Mark T

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Hell had no fury as a policeman scorned!

Shades of Thaksin

here's an idea: why dont you finish the water first before changing?

or is there a fly-by date which you must absolutely change the bottle?

just asking..

Yeah, how about policeman who demands bribes? I was pull aside many a times for traffic offence that the same policeman would wave a Thai registered plate through.

jokes aside, don't you find it strange that this old chicken still reports back to work after ransacking Churchill there? something is not adding up, and its just not the amount (nor age, etc etc)

There are two women charged and one of the women is a close friend of the other who exchanged the pounds for baht and she is 56 years old. Both women were charged. I think the reporter got confused about the age.

One man in the photo is a policeman and the other is the victim.

if i am the policeman, i would comfort the old git too with £3k

He could have at least worn his false teeth for the photo - or maybe she nicked those too (along with his entire wardrobe judging by how he's dressed)

you guys are priceless....

never laughed so hard with the replies here! you guys cracked me up! keep it up!

They say a picture paints a thousand words (with all due apologies to the admins for the implied profanity in the pic). A pic sent to me by my Thai friend

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International alarm mounts over Thai coup

by Justine GERARDY

HONG KONG, May 23, 2014 (AFP) - Allies and key trading partners expressed disquiet over Thailand's coup Friday, demanding a quick return to civilian rule as some warned against travel to the prime tourist destination.

Japanese auto giants that have invested heavily in Thailand were forced to stop night operations at their factories to comply with a curfew imposed by the new junta, which seized power on Thursday in a move the United States said had "no justification".

Japan, by far Thailand's biggest foreign investor overall, described the coup as "regrettable".

"Our country wants to call strongly for a prompt restoration of a democratic political system," added Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga.

Toyota, the world's number one carmaker which produces 670,000 cars a year in Thailand, said the curfew had halted production at all three of its local assembly plants.

Honda Motor also curtailed operations at its plant on Thursday, stopping four hours ahead of its original planned shutdown at midnight, a spokeswoman said.

The Pentagon said it was reviewing military cooperation with America's oldest Asian ally, while Secretary of State John Kerry warned of potential fallout.

"While we value our long friendship with the Thai people, this act will have negative implications for the US-Thai relationship, especially for our relationship with the Thai military," he said.

In Beijing, foreign ministry spokesman Hong Lei told reporters: "China and Thailand are friendly neighbours. We hope to see normal social order to be restored as soon as possible in Thailand."

Australia meanwhile said it was "gravely concerned" at the army's seizure of power.

"It is a volatile situation. We are monitoring it closely but people need to pay close attention to their personal security and their travel plans," Foreign Minister Julie Bishop told ABC radio.

- 'Unpredictable and volatile' -

With Thailand drawing just over 26.7 million visitors last year, according to its tourism authority, foreign governments have largely cautioned nationals to keep their heads down without explicitly advising against travel.

However, key trade partners Malaysia and Hong Kong warned against non-essential trips after months of political turmoil escalated into the military crackdown.

Neighbouring Malaysia -- Thailand's second-highest source of visitors last year with 2.99 million tourists, behind China's 4.7 million -- advised its nationals to postpone any non-essential visits and those there to abide by the curfew.

Hong Kong raised its travel alert for Thailand to its second-highest level. The city's Travel Industry Council said all group tours would be cancelled from May 24 to May 30, affecting 1,300 people.

Singapore also weighed in, warning that the situation was "unpredictable and volatile, and may evolve quite rapidly".

"Singaporeans should seriously reconsider visiting Thailand at the moment," the foreign ministry said.

Medical and travel security risk services provider SOS International also urged business travellers to defer non-essential trips, warning that all gatherings should be avoided due to a "credible risk of violence".

Indonesia, Southeast Asia's largest economy, said it was following developments "with deep and profound concern" and that it would seek the intervention of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, of which Thailand is a leading member.

ASEAN is traditionally loath to get involved in its members' internal affairs. But Indonesia stressed that the bloc's charter "emphasizes adherence to democratic principles and constitutional government", and so the coup merited engagement by the region.

-- (c) Copyright AFP 2014-05-23

Bangkok was heading towards civil war. The army stepped in with the blessings of the King since the judicial system has failed. How is that a bad thing when killings has been ongoing for the last few weeks before the army launched their coup? I think the respite is welcomed by all Thai. From the statements of the general, I think they want to return power to civilian rule, but only after the spoil brats with too much money and power are put in their place!

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   Im in an awkward situation that I haven't seen occur before.   I'll try to keep the explation as short as possible as im unsure of what to do next.
 
 Im a farang from Australia, I met a girl on a thai dating website it stated that she was separated so I was okay with that.    We got pretty serious online and started skyping every night, she changed her profile to say she was no longer looking for someone and found someone.               So I knew she was serious about me and wasn't just a gik I also believed this from our video conversations.       We skyped for about 2 months, I then went to Thailand for 2 weeks to go see her (I just got back 2 days ago)
 
 When I went to Thailand she met me at the airport and stayed with me for 2 weeks in various hotels.     On the second day she was with me her Thai husband emailed saying " I hate you you destroy my family ec ect" (he had hacked into her email account and got my email address )   I replied to him I did not and that as far as Im aware she is separated and that I love her very much and only care for her happiness.                 She then got on the phone and talked to him and her mother (her mother wanted her to return as well)     I said I understand if she has to go but she ended up staying with me.
 
 We had a great to weeks sure the sex was great, if it was only sex I could walk away easy, but it is more than that we are like great companions we laugh together so much and have so much fun together.      As you would say in the west we are like partners, we are lovers but also great friends and care very much about each other.
 
 After I left she was going to go home to get some stuff then rent an apartment but when she went home her husband and mum have made her a virtual hostage.    They have locked her inside and smashed her iphone so she can no longer email or communicate with me.     I know this as her friends have emailed what has happened and I can communicate with her abit through her friends but it isn't easy as they don't speak English well.
 
 She has said that under thai law she cannot divorce him as he does not want divorce and he has not hit her or the like.    On of the emails he sent to me said for divorce cost $30,000 US dollars.    I guess this a bribe as a divorce does not cost this much.     I would pay this for her freedom if I could but I cant as iam not a rich man and I recently bought my first house in Australia so a lot of my savings went to the deposit. 
 
 Im at a lost as what to do?    As I don't want to lose her, if it was just sex I could walk away easy but its more than that.      Im on a big down now after returning home as weve been communicating everyday for 2-3 months and now I can no longer speak with her.
 
Any advice, can I tell her friends to tell her to tell the police that she has had her possessions smashed and is being held against her will?   Or will they not care as he his her husband and she is her mum.
 
This is truly a situation I didn't see happening when I first planned my trip to Thailand.  
 

sorry, interim govt???? isn't that playing to Sunthep's whims & fancy?

dont worry. legit companies dont act like this. 24 hours....................lol.

Some wise guy got a hold of your case and is scamming u.

thats what i was thinking lol ,after waiting a year they want the cash by the close of business tomorrow ......

but this one of the largest insurance companies in thailand and they want payment made at their head branch in bkk

so im not sure if its an an individual bumping up his salary or not

the size of a company means nothing in relation to its honesty etc

im not even in thailand at the moment so the only way would be to get a thai friend to pay it for me and give them it when i get back

but i assume they will write it off after a certain time like all unsecured debts as i have no assets they could lay a claim to although going

to court was mentioned ........

The fact that you are not in Thailand tells they have no contact with immigration whatsoever. But no harm to try ask your friend get the police report to verify.

My hunch is, the bugger must have swing the police to his side of the story and the (his) insurance company is doing the rest to go one up on an ignorant farang!

All said and done, the police report will reveal all! Best of luck buddy

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Where does it say hes not in Thailand. He only changed addresses. Best to have a lawyer or insurance company deal with it. It smells though...how long do they say they have been looking for you?

Geez

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dont worry. legit companies dont act like this. 24 hours....................lol.

Some wise guy got a hold of your case and is scamming u.

thats what i was thinking lol ,after waiting a year they want the cash by the close of business tomorrow ......

but this one of the largest insurance companies in thailand and they want payment made at their head branch in bkk

so im not sure if its an an individual bumping up his salary or not

the size of a company means nothing in relation to its honesty etc

im not even in thailand at the moment so the only way would be to get a thai friend to pay it for me and give them it when i get back

but i assume they will write it off after a certain time like all unsecured debts as i have no assets they could lay a claim to although going

to court was mentioned ........

My hunch is, the bugger must have swing the police to his side of the story and the (his) insurance company is doing the rest to go one up on an ignorant farang!

All said and done, the police report will reveal all! Best of luck buddy

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everyone pointed you already on the sugar daddy fact...

I was long enough his "bitter daddy" - since i've changed my approach towards him i learn to appreciate his abilities more and more. Compared to his really successful sister (the pleasure of my live) he is "low maintenance", but also, my personal "learning experience".

everyday is a learning curve.

on the lighter side of things, here's something you can ask him (from your forum pals! ) of his opinion! i am talking about the bike and not the model! LOL

he looks pretty dim...

That sums it up... and yes, he is balding...

Don't get me wrong, despite from all his flaws, he is a nice guy liked by all who know him; it's fun to have him around. I said he "mentioned" he would like a big bike, he never would "demand" anything, that's just not him... Atm, he rides mom's market bike (Scoopy) to the college (30 km there and back), his own choice...

Back to the bike issue, i keep saying myself, he survived 7+ years on small bikes, so he must have the skills and foresight to do so.

Do you think ABS is a "must have"?

He seems happy with the choice in your first post, then go for it! ABS is good to have

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Toscano, really,you're married to a school teacher who's argumentative and she's never told you that the words slender & plump don't go together

my thought exactly! LOL

Not all Thai women are the same .

My wife is head teacher of a school , 53yrs , very bossy and argumentative , I do most of the looking after .

My wife's face has aged a little in the 10yrs we've been together , but I still find her the most attractive and pretty woman .

She is 5'5" tall and very slender , though quite plump , she has the most beautiful body I ever saw , perfectly shaped like a teenager ,

with very smooth evenly cafè au lait skin all over , the prettiest bottom I ever saw .

I see other girls/women and speculate that they may be the same . I find Thai oriental features very attractive .

just to confirm that you are not watching another Thai lady passing by whilst typing no?

There is often a delay of several (say, 2 to 3) months for the best known brands. BTW, I picked up a Tab 3 10.1 in the States about 5 months ago. It is paired with a combo case/bluetooth keyboard. I really haven't used it all that much, but the intention is to carry it on biz trips rather than a laptop computer. I think it is a nice tablet. It is fast and has an excellent screen. I use it with a 64gb micro SD card and have been more than pleased with it. YouTube have some tutorials on replacing the battery which was a plus for me. I can't see the wisdom in getting something like an Apple iPad because it is next to impossible to change the battery in the bloody thing with serious risk of destroying the tablet.

Better off buying a battery pack if you want to extend the use.

Not much difference between Tab models so far, 1, 2 and 3 almost identical.

Lenovo claims the yoga tablet could last 18 hours although the salesperson said good for 10-12 hours, depends on usage. Big selling point for me! Oh yeah, Dolby sounds system too!

P. S. I am no Lenovo salesman

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I live in a village in Kalasin Province, I have no cable, how can I get the World Cup preferably in English?

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If your internet speed is up to mark, try some of the stream channels. You can google a host of them. At times its blocked by the ISP, but then they are ways to go around it!

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Hi

I have never owned a tablet before. Only laptops. I've decided to take the leap and buy one. I don't have a huge amount of money to spend but perhaps 10000-14000 baht. I can't stand Apple so it has to be Android.

I have looking at 2. The Samsung tab 3 10.1 and the Note 8. My plan was to buy one next week.. however today I've found out that it is rumored that the Tab 4's will probably be released on the 24th of this month.

Has anyone with experience with electronics know how long these things take to filter there way here. Assuming it was released on April 24th, when would it likely hit the shops here? If it would be quite a while I might just buy the Tab 3 10.1

Any suggestions would be great

Thankyou

Have a look at the Lenovo Yoga 10'1 tablet. This is strictly from the point of your budget. I have queried the salesperson, but do check if the 3G version is for data only and not available to make calls!

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My understanding is that the 8' you can make calls with.

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Hi

I have never owned a tablet before. Only laptops. I've decided to take the leap and buy one. I don't have a huge amount of money to spend but perhaps 10000-14000 baht. I can't stand Apple so it has to be Android.

I have looking at 2. The Samsung tab 3 10.1 and the Note 8. My plan was to buy one next week.. however today I've found out that it is rumored that the Tab 4's will probably be released on the 24th of this month.

Has anyone with experience with electronics know how long these things take to filter there way here. Assuming it was released on April 24th, when would it likely hit the shops here? If it would be quite a while I might just buy the Tab 3 10.1

Any suggestions would be great

Thankyou

Have a look at the Lenovo Yoga 10'1 tablet. This is strictly from the point of your budget. I have queried the salesperson, but do check if the 3G version is for data only and not available to make calls!

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Never let a Thai GF/wife know that upon your death she will inherit your assets and/or that monies/riches will be received. Rather, advise that when you die so does the golden goose. ... You think I'm kidding!!!!

Darn too right! Best is just open another bank account, keep the ATM card from sight and only make sure the password is provided for in your will! And would you believe, this advise is from a Thai friend!

Does not apply to wife, girlfriends only! LOL

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Never let a Thai GF/wife know that upon your death she will inherit your assets and/or that monies/riches will be received. Rather, advise that when you die so does the golden goose. ... You think I'm kidding!!!!

Darn too right! Best is just open another bank account, keep the ATM card from sight and only make sure the password is provided for in your will! And would you believe, this advise is from a Thai friend!

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