Sena Dave

Pre-nuptial agreement is the answer

Water much lower than usual where we are , not worrying too much though as it was reported about 4 weeks ago that we were facing Biblical type floods

 

If I were you, I'd go to Chang Wattana and ask for clarifications as to why I was charged

that much money and make sure you take the names of the people you talk to,,,

and how can I avoid such situation from happening again....

The act of bribing an officer is also illegal....

 

He doesn't have to say it was a bribe , just ask is it normal procedure under the new guidelines to pay 20,000 Baht for a 30 day landing visa , act like an idiot basically

You really think that they would believe that story? If he were the "exception" to the rule and the service was free from corruption - you might have a chance..... but the bigger likelihood would others in that same department (higher-ups that take a cut) would see you as a threat and use the full force of the law to silence you. A Thai officer would be more likely to be given the benefit of doubt if the testimony is just the word of someone.

Well I wouldn't sit back and take it . I probably wouldn't have given him the money either. The more people shit their pants and do nothing the longer they will continue to rip people off

If I were you, I'd go to Chang Wattana and ask for clarifications as to why I was charged

that much money and make sure you take the names of the people you talk to,,,

and how can I avoid such situation from happening again....

The act of bribing an officer is also illegal....

He doesn't have to say it was a bribe , just ask is it normal procedure under the new guidelines to pay 20,000 Baht for a 30 day landing visa , act like an idiot basically

Terrible story , that woman must have been terrified , I hope they get a Death sentence , hang the <deleted> slowly

This is what the grey areas are for , no one knows the rules , if they can be called rules , leaving loop holes for piss taking little shits like this to rip people off

Report the little Turd

If this is a genuine suggestion then it really shows that to many Thais , Tourists /Farangs are just walking wallets. We have to pay to look after ourselves when we put our hand in our pocket and spend our money in their country, why should they do it

Disgraceful if true

 

 

Is it just me, or does this case show the so called "Thainess" at it's ugliest? Xenophobia, a blame it on the victims attitude, and complete incompetence of law enforcement agencies, all come together. To top this up, one must hear the now famous bikini speech of our leader, and the cynical and difficult to beat "let them wear tracking devices" idea of the tourist minister. The only way to bring Thailand to it's senses, would be a complete boycott by tourists planning to visit.

And what about the expats. I've said it before... if you want to effect change in Thailand then the expat community should walk. Just think of the impact of 10,000 or more hitting Phuket Airport or Had Yai - do you think the international press would ignore a mass exodus? When interviewed the expats can then say why and demand change. Seriously if the Thai Gov didn't change they would be losing billions each year and would be a massive blow to the economy... you talk about tourists boycotting but you and the other expats could achieve so much more. Time to get off the bar stool and put your words into actions.

 

I would say that many Thais would react in a Similar manner to The British when immigrants moan , If you don't like it <deleted> off

If you live here and pay taxes here, legally, then why should you not have the right to comment on the society you are part of?

I'm not saying you don't have the right to say what you like . What I'm saying is the Thai's are the same as The Brits and will have no time for immigrants moaning

Is it just me, or does this case show the so called "Thainess" at it's ugliest? Xenophobia, a blame it on the victims attitude, and complete incompetence of law enforcement agencies, all come together. To top this up, one must hear the now famous bikini speech of our leader, and the cynical and difficult to beat "let them wear tracking devices" idea of the tourist minister. The only way to bring Thailand to it's senses, would be a complete boycott by tourists planning to visit.

And what about the expats. I've said it before... if you want to effect change in Thailand then the expat community should walk. Just think of the impact of 10,000 or more hitting Phuket Airport or Had Yai - do you think the international press would ignore a mass exodus? When interviewed the expats can then say why and demand change. Seriously if the Thai Gov didn't change they would be losing billions each year and would be a massive blow to the economy... you talk about tourists boycotting but you and the other expats could achieve so much more. Time to get off the bar stool and put your words into actions.

I would say that many Thais would react in a Similar manner to The British when immigrants moan , If you don't like it <deleted> off

Its about 3 weeks too late for being "Careful"

Arrest warrant ? That's a new one . Everyone else they've just grabbed and held, including a couple of Brits . How do you know if you will have enough evidence in 3 days or not ? . You either have the evidence or you don't

I got mine a week after getting married , no issue for me

Good , thats not a million miles away from where I live

So they didn't check to see if he was actually on the island before naming him as the Prime suspect. What a shower

The Police may well have a target in mind who had been in this fellas taxi , Taxi drivers are decent witnesses they can put people in certain places at certain times

Unless they get a confession form the murderer I won't trust any conviction now , not that I'd trust many anyway

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Maybe immigration could just make every tourist sign a form stating they will not get hurt or killed whilst in Thailand.

Thats what I like to see. Upstairs for thinking

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Utterly bizarre.

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Wristbands! alt=cheesy.gif width=32 height=20>

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I am struck dumb by the utter idiocy of this.

The hub of unbelievable stupidity.

Hey! You up there in power.

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Can we add

Stab proof vest

Hard hat with perpex Visor

Taser

Gauntlets

Welders leather Apron

Rigger Boots

Flick hammer

JIF bottle of Amonia

Smoke grenade

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Great advert for the country , you need an escort from your own personal bodyguard for a trip down Family Mart to get 20 fags and a half bottle of Mekong

Perhaps you should clarify that remark for the sakes of our American cousins. By getting 20 fags you mean cigarettes. alt=biggrin.png>

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2 nations divided by a common language.

Thank you , let me Clarify , 20 Gays

Great advert for the country , you need an escort from your own personal bodyguard for a trip down Family Mart to get 20 fags and a half bottle of Mekong

"pairing tourists with a local minder at tourist destinations, was also being discussed" Yes I can imagine if the "Buddy" gets paid I'm sure that wont be vulnerable to exploitation from Gangs , just like doorman are not involved in gangs and mafia type orginisations

What amuses me is (Not that this is a funny event) every "Lead" or half lead they have had they have blurted it out to the world media. Now they would have us believe they have something up their sleeve. If you know you will catch the killerr then you must know who it is and I'd bet my <deleted> they don't, because if they did they'd be gobbing off to the media

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Dribble, dribble, dribble.

They always make it sound like an arrest is imminent. Why bother waiting for two or more witnesses? If you've acquired the necessary evidence, arrest them. Surely DNA evidence trumps the need for witnesses. If they know the person then surely they'd have also collected a sh#tload of other incriminating evidence, enough to build a watertight case.

I wonder what percentage the case is at today? I was 85% of the way to winning the lottery once. I made it to the lottery agent, bought the ticket and filled out my lucky numbers. Unfortunately the remaining 15% I needed never eventuated.

I'd say they will crank it up to about 98% solved and then stay at that level for 7 or 8 years

If there is no mafia type organisation where does the Yeh Ba, Meth and weed come from. People just "Get along" on the island do they . no greed or violence or envy or fleecing of tourists . Sounds great think I'll book a couple of weeks with the Missus and kids

I saw that As above so Below with the missus at terminal 21 on Thursday night. I srceamed like a massive Bender at one point when some ghost , Devil looking bird jumped out on some bloke / Coupl of weeks before that was Deliver us from Evil, I dont know why I watch them I totally shat myself