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For me the disturbing part of this story is that it was a stranger who thought to check the deceased's phone for a contact. This was apparently too hard a task for the RTP or the British Embassy. Not that what I do automatically relates to others, but I frequently go out with only cash in my pocket, no ID, cards or phone. If I needed to carry all the extra accruements around, I would have been born female and carry a purse everywhere.

It was 2 metres from the road just south of Newman about 120 kms from the mine.

I agree about Corden, and it appears many who know or work with him have similar feelings. However, I have enjoyed many of the "Carpool" segments because of the caliber of the guests. The one with McCartney where he visited all his old haunts in Liverpool was special. At one stage he signed the historic Penny Lane Street sign. He even surprised patrons by performed in his old local pub.

I'm not doubting the truck driver's version but do find it unusual that someone would sound their horn (twice) at someone approaching from behind at speed. I'm sure brake checking doesn't happen in Thailand.

Sam Smith also performed in Bangkok as part of a world tour, in 2018. Last month Smith performed on the South Lawn of the White House in front of the President. Seems the 80yo Biden has heard of him. Sam Smith performs at White House as Biden signs equal marriage bill | Metro News

This clip had 64 million views, yet many here haven't heard of him. (pronoun)

The woman in the pic is his long-term ex-girlfriend who split with him when he started with the new one. However, it seems she is also involved financially, as is his sister back home. There must be something in the water. Do they really think the government will get involved?

Yes, I saw a very slim Sam Smith with Corden on a "Carpool Karaoke" segment a few years back. Now unrecognizable from that.

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Some of us who live in Thailand still have knowledge of the big world outside its borders. Some of us don't close our minds because we are over 70 or living in a society where many citizens shun, or learn little, about non-Thai happenings or inhabitants in the rest of the planet. Some of us keep informed of many aspects of the world including politics, finance, trade, space exploration (Simon), wars and even entertainment trends in TV shows, movies and music. Retirement or relocation to Thailand does not mean one has to switch off the brain to all else in the world! Although for some characters here that seems to be just what they do. Perhaps they were always living in their own little bubble.

My due on 30 Jan. Received the notification on the 15th. Applied and approved same day on 17th, next due on 17 April. (Note: I don't worry about waiting until the due date, it's so easy now)

He certainly has the mirrors, count them. Does he use them?

It was all smoke and mirrors.

Here's the truth. As usual with the north-eastern whingers it's all about cost. Udon and Issan generally are very cheap in comparison because it doesn't attract huge numbers of tourists. Also, for the bigoted, they are unlikely to come across Chinese, Russians, Indians and other nationalities they dislike. It does, however, provide a haven for those on a tight budget, mainly government pensioners. I can't understand why some there have to venture away from their local version of "The Red Lion" and flock to Patong just to start a whinging thread on this forum. As others pointed out there's over 20 beaches in Phuket Province and access to some incredible tropical Islands. Why stay in a smelly party town when you so detest the genre? Phuket, and particularly Patong, are expensive for Thailand, and a lot of the high costs, particularly transport, stem from mafia control and official corruption. This is well known. High costs exist in many popular tourist areas around the world and unfortunately puts some places out of reach for some budgets. That's the reason I don't holiday in Monaco or the south of France. You should be grateful for places like Patong and Pattaya, they provide employment for your stepdaughters and grandchildren. Does the poster really think Patong is the only place in Thailand where drivers don't stop at pedestrian crossings?

A bit simplistic to place the complete onus on a driver to stop before any accident. The other party has to shoulder most, or all, of the blame if their carelessness causes the situation. As I previously stated everyone should take reasonable, common-sense precautions to ensure their own safety. You can't always drive at a speed guaranteed to prevent any accident. For example, if someone runs on to a busy road from behind a parked delivery truck and is hit by a car driving within the limit, it's not the driver's fault, that blame lies with the victim. The alternative would be having someone walking in front of every vehicle holding a flag.

The title also does not describe cars either. A four-wheeled electric disability scooter does fit the description. If you are under the impression that a scooter can only have two wheels you should try to expand your knowledge with research. Knowledge is always preferable to just trying to up your post count by continually and negatively quoting lines from other members comments. It allows you to have an actual opinion of your very own!

I can see where the "Fun" part applies! The fact that something can't be registered by the road traffic authority doesn't necessarily mean it's illegal on the road. If something is not categorized under the act doesn't mean, it's automatically illegal and subject to fines if found on a roadway. Bicycles, ATVs, bogeyed up farm vehicles, electric wheelchairs, etc. etc. all exist on Thai roads with immunity. What constitutes illegality?

Among your many talents you also read minds! The title of the thread specifically states, "3 or 4 wheel small electric vehicles". This exactly describes disability vehicles. Do you also plan to attack the posting by a moderator a few posts above this? Continue your pedantic stalking of my comments and I will continue to call you out for what you are.

Many years ago, I hit an old lady (80s) with my car, breaking her ankle. It was at night on a busy intersection. Her family decided to cross 10 meters back from the intersection, through a line of traffic waiting to turn right. They dragged her through a gap in the lineup and into the left lane where I was proceeding straight through with the green light. The family sprinted out of the way leaving mother to her fate. I managed to almost completely stop but still gave her a slight bump which caused the injury. I took her, and a couple of her family, to the nearby public hospital where the typical long wait for treatment commenced. After an hour or so her family members became impatient and left, leaving me, and my then wife, alone, and astonished at their callousness, with the lady. We chatted, a lovely lady with a sh... family! As her family didn't care, we also decided to leave after she was eventually taken in for treatment. I've never felt a shred of guilt for this, instead blaming the lady's family members 100%.

A number of factors involved here. The painter's colleague (spotter?) had gone to the toilet leaving his partner alone. The entrance, and the painter, were just around a blind corner possibly making it impossible, or difficult, for a driver to see, or expect to encounter, someone crouched down in the driveway. The boom gate was rising which would naturally be where the drivers focus would be. It should also have alerted the painter to an approaching vehicle. There is a certain obligation for a person to be cognizant of their own safety in a situation like this. (Working on a roadway) Criminality requires mens rea to be proven. The initial accident would not be considered criminal, but possibly the failure to stop and then leave the scene could be. Although this could be attributed to shock or a disbelieve in the horror of the situation. The lady will find herself charged with offences and it will cost her financially and mentally. The unfortunate painter should not have been where he was without taken basic safety precautions. (TIT) No one is 100% to blame for this tragic situation.

Of course. However, very few on this forum would be living and working for the average Thai salary. I venture that most of us work for international companies or have pensions, or other income, sourced from the home country. That income is what makes Thailand incredibly cheap for us to live.

Humans Will Soon Go Extinct Unless We Can Find 5 More Earths (msn.com)

The Irish found their own way to all corners of the earth when they ran out of potatoes at home.

Who'd have thought that movies don't always depict accurate locations and timelines!