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This received a lot of coverage in our local (Chanthaburi) media. I wondered about alternative transportation options, hospital here doesn't have a helicopter pad, maybe Siriraj in Bangkok does? There's a navy / coastguard airstrip 12km from Chanthaburi at Tha Mai which could have been used if a helicopter was available - there's not one based there. Anyhow, best wishes to the recipient, don't often hear about organ donation so any publicity may help in future.

I'm 187cm, just under 6'3" for non-metrics. I haven't felt at risk of falling over any balcony rail. Neither do I fall into the water on rail-free boardwalks in the mangrove forest near us. I'm aware there is a drop. Just checked the ones across the front of our house 90cm / 3ft; that's fine. One would have to be almost running to 'nose dive' or more likely in these recent ones, p1ssed. Six years at this place we haven't lost a family member or guest.

The previous travel medical accident insurance I had (from NZ, 2023) clearly specified cover only for motorcycle up to 200cc whether I was rider or pillion. Rules out all the latest 300, 350cc models. Different insurance company before that did not have cc limit but did have a higher fee to add motorcycle cover to the policy. In both cases I had to hold a full (NZ has a three tier system - learner, restricted, full) motorcycle licence.

When daughter's moneyboxes were full (she had one for each coin denomination) we counted them out into separate bags (over 6000b total) and took them to local OmSin branch to go in her account. They accepted but said come back later that morning - when we got there they had a high school student on work experience re-counting the coins. So yes they'll accept, but maybe not immediate service. Since then we have a 7-11 opened nearby, waits till she has 1000, they're happy to change for a note

"entertainment establishment guard" (more commonly known as a thug in a black polo shirt) plenty of opportunities in that occupation to make an enemy or two. Today's riddle: At what point is a body "riddled with bullet wounds"? Shot multiple times, but four isn't riddled enough for me.

In our part of Asia, ie our property, finding a snake in the house is considered bad luck for the snake with no 'good fortune' coming its way.

Confession / pleading guilty gets a lighter sentence.

Hold that outrage. Read it was is a joke / promotion, photos for Australian swimwear company Budgy Smuggler. Put your photos on Instagram #budgysmuggler

Theory #2 - sticky rice reinforced with strips of split bamboo. Jokes aside, it will be interesting to read what the independent US investigation reveals, if that outcome is ever made public. I suspect it may be classed as a national security matter as a way to keep it under wraps.

The Farang Palace Before moving to Chanthaburi we spent a year in Sa Kaeo, first time I'd witnessed the Farang Palace syndrome. Ridiculous, tacky attempts at 'style' and 'class' in poor rural villages. 1. English, around 70, living in what had been built as the guesthouse adjacent to the mansion, accompanied by his dogs, as his wife's family had gradually moved in, taken over and wife generously allowed him to stay on the property he'd paid for. Nice house though. 2. English, mid 70s when I met him. I'd been informed he was 'a writer' as that was what his wife told everyone. Turns out he was a prolific poster on this forum in its earlier TV days, literary efforts limited to his attempts at witty one-liners. Had her mother and a few hangers-on living on the property . He either died naturally or took his own life, accounts vary. Last time we saw the property, looked more like a refugee camp, vehicles gone, house intact minus joinery - doors/frames, windows even the big front gates removed, presume sold to pay her debts. 3. Irishman, 50s, a more modest property, he left everything behind and fled at short notice under threat from his 'family' backed by local police, he'd outlived his welcome, or perhaps his money was running short. No shortage of such tales. Envy, greed, and daft old farangs with more money than sense. My all time favourite was an elderly Englishman we met at the beach, told us his great tale of woe (married, bought her house, car etc then pushed out). A rather sad punchline, he ended with "I never thought it could happen to me twice". Buy that man a beer!

Base jumpers do not have an 'emergency parachute' for a low level approx 100m jump. No time,his total freefall time would have been under five seconds

All of them? Two British. One is French, one a New Zealander.

You may well be correct; this pixellated photo from Manager Online News would seem to support your theory.

Yes that is our Click 160 ABS I wrote about in paras 2 & 3 Keyless ignition, no kickstart

No inter-provincial dealer networking ... Chanthaburi Honda shops had the two Marvel edition ADV160s - Ironman and Captain America - plus standard ones (but didn't see black). Seen a few ADV350s on the road but never in a dealership - maybe all pre-ordered?

Honda ADV 160 There's a Youtube channel Life with Serg he's been touring around Thailand on a Honda ADV 160 - recently Kanchanaburi, Koh Chang, Chiang Mai and Mae Hong Son Loop. Hasn't mentioned any problems except a couple of times he's said 'needs more power' but for a 160 he's done some impressive mileage. I bought a Click 160 ABS last month - the ADV was too big for Mrs M and daughter (who'll be using it to get to uni from June, 26km a day). Only 1200km so far, suits our needs OK. Been very happy with the dealer we bought it from, accessories I ordered 19 Dec (incl topbox for uni books etc) - told early January due to NY - arrived/fitted on 26 Dec, had 1000km service / checkup two weeks ago and only charged for the oil, labour free. Unsure when I get to swap the red plate for a white one.

Not all Brits. Thai news site Matichon identified the people involved as being two from UK (Ian and Darren), one French (Damian), one New Zealander (Benjamin).

The passengers were all Thai 'tourists' out for a day's fishing trip. We're a little further up the coast, Chanthaburi, similar day and 4 hour evening (for squid) fishing trips available on wooden fishing vessels modified to take people out.

I doubt speed was an issue It wasn't a speedboat, it was a modified fishing boat to take people on fishing trips See earlier post with photo of the wooden fishing boat 'Netwari' of 24 gross tons used to take tourists on fishing trips.

That's an old concrete structure part-complete - project began ten years ago, 2014. The project was halted due to charges of encroachment on reserved mangrove forests by marine park officials. Silly stuff. But for now, shows what a little publicity can do to prompt action. A win for the kids.

Posted yesterday; you're suggesting a clandestine meeting arranged in the durian orchard?

Work underway on completing the bridge Photos from Facebook dated 24 January 2024

Yes, seems blame the elephants is the first option. In November 2021 there were six reported fatalities here in Chanthaburi province; I'd say country-wide many go unreported by media, just another hazard of rural life. This month: On Thursday 18 January 2024 22 year old Pongsakorn Nuantanod was killed by elephant/s while he was fishing in the Satoh Yai Canal which forms the provincial border of Chanthaburi and Trat. His body was found on the riverbank along with many elephant footprints. Case solved. On Saturday 6 January there were two other fatalities caused by elephants, in Pong Nam Ron (Chanthaburi), and Kanchanaburi.

Thai Daily News states he put his arm into the cage to feed the bear. Also that his arm has been severed below the elbow; different to 'severely injured' as quoted in this report. That photo would suggest the former outcome.

According to Thairath it was not a speedboat, they state it was a wooden fishing boat 'Netwari' of 24 gross tons used to take tourists on fishing trips.