Stargeezr

I have been to a couple of Auto shows in Bangkok and I have always

enjoyed the Asian models that are there to spice up the surroundings.

The Cars were nice to look at, but I admit I took many more pictures of

the models, than I did of the cars. Long Live Thailand and its Auto shows.

I have also seen a few bar shows on the higher floors of entertainment places

which make this Show, look very tame. wink wink nudge nudge. Wahoo!

Geezer

I feel sorry for the people of Belgium and other European countries

that have been virtually taken over by the people who are now running

to join the ISIS or Daesh terrorists, so they can get to their supposed

heaven. These people are actually headed for a Hell that even they will

be shocked when they arrive. I see pictures of some places in Belgium and France

and there are likely many other cities, where it looks like you are in the

ME instead. This is not to say that there are not good and decent Muslims

in Europe, but right now with the attacks just starting to happen, I wonder

what the people of these countries are going to think like and feel like

in the not so distant future. These terrorist groups are all starting to

look alike in their fights and so called wars for their trying for owning or trying to build their own country of Islam.

It is all pretty sad, and shocking to watch this process.

In the world there are always some sob story that some people will churn out

to try get money from other people. This seems to be like that.

There are scam fund raisers all over the world.

I have been in parts of Thailand were there were not many tourists, but

I have always been able to locate a local watering hole (bar) where the local

Thai men could find a young woman who was very willing, for a few hundred baht.

In Chiang Mai I was taken by my Thai relative to a place where there were no Farangs,

or tourists and my relative had no problem finding a small Thai bar with about 6 nice

looking young Thai women. I was able to get a nice afternoon memory for a pretty cheap price.

I do not believe that Thailand has changed that much in the last few years, so this

Cambodian story is not too hard to believe that it is a way for some people to

just get money from those who are sympathetic to this story.

The oldest profession still exists in almost all places in the world.

Geezer

I am Canadian, I grew up in B.C. on a farm, I never learned how to swim until

I was nearly 20 years old. We did not have a pool , pond, or nice river where I

grew up. This Thai boy was 12, not two. I have to wonder what he was thinking?

The girls were supposed to be his friends? Is this the way to treat your

friends? Something does not add up, and this foolish boy will have to live the rest of his

life with what he has done. I hope some others his age will learn from his foolishness, and

the senseless deaths of these two young girls. What a shame!

Geezer

When I visit Thailand I have been cautious to be in any large crowd at any

place, especially if there is going to be a concert. I barely missed the concert

a few years ago, where a bomb went off near the stage. My Thai family was equally cautious

and of course we all watched on TV as the bomb went off.

I have only wanted to go to a couple of places in Europe, and had thought of going

in the next couple of years, now I am not sure if I will go at all. I have seen how Versailles,

France has been transformed, and even some areas of South Pattaya. I am not at all comfortable to

go to places like those ones. I wanted to go to Switzerland and ride a train tour through

the country, but am waiting for a while now. I wonder what is going to happen next with

These Islamic terrorists. What a stupid and crazy world we all live in.

Good to see this practise. I was in Bangkok years ago and seen a large fire.

The fire trucks could only get into the alley via one way, as the other way was

clogged with low wires and signs. The fire burned for almost 8 more minutes as the streets

were also clogged with cars, and on lookers that the police had to clear.

The whole floor of the Hotel was burned because of this delay. It was on Sukimvit

and was near the Landmark Hotel but across the street. I just cannot remember what the name

of the place on fire was called. I do not have too much sympathy for the people of

Pattaya or other cities, that still figure it is okay to do this low hanging sign stuff.

Geezer

Rat Catcher I loved your addition to the picture, but I am glad to see

any effort to clean up debris and even garbage, it this is what it takes.

I saw a bit like this in Belize, but it was not the police, but a volunteer

group that was doing this around the town I was visiting.

Good for those guy in Bangkok. Thanks for the effort.

In the USA, this would only be a side bar story, as people have the law that they can protect

themselves, and their property. In Canada anyone who done this would likely be arrested and

charged with murder, as our laws seem to favour the criminal sometimes.

In Thailand, I am not sure what the law really says, but I have no sympathy for

some thief with a hack saw who is intent on breaking into a house.

My relative in the USA had to shoot a man who was holding a shot gun and was aiming it at

my relative. In court the judge asked why the gun was emptied into the thief. So my relative

took the unloaded pistol that he had used, gave it to the judge, then picked up the

unloaded shot gun, pointed it in the judge's direction, and said, okay Judge, you are me and I am

that thief, and it is 9PM. You came around the corner and seen me with my shot gun and I was

swinging around to point it at you. I had just robbed a business, and was on my way out to

the get away car. Now you tell me , just how many times are you going to shoot at me to

keep me from shooting at you with the shot gun. The judge gave my relative a suspended sentence,

as the thief was well known to the law , and had been violent in the past. He told my relative

that in seeing the shotgun swinging his way, he could clearly see why my relative didn't only shoot

the thief only once or twice. Moral of the story, You were not there, the cop was, it was his house

and his family that he was protecting. In my opinion, with the world that we live in,

I would do what it took to defend my property and family, even if it meant shooting a bit more

than I should have. I hope the Thai police man does not get too much sentence for this

end of a thief's life.

Just my red neck opinion. as I am a geezer Canadian, who grew up on a farm, and

lived in the Yukon for 15 years. I still wished that Canada had the Death penalty

for first degree murderers.

Geezer

I hope that the Niqab is banned in all parts of the world.

In Canada it seems that we are supposed to be happy for

the women to wear the Niqab even though it obscures their identity.

I tried to wear a ski mask, or balaclava, but was told that it was against the law to go into a bank

or I would get arrested. Guess I should have bought a Niqab and maybe I would have been all right.

Geezer

This lady, did provide some entertainment for those around her.

I wonder why she was able to still have a drivers license, or was

allowed to get hold of the car keys? Being mentally ill is one thing, but

getting out on the street with a car and causing an accident is

pretty tragic, and other people may have to take the blame for

all of this situation. I am just glad that no one was injured or killed

because of this incident.

Geezer

I hope that the4 sun chasers enjoy their Solar eclipse in Indonesia this year. A nice hot part of the

world to enjoy it from. In 2017 there will be another Solar eclipse across the USA. Come and be a tourist

as the USA could sure use the extra dollars that this event will bring in. Personally I like a Lunar eclipse better as

it lasts longer, and you can look at the moon during the eclipse and not wreck your vision.

Good luck to all and clear skies!

Geezer

I have been to Kata and Karon beaches in Phuket, and have drank plenty of beer

that was sold by the local beach vendors. I rented a beach umbrella and chairs,

ate my local lunch of chicken and corn on the cob as well as washed it down with a couple of

cool ones. Never a problem and the people who worked on the beaches were always

friendly and fun to be around. I have enjoyed swimming at this part of Phuket many times and enjoyed that

the water conditions were mostly quite calm with small waves, making it easy to swim or just relax for

as long as I wanted to. What's up with this latest stuff? Is Phuket starting to be a place to avoid in

Thailand? I am curious

Stargeezer

I feel sorry for these Japanese guys, as they were all heading back to Japan.

Have you been to Japan lately? The stress that these guys have working there is

so bad that there are lots of suicides, from it. Bing drinking to keep up with the

office crowd, stress from their marriages, and expectations of their wives

and families. This skinny dipping was their last harrah , before going back to their

lives in Japan.

Hope they all enjoyed their holiday.

I first thought this female was a Farang, and that is what caused the accident. She

forgot she was in Thailand and had to drive on the other side of the road.

Then after the crash, she quickly tried to prove she was bonkers by getting naked and

dancing on the street. Were there charges laid against her? It looks like quite a few people got a

show, and some extra distraction for their day.

I guess some Thai women can also go crazy and act like this, but it wouldn't be as common, unless

the people are really changing this much.

Quite the show and tell though, and then the normal day continued after she finished her dance.

Geezer

Leo may be a good actor and has finally got his Oscar, but this actor should stick to acting

and keep his mouth shut about Climate change, since he does not know of which he talks.

The weather that made him leave Alberta Canada was not climate change. but in fact

was because of the strong El Nino that has affected Western North America, as well as

a Chinook from the Rocky Mountains, that us Calgarians love to get each Winter.

These are natural weather evens, and not about climate change at all.

Shame on you Leo for trying to convince anyone otherwise.

Geezer

I don't understand enough Thai language to be Fluent, but I did enjoy watching

Mr. Suthassanachinda do his news segments. I seen that he has been all over Thailand

with his news team.

I guess this is just another news day, and someone has to now spend their money to try

stay out of jail. It is a good think that he has plenty of money as he will likely have

a lot less for the next few months at least.

Good Luck.

Geezer

Graffiti is a crime all over the world, Do Not try to make like it is not.

I hate seeing this trash that some people think is a form of art.

Most of it is just a disgusting show of disrespect. It would be nice if

the whole world would take this crime more seriously and when the perps

are caught, publically humiliate them and toss them in jail as well as getting them

to clean up other sites that have been vandalized and have had graffiti done.

Our world is not a garbage dump and should not be treated as such.

Stop the Graffiti!

I am married to a Thai woman, and when I am in Thailand I see smiles everywhere.

I have felt very included in the family and have been treated with respect in all

of my visits to Thailand since I have been married. I have also seen how hard the people of Thailand work. They work 6 or7 days a week trying to make a living. Sure some of them will take days off

during the Songkrans, New Years Day and other festival events, however 6 or 7 days a week of work is still pretty normal for all but the rich. When you are visiting their country, get your eyes open and see what their lives are really like. Their wages are pretty small compared to everyone who

visits the country. The police do not make a great wage compared to a lot of countries, the bus

drivers have to drive long hours to get enough wages to survive. I always feel fortunate to

live and have worked in Canada, and now enjoy being on a pension from my company and

the Government of Canada.

Thailand is still an interesting country, and is still much more than just a land of smiles.

If you want to go to a gloomier country, try visiting South, or better yet North Korea.

When you get back to Thailand you will see a bit if a difference. Even try China, and see

how most of the people live there, and work a lot of hours per day for 6 or 7 days

a week, just to survive. There are still Asian countries that are more dangerous to visit, and

live at than Thailand.

My opinion anyway. Geezer

RIP for this man who drowned because he ignored warnings and still went

into the sea. I am always wary of the ocean, due to rip tides, and storms,

as well as windy days. Don't mess with Mother Nature, you will lose.

Sotirios, I just wonder where you come from to think that every where in the

world , there should be life guards every 50 meters or so. As some commenters

said, you must be from a nanny state or country for sure.

I feel sorry for this man's wife, children, family and friends.

I wonder why people do not do research, before they go on their vacations.

Learn about the country they will be visiting, and also to be cautious.

Maybe common sense is not very common any more.

I am glad to see this seizure of guns, and some arrests.

Phuket sure could stand a lot of cleaning up, as it used to be a nice place

to visit in the past, but seems to be more seedy these days. Corruption

is alive, and needs some trimming.

I have know about this for many years. Just watch how the food is cooked, with nam plaa added as well as salt. Most people are trying to eat the spicy food, and do not realize that there is

so much salt in it because of the strong spices. I even ordered a lemon juice drink, and it arrived

heavily salted. I still think the Thai food is very delicious and will always enjoy it

when I visit. I just do not tell this to my doctor when I get back to Canada.

I sure hope all of us can see many flights from this new space plane.

It would be neat to take a flight on a space vehicle to an orbiting

space hotel, stay a few days and return to earth. I wonder how many more life times

it will be before something like that will be made possible.

The Thailand economy is in trouble, and Nok Air is feeling it.

This is the reality of a lot of places in the world.

The world economy is shaky right now, and tourism is being

affected by the poor shape many countries are in.

In Canada we have a Prime Minister who wants to legalize

some soft drugs, then we can get high and smoke our weed

and not worry about such silly matters. woo hoo.

Sunny ways every one. Enjoy those sunny days.

Corruption and greed have ruined many countries.

The reputation of being corrupt lasts for years, and they all have a very hard time

to rise above the old corrupt days, if they ever do.

Good Luck Thailand, you will need a lot of time and much

improvements before these days of corruption and greed will be

forgotten.

I still enjoy my visits there but will never go and live in Thailand.

I was hoping that Thailand was getting modernized, but I stand corrected.

I seldom pack my passport when I travelled around Thailand. I did have a photo copy

of passport and visa, and luckily had my international drivers license with me on one

check stop. Only being allowed into Thailand for 30 days without a visa is old fashioned.

I could have stayed in Mexico for up to 90 days without even a visa. Thailand

get with the times! You will be losing more international travellers if you do not wake

up and modernize.