Rorri

hawker9000, on 31 Jul 2014 - 12:24, said:hawker9000, on 31 Jul 2014 - 12:24, said:

 

Rorri, on 31 Jul 2014 - 12:16, said:Rorri, on 31 Jul 2014 - 12:16, said:

 

Spoonman, on 31 Jul 2014 - 08:07, said:Spoonman, on 31 Jul 2014 - 08:07, said:Spoonman, on 31 Jul 2014 - 08:07, said:

Yeah cant see them putting their call on hold to take a picture to be honest.

To be effective they would need the camera "on" permanently, as it normally takes a few seconds to open the camera, by then the offender will be gone, Leaving it on will then drain the battery very quickly, which means the smartphone will need to be on charge, therefore taking even longer to take a photo, once again, then offender will be gone. Looks like the "smartphone" is smarter than the police.

 

 

I'm guessing all they'll need most of the time is a photo of the vehicle & plate - not an actual photo or video record of the violation (which I'd think really would be hard to do most of the time if we're talking about moving violations).  The officer just saying so will cover that part of it

Are you suggesting they need to stop the vehicle first...lol...good luck on that happening, that's not how the story goes. If they "stop" the offender, then they can ticket them immediately.

iReason, on 31 Jul 2014 - 12:14, said:

"...but that could not be made possible because it was against international regulation."

What is that?

Since when have Thai cared about what the international community thinks?

They don't understand Thainess...

This is NO such thing as "international regulations," every nation sets it's own policy, in fact in some nations the individual states/provinces set their own. Life would certainly be easier if there was an "international" standard.

StevenHeidbriderSr, on 31 Jul 2014 - 11:39, said:

Surprised they didnt find a way to blame farangs.

They're trying but either can't connect farang to it, in any ridiculous, made up, far fetched way, or farang are far too sneaky.

worgeordie, on 31 Jul 2014 - 10:48, said:

This is just the tip of the iceberg,more to come for sure. 

regards Worgeordie

More to come, maybe, but only if the junta is serious or only just waving the flag to make it appear to be serious. So far, I can not remember anyone, in all of Thailand, actually seeing their day in court, being sentenced and actually doing time... by the way, why hasn't that dick, the red Bull heir, been brought to stand trial.

Spoonman, on 31 Jul 2014 - 08:07, said:

Yeah cant see them putting their call on hold to take a picture to be honest.

To be effective they would need the camera "on" permanently, as it normally takes a few seconds to open the camera, by then the offender will be gone, Leaving it on will then drain the battery very quickly, which means the smartphone will need to be on charge, therefore taking even longer to take a photo, once again, then offender will be gone. Looks like the "smartphone" is smarter than the police.

Dasekel, on 30 Jul 2014 - 18:05, said:

 

wilcopops, on 30 Jul 2014 - 07:44, said:

 

csabo, on 29 Jul 2014 - 23:55, said:

Lot's of debate about the bite not being the cause of death but it was the first of a series of events which if it had not happened the victim would be alive.  Similarly if a gunshot victim goes to the hospital and dies from an infection he gets at the hospital he has officially succumbed to complications from the gunshot would.  The assailant could and would likely be charged with murder with a firearm as opposed to the prosecutors blaming the hospital for allowing an infection to kill the patient and charging the shooter with an assault only disassociating the death. Another possibility is someone bitten by a non-lethal but venomous animal in a remote location therefore the wound is untreated and the subject dies from an ensuing infection.  Sooooo.... whatever bit this guy eventually killed him.  If splitting hairs one could say he died from complications from a bite.

 

 

an appaling piece of logic with plenty of flaws.

 

 

In this logic, it was his mother who killed him, because she gave birth to him, after which everything else happened. If a mosquito wound gets infected and is not properly treated, leading to septic shock and death, would the mosquito be the killer?

 

The mosquito bite itself maybe not have actually caused the infection, if it was the treatment then that is the cause of death, not the bite.

Thaiberius, on 29 Jul 2014 - 21:55, said:

It's Thailand and you are a guest which means you have to abide by their rules with no question. Of course you can rebel occasionally by demanding a proper fine instead of giving a bribe of £4 but in the big picture you are a farang and tolerated because you spend money. If you don't like it then find another job that enables you to spend time in Thailand, learn a trade that is in demand or just moan about it. Thailand is very very different to the west and they aren't going to let us change it. Good luck in your quest but look for the positives instead of the negatives.

In case you missed it, the west has changed Thailand...cars, electricity, motor bikes, paved roads, concrete, electric lights, most of the clothes they now wear etc etc etc...the fact is, Thailand is like a flea that lives off the back of a dog, it sucks up foreign investment and intellect/knowledge, then turns its back on you....this has happened even to some large multinational companies not only us small fry. People can argue if they want, but show me one, just one law, that is in favour of a foreigner when in conflict with a Thai, it becomes almost impossible when by law Thais own 51% of a company, that in many cases a foreigner has invested 100% of its capital. Thailand needs foreign investment, more that foreigners need Thailand. Don't get me wrong, I'm happy with me little patch, but we all need to open our eyes to the truth.

robes, on 29 Jul 2014 - 21:49, said:

Yes very funny, you know TV posters for the most part one some of the coldest and inhuman people on the internet, I have known this for a while so it is to be expected. Most of you are just old men with pensions looking for a nice Thai bride who will probably screw you over eventually. I posted this as a matter of opinion to discuss, and as you can see I am not alone with thinking that this place, Thailand, is becoming less and less welcoming as time goes on. I would like to see how you felt after your bike was stolen and then you get severely beaten to the point you cannot eat for a few days, and put into a cell.

I was actually on your side UNTIL you made a childish comment "Most of you are just old men with pensions looking for a nice Thai bride who will probably screw you over eventually" now I think no country wants you.

csabo, on 29 Jul 2014 - 23:55, said:

Lot's of debate about the bite not being the cause of death but it was the first of a series of events which if it had not happened the victim would be alive.  Similarly if a gunshot victim goes to the hospital and dies from an infection he gets at the hospital he has officially succumbed to complications from the gunshot would.  The assailant could and would likely be charged with murder with a firearm as opposed to the prosecutors blaming the hospital for allowing an infection to kill the patient and charging the shooter with an assault only disassociating the death. Another possibility is someone bitten by a non-lethal but venomous animal in a remote location therefore the wound is untreated and the subject dies from an ensuing infection.  Sooooo.... whatever bit this guy eventually killed him.  If splitting hairs one could say he died from complications from a bite.

So, if I go into a hospital and kill a car accident victim, then, by your logic, he died from complications from car accident. Interesting theory.

I'm confused, did she die or not? The title says "fatal" but the story says her condition "unknown."

lucjoker, on 29 Jul 2014 - 14:19, said:

the rest of the article is even more strange!

"Police were keen to speak with the truck driver, named as Khun Duan aged 38 by work colleagues, but he decided to run away from the scene of the crash before authorities arrived.

Police are now searching for the truck driver who is expected to be charged over the crash, when found.

- See more at: http://www.pattayaone.net/pattaya-news/136666/sewage-truck-driver-on-the-run-after-fatal-road-crash-in-south-pattaya/#sthash.s5VGrWoT.dpuf

 

So they know who it is ,spoke with him and let him go?

Where did it say they spoke to him?

Calach, on 28 Jul 2014 - 22:52, said:

Congratulations to the People's Republic of Korea, for being the last nation to resist capitalist imperialism with its proud and happy people and invicible army. 

Someone needs to tell them to look at their very good "friends" China, and the way it is heading....getting closer to capitalist imperialism every day.

fxe1200, on 29 Jul 2014 - 17:16, said:

“Hopefully we will have the correct documents within two months. If we find out that government officials are involved in any of these cases they will be subject to investigation.”

 

....,and be transferred to an inactive post, if found guilty.

Why hasn't the one person, totally responsible for all government authorities, been brought to question, and asked why he has failed to do his duty...that person.. the governor.

mrfaroukh, on 29 Jul 2014 - 16:31, said:

Only people who live unlawfully will miss the corruption. I will rather live where there is less corruption and make life easy. Of course I also don't like western robot life style.

There are millions of happy "western robots" obviously your a "broken" one, maybe made with cheap, defective memory chips.

dotpoom, on 29 Jul 2014 - 11:36, said:

 

ikke, on 29 Jul 2014 - 08:53, said:

He did NOT die from tarantula bite !

He died because of the family thought to be medicinman and didn't take care in a proper way.

RIP for the guy, but totally blame to them who think with herbs and prayers to cure someone

Not according to the article above..........

 

"was placed under 24-hour watch after he had his leg which was bitten by the spider amputated in order to spare his life.
However, he said the patient developed kidney failure after the surgery and his condition continued to deteriorate with intestinal haemorrhage being detected due to low blood platelet."

 

   It seems all that could be done for this poor man was indeed done.

 

I'm surprised no one has asked whether death was due to the bite, or poor local medicine, or was it due to medical incompetence, at the hospital.... doctors bury their mistakes.

ebean001, on 29 Jul 2014 - 10:13, said:

I hate the word corrpution because it really does not tell you anything. For example, the president of a Central America country was impeached from office and confined to his home for xx years for 'corruption'. Stop right now! 'WHAT ARE YOU THINKING' about this man?

After 3 or 4 articles in the paper, a journalist finally told the readers the act that was committed. It was - he flew to USA to visit the company that won a large contract in his country. The flight cost was less than $1000 if I recall correctly. The company paid for the flight. He did not reimburse the cost to the company'. 

now you know whay i hate the word used by journalist.

You might hate it but the fact is Corruption : 

chrisinth, on 28 Jul 2014 - 22:32, said:chrisinth, on 28 Jul 2014 - 22:32, said:

Please forgive the ignorance, but what exactly have they changed regarding corruption?

I suspect we will see a few "small" fry charged, and maybe jailed, but we will not see those at the top dealt with. If they where serious they could start with charging a certain Red Bull heir.

possum1931, on 28 Jul 2014 - 21:02, said:

 

Bender, on 28 Jul 2014 - 20:28, said:

 

Kudel, on 28 Jul 2014 - 20:03, said:

I think you have been reading to much comments on the news section of tv where  pro junta farangs/yellow shirt lovers who know titi about recent Thai history concerning coups,when new elections will be held everything will just be like it was before until a next coup will occur.

Just a big pr stunt by the junta leaders nothing more.

I still can not fathom why foreigners take things for granted who have no right to vote in Thailand from crappy English media outlets in Thailand.

 

come on, you can't be serious. The junta sucessfully turned the motosai jacket from orange to bright orange. They also broadcast for free the world cup.

And dont forget they asked the bank to provide loan to people who are victims of loan sharks.

mmmh i think you need your shot of happiness

 

But they haven't done anything about Thailands dreadful road fatalities, have they? Once they start that it will be time to rejoice. But don't hold your breath.

 

They are achieving some previously impossible tasks, but miracles  will take longer.

Did the OP ever stop to think that it is people like him that have caused his home country to become "nanny" states. Millions live quite happily with the laws.

KittenKong, on 27 Jul 2014 - 10:08, said:

I avoid chicken in Thailand. Elsewhere too for that matter, unless I know it is free range. There are far too many hormones and general nastiness involved in intensive chicken farming for my taste.

So far off topic, why the hell did you post it. As for the OPs question, I eat street food often, never had a problem. You take the risk no matter where you eat, even in the best restaurants in the world.

Zoom3, on 26 Jul 2014 - 12:49, said:

 

Rorri, on 26 Jul 2014 - 10:56, said:

Maybe a bit of "fake" chest beating, the vaccine was developed by a french company....only being trialed in Thailand. Pity there is still too much BS, from Thai authorities.

Well the snake farm in Bangkok works closely with the Institut Pasteur in Paris to develop various vaccines so I think they do deserve credit

 

Vaccines or anti-venom for snake bites. In case you missed it, this is about dengue.

iancnx, on 27 Jul 2014 - 23:33, said:

Bum gun totally foreign for me. I take a shower immediately after. If irregular because of some <deleted> food, then shower at the earliest opportunity. It's called personal hygiene. What a ruckin horrible thread!

Wow, it must be painful if you go to a restaurant and need to crap....no shower for you to clean up. "personal hygiene" to far too hyped up, we need a certain amount of "dirt" in order to establish a healthy level of bacteria in our bodies. We westerners are far to "hygienic" for our own good.

SS1, on 27 Jul 2014 - 22:03, said:

Whenever people debate about toilet paper vs. using water (bum gun, bidet etc.) I ask them a simple question: If you tripped over and hit your face on a dog shit - would you rather rinse it off with water or wipe it off with paper? -Madventures

Here's a challenge, next time you wash and spray, just once use some paper after, you will be surprised how much crap is still there. I use a combo of each, though one must be careful as many Thai toilets are not design to flush paper. As for the OP still getting "skid" marks, suffer, obviously you are either trolling or your memory is piss poor if you can't remember how to use paper.

Maybe a bit of "fake" chest beating, the vaccine was developed by a french company....only being trialed in Thailand. Pity there is still too much BS, from Thai authorities.

anyone who eats at macdonalds gets what they deserve ...

So it begins . . . .

True, when I see comments like wigans, I wonder about their intelligence and thought process, though I suspect both are lacking.