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As mentioned about 40 posts ago . . . appears to be involved (allegedly) in online firearms sales NZ Herald A New Zealand expat in Thailand has reportedly been arrested and accused of taking part in a gun-trading business. An arsenal of guns, grenades and firearm components were allegedly seized at a Phuket property and Gareth A. Davies was arrested. Thailand Posts said the stash included seven long-barreled firearms, with AK and M16 models, 19 short-barreled firearms, 11 explosives, and “a large number” of ammunition of various sizes, in addition to weapons modification equipment. The Thai media outlet said custom-made gun components were also seized, as were suppressors (commonly known as silencers). From Thailand Postsen news Provincial Police Region 8 forces raided the residence of a former engineer and found a small armoury - pistols, rifles, explosives, suspected of being traded. The Kathu Police Station Superintendent led the investigation targeting customers who bought firearms and ammunition in the Provincial Police Region 8 area. From the investigation, they were able to gather evidence for permission from the court to issue a search warrant. It is believed that the foreigner may be involved in the sale of firearms using online media. it was found that the house was being used as a place for modification and production of firearms as well as equipment for testing firearm sound suppressors. No one pointing, but a wild guess the man with the blanket over his knees could be Mr Davies

Wheelchair gang.

That's quite a collection. Dealing. From the link, he's been here legally 23 years. And: "Mr. Davies was disabled and unable to walk since five years ago after prior work-related injuries led to his disability." And, from Postsen News Pol Lt. Gen. Surapong Thanomjit, Commander-in-Chief of Provincial Police District 8, further said that From the investigation, it is believed that the foreigner may be involved in the sale of firearms using online media.

As above. A friend had to attend an A&E department with ashes from his father's ashes scattering in his eyes. Other family members copped a fine coating of dust. It happens.

A few generations back , yes. 60 years ago. In 1963 the Catholic Church changed its policy and lifted the ban on cremation. Among the reasons were sanitation risks, overcrowded cemeteries and financial considerations (i.e., the expense of traditional burials). At the same time, though, the church has continued to express a strong preference for the burial or entombment of the deceased, preferably in a Catholic cemetery.

Sure? Where are the numbers. I'd have expected the new expat numbers to have decreased hugely since February 2020 - those two years+ I'd be surprised if previous levels were somehow maintained given the various total travel bans due to Covid19. A very small statistical sample - seven of the nine local expats in our town departed early-mid 2020 to their home countries - given their ages I'd guess they're all either deceased or in rest homes, waiting; none have returned; the eighth had a job transfer. I'd have noticed a sudden influx of new faces. Even one would stand out. For retired people (I'm not) the costs of health insurance, risks of healthcare here may have deterred some from retiring here? Lots of questions, but I'd estimate a lower number now than 2019.

Natural attrition? Given the average age of posters here - 70+ ? - likelihood some have passed away, apart from the obvious age-related reason we've had two years of Covid impact. Also aware of long-term expats who returned to their home countries at the beginning of Covid and did not return.

Thai media tend to use 'big bike' to differentiate from the majority scooter population. A 650 is 'big' in comparison. I gradually stepped down from 1000 to 900 to 600cc 4cyl, quite big/fast enough, and more than fast enough for built-up city streets.

If you refer to the original to thread on these arrests which included a link to the Thai police site: These girls were procured online by the farangs. They were NOT in a bar. The bar owners ran an online email service procuring children aged from 12 years old and delivered them to the farang's hotel room. Seems evident this is trafficking and paedophilia, despite what all the excuse-makers here state. 12 years old.

He didn't say Phu Nam Ron. The two crossings Ban Pakkard and Ban Laem are in amphur Pong Nam Ron โป่งน้ำร้อน on highway 317 which runs northwards from near Chanthaburi city to Sa Kaeo. Pong Nam Ron also has an Immigration office.

Black pepper chicken steak burgers. They microwave them to about 1000C I buy two on return cycling ride, at an edible temp when I get home 10 minutes later

From the original thread on this topic the girls as young as 12 years old were not present in the bar. Arrangements were made with the Cobra bar owners online and the girl/s taken to the farang's hotel room.

See the picture in the first post, shows 'Mr Thacker' previously identified on this forum as Tacker - perhaps he's the legal owner of the bar but not facing charges? This is the bar that was allegedly arranging / booking the children online and delivering them to the hotels, so the underage stuff wasn't occurring on bar premises. Suggest the 'purchasers' knew exactly what they wanted. Original thread: https://aseannow.com/topic/1274096-multiple-foreigners-and-a-thai-national-allegedly-involved-in-child-trafficking-in-pattaya-nabbed/page/1/

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Assistance required for buying a t-shirt in Thailand. Really? A joke, surely.

These signs along highway 317 out of Chanthaburi for many years

Gimmicks? Surely not ... It's only a couple of months since he challenged PM Prayut to a bare-knuckled kickboxing match for the prime ministership. POLITICS: MP challenges PM Prayut to kickboxing for prime ministership

Rather uninformed cynical response when a five second search is available. Simply google "Toon bodyslam hospital donation". Well covered by national news in Thai and English, for example: Thailand Toon Bodyslam hands over 1.3 billion baht donation to 11 hospitals 25 Feb 2018 BANGKOK, 25th February 2018 (NNT) – Famous singer Arthivara Kongmalai, better known as Toon Bodyslam, presented 1.3 billion baht of public donations raised from the charity marathon run late last year to 11 hospitals to be used in the acquisition of necessary medical equipment. The donation was handed over to Maj Gen Nimit Samotharn, director of Phra Mongkutklao hospital, on behalf of a representative of the 11 hospitals at Rot Fai Park. The 1,300 million baht donation will be distributed to 11 hospitals as following: Phra Mongkutklao hospital 221 million baht; Khon Kaen hospital 143 million baht; Surat Thani hospital 136.5 million baht; Ratchaburi hospital 130 million baht; Chiang Rai Prachasongkroh hospital 110.5 million baht; Saraburi hospital 104 million baht; Yala hospital 91 million baht; Nakhon Ping hospital in Chiang Mai 91 million baht; Chao Phraya Yommaraj hospital 91 million baht; Chao Phraya Abhaiphubet hospital in Prachin Buri 91 million baht and Chao Nan hospital 91 million baht.

He swam back after a break where he was welcomed on the Laos side and met medical staff from the Laos hospital "from the pavilion across the Mekong River to That Sikhottabong Temple in Khammouane." and: "6km, from Ban Na Muang in Laos back to the starting point in Nakhon Phanom province"

I've only had one instance of being questioned about work, when we lived in rural Sa Kaeo province 2009-10 I cut down a stand of mature trees, up to around 15-20m height. Had two to go when a policeman arrived, he was not interested in my working, just over what I was going to do with the timber, as there are restrictions on the sale of some varieties, permit required. It was being donated to local craftsmen, something for the temple; all ok. Basically a 'keep up the good work '. I renovated a classic style 2-level Thai farmhouse on the same property, attracted lots of attention from every 'expert' on my carpentry and painting skills. Lots of advice, but not much in the way of actual help. Never an issue with police. No different here in Chanthaburi, I've been thanked for my work clearing and maintaining an area of no-man's-land behind our house for the last 4 years. Seems I'm now the only farang* in town (pop 9000) since Covid, guess it would be easy to point me out as an illegal worker I don't exactly blend in ! * Note on above, off topic, there used to be several older (guess 70+) Dutch and German in our area, guess they went back to home countries when Covid hit, none have returned. Suppose this may have happened in many areas? We know one from UK has passed away he returned to England for better healthcare, sad.

Who are these "social media commentators"? These days, aren't we all? Similar to the headlines we have here of the frequently "outraged Thai netizens". Far worse going on in both countries to potentially get upset about. They're conservatively well-dressed, a harmless photo shoot. I am less than outraged.

Comprehension problems? He wasn't caught on overstay, the least of his problems. Try following the links. FBI.

Stupid? He's well out of the braindead weed class. Already on his way to USA "quickly handed over to US authorities and deported from Thailand to face racketeering charges in the United States in short order." according to this report Shane Ngakuru is the cousin of the worldwide leader of the motorcycle criminal gang The Comancheros which is active in organising huge drug shipments throughout the world. It is understood that Mr Ngakuru, who entered Thailand in 2020, is what is termed by international police agencies as a ‘super facilitator’ involved in negotiating huge shipments of illegal narcotics particularly methamphetamine for the crime syndicate led by Duax Hohepa Ngakuru who is known as the ‘international commander’ of the ruthless and violent drug syndicate and who is believed to have his headquarters in Turkey.

Why? No alleged crime here other than the overstay. Suggest they'd be happy to see the FBI take him back to USA to face the racketeering charges. Though he'll have the $ resources to prolong the process.

New Zealand does not have an extradition treaty with Thailand, seems unlikely they'll need to deport him as USA / FBI get him first, and a Thai news source claims he has already been handed over to the FBI: "The FBI considers Shane Ngakuru a "fugitive". If arrested and convicted in the United States he faces a maximum penalty of life imprisonment."