner you face this and get on with life the better.

I am just glad that Chalerm did not resort to tactics employed by the "Butchers of Ratchaprasong" (Bloodbath Vejjajiva and MadDog Thaugsuban), or else Mr. Suthep would have already been given the Seh Daeng treatment and many more protesters would have lost their lives. All this shows is the restraint being shown by the current government.

I hope for this to end with dialogue and no more loss of life, but given the unreasonable attitude shown by the MadDog I fear this will not happen.

Once again the PTP and Yingluck give more ground and Suthep refuses to even sit down and talk.

At the end of the day Suthep can sit down and talk about reform and if the PDRC don't get what they want they can go right back to protesting as is their right.

Once again its painfully clear Suthep has no interest in peace or negeotiation merely stirring the pot until finally the army are forced to step in. Beyond that he has no real hope for victory or any other avenue for acheiving any of his stated goals.

Even the Democrats are sitting down with other groups today for peace/reform talks and if they can get what they want Suthep will be hung out to dry or at the very least forced into a humiliating retreat after all his grandiose rhetoric.

The government has been in power for 2.5 years

The government had it's chance for reconciliation - and blew it

They had their chance for a just amnesty bill for their supporters - they blew it

They had their chance to use their house majority to legislate fairly and legally - they blew it

Who in their right mind would trust them now?

Vote them out?

cant - elections all rigged and people bribed and threatened

Yep, and the Democrats have admitted to spending more money than PTP to bribe and buy votes. The EC clearly looks like they are in favour of Suthep.

And now everyone is against the current government, over 5 million people showed up in Bangkok the last time to oppose them.

I don't see how the PTP will have a chance in hell in winning the election.

I think Suthep should take them on in an election. They have everything going against the PTP.

IMHO.

That's how Thaksin made most of his money ... a telecom monopoly. He didn't want to share it with anyone.

Correction, he did not want to share the cake with the rich elite's. Which was his biggest mistake, IMHO. For the rural poor, well his contribution can be seen repaid through the election process time and again.

Wasn't it the "rich elites" that gave him the monopoly?

Well, he bit the hand that fed him. Big mistake. Should have cut them each a slice.

The solution then is to improve the education system.

Took 2 pages for someone to say it.

Democracy only works if people are educated.

And most would agree that democracy is the least worst type of government

So the real answer is to educate people, not to end democracy.

Same reasoning with the distribution of money. No one works more than 24 hours a day. Even though the pay should also represent the qualification, we're already a few zeros past the acceptable difference.

Of course, in Thailand, improving education means putting an h bomb and rebuilding from scratch. But since that's the only way, it has to be done.

Unfortunately would not work in Thailand. Education leads to equal opportunities. The elites like to have first dibs on business opportunities, and not have to share it with capable educated poor people. That is a big no,no.

That's how Thaksin made most of his money ... a telecom monopoly. He didn't want to share it with anyone.

Correction, he did not want to share the cake with the rich elite's. Which was his biggest mistake, IMHO. For the rural poor, well his contribution can be seen repaid through the election process time and again.

The solution then is to improve the education system.

Took 2 pages for someone to say it.

Democracy only works if people are educated.

And most would agree that democracy is the least worst type of government

So the real answer is to educate people, not to end democracy.

Same reasoning with the distribution of money. No one works more than 24 hours a day. Even though the pay should also represent the qualification, we're already a few zeros past the acceptable difference.

Of course, in Thailand, improving education means putting an h bomb and rebuilding from scratch. But since that's the only way, it has to be done.

Unfortunately would not work in Thailand. Education leads to equal opportunities. The elites like to have first dibs on business opportunities, and not have to share it with capable educated poor people. That is a big no,no.

How about they just permanently take voting rights away from anyone who sells their vote?

And you would know that, How?

He probably needs the same hospitality and treatment shown to Seh Daeng.