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"poor lighting and faded zebra crossing markings at the accident site, making it difficult for drivers to see pedestrians. The site lacks flashing lights or warning signs to alert drivers." This is 99% of zebra crossings in the country.

Interesting how it's all sunshine and rainbows in English media for this years Phuket songkran with no mention or media attention given to the 4 terrorists recently stopped in Phang nga trying to bring 4 AK's into Phuket. Thai language media is full of it. Or maybe I missed it: https://www.naewna.com/local/871683 Announcement of the arrest of 4 suspects who stash war weapons in a car, 1 of 4 linked to a group of unrest in the southern border provinces On March 23, 2025, Pol. Col. Somchai Sue-tor-trakul, Commander of Phang-nga Provincial Police, announced the arrest of four Thai men who traveled from the southern border provinces with weapons of war hidden in their car, heading to Phuket (read related news: Arrest of four suspects traveling from the southern border to Phuket, hiding weapons of war in their car) . From questioning, it was found that the four suspects traveled together. After this, the firearms will be sent for examination at Forensic Science Center 10, as the weapons were brought from the southern border provinces. The center will have all the information to quickly verify whether the weapons were ever used in crimes in the southern border provinces. While from the initial investigation, the suspect stated that he received the gun from Hat Yai District, Songkhla Province and was paid 70,000 baht to deliver it to the coordinates that the employer would notify when arriving in Phang Nga Province. However, he was arrested before receiving the coordinates to place the item. Currently, the police of Regions 8 and 9 are conducting an in-depth investigation to see if it is related to the southern border insurgency movement or other crimes. The news report said that one of the four suspects has a history of being in a southern border insurgency group. The targets are expected to be in Phang Nga and Phuket provinces. WARNING The National Intelligence Agency and the superintendent of Sakoo Provincial Police Station reported during a meeting that, earlier this March, police arrested a terrorist group—four Thai nationals—in Phang Nga province. One of them is a key operational leader, while the other three are subordinates. Their plan was to carry out terrorist attacks in Phuket. The National Intelligence Agency and the superintendent of Sakoo Police Station have issued a warning to be especially vigilant after March 28. Avoid crowded public areas such as: 1. Patong 2. Saphan Hin 3. Walking Streets 4. Any heavily populated areas There will be an increased number of security checkpoints and searches related to this situation. The terrorists are believed to be bringing explosives and firearms into Phuket. Relevant authorities are preparing countermeasures due to concerns over public safety. There is a fear that reinforcements may join the operation to fulfill their objectives during the upcoming Songkran Festival, when large gatherings are expected. It is advised to avoid areas with large crowds.

Should be a news option considering it is linked from the daily news email that gets sent out. Here for news not for forum.

so sleeping on the street if you are homeless = nobody gives a f. You are forgotten by society. sleeping on the street drunk = prompt "concerned citizens", rescue services and police intervention. Got it.

Common in Phuket. I personally don't understand how people can invest their entire life savings into dodgy / illegal company structures. Particularly when it is in the news every week.

Idiot

Avoid lumpini. I lived there 6 years. DM me if you are considering it and I will explain why it sucks or read this review another tenant wrote which I think sums it up perfectly https://maps.app.goo.gl/37PE9UZJFYxXEQeg7

It's optional on the news - Mostly garbage waste of time but I indulge in the mornings. Trying to cut it back social media - Delete it. Problem solved. Life is too short to be scrolling through narcissism and trash every spare minute. TV - Garbage waste of time. TV is dying like the telephone IMO. Reduce the dosage of daily misery.

2 buses (shiny). Calm down Phuket.

"all single male expats go to live in Pattaya" Yea nar

Trang man? Murder? Broken link

Hypothetically - If someone has an existing company or is a non-majority share holder in a Thai company are they able to apply for a DTV? Simarlarly if someone has a DTV already are they able to become a non-majority shareholder in a Thai company? I'm guessing no but if some unemployed guy was still part of a now basically dormant company from years ago I wonder where in the DTV application or rules this comes up.

This is the answer. Furthermore make sure that your lawyer negotiates this point (transfer at the land office) into the contract if it isn't already there. Other points - This is Thailand. Ask for discounts. Renegotiate the payment terms if off plan so the majority gets paid at handover... at the land office.

Hmm. Problem

I know nothing about parachutes but it looked glaringly obvious. I'm surprised his mate didn't mention it. Looked like he was in quite a rush and stressed in the clip. The clip ironically is on daily mail I think. Unless they took it down recently.