Paangjang

I see the BIB all over these days, and many times farang tourists wearing helmets have been pulled over. I assume they nail them for no license?

Yep got pulled over the other day I had my helmet on nothing illegal done just pulled over at one of those where they jump out in front of you

I did not have my license on me so had to pay no big deal but targeted for sure.

Did you pay cash there and then or at the station? How much did you pay?

Yhis is one of the silliest, funniest threads i've read in a while

Do you own this bar and are looking for some free advertising or are you looking at buying it?

Good question, i imagine he's looking at buying it...

This case sums up much of what is wrong with the Thai justice system.

It makes me sad to think that he doesn't even want to retire volunarily. How can he live with himself? He wants to continue carrying a gun every day, after whats happened?

Update from the gazette:

Police not sure whether to sack him or not...

Phuket Police are considering discharging a police officer who shot dead a Soi Bangla bar worker on December 26.

The 35-year-old Patong Police officer, Sgt Pongsakorn Treeyuth, was off duty and allegedly drunk when he held an 11mm handgun to the head of Sawitree Kaewin, 27.

“We received an order from the Royal Thai Police in Bangkok late last month to investigate the case, and consider what action to take against Sgt Pongsakorn,” said Patong Police Investigator Jirasak Boonsang.

“He has been suspended from duty, but it has yet to be decided whether or not he will be kicked off the force,” Capt Jirasak said. “At this point in the investigation, we believe that it was not murder.”

According to witness statements, the magazine was removed from the gun before Sgt Pongsakorn showed Ms Sawitree how a person could be held from behind with a gun pointed at his or her head. It appeared that Sgt Pongsakorn forgot to check the chamber for bullets, Capt Jirasak stated.

“Three people who know both Sgt Pongsakorn and Ms Sawitree were drinking at a table nearby on the night of the incident. They told us that Sgt Pongsakorn and Ms Sawitree were friends and that there were no signs of an argument that night,” Capt Jirasak said.

“The only thing they saw after the sound of the gun firing was Ms Sawitree slumped over the table and a gunshot wound on Sgt Pongsakorn’s hand,” he said.

The police later questioned Sgt Pongsakorn.

“He told us that he was very drunk and claimed he could not remember what happened that night,” said Capt Jirasak.

The Patong Police still need to collect more evidence before handing the case over to the public prosecutor, as dismissing an officer is not something to be taken lightly, Capt Jirasak explained.

Patong Police have charged Sgt Pongsakorn with murder. However, Capt Jirasak said the charge may be changed before the case is handed over to the public prosecutor.

Why, why, why look always at the wrong solutions???

Driving test would be a very good starter ! Real test

These are the solutions and don't really need discussing.

1. Education

2. Western sandard driving tests

3. Real law enforcement

4. Better school education for everyone to improve attitude in general.

End of meeting.

Glad she is OK and keeps a positive attitude. Hopefully the police will check some CCTV footage and catch the guy.

But they won't. Why would they? And please don't reply with "Because it's their job...." This is Thailand...

"- can start-up/stock costs paid in Dec 2012 be claimed in 2013 when the business starts?"

Does anyone know the answer to this?

Looks like security guards or possibly border police but not sure. It didn't look like a school uniform the kid/guy on the bike was wearing either.

The title is roughly "New clip, what are you doing student?" Plus all the comments from Thai's talk about what the "Student" did or didn't do...

Is everbody convinced that these are cops?

I doubt it. Looks like some "guards men" to me.

No helmelt, white belt (?).

I tried to find something in the Thai comments with no avail.

...... looks like security guards/uniformed thugs to me.

A real Thai policeman would have just applied a 'fine'.

Yes unless he back chatted them, therefore causing a loss of face!

this is what happens when you put yer bike in a 'no-parking zone'...

Never a good idea but who would of expected what happened next?...

An old video but still just as shocking. The student makes the cops angry...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_WBTCRkutA

Noticed there is a new big one just been opened futher up the road from Gecko. On the SE corner of the moat.

I sent the purple Chaly in my avatar by post in 2011 from CM to Songkhla, no problems.

Who did you send it with? Didn't they require the green book?

Ive just been over to Patong from Kathu.5 buses on the hill,1 very old one struggling up the other side.

What a joke. How is this country ever going to be taken seriously?

So need to get my bike from Phuket to Chiang mai. However we can't find the green book anymore! I'm not sure but i don't think the bus companies or post office will touch it unless we have a green book... Does anyone know of a way to get it transported upto Chiang mai?

Cheers

Is it being enforced at the moment?

ps ... arnt we lucky that we have nancyl and cmsally to help us out with our problems and read thai signs for us

It says "Prostitutes wanted.". (Short version. )

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PJ, can you give me the Thai FB page. PM or post it here. Cheers

What's a songtheaw?

They mean "songtell" but have spelling problems

Songteaw (สองแถว) has a ว at the end of it "Whor when" (W sound.) It literally means 2 rows. สอง song (2) แถว teaw (row)

Some do take the piss with price. I understand inflated quotes if off the beat and track or put the way of their normal route... But some prices are daft. As I said play then off each other and the price goes down for sure. Sent from my iPhone using Thaivisa Connect Thailand

Do you mean off the beaten track? Sounds similar though lol

I've been told that going from Chiang Mai to Pai by motorcycle is the way to go.I will need to go visit it at least one time.

.....Yes, riding is always fun on those mountain roads...But,the stretch of road from CM to MHS border is falling apart and full of pot holes in many places. Onward from Pai to MHS the roads are very good. A bike of 250cc or up is recommended.

Forget the 250cc. Minor pot holes in bitumen road. I did it a couple of years ago on a click 110. Wasn't an issue. Done much much tougher rides than that in Columbia, Bolivia etc blah blah blah on small bikes. It's an easy ride on any size scooter or bicycle for that matter.

Thanks for the info but i don't think i will be attending.

wouldnt be surprized if it is the truth but it just goes to show how much of it is going into peoples pockets/bank accounts as it is certainly not getting through to the schools. Like most financial deals in this country the people suffer as the top dogs get to pocket most of the money, another reason Thailand needs to have honest government and open financial policies so the people can see exactly where akll this money is going..

I think so many of us find it easy to lay much blame with government. But, I think we fail to acknowledge that the core problem is with the entire society. The politicians are but a reflection of the nation's character.

When one puts all the big stats together, a rather embarrassing and grim picture of Thai society becomes clear.

It's a complete mess.

Well said. I think the point is not all but many, Thai's in Thailand are corrupt. Thai politicians are corrupt, well yes they're also Thai. Thai's will always steal from they're own people. It's well driven into the culture. Anyone see that changing, ever?