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Thailand, third in the world, for hand gun murders! and remember these are children with attitude.

Where might we find these statistics?

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This is murders with firearms, not just handguns. More than twice as many total, with 1/4 population of USA (a favorite of bashers, regardless of facts) = about 8 times the rate per capita. http://www.nationmaster.com/graph/cri_mur_wit_fir-crime-murders-with-firearms

I'm surprised the uncle didn't turn him. Took away his role in the family structure.

RIP. Homicide. He should have been planning a party to celebrate her getting out of his life, however many assets he lost. Any evidence like kicked over stool or ladder nearby?

"The penalty for breaking the new law is a fine of up to 10,000 baht, five years in prison or both." Oh really? Will it be applied to the gang of four they nabbed here in Pattaya that likes to target tourists? Seems a perfect test of if they walk their talk. I am not holding my breath. Gang member could say "I need to carry my gun because farang bigger than me and might beat me up when I rob him."

"Thai authorities have no teeth" but good at flapping their jaws.... World class except for long list of scams, crimes, etc etc.... maybe Farenggi world (Deep Space 9... almost sounds like "farang"). What is the point of having laws like 2 am curfew if you don't get paid off for ignoring? Enforcement? Yeah, right....

Wouldn't it be wonderful if the Thai police had some sort of "boot camp" experience for these angels? And could have work experience cleaning the streets and beaches of all the garbage left by others in this fine town. They need some "tough love", not just jail time. My career in US was teaching black high school gangsters. Different culture for sure, but they need someone to teach them what it is to be a man.

I am on retirement visa, which should mean I am not a "tourist", correct? Therefore, if they hide it in the ticket price, would I be right in assuming that 500 baht charge would be taken out? To dream the impossible dream.....

"Forgive" in this case does not mean forget, is my guess. Of course he should suffer the consequences for his low life behavior, but perhaps Santis message is not to let anger get a hold of you during the process. Give him a fair trial, then hang him... with love. Or a rope. Which ever is more available.

as long as there were no time share or insurance salesmen among the group, I would expect a rapid recovery for those trapped.

I often wonder why they go to such pains to give full address of folks they have picked up. Is it to encourage going to their now empty home and cleaning it out for them?

"Pattaya is widely regarded as one of Asia's favourite seaside resorts, increasingly being referred to as the "Thai Riviera". Catering to tourists from all cultures and walks of life, Pattaya provides a safe, relaxing, fun–filled stay with tropical beaches, world-class hotels, a wide variety of local and international restaurants, as well as shopping centres and markets featuring local OTOP handicrafts to global luxury labels. International standard golf courses, top medical facilities and an established marine infrastructure make Pattaya a leading holiday destination of choice for both Thai and International visitors."

I'll have whatever they are smoking.... I live in Jomtien. Every day some of those treasures wash up on the shore, to join the "offerings" left by others. I have never gone swimming in the water. I think that is not allowed by my health insurance, with good reason. And there is the removal of free benches and crime of hacking so many shade trees a month or so ago along beach road. "Crime suppression" I was told by straight faced BIB. I'll leave all the scam bashings to others.

Red and green lights are merely "suggestions" here, as there is no traffic law enforcement. And no standard for what is acceptable as to quality of helmet. Throw the book (maybe more like a notepad) at driver. Pay off the family a good chunk of change at a minimum (tho that is often maximum here, as we know).

I lived in Bali. Friend broke a leg, went to hospital. Keystone Kops could do better. Blood type? What's that? If it covered evacuation to Singapore might be a good idea. Be thankful they have decent care here.

Since this is about food and the runs, thought I would pass along this great cheap medicine tip. Heard about it first from some roller derby queens at Ambassador Hotel back in 84. Stuff works great, gets rid of the cramps and all in very little time. There is a link to show you what bottle looks like... http://www.ebay.com/itm/Fishing-Pill-for-Gastric-Pain-Flatulence-Diarrhea-IBS-/290370312175

Raised >1,000,000 baht for Banglamung Home for Boys doing mini concerts. Sent my ex to Chula grad school. Gave other gf a business so she could have a life (short, dark, 6th grade Isaan.... lots of strikes against her). Kept part of my sanity. Learned decent level of Thai. Does not killing anyone qualify?

No doubt all parties have enough dirt on each other to make it messy if any should be so foolhardy as to suggest accountability and responsibility. They could have nipped the protest early on with some well placed canisters of tear gas. I was down there before the shooting started, and it was more of a party atmosphere than a group of armed thugs.

This is really unbelievable, if I read this right: a van DIDN'T cause the accident. What is going on here?

Don't tell me the refrigerated truck was "fishtailing", okay? Been here long enough that black humor seems best defensive posture. Me, I'm going by ox cart next trip. Or walk, except with the low wires, pipes, sidewalk hazards, vendors, etc.....

I hear they are going to stock plenty of hankies to hand out to help the crying tourists cope with "The Thai Way "

Agree with cupocoffee. "17 different state agencies are involved in massive extortion scheme against local businesses." Battle? Makes WWF look genuine. Like Pogo "We have met the enemy, and they is us".

Clearly it was the Iranians fault. If he hadn't come to Thailand, she would still be alive. Maybe.

May they have speedy recovery. I was hoping they assaulted the karaoke machine.... if so, I can think of a few places that could use a visit and their services.

" I can tell you that about half the US population is living off government (read taxpayer funded) "entitlements"..." Yes you can tell that, but doesn't make it factual. Me thinks you watch Fox too much.

I wonder about "mandatory shopping"... how do they do that? Is it like if I go to a gogo bar and Thai guy puts a gun to my head and says "Take my girlfriend for the night! If you don't I will have to get a job and work!". TAT seems to have some weird bending of belief that is they create a vacuum of average Chinese tourists, that somehow high rollers will be sucked in to fill that space.

Agree totally that we who live here or come on our own are much more beneficial to local businesses than high rollers or group tours. High rollers stay at insular resorts, and if leave just pop down to Vutton shop or where ever..... little to no benefit to average Thai, but then again these geniuses don't kiss the average Thais backside either.

My guess is that he was so plowed he thought he was fighting a real person. He didn't harm any person, but it was not for want of trying (attempt to steal vehicle).

Maybe he was trying to give instruction in true Buddhism? The Buddha said everything is "impermanent, unsatisfactory and not self". That includes statues of Abbots. The Buddha said not to worship him, or get attached to objects, thoughts, etc. Seems the statue would fit in there somewhere.