richard_smith237

Erm.. So in a Shop in Phuket Town a Belgian guy, buys some things, pays by his Credit Card, but while exiting the shop also steels something?

That is extremely odd behavior, also extremely stupid. 

The Shop Owner posts the video on Facebook and I guess, also reported this to the police. 

The Police learned of his departure date and time... How is that possible ?

2 hours ago, balo said:

This months Darwin award winners.   Congratulation , you made the news, now let's hope they will relocate you back to the rice fields. 

 

 

 

Not quite Darwin awards which honors those who accidentally remove themselves from the gene pool (i.e. by killing themselves in some obscure or just plan stupid manner).

That said: Your point is made.

Also, how insulting is it for the True Captains of vessels that the media refers to these chancers as Captains...

For how long could this guy operating the boat not have looked ahead.. it must have been minutes... 

1 minute ago, observer90210 said:

Makes sense what you say, but if the driver is all by the law (correct licence, seat belt etc.) , perhaps the cams would dissuade some disneyland fantasy infringment by the honorable officer of law? Or am I wrong?

You are not wrong, and from personal experience, pure and simple stubbornness has also worked.

Fortunately, in Thailand the BiB are not ones for 'making up infringements'.... there may be daft and odd regulations some of us are aware of, but once we've been here driving for a while and have learnt the idiosyncrasies we hardly get pulled over because there is nothing to pull us over for. 

I think its different for motorcyclists who seem to get pulled over for just 'riding', but in a car, the BiB are not interested in anyone unless they are breaking a regulation they are specifically targeting at that time. 

4 minutes ago, observer90210 said:

A majority of farangs who live and have invested money in property in Thailand love the country and are respectful of it's culture. But it just gets very annoying when a farang is regularly targetted by corrupt officials on the road or within the counters of Thai bureaucracy and are asked for tea money to get the job done. If people get fed up and start to leave the country, no one will benefit.

It may not annoy you so much when you realize its 'anyone' who is targeted, not just Johnny Foreigner.

It almost seems as though there is an angle for someone everywhere, and, if there isn't an angle they will try and find one until the realization that its futile.

1 hour ago, thhMan said:

Ever purchased a pepsi, coke, fanta or other.... Notice that they dont have cap seals.

Ignorance is BLISS!

Carbonated drinks are less easy and more costly to 'replace'... However, in the past there have already been cases of the Water bottles being re-used with 'tap water' to turn a quick profit. 

The issue in places such as Thailand is that there is always some unscrupulous entrepreneur ready to profit (cheat). The plastic seal made this more difficult, this decision makes it more easy. 

I fully support the reducing and ultimately the removal of plastics from our lives. In this case I would like to see an announcement that should unscrupulous resellers take advantage they will be charged to the full extent of the law. 

20 minutes ago, mrfaroukh said:

In Saudi now it is not allowed to wear Barcelona team dress as Qatar is sponsering them the fine is the same 135000 Pound and 15 years jail. 

 

I just got warning that you should not carry any pain killer to UAE even if you have prescription for it, else you will be jailed for bringing drugs into country which can be life time imprisonment or even execution.

I can't comment on your Barcelona shirt comment, it seems insane, but given recent events not completely unbelievable. 

But, your UAE comment is a little off the mark (not by too much though) and may alarm some... 

There is a list of Drugs for which if you do not carry a Doctors Prescription you may find yourself in trouble if searched as many substances commonly purchased over the counter in other countries are controlled in the UAE. 

This list can be found online and as not specific to painkillers. 

For example - I believe there are no restrictions on carrying Paracetamol.

However, painkillers such as Codeine (and Paracetamol containing Codeine) which can readily be purchased over the counter in the UK, is also illegal in Thailand without a prescription, although the laws in the UAE are somewhat more draconian. 

13 hours ago, wanderlust3 said:

Really? You guys are GUESTS in this country. If you don't like Monkeys or other native creatures, whose lives are no less important than yours, go and eat somewhere else, I'm sure lots of people who visit this area enjoy the experience of seeing Monkeys, if it annoys you, choose another place, the world doesn't revolve around you and your limited perception, thoughts and petty annoyances, they have equal rights to be there as you do!

 

Depending on the perception of 'pest' you might be the pests in the area, and not the monkeys!

 

Respect the natural animals of the Country that you are honoured to be a guest in!

Does your 'Guest' argument still count when Thai's are equally irritated with this issue ?

You see, the fundamental flaw in your argument is that more commonly than not Thai's hold very similar opinions to us Westerners, because (and don't be shocked) they are also not stupid and the highly unimaginative and dumb argument of  'go elsewhere if you don't like it' falls flat on its face because quite frankly it is dumb !

6 hours ago, douglasspade said:

ABS breaking on a slippery surface is useless, and accelerating out of dangerous situations is tricky if your vehicle is not AWD!

Probably video game experience Game Over kid!

Which is more effective on a Wet Surface? With or Without ABS ?...

8 hours ago, gandalf12 said:

You talk as if you know me and your opinion is the only one. In reality I probably get out a lot more than you do. I could hardly be jealous of you sorry to disillusion you but it is a fact. I understand you have an opinion and I respect that but making judgements about people you do not know is somewhat presumptious.

"I probably get out more than you do" .... huh ?..... You probably get out more than me?... are you 5 years old? what on earth does that have to do with the topic ?

9 hours ago, optad said:

Serious cyclists always gear up, they know the dangers of the idiot factor. Does not diminish responsibility upon road all users.

 

Motorcyclists by and large are more casual, cavalier and it would not surprise me if coming from behind faster, the motorcyclist just did not see or expect the slower cyclist in front. Speculating helps no one though.

 

RIP Stephen. Seemed like you were doing good things too. 

Gear up ???...  

Helmet, always..

Gloves, yes because my hands get sweaty and can slip off the grips otherwise when hitting a bump..

Lights, always (day and night)

What other 'gear' is there when you suggest 'cyclists gear up' (on the road)?

5 minutes ago, GuiseppeD said:

What do I think? This forum seems to have attracted some the most inane posts known to man tonight.


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And some extremely inane responses.... why even bother to reply if you are not interested in a topic?

Note: You have no need to reply to this either - just put it down as one of the inane posts you have no interest in addressing - I'm simply writing this response in support of the OP who is intelligent enough to be aware that his isn't the only opinion. 

I think you put forward a valid argument...  If the level of play can be maintained, why not?

Mens Singles and Doubles are all best of 5 sets in GS tournaments and Women's Singles, Women's Doubles and Mixed Doubles are all best of 3. 

In many sports at this level it is generally the men who draw the crowd and attention, audience, sponsorship and thus the financial rewards. However, Tennis is one of those sports whereby women demand a significant portion of the 'attention pie'... 

Perhaps they have it right already... [devils advocate]...

4 hours ago, gandalf12 said:

I think you need to rethink yourself. I am guessing it isnt intended but you come across as an arrogant prick. There again if you like butcher's cars you probably are

Which part of my post do you disagree with then ?.... 

..... you haven't offered anything of intelligence to the topic other than calling me a name !!!...  I'd suggest your post comes across as childish but we'd enter an immature tit for tad argument on an anonymous forum that simply wastes space... So, lets give that up right now and if it isn't too much trouble try engaging the grey matter and lets both get back on topic 

Do you have any comment on the second car which impacted the crash site ?... no one else has, but a few have issue with a Mercedes impacting the crash site.  

Some even have issue with the fact that a 22 year old owns a Merc which seems particularly daft to me. 

One poster has commented that its a fast road and when conditions deteriorate it becomes quite dangerous. The initial car had an accident, has his driving been brought into question?

I'm not defending the 22 year old girl, but neither do I feel she is the pariah some are making her out to be just because of some perceived wealth based on the car she drivers. She had an accident, she was perhaps driving dangerously, too fast for the conditions, but so was the first guy who crashed in the first place... both crashed, both in different makes of car, but it seems some are only interested in targeting wealth as if that is the only cause... When stepping back and looking at the bigger picture this criticism comes across as jealousy.....

A positive story and if it reminds one person to wear his gear and he has an accident the time you took to write this thread is worth while. 

As you clearly point out, your protective gear took the brunt of the punishment and an accident can happen anywhere at any time without any warning. 

Some think they can, but in truth you can't avoid 100% of accidents 100% of the time.

I was looking at bikes today simply as a measure of getting around when I don't want to be stuck in traffic in my car. This thread has made me think twice !!!... 

29 minutes ago, gandalf12 said:

Jealousy I dont think has much to do with it. The point was how does a 22 year old afford an SLK200?

My Wife's first car was a Mercedes... not a big deal.

Like any young person here - either they have an excellent paying job or the parents bought it....  You may need to get out more. 

In this case the type of car this 22 year old was driving seems irrelevant.. In terrible driving conditions her inexperience contributed towards an accident.. another car also hit the wreckage, but because it was not a BMW or a Benz (etc...)... no one has picked up on that, so yes, it does seem that there is plenty of jealousy on here... Or at least animosity directed at those seemingly more privileged.

5 hours ago, Just1Voice said:

Why would I be jealous of a 22 year old, immature, inexperience driver?  If you're talking about the "money aspect", I find that funny, since my father was a millionaire back in Indiana.  He bought me and my 3 brothers our first cars, but you can bet there were no "luxury" or "super cars" involved.  Oh, and we all paid him back once we were able.  I find your comment somewhat humorous, even though it is totally ill-informed. lol

Yup... sounds jealous alright... Daddy didn't buy him a nice car... but its ok, that stuff is Character building !... 

4 hours ago, bangkokairportlink said:

 

No, the only reason for electronic stuff is to make sure that you won't be able to fix any problem yourself but will need to pay an official garage.

 

All keyless cars can be jammed, and in Europe it is as easy as going to the supermarket to buy a jammer.

 

 

Oh, I thought it was technological advancement, computers, electronic age etc... 

Are the tin-foil hats still the same as they were 20 years ago or have they evolved too ?

1 hour ago, toofarnorth said:

Could you post a picture of your wife's hardback , I am curious to see , maybe my wife has one the same.

Bloody auto-correct !!!...  

Makes the blood boil....  This Scum needs to be removed from society as do his associates.

Whether or not he was driving for UBER is somewhat irrelevant. He was surrounded and threatened by 5 thugs, these scum need to be charged.

More people are going to start carrying 'protection'... its only a matter of time before these events develop into loss of life when 5 guys surround another who fearful for his wellbeing pulls out a gun and uses it to protect himself.

In doing so, innocent bystanders and passers by will be placed at risk. This issue at the moment is at the 'thin end' [of the Wedge]. The BiB in not dealing with these issues severely and swiftly are permitting future escalation ultimately to an eventual greater cost to the general public.

3 minutes ago, Moonlover said:

Wow, what a lucky guy. Also lucky that there are skilful rescue services to hand.

 

A graphic example of just how dangerous these tree filled ditches are. I can't think of a more deadly way of lining the roadside.

 

I'm encouraged to see though that on recent widening projects on R22/223 (Udon Thani to That Thanon, they are installing solid raised mediums. They may not prevent the accidents, but at least the impact will be lessened.

 

Maybe the highways authority have realised, at long last that they need to build 'forgiving highways'.

Agreed that the tree filled mediums are lethal, but the do prevent an errant driver (car) from crossing into oncoming traffic. 

As you mention, the only reasonable method to prevent excessive deviation is the solid median, its just safer all round, but more expensive to install and maintain - First World problem in a Third World country.... 

My car has keyless entry... 

Key is in your pocket (or usually Wife's hardback), once you are within 50cm of the car you simply touch an area of the handle for the car to lock or unlock, you see and feel the car lock or unlock.

If it doesn't lock, for whatever reason, you will notice. 

I'm not sure how easy this keyless entry is to 'Jam'... but it really makes life extremely convenient. 

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This story definitely seems like a case of 'Jammers' in use, in such a situation I too wouldn't leave my car.

That said, how many stories such as this do we read ? this is the first one although I'm aware of Jammers, so its not exactly uncommon. I'd still prefer my new car over a 20 year old model which lacks many of the modern safety features. 

Also, one point that has been overlooked. Older cars were much easier to break into and steal which is why we have the evolution to this 'electronic stuff'.... 

How any survives let alone walks away from such a mangled mess is astonishing...  That is on very very lucky chap. 

That said, I wonder how the accident occurred in the first place because that is some very serious damage, the car has been crushed like an empty coke can... there must have been some significant speed involved. 

Cycling here is lethal... 

For the most part Cars are quite respectful and careful, this has surprised me. 

But, the motorcyclists are awful, they cut you up, pull out in front of you, force you to swerve round them, motorcyclists (and careless pedestrians) are quite a danger. 

Just recently I was overtaken by a motorcycle taxi on a sharp left hand bend, as the motorcycle nosed in front of me, he stopped on the apex to let off his passenger - I had no where to go and to emergency brake and caught the curb on the left hand side..... I was fine and unhurt, the bike rider was very apologetic, but it is this carelessness and stupidity which injures and ultimately kills. 

I'd hazard a guess in identifying that 99% of journeys on a bicycle are completely safely, however, its the tiny percentage of those who may not see us, are using their phone, are drunk, aggressive etc which make riding (and driving) here more dangerous than many other places. 

The carelessness and lack of consideration for others on Thai roads is appalling. Not that this couldn't happen in other countries, but these issues are so much more prevalent here. 

RIP. 

7 hours ago, 55Jay said:

Cool, the stereotypes and Ageism woven into this article is revealing.  Ranting Rooster and that old boy, Rod, should be worried for their jobs.  Perhaps young Miss Au from Ting Tong Thai, can take Rod's place?  We need more useful "young people" topics like, how to tell your TGF to shut up.  How to order a beer.  How to say you are horny.  

 

This is comedy genius....  I do hope that was the intention.