richard_smith237

Nope... not when friends have been close friends for decades and also find subjects that we disagree on. Perhaps you've not had long lasting close friendships here, so may not be able to picture a normal cross cultural friendship. You've shoehorned in a bias of yours... discussions can be held without confrontation - again, you may not be able to picture a normal cross cultural friendship - discussion is quite normal. The 'general non confrontational nature' of Thai's does not mean they are incapable of healthy discussion - you seem ignorant to that reality. I used the 'term innocently ignorant'... perhaps rethink your faux-offense, its a bit childish.

Obviously there are mixed responses to this. First and foremost - use of devices needs to be well managed by responsible parenting. Phones & iPads are excellent devices for kids when not over used - as an educational tool they are outstanding.... from Maths Apps, Art Apps, educational YouTube videos and of course the games kids love to play. There is no reason for an iPad or an iPhone to be the enemy of child development, quite the opposite in fact - but, poor parenting can make these devices the enemy. My son has loads of devices: - iPad - half of which he paid for himself (with gift money) - he keeps in contact with his friends, plays Roblox and minecraft online with friends. He also uses the iPad for School work (the need their own device for that). - iPhone - This is more for us so we can contact him at school if we are late to pick-him up (its happened once), he also takes this to restaurants, after we've eaten and he's the only child there and we're chatting and drinking etc, its unfair for him to sit there bored, he can use his phone. - Nintendo Switch - We play football on this and other games, good fun together, also on the planes. - VR headset (Meta Quest) - my son uses this at weekends, has great fun playing online games. All of this, the timing is managed by our Son - He's 'warned' he manages his own time, make intelligent choices - if he uses the devices too much, there are consequences and he'll be prevented from using them. He shows academic excellence, he loves school, has many friends, does 2 hours ECA after school every day (sports, crafts, even cooking). He deserves his leisure time. The best part about his devices, particularly an iPad is the amount that he learns - I'm surprised at his knowledge base - he's also understanding about fake-information now, which I consider important as the world is changing to one with a lot of misinformation peddled as fact. As far as social media - he keeps in contact with his class group via the school Teams group. He also keeps in contact with previous class mates who have moved away via discord. Is he addicted to his smart-phone, of course he is, we all are - but not to the extent it has any controlling influence over him or us as a family unit.

I think this is a case of 'farang think too much'.... We regularly have overseas guests staying - I've never once considered submitting a TM30 for them. They don't need it - this is something thats only needed if someone has Immigration business to take care of and has never 'recently' had a TM30 filed anywhere. I don't even bother submitting a TM30 for myself as I'm in and out (via airport) too often to consider getting any extensions etc at Chaeng Wattana Immigration, which is the only time the TM30 etc is checked.

The ayhole needs to be dealt with before he kills someone. The issue here is that he didn't actually 'do anything' so the Police will handle the issue lightly... realistically, this mental case needs to be locked up before he kills someone... Sadly, he'll be free to drive around and continue this mental behavior until he does cross a line and it will cost someone a severe injury or their life.

Yesterday, I watched through my rear-view mirror as a new Toyota Alphard weaved recklessly through traffic, making sudden, aggressive moves - right up to my rear bumper - while we were travelling at 100–120 km/h. The driver undertook me, then sharply cut in front, forcing me to brake. I observed the same erratic behaviour repeated: overtaking, swerving in, cutting off other vehicles. By the time the van was 100 metres ahead, it had boxed in a car and was deliberately impeding it. I can only assume the other driver had used their horn - apparently enough to provoke the aggressive hostile reaction. There are truly some unhinged individuals on the road - This behavior is not isolated, I've seen it a few times first hand and also on plenty of videos which often make the news.

Repurposing the quote from Collateral (movie with Tom Cruise) ? Max: You killed him? Vincent: No, I shot him. Bullets and the fall killed him.

I’m not sure a couple of beers would have put them (friends) over the limit - we just didn’t want to deal with the ‘ensuing theatre’ of the BiB messing us about if the ‘wand’ detected the presence of alcohol. … so yes.. we used corruption to avoid having our time wasted. Perhaps that’s as bad as regularly driving well over the legal limit & / or while stoned over 600 times…. You can make that evaluation.

Small… (320ml) 2x 620ml (5%) large beers is enough to put anyone over a DUI limit. 85kg male - A beer every 30mins = calculated BAC of 0.077% at 1 hour. 2x 320ml (5%) = 0.036% BAC at 1 hour.

Outstanding stuff - tweedle dumb, tweedle dumber & tweedle half-wit have teamed up…. … a three man circle of cretinry so dense it bends light !

And you've admitted driving after a few beers so practice what you preach. Oh hold on, you'd just call your policeman buddy and ask for a get out of jail free card. Hypocrite Quote & accuse accurately - I’ve admitted to driving after 2 beers…. … Until I realised that ‘might’ nudge me over the DUI limit…. That was a while ago. But if someone close to me stuffs up.., yes, I’ll help however I can. …. Im somewhat of a hypocrite that way.

I think Malcy made it and had it erected outside his house !!!

My problem with that statement is that for once I actually believe you! Instead of 12x 320cc bottles of Chang he has 6x 620cc bottles - because thats half as many... ... Genius !!!

Olympic-scale delusion on a pathological level. You actually believe your own rubbish, parading around attempting this holier-than-thou tone while knee-deep in your own moral sewage. Then you have the gall to preach about road safety? You're not just a walking contradiction - you’re a full-blown farce. A tragic joke wrapped in arrogance. And that little "drive safe" line for people leaving the bar? Like a thief warning others to lock their doors, or a liar lecturing on truth. You are the cautionary tale, oblivious to your own punchline. Spare us the act. You're not a voice of reason - you’re the warning label. You're not helping. You’re mocking. Whether you realise it or not. Your comments aren't just hypocrisy - they're a masterclass in self-delusion and moral rot.

It seems there will be options to fill out the digital form on arrival. I'm assuming there will be 'iPad stations' where this can be carried out.

Yes, very dangerous. Think of your son. Interesting that this is the first time as a 'drunk driver' you have shown any consideration for anyone else.... ... Shame its just a toxic masked attempt to deflect and troll.... typical of your vapid character.