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7 hours ago, Thaiwrath said:

A visit to a psychiatrist wouldn't go amiss !  

Or go back to Walmart and check out his fellow Americans at the checkout counter for Kings of the World likeness. . . . 

9 hours ago, George FmplesdaCosteedback said:

I think the headman is the brave one here, diving in to save the disabled chap. Dog owner was foolish thinking he could help his beloved dog when it could swim much better than he could.

 

Still sad though.

Who is looking after the dog now?

 

 

 

 

and the dead man's family. That's just, can't find the words. The road to hell is paved with good intentions. As they say. They're the words.

Yes, all round sad and now fella has no parent. . . . Its a pity he didn't know his dog can swim. Most dogs can. 

On 8/27/2017 at 2:30 PM, Artisi said:

And it's "don't come the raw prawn with me" 

The raw prawns here are quite nice actually. That hot sauce and a young lassie to wipe your brow from the sweat of it. 

19 hours ago, baboon said:

Then resign. You are obviously incompetent.

. . . . and politically impotent.

We will trash the legal system. Allow hi-so to be-so free with what they can and can't do and when the people get angry, blame the media.     Sounds like a Trumpy to me. 

Nice work Rooster.

We will. . . . 

Keep our heads down. Keep as much money in the bank as possible. Have as little to do with "business" as possible. Say as little as possible. Never get angry about anything. Look the other way and say . . . . 

My Bin Rai a lot

with a smile on our faces. . . . Is that democratic or diplomatic? Does it matter?

4 hours ago, quadperfect said:

This whole dog and pony show is hilariouse. I lean towards all thailand is corrupt and dishonest. This way i am not shocked by daily life in the kingdome.

 

Yes its a fair comment, but they are not alone people. This stuff goes on everywhere. Its not about politics, its all about money. 

1 hour ago, Krataiboy said:

A holy man who allegedly rapes women, orders men to be castrated and is treated like a god. Should ring a few familiar bells in Thailand.

At least set some new standards in how to blow minds . . . 

32 minutes ago, StayinThailand2much said:

What do you mean with "us"? Most people in the world leave those critters alone. Only in a few countries/regions of the world do they tend to prefer vermin to a good steak or healthy vegetables.

I just didn' t want to be too vindictive to people doing really stupid things. So I used the Royal plural. 

Still and all critters are frequently more clever than us when it comes to common sense.

Additionally where I come from in Thai, the people eat most things because they don't "farm" animals for consumption in 'insanely' cruel institution/ factories for the hoi paloi to "enjoy" their "steaks". 

On 8/3/2017 at 10:55 AM, toofarnorth said:

Maybe he thought it was a frog , my cats chase frogs but leave toads well alone.

So cats are smarter than "us"?  Right?       Looks like it in this case. 

4 hours ago, docshock13 said:

From the OP it seems they are only appealing the sentence and not the conviction? 

The death sentence is a good option for the State in this case. Dead men tell no tales. Easier to brush it all under the carpet of time.

6 hours ago, docshock13 said:

Unless I missed something, it seems the Germans on the bike entered the Russian's lane in an attempt to overtake the pickup and smashed head on into Russian. 

If so, how can the Russian be charged? 

Its my understanding they normally charge and hold everyone until the court case, to decide culpability. In this case they cannot. So the Russian remains a suspect, until proven. 

Unprovoked assault? Not a police matter. Right. Lazy bastards.

9 hours ago, dinsdale said:

Lucky he wasn't in the Philippines with this madman at the helm. Thaksin had nothing on this lunatic.

No no no. You see. You don't understand the Philippines. There, this man is "ridding" the country of scum people who's only crime is to get a bit of pleasure in their abject poverty from substance use. Poverty being far worse than Thailand and alcohol being not quite the only drug of choice there. There citizens are "encouraged" to just get a gun and kill each other.      Very sensible. Ex-judicial justice on the streets. Keeps the pressure off the police who are busy with the actual business of running things. 

Scaring the public is a crime here now? That's raising the sensitivity bar a little high isn't it?

Lets not forget the most important of democracy's three vital tenets. Freedom of Speech.

Sorry. Not a democracy at all here is it? 555

That's the one they go for most. Freedom of Speech. The internet is a little runaway bunny for the 

control monsters. Watch out folks.

4 hours ago, HiSoLowSoNoSo said:

A 91-year-old Thai woman from Phayao, who earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in human and family development !!!

 

 

Why not spend the resources on the youth of Thailand instead?, what could a 91 year old woman contribute to the development of Thailand!

You probably won't make it to 90 or anything close, but for those that do, surprise surprise, satisfaction in achievement is a wonderful thing. She sets a great example for other achievers and there can't be enough of it.

12 hours ago, z42 said:

A few neon signs moved around won't end walking street. Far too much money being made there for the whole thing to die a death yet.

Far and away the most lucrative area of the city as is. Just some empty suit dishing silly orders around, nothing more

Probably think they can also change human nature. . . . jealousy is a curse

15 hours ago, ratcatcher said:

"..........ban on political gatherings if Yingluck’s supporters are judged to be mobilising politically. "

Why else would they be mobilising? Because she's an attractive 50 year old woman?  Because she's super rich (at least for now)?

". . mobilising politically. . , politically motivated. . . " 555, either way there is not much room for freedom of assembly, which is about right according to the world wide trend in the demise of democracy, even the 1st class democracies. 

One wonders just how much he paid Pol Maj General Kris Piakaew and others to help in the obfuscation and obstruction of all the processes of justice. Little point in that. He has very deep pockets, which appear to be getting deeper every day.

I don't know how but does anyone know of the current connections between Red Bull and Vorayuth Yoovidhaya? "Red Bull heir" would probably be sufficient. 

RED BULL HEIR Dirt by association through a petition site may produce results. A petition dragging in the association with Formula One, Ford/ Jaguar or ? Anyone agreeing please get in touch with me. Results of the petition sent to Commissioner Pol Lt General Sanit Mahathavorn and major international news outlets. 

The longer this lasts the more rigid the fingers will point at those in Thailand that secure justice for the rich.

This was why the English invented the Magna Carta in 1215 and in my opinion, what made Britain great, because ordinary people had a justice system that protected them from the wealthy. This provides unity and cohesiveness in society. The collective ego of a country is less divided.

This situation in Thailand needs to be addressed.

7 hours ago, gedster said:

The driver filming the video was very calm and unfazed of what he just witnessed. He didn't make a sound or take evasive action. Probably seen this too often on the road. 

I do however wonder why it is that people that witnessed an accident like this, do not stop and render assistance in the case of injured drivers or passengers.

, , , , because if you do stop, you can easily end up getting blamed for something

5 hours ago, Upnotover said:

And why pray is the Embassy even interested?

Yes strange indeed. They cherry pick the citizens they care for obviously. 

3 hours ago, lovelomsak said:

The Tourism association should hire him. 

 He does more to bring attention to Thailand than probably any one else on the internet. He single handed gets millions of views on things in Thailand he is an asset not a liability.

 The Thais should thank him for his contribution to bringing Thailand to the masses. More tourism more business etc.

 Must remember there is no bad press.

Yes a marketing truism, there is no such thing as 'bad' publicity. . . . . you may not like him but he's a clever man and if he just stays to the right side of the law he will do well, but he may have outstayed his Welcome Wai Whitey. 

9 hours ago, kannot said:

they  never  are  with  the  gullible  and  stupid  who'll believe anything  without a shred of  evidence..............this  the  harm belief  without evidence can  cause

I suppose the point is, in terms of the psychology behind it, if the individuals believe in eternal life, and which requires constant death and rebirth to maintain the flow, then they may have a more reckless approach to survival of the current ego. Right? Well that's my twig on it. 

1 hour ago, Titan1962 said:

Sorry to see the death of any tourist here in Thailand. But when you live in or visit a country with very substandard regards towards life and safety, this sort of thing comes across as acceptable.Nothing will change,it's another day today and life goes on.

and death . . . and in the land of rebirth, the consequences are not as final. Are they?

4 hours ago, SABloke said:

Peter Scully was arrested - the soldier that totured the boy in the OP has been walking around free for 6 months. 

(Read post #7)

Point taken and a very good point. I was referring more to the crime and the criminals more than the apprehension and the justice. 

That is absolutely unforgivable and a blight on those in command.