DekDaeng

They moved a new head of police to chonburi 6 months ago. Brave man

He wasn't caught in Chonburi

"Malaysian Muslim men have recently taken to journeying into southern Thailand in order to secure second, third or fourth wives"

...as well as second, third or fourth mothers in law

God forbid!!!!!

4 sisters would be your best bet.

At least one of them an orphan.

This is a misdemeanour type offence isn't it ?

Yes, a 130,000 baht misdemeanor.

I have seen a court in Bangkok set bail at 100,000 Baht -- apparently the minimum amount being used for bail -- for a Thai national accused of the theft of an item worth 300 Baht.

And a woman found guilty of embezzling 30,000 baht from her employer (a bank) got 100 years, reduced (no doubt on compassion ;-) ) to 50 years.

& the guy who started the Asian financial crisis by embezzling 100's of mill got ten years. AFAIK.

Consistency in sentencing? Silly f'lung concept.

Anybody that actually believes what they read in this sort of article is a total and complete moron.

Anyone who blames immigration officers 100% of the time is also a total and complete moron. Shock and surprise there are actually dodgy tourists who frequent the LOS, and not all of them are male.

There is no point in guessing. You do not know, have absolutely no idea, of what actually happened!

Well, not guessing about the overstay as she admitted to that herself. Regarding the camera, whose to say, but from the little information presented in this article, I'm still gonna say she just pissed off the wrong immigration officer that day.

Did I miss something?

Where is the evidence that this young lady stole a camera, and is now or was required to pay 130,000 baht for its replacement?

I'd like to know what kind of immigration officer can afford a 130,000 baht camera to sit in his/her office - cos a top Nikon with zoom lens and additional lenses is only 70K !!!

-mel.

Maybe there was CCTV. Maybe the immigration officer has a receipt or a statement showing the camera was theirs. I'm sure it will be revealed as the case progresses.

And the bail is 130,000 baht. It has nothing to do with the value of the camera.

Fines in lieu of arrest are often 10 times -

What i find most interesting is the general lack of indignation on this thread, over this incident, as opposed to the ire apparent on the thread i was just reading where a thai accideintally shot a bystander at the full moon.

Nobody in this thread has been shot DEAD.

Well not yet, but it's only 4 pm.

BTW what is extremely intoxicated? They developed a method about...oh, I don't know....30 years ago....to determine blood alcohol level. What, do they just guess here?

I saw a guy in Kata driving a motorbike, stopping to greet a friend, fell down because he forgot to put one foot on the ground to maintain balance. Just looking at him, did not need any other methods to determine that he was ''extremely intoxicated''.

BG coming out of soi 7 patts a couple of years ago - did the same, flat onto bitumen. Took her keys, offered MC taxi guy reasonable money to take her home - he wanted to gouge me, so I passed, just delivered her keys to soi 9 police after having dinner.

Why does the word "Keystone" keep rattling around my onion...?

Should imagine the business is gearing up for the up and coming JetSki championships due soon in Pattaya. This will not only attract tourists but also those who see the events and bust a gut to give it a go. --- WILL BE LIKE LAMBS TO THE SLAUGHTER!

A very good test for the Governor, Mayor, and BiB who PROMISED to clean up the JetSki Marifa.

Maybe we need the "up and coming JetSki SCAM championships" -​ Pattaya vs Phuket - get some 'good' publicity no!?

Landed.

"Take me to your leader"

"You got enough gas to get to Dubai?"

Yes, the heat is a real drag. However, investing in a aircon can do wonders.

Do the planet a favour, & don't make the situation worse - all the power in Thailand is from fossil fuels AFAIK.

Fit a double layer of reflective insulation under the roof. Should be able to get thru summer w/o turning A/C on.

Reflective can reflect up to 97% of solar heat. If you fit a/c instead of insulation, you have to pump out all the suns heat first, before you get any cooling effect.

Yes, the heat is a real drag. However, investing in a aircon can do wonders.

Do the planet a favour, & don't make the situation worse - all the power in Thailand is from fossil fuels AFAIK.

Fit a double layer of reflective insulation under the roof. Should be able to get thru summer w/o turning A/C on.

What are they doing in customs? Weren't they made here?

Why has the walkway from Bitec to BangNa station been half finished - for around two years now? The Bitec side.

Stinks of politics. As usual, shut up plebs.

Is there even a plan to build a walkway to the station?

Maybe half a plan. BITEC to the boundary - built already. Then 150 M of clear air to the station - nrly 2 yrs now.

"I know they are only f'lungs, but "Don't hurt Thailand's tourism industry,"" she meant to say.

I think the most creative bit should go to her for the murder charges against previous PM, ignoring the 2,000 to 3,000 pot'l similar cases that could be brought against another former PM.

the outstanding issue of the new firetrucks sitting/rusting in customs for the last 2 years.

You could dream.....(feel free to add to the list)

What are they doing in customs? Weren't they made here?

Why has the walkway from Bitec to BangNa station been half finished - for around two years now? The Bitec side.

Stinks of politics. As usual, shut up plebs.

"But they don't have the needed vocabulary to use any Grammar"

Prolly easier to test grammar than vocab.

Avg IQ here was said (in the papers) to be 88 ten yrs ago. Since then 86, and now 84.

When typical Thai kids watch typical Thai TV, their IQ goes down.

Friend just back from Philippines says it is full of f'lang tourists - many were regular visitors to Thailand, now saying they will never go back due to the scams.

Pib,

You have whole house surge protection? Exactly what make and model are you using. I am having a tough time sourcing a decent unit in this country. Thanks!

Model number is: PIB. That is, as mentioned it's home made. I bought all the necessary individual parts like the varistors, thermal fuses, terminal connectors, indicator lights, housing box, etc.., and then assembled and installed it myself. Probably at least 10 times cheaper than buying one.

PIB, what are the chances of an 'ible'? (Instructable)?

I have seen many cases where the lightning struck phonelines and killed everything from modem / router / switch / network ports and so on.

Indeed. Another advantage of "fibre to the home" broadband, if you can get it.

Running wi fi instead of ethernet provides protection for computer etc etc, in case of lightning strike on the phone line. But modem & router likely toast.

Use a UPS for the computer power line.

I have given this some thought and quite frankly, I see the opposite situation much more frequently. This is based on the upcountry marriages and partnerships. One friend in particular happens to be quite well off and intelligent. He can't/won't make a move unless he asks his wife first.

What surprises me is the number of flungs who come to Thailand escaping from controlling Caucasian women - pick up a Thai GF & immediately set about making her into a controlling Thai woman. Answering to her every whim, asking if every minor detail is ok etc etc. May I do this, may I do that, .......

I am all for reasonable courtesy between partners, but in some cases it is sickening one way.

Perhaps there is a market for Rent-a-BackBone?

was meant to be one of those "We're all Thais" affairs

Then it quickly degenerated into one of those "We're all Thais" affairs

Been to a couple of parties up country with a lot of people attending, all except one have ended with a fight...so I'm not surprised...

Funeral at a wat just near ended abruptly after a number of gunshots -

Chances that his build matches that of a Thai are unlikely - looks like a skinny Thai to me.

"Police found liquor in the room and medication to treat alcoholism"

There is a difference?

Thanks Raro, George, et al. Enjoyed the party, food & booze (ex) well done.

Shame about so many no shows!

But I enjoyed it all.

Dekky