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That's a lot of lizard for 500 THB.

Supposedly, this was all ignited when the tourists were caught trying on the victims lingerie and the transgenders were just defending themselves from the thieves.

On 2/18/2025 at 12:02 AM, HappyExpat57 said:

https://www.alltrails.com/trail/thailand/chanthaburi/phakdee-ramphai-canal-extended-cycle-loop

Thank you HE.

On 10/21/2023 at 3:34 PM, HappyExpat57 said:

I've been living here for a little over a year. Nice place to ride a bike. One Big C, one Tesco, the obligatory Makro. NO Tukcom or anything CLOSE to it.

 

The only reason I am here is for the teaching gig, and once I finish that, I will never return.

 

Where in Chanthaburi is this bike trail and how far can you ride approximately?

James will RIP certainly.  And for the rest of us, LIP.

Does the timing of this case dismissal hold any coincidence to the recent statue of limitations expiring on the Tak Bai massacre case?

36 minutes ago, Marco100 said:

If I wouldn't get signs from a friend of mine within next day , anywhere in the world ,  I would immediately take action n check his whereabouts ! I don't know know the circumstances n all but if by chance this friends where traveling togheter why only look up for him after 4-5 days ? 

It is possible that he was an expat and not a tourist traveling with friends.  Five days could be a long time in certain scenarios, but without a timeline of the details and no real understanding of how close the friendships were between those involved, there is no telling at this point.  RIP Mr. 45 year-old Canadian man. 

1 hour ago, Kerryd said:

Directly across the soi from the Hollywood nightclub at the Bae Ka Din restaurant on Chalermphrakiat Soi 3, NOT Phettrakul Road (or"Petchtrakul" as it's called in the Pattaya Mail article). 
(Phettrakul Road is on the other side of the Hollywood and runs from the Hollywood Disco to the back side of Central Marina and then to the "rear" of Terminal 21. 
Chalermphrakiat Soi 3 is the "short-cut" route to  get from the back side of Central Marina to #3 road by driving south for a bit on Phettrakul and then turning onto Chalermphrakiat Soi 3.)

And in the Pattaya Mail article it says the gunman was a part of the group that left "an entertainment venue" (Hollywood Disco most likely as it's like 40 meters away) and that they had engaged in a fist fight prior to the shooting.

It's a little confusing as at first the article says:
 

And then in the very next paragraph it says:
 

So, "Thai foreigners" ? 

Oh and - "at 4:06 am".

Ah "closing time". "Back in the day" closing time at the bars was quite often "fight time" as certain people would decide if they weren't going to get laid that night, then they may as well try to pick a fight with someone. Preferably someone that was going to get lucky. 

It was a lol to be walking back to the base after the bars closed, especially on Fridays/Saturdays, and see strings of cop cars parked on the street just waiting for "something" to happen.
You learned that it was a good idea to finish your drinks and be out the door at least 15 minutes before closing - unless you were one of those types that sticks around to the very end hoping "something" would happen.



 

 

It seems like this all happened very quickly and with the gunfire, chaos ensued.

There was some type of commotion at a different venue, which some onlookers may have had reason to think there was a connection and possibly had seen or heard the argument between Thais and then assumed it carried over to the location of the shooting.

One particular witness, Mr. Amnuay mentioned the victims looked like foreign tourists.  And, they were rushed off in a black Toyota Alphard van, which does not seem like a common vehicle for tourists, but possible.  Perhaps Amnuay had recognized the people in the altercation and was protecting them by attempting to mislead the police. 

It's highly likely that the black van drove to an emergency hospital and will be detected and a plate will be run. 

This is 100% kuanteen กวนตีน and very disrespectful.  Unless this driver was desperate to get the attention of the emergency services vehicle, there is just no excuse to impede the progress of their vehicle.  There was no traffic, and even appeared they intentionally stopped short with a large truck approaching in the fast lane almost daring them to change lanes.  Of all the poor decisions and dangerous driving I've seen on Thai roadways this is just about the worst behavior one could dream up.

And in the cab of the ambulance, the driver is clearly upset and surprised by the actions of the car.  They even called a dispatcher to attempt a confirmation of this vehicle.  And if the car just needed help and wanted to get the attention of the emergency service, they would have rolled the window down.  

8 hours ago, JimHuaHin said:

Until Thailand has politicians and businesspeople, as well as political and big business leaders, who care more about the future of Thailand and the Thai people than exploiting the "system" to stuff more money in their pockets and (overseas) bank accounts, then Thailand is doomed.

I'm not sure there is a political force anywhere that cares for the people more than their political agendas and lining their pockets.  And yes, we are all doomed by the same fate. 

Perhaps the oldtimer just wanted to bring a Swiss gun home for a souvenir.

From the BKK Post: 

During questioning, the Swiss man reportedly told police that he thought bringing a gun with no ammunition or magazine onboard a flight was not prohibited. He had decided to bring it to his home country because he thought it was not against the law, police said.

 

https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/2879947/swiss-man-arrested-with-gun-at-phuket-airport. View our policies at http://goo.gl/9HgTd and http://goo.gl/ou6Ip. © Bangkok Post PCL. All rights reserved.

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Nothing wrong with working in prostitution, what's the problem girls?  มีฐานะ ?  Nothing to be offended by, mai pen rai.

On 9/7/2024 at 2:24 AM, arick said:

She is not close to the border.

6 hours ago, arick said:

She is not close to the border.

6 hours ago, arick said:

She is not close to the border.

Here's a cookie for you.

8 hours ago, NorthernRyland said:

 

I recognize these professional basketball players, three of which are hall of famers.  Did the 44-year-old Mr. Sunny play in the NBA?  I did not recognize him as such. 

2 hours ago, NorthernRyland said:

I'd say so. I'm particularly afraid of Basketball Americans when they get angry driving. Even though Thais are more dangerous they will very rarely exit their car to start fights. There's entire road rage channels on YouTube with nothing but fights breaking out over driving which is commonplace in Thailand.

What is a Basketball American?

On 8/20/2024 at 8:50 PM, JimTripper said:

Did it bite his penis?

Another report said he was bitten on his testicles.

Bad farang antidotes have arrived.

We have completely lost our way, not surprisingly we are part of the we.  Love everyone have a nice day.

Novelty.