ThailandRyan

12 hours ago, DaddyWarbucks said:

What happened, did they get spooked by the recent Chinese submarine disaster that claimed fifty-five lives?

My outlook, is they needed a frigate to replace the one that sunk near Prachuap Khiri Khan this year, and the Chinese could use the one being built to replace the one they just sunk.... great trade up for China plus the extra dough.....just my view.

Vikings

3 hours ago, Dmaxdan said:

So sad for all involved. R.I.P

 

What drives a 14 year old kid to do this??

To throw away your life and your freedom for the foreseeable future especially at such a young age. ????

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mental health issues. One article I read stated he had recently stopped talking his medication. As a Mental Health professional I can tell you issues like this are not uncommon when people who are getting help stop doing what is needed.  May the victims RIP and the injured heal and recover quickly. They of course will need counseling to help cope with the trauma.

Check with Ratachai Muay Thai. They are on Soi Tai Ed as well. They are licensed as a teaching school.

On 8/26/2023 at 1:26 PM, mudcat said:

Well thank goodness we are heading back to the Bay Area next week for a month that takes care of this year to give BOI a chance to re-consider their demand that people from all over Thailand traipse to Bangkok to submit a few sheets of paper.

If they refuse, we live 2-hours from a Cambodian border crossing - the idea of a trip to Bangkok is burdensome for a immigration program that was supposed to make living as a retiree easier.

I flew out last week to California and the IO as I exited looked at the 1 year reporting small piece of paper in my passport and instead of removing it shrugged his shoulders and left it stapled in place as he looked at my 5 year admitted until date which confused him.  I was then sent to see a supervisor who ripped out the 1 year reporting paper, then looked at the 5 year ME stamp, pulled up my information in her computer and then stamped me out.  

It appears some IOs are still confused by the LTR visas and it has been in play for almost a year.

48 minutes ago, Sigmund said:

in the US the skateboard jerk would have been 6 ft under with compliments of the trigger-happy highway patrol cops.

 

When abroad it's really always surprising how some foreigners/farangs get a sudden sense of entitlement juste because they feel rich due to the exchange rate...

Another absurd and unsubstantiated unsupported claim.  Nice deflection from the OP

1 hour ago, FritsSikkink said:

More likely shot him 20 times or more

Your opinion which is of course unfounded.

19 minutes ago, Toby1947 said:

Grow up, anyone over 9yrs old on a skateboard needs treatment ????????????

Please explain why. The man in the OP probably didn't want to part with his board for any reason. They can get pricy.....longboard for me as well as still surf....your just jealous others can skate....

1 hour ago, BritTim said:

The SMART visa can be useful for some people who qualify, but is really quite niche. For full details, see https://smart-visa.boi.go.th/smart/. Many who qualify for SMART visas might find the LTR (Long Term Resident) visa more attractive.

And for less money and a lo ger period of time. 10 year LTR. 50k Thb

Barbequed 

3 hours ago, jcmj said:

Noooo. The thought of a farang hater Auntin is the worst thing that could happen to us. 

True and it will have a chilling effect on expats.

pass

11 hours ago, Danderman123 said:

Not many people have the mental capacity to direct complex criminal investigations.

 

However, if you believe that there is some secret left wing group directing these indictments, you are deluded.

He believes in the infamous Kabal

1 hour ago, CharlieKo said:

BREAKING NEWS: Alan Dershowitz Explains Why He Sees No Smoking Gun In New DOJ Charges Against Trump

 

 

He see's no smoking gun because his glasses must have been off as he tried to read it.....

3 minutes ago, K2938 said:

Re 2 definitely no

Agree 100% that no refund will be forthcoming as they issued the 5+5 year 10 year LTR in good faith that one would still qualify at the renewal time for the second 5 years.  For the Wealthy Pensioner category and the Wealthy Global Citizen, there should be no problems qualifying again at renewal times as most on Pensions or with money in the bank should not have any issues unless the banking industry collapses worldwide.

Disingenuous

37 minutes ago, jerrymahoney said:

The burden of proof for grand juries is "probable cause". "Beyond a reasonable doubt" is the burden of proof at trial.

 

The possible defendant submits no claims or evidence at a grand jury hearing.

Yet sometimes they can and do.

"A defendant, or person under investigation by the Grand Jury has a right to testify in the Grand Jury. However, this right must be asserted by the defense counsel through what's called a Cross – 190.50(5) Notice (abbreviated as x-190.50 notice).Nov 17, 2020"

https://www.newjerseycriminallawattorney.com/criminal-process/grand-jury-overview/rights-of-accused-at-grand-jury/

An accused has no right to testify at a N.J. grand jury. However, the prosecutor may extend an invitation for a defendant or target of investigation to testify. Under this circumstance, a defendant will have the “privilege” of testifying provided he waives his Miranda rights and right to counsel as defense attorneys are not permitted to be present at grand jury proceedings.