NongKhaiKid

Thai don't even know what it is they are wearing can hardly blame the kids if they haven't been educated about the world outside. My niece was wearing a shirt/shorts that appeared to be made with the Union Jack and when I explained to her what it was she was very suprised. She thought it was just a trendy design. When I suggested that she make some clothing out of the Thai flag she was quite disgusted, saying you can't do that as it is disrepectful to Thailand.

My ex-girlfriend told me that during high school education they did not get an lessons on international history, geography, literature etc. She was a sensible, university graduate but had little or no knowledge of the world

Considering the other rich kid murder topic posted today he has nothing to worry about.

The story about the young lady who wiped out all on board a university minibus has gone very quiet, no doubt being "thoroughly investigated " too. As soon as the story broke, including pictures of her texting at the scene, her mother asked that everyone forget she has a " family name' or in other words don't forget

No, it's not "being" thoroughly investigated. It's all done and wrapped up, and that's why it's gone very quiet.

The under-aged, un-licensed driver whose crash killed people on a van got a suspended sentence, no driving until age 25.

It's a case that certainly set a "good" precedent for what's likely to follow in the Red Bull case.

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/581023-tollway-crash-teenager-gets-two-year-suspended-sentence/

Thanks for that because following the initial theatre of hand wringing and promises of justice and no special treatment it all went quiet which can mean anything here

The headline is a little confusing, as usual, this initiative was started by the CEOP in the UK in 2006.

"It's taken over 6 years, but Thailand has decided to follow international guidelines in full"

That's better.

Lots of big words and big names and that's about it.

Chappakwidik again?

Wasn't the real name of the place Chap Acquitted? What's in a name like Kennedy or Red Bull? Freedom.

Happens everywhere. If it didn't Bush and Blair would be in jail by now for mass murder, not just for that of one life.

Blair also guilty of Perverting The Course of Justice by instructing a 2 year fraud enquiry involving BAE be dropped in the " national interest " because a Saudi prince was involved and the Saudis said they would not buy fighter jets if it went ahead. You can put a price on justice

Considering the other rich kid murder topic posted today he has nothing to worry about.

The story about the young lady who wiped out all on board a university minibus has gone very quiet, no doubt being "thoroughly investigated " too. As soon as the story broke, including pictures of her texting at the scene, her mother asked that everyone forget she has a " family name' or in other words don't forget

I tried once to pretend i was an ex Prime Minister of Thailand ,living in Dubai, then I woke up

If by any mysterious stroke of a pen they are genuine, will the expression " heirs to a fortune ' affect the case in any way ? No, don't be stupid this is Thailand and such things would not happen

Time to Ride the Dark Horses - who makes this crap up ?

Will they recruit katoeys ?

"they denied the accusations. The suspects refused to answer any questions or make any statements to police".

Doesn't go down well in Thailand, I believe you are suppose to make full admissions and sign pre prepared statements written in Thai.

The courts won't be happy with them trying to test the system and could be looking at a long stretch.

Hat's off to them very brave guys.

They could always " disappear ' and in 6 months there will be another headline that Thai and Danish police arrange more co-operation. Cynicism rules OK or KO if you are dyslectic

I wonder if the good minister's report will include the Rohingya folks being trafficked by the army through Thailand?

Could be the shortest report on record - " read my lips, nothing and I say again nothing wrong ever happens in Thailand except when you farang are involved "

NASA should pass on these idiots and set up camp in a neighboring country who is smart enough to know a good thing when they see it the first time.

The almighty $ sign flashed and they woke up, hopefully too late

Why don't the candidates simply say " yes, yes everything, anything you want - promise " as by the time he needs to start lying about not doing it most of the seniors won't be around. OK, OK just a thought

Is he saying that he intended to take a fee paying exam and didn't realise failure to pay would disqualify him ? He ha s a bright future ahead of him it seems, might do well in politics

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I don't suppose they are interested in investigating this video. No didn't think so. It's only a policeman beating up on two ladies.

Well it's not as if there's any evidence such as a clear view of the assailant or a car registration number. Lord Nelson would be proud

What Swedes have committed crimes in Thailand and managed to get back to Sweden?

There was something recently about a Swede on a serious charge who was allowed out for Christmas and that was that. There was a suggestion that a relative flew in and " spoke " to the BIB. Maybe another member will fill in the blanks

Has anyone ever read of anyone being charged with leaving the scene of an accident here in Thailand ?

More likely to be declared insane for sticking around. The driver who hit the two " around the world ' cyclists was arrested at scene but it wasn't explained if he had tried to run, however he was himself " seriously injured " so maybe couldn't. The young girl, with the family name, who ran the university min-bus off the road stayed at the scene but was too busy texting to do anything else

Travellers' welfare - my butt. The real concern is tax dodging, and at the rate the country is being plundered at the moment, it needs all it can get.

Sounds like the coffers are empty - need more tax to be plundered! Never knew it was about the health and well being of tourists - more to do about control.

The problem with collecting more tax is that there's an annual battle between Revenue and Customs to see which will be named the most corrupt government department

Wouldn't some of Asia's most switched-on businessmen already know, about Thailand's plans for new rail-links & expanding Swampy & Laem Chabang, or do their local news-media not report that sort of thing ?

Perhaps she should spell out opportunities in the counterfeit-manufacturing industry, or the nascent furbie-destruction/recycling trade, also be offering top-quality year-old rice at an excellent negative-discount to world-market-prices ?

HK businessmen will also know that one of their own, Gordon WU ( Hopewell Holdings ), HAD TO pay B500 Million in bribes to get road building contracts in the 90's which were never finished because of the big Asia crash in 1997. The figure I quoted was given to me by a Hopewell employee in 1998, someone I knew in a previous life and who wasn't prone to exaggeration

It took a real genius to write this, i would never have been able to figure out that it would affect the national scene if the ruling part was to capture the capital city and consolidate power

Skocking. GASP.

Exactly, it is slanderous and inconceivable. Collusion and corruption in Thailand, please don't take us for idiots

The only unintended consequence is yet another tosser gets elected

I recall that square headed lad in Dubai saying in 2004 that those provinces that didn't support Thai Rak Thai should not expect any help from the government. What the hell is the matter with these people? It is clear they have no understanding of representative democracy. Why am I not surprised...

He said it to a meeting of teachers in Khon Kaen, there was a reaction in the media and he made the usual politicians crap excuses of " misquoted "and " taken out of context " but it was quite clear what he meant.

His sister is a political novice but there again she's a Thai politician and they live in that world of saying and doing what they like with impunity

I forgot to say he also wanted to zone the south into graded areas and the most troublesome would not get any government aid. As usual he had opened his mouth without engaging his brain but it was glossed over without explanation

I recall that square headed lad in Dubai saying in 2004 that those provinces that didn't support Thai Rak Thai should not expect any help from the government. What the hell is the matter with these people? It is clear they have no understanding of representative democracy. Why am I not surprised...

He said it to a meeting of teachers in Khon Kaen, there was a reaction in the media and he made the usual politicians crap excuses of " misquoted "and " taken out of context " but it was quite clear what he meant.

His sister is a political novice but there again she's a Thai politician and they live in that world of saying and doing what they like with impunity