RJDuncan

Driving & police checks are a lottery. You want to take a chance do so by all mean. as for pre warning help save lives as one poster said, what a silly statement

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You want to save a life ask people to obey the law & wear a helmet. There are no choices here , it is mandatory, just because it is not enforced that doesn't mean you don't have to do it.

But that is common sense & abiding by the law of the land, but what am I saying?

This is something a lot of people on this island lack, common sense & as one poster stated, not fond of authority, perhaps that just shows what type of people they are.

Dear Sir, not being fond of authority is your prerogative, perhaps apply that type of thinking next time you are in trouble & you need the authorities help. Oh no what am I saying? You are one of the tough ones that can look after one self. I pity you.

As for random checks that's what they are, you want to warn someone, please do so, at the end of the day you sound like a little kid at school, when they are all misbehaving & you are the lookout .

That thread does not even warrant all these posts, but I suppose it's entertainment for the bored,so called renegades few to flex their muscles knowledge.

Let it be, ride away, helmet or not Up To You as they say. A gambler? Take the chance.

Im glad you decided to voice your opinion and participate in this " thread does not even warrant all these posts".

You started to make some valid points, but that quickly digressed into a diatribe of bigotry, fueled by a malformed superiority complex.

Your use of [ad hominen] is unwarranted, not useful, and shows your inept ability to engage in debate logically with critical thinking and reasoning.

It is obvious to most of us that there are clear dangers associated with non-helmet use. That isn't the argument here, please stick to the core points of the issue:-

Is it illegal, immoral, unjust or even irresponsible to share such information as in th OP.

I argue that it isn't, freedom of expression, speech and action in accordance with the law is just and should be tolerated regardless of your presumptuous assertions of a foul motive.

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Oh poor little petal got all upset & using a dictionary to vet his anger & with real big words.

Good on you, keep up the good work & the great spotting.Keep us all informed , it makes me feel real fuzzy inside that someone cares enough.

Thank you very much.

xoxoxoxo

Great response, I can only apologise that you found difficulty in interpreting the english language. Perhaps that's why you obfuscate my words and critical opinion bearing as an emotional retort.

Once again, keep your sarcasm and ad hominen to yourself, I'd prefer to debate an issue on it's merits or lack thereof.

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Driving & police checks are a lottery. You want to take a chance do so by all mean. as for pre warning help save lives as one poster said, what a silly statement

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You want to save a life ask people to obey the law & wear a helmet. There are no choices here , it is mandatory, just because it is not enforced that doesn't mean you don't have to do it.

But that is common sense & abiding by the law of the land, but what am I saying?

This is something a lot of people on this island lack, common sense & as one poster stated, not fond of authority, perhaps that just shows what type of people they are.

Dear Sir, not being fond of authority is your prerogative, perhaps apply that type of thinking next time you are in trouble & you need the authorities help. Oh no what am I saying? You are one of the tough ones that can look after one self. I pity you.

As for random checks that's what they are, you want to warn someone, please do so, at the end of the day you sound like a little kid at school, when they are all misbehaving & you are the lookout .

That thread does not even warrant all these posts, but I suppose it's entertainment for the bored,so called renegades few to flex their muscles knowledge.

Let it be, ride away, helmet or not Up To You as they say. A gambler? Take the chance.

You started to make some valid points, but that quickly digressed into a diatribe of bigotry, fueled by a malformed superiority complex.

Your use of [ad hominen] is unwarranted, not useful, and shows your inept ability to engage in debate logically with critical thinking and reasoning.

It is obvious to most of us that there are clear dangers associated with non-helmet use. That isn't the argument here, please stick to the core points of the issue:-

Is it illegal, immoral, unjust or even irresponsible to share such information as in th OP.

I argue that it isn't, freedom of expression, speech and action in accordance with the law is just and should be tolerated regardless of your presumptuous assertions of a foul motive.

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troll /trōl/

(verb)

To make a deliberately offensive or provocative online posting with the aim of upsetting someone or eliciting an angry response from them.

I don't think my post mirrors this definition, but rather it is in concordance with our discourse. I merely showed examples of laws which can possess a less black & white view of a specific subject matter.

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Just a warning to those that may not know :-

1. It is against the law (in Thailand) to leave the house without underwear.

2. It is against the law to drive a car shirtless.

I really hope no one condones such nefarious acts.

Let's just get some perspective people.

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This post was intended as an informative report of police enforcing generally unenforced road laws.
I don't believe sharing such information should be censored or frowned upon given the context.

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Well the context to me is giving a heads up to people who are about to break the law , not too. I would understand the context if it was about a road closure, a traffic accident something along these lines.
But to warn someone about helmet checks or perhaps leading to a drug check, not right in my books.
If you abide by the law & stop skirting it you shouldn't worry .

We are all entitled to our opinions no matter how anal thay may be.
I do understand your point, but I'd disagree that publicly documenting an [out of the norm] occurrence, is some how aiding criminals.

Sometimes it's better to take a more coherent perspective on an issue, rather than generalising that all laws are equal.

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RJD is perfectly in order to warn us of police presence and helmet checks.
To alert drivers that a helmet check is being held will mean that anyone intending driving that route, having been alerted, for example by this post, will make sure they are wearing a helmet if using that route.

This premise is used throughout the UK by the police and safety camera partnerships to warn drivers in advance that fixed and more specifically mobile speed cameras are being used at times on certain routes to reduce speeding on those routes.
Personally, I see little difference to that here.
By way of example:http://www.safetycameraswestyorkshire.co.uk/locations.htm

So he would be quite correct in advising people of a drug check? Yorkie the law states you have to wear a helmet.

We are not in the UK , we are not any where else. We sit here & being hypocrites about someone dying for not wearing a helmet.
But yu guys find it quite acceptable to warn someone about a check point?

Simple. the law says wear a helmet, what is it you do not understand about that? The wear or the helmet.


To Mr RJ Duncan, not negative at all, but be pro active in wear a helmet attitude instead of just posting hey guys, guess what? a check point.


I find both your arguments quite ridiculous.

Sure you are an individual, you want to tempt fate, please do so, but do not tell me that I am negative when you are warning people breaking the law.
Not so hard to understand from two upstanding law abiding citizens now is it?
Also bear in mind Thaivisa rule # 3.

So next time , please enlighten us with a Breathalyzer checkpoint or something similar, nothing wrong with that .
Nothing wrong with drink driving is there now?
Its Thailand.

I find it absurd that some people look for the negative connotations in any and every post.

Those with this holier-than-thou, PC apologetic attitude really need more perspective upon their regressive world view.

It is certainly not morally wrong, nor is it even illegal to warn another of cherry-picked, rarely unenforced traffic laws.

I see it being no different than the location of speed-cameras being revealed to the public in the UK. It is NOT illegal as local councils, government, private and public websites provide maps showing their placement.

And we complain of political-correctness-gone-mad...give me a break.

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This post was intended as an informative report of police enforcing generally unenforced road laws.

I don't believe sharing such information should be censored or frowned upon given the context.

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Well the context to me is giving a heads up to people who are about to break the law , not too. I would understand the context if it was about a road closure, a traffic accident something along these lines.

But to warn someone about helmet checks or perhaps leading to a drug check, not right in my books.

If you abide by the law & stop skirting it you shouldn't worry .

We are all entitled to our opinions no matter how anal thay may be.

I do understand your point, but I'd disagree that publicly documenting an [out of the norm] occurrence, is some how aiding criminals.

Sometimes it's better to take a more coherent perspective on an issue, rather than generalising that all laws are equal.

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Well I guess the above explains their presence and actions today. Thanks for the info lom.

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This post was intended as an informative report of police enforcing generally unenforced road laws.

I don't believe sharing such information should be censored or frowned upon given the context.

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Here's a map showing their location this morning.

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You may be right, I can only go by what the officer said to me.

Hopefully someone may be able to offer more information.

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FYI there was a heavy police presence at the top of Chaweng this morning (9:00am), I also noticed one or two guys wearing military fatigues.

I was subsequently pulled over and then told to drive back the way I came from and go back to my hotel. He said that they are stopping people who aren't wearing helmets, I was not wearing a helmet, and I guess I just got lucky.

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I think your friend should obtain a "Tourist Visa" from the Sydney Thai Consulate. Getting a double entry shouldn't be an issue, as long as you have flight confirmation leaving Thailand before the 3 month validity expires.

It's an easy 10 minute walk from Martin Place station, apply before 11am, pick-up next day 2pm.

P.s.They are closed weekends and thai holidays.

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The USA prefers gas & oil, "gals" are a mere bonus to y'all.

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Happy to help.

The "M.E. marriage visa" is actually just an Non-Immigrant-O visa [based on marriage], I don't mean to correct you impudently, but people can become confused due to the terminology.

You cannot "renew" your Non-Immigrant-O visa within thailand. Only once you have an "extension" upon it, can you renew the extension annually and indefinitely, assuming you continue to meet the requirements.

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1. Refrain from carrying weapons: check

2. Do not appear Thai: check

3. Tea-money just incase: check

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Thanks for the update.

I will try and find out some more info from my source.

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It is true that some people have had trouble getting continuous back-to-back Multi-O's (based on marriage) from certain consulates, being told to get extensions instead.

It's possible that in the future thai immigration may hassle those that do this, but currently it really isn't an issue.

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If you are concerned about "re-entry permits", you shouldn't.

One is easily obtained from a thai immigration office. Get a multiple-entry re-entry permit, it means you won't have to coordinate your travel plans with border runs.

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If you are stridently opposed with dealing with the Thai immigration offices for an "extension".

Your only other option is to periodically apply for new Non-Imm-O's from neighbouring countries.

But as Ubonjoe posited it is actually more hassle, requiring 90-day-border-runs and an annual aquisition of a new visa (assuming it's multipl-entry).

Where as the "extension", although laborious at times, allows you to reside in thailand, report every 90 days at immigration, and renew annually without the need to exit thailand.

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The "extension to stay" (based on marriage) has to be done inside thailand at an immigration office.

Above I incorrectly stated that the extension has to be applied for "15 days" before your visa is spent, however it should actually be 30 days.

Ubonjoe correctly stated that obtaining a Non-Immigrant-O (based on marriage) from certain neighbouring country's thai consulates have slightly different requirments I.e. Savannakhet - who do not require proof of funds.

But this is rarely the case in any other country's Thai consulate.

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Once you recieve and have 15 or more days remaining on your current visa, in order to receive a one year extension (based on marriage), the funds will have to have been seasoned for 90 days (3 months).

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If you are applying for a "Multi O" (based on marriage), you are required to show proof of funds (400k thb) or income (40k thb / per month).

It is my understanding that the funds, need to be seasoned for 60 days (2 months).

You will need your bank-book and a confirmation letter from your bank attesting to this.

If the funds are from another country's bank, embassy affirmation is required.

I hope this helps, and if I'm wrong no doubt I'll be corrected.

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I know that some people have reported that either Army of Police from BKK have recently visited Samui.

Supposedly many businesses (bars, clubs etc) in Chaweng have been warned to close for curfew (12am).

Does anyone here have further clarity on this situation?

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