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An excellent story of the type of expat Thailand needs... Kudos too him... 

On a slightly different note: It seems that there are so many cars which end up in the moat. How is that ?

Either people really have no idea how to drive, or there are so many extremely drunk drivers (or a combination of both).

20 minutes ago, MekkOne said:

 

Because she paid for the accident with the cop, that it, she's clean of that crime if you like it or not.

What we talking about here it's another story totally unrelated, you can put it the way you want, but for killing the cop she paid, not itch jail but with money (the Thai way) but she paid and she's clean.

If you spend time in jail because you are a thief when you're coming out you're clean do you agree with me on this? So is she, family paid millions and as I said the case is closed, but a lot of people here judge this matter over another, somebody just said that I'm a PR, I'm just a people that accept the country where I'm living in for what it is, nobody give me the right to judge a Thai woman or the Thai juridical system.

It's look like nobody in this discussion has never ever took advance of the way it work in here.




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No, she didn't pay for her alleged crimes. She was let off after distastefully negotiating a financial settlement to a poor family, half of which was paid for by her insurance (I believe the undisclosed sum was alleged to be 2 million baht). 

It this very point that many people have issue with - An uneven playing field whereby those with money are permitted the luxury of not being truly accountable for their actions.

I disagree with a number of your comments in the above post:

1) Payment cleans the slate - It does not: It ridicules and weakens the legal system that is supposed to be here to protect us.

2) Whenever I read or hear the words "its the Thai Way" its usually used to explain something unacceptable to many (including Thai's) and is used where a more intelligent response is lacking. 

3) If you spend time in Jail, the slate is not wiped clean, you are released on parole. The sentences for reoffending are more severe. Previous crimes of similar nature (related) are taken into account.

4) The numerous Thai's I know cannot accept this behavior, why should you. You don't need to go native and start losing your moral compass just to enjoy living here. 

5) As a human, you have the right to form an opinion and judge anyone.

IF this lady drives drunk and kills someone next week, next month, next year even...  would you disagree with those who would suggest that it was preventable ?

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I am still considered a fkn. I am working on a better rep, costly affair!

fkn ? Farang Kee Nok ??

And you are working on a better reputation which is a costly affair ?

hmmmm....   Perhaps invest your money into something in your name which you will have more control of, something which you will not have to work hard at just to make ends meet into your retirement... 

8 minutes ago, MekkOne said:

 

unfortunately for you I'm not drinking at all and I do hate drunk people, but in this instance I just see a bunch of haters that are just spit sentences and this lady just deserve a bit respect and to be guilty if a court of law decide so.

As I said, good evening.


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I too see a bunch of haters. However, with the exception of a handful of overzealous comments most of the comments made have been very reasonable given this lady's history, her past behavior and attempted manipulation of the media followed by recent events and behavior. 

Everyone deserves respect until they demonstrate otherwise. I fail to see how this lady continues to deserve any respect at all. 

53 minutes ago, MekkOne said:

 

You assuming from This video and This video that she was under the effect (she look very frightened and worry, but to classify her as under the effect I need much more)... Still the FACT that she wasn't tested so she wasn't drunk, as you say you have the luxury of making your own judgement but here between a 'she must be put down', 'she's a b...h' etc. we are not talking about judgements but of hate speech. She was arrested 500 mt away and she was argumentative and incoherent said the police that don't want to relesa how much she was drunk, and before she get caught she paid the owner of the Mitsubishi....yeah it's a perfect plausible Thai story

I'm referring to this video from 2015... 

She is clearly upset, there is room to suggest that she was so devastated that her mental faculties were disturbed to such a degree she appeared under the influence.... at the 2:20 mark...hmm... 

That said: This lady has reportedly misbehaved in a night club, she's hit a car in the car part, she's been arrested 500m down the street and proven to be over the legal driving limit (an undisclosed amount)... There really is no defending her. 

I agree with your comment on the 'hate speech'... some posters fail to present their thoughts in a civilized manner, there will always be extremist views, this will always be the case, we can ignore these people. For those who are prepared to politely argue and debate their differences of opinion these forum pages remain of interest. 

I've never actually seen this Law in the land traffic act (but I've never looked hard enough as I don't ride a bike).

Perhaps someone can post a link and the section if they have it. 

I for one find motorcycles a nuisance and am quite happy that they have to stick to the left lanes. That said, I also think for sensible riders they should be permitted to filter into any lane when keeping up with the speed of the traffic, unfortunately most riders on the streets appear not to be sensible, thus the laws appear fit for the common denominator. 

I suspect the issue is that many Westerners on Motorcycles also have an original driving license issued in their home countries and they've been taught to drive / ride correctly. Thus, these riders are no hassle to anyone, they ride thoughtfully and intelligently. Unfortunately, they've become tarred with the same 'nuisance' brush as the reckless, thoughtless more dangerous riders. 

I've lost count of the amount of times I've had to emergency brake for a motorcycle taking a chance cutting me off, missing my bumper by inches. Guys on Big Bikes don't ride like this and I feel sorry for them having to follow the same regulations as someone uneducated in riding with a scooter. 

I do think it is time that an acceptance is made in the Land Traffic Act to allow for Big Bikes - i.e. Bikes over 400cc 

34 minutes ago, MekkOne said:

 

She has already killed somebody under the influence... When? Because in the accident of 2015 she wasn't tested so she wasn't drunk [FACT]

I'm just trying to put the pieces together, we're is the damaged Mitsubishi since nobody report damages at the police, this cops must be the fastest cops in Thailand to be on the scene that fast, or the pub staff set her up because maybe she was acting bitchy or pissed them off...

Here everybody assumes that the cops are working as cops and not as gangsters, the picture in this page says a lot with her crying desperately and a cop laughing in her face....

Then everybody can think whatever he wants but nobody is guilty if there is a reasonable doubt...

Good evening.


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She wasn't tested for Alcohol or Drugs when the car she was driving hit a parked car and killed its occupant (a police officer). This does not prove she wasn't drunk, this only proves that the Police involved with the arrest were negligent. As you suggest, this leaves room for 'reasonable doubt' in the eyes of the law. 

However, we (the public) have the luxury of making our own judgement and comments without the burden of proof. If you have seen the video of her behavior that night (in 2015) its quite apparent that she was drunk or under the influence.

Fast forwarding to recent events. The Police did make a very fast arrest. I would speculate that they were called due to her behavior inside the club, the reports suggest somewhat of a tantrum before she left, then had an accident in the car park before getting arrested 500m down the road. It's also possible that the police were waiting 500m down the road so they could arrest her driving on a public highway rather than on a private car park. 

With regards to the damage to the Mitsubishi, its likely that is being handled privately.

5 minutes ago, ukrules said:

 

Employing someone with false promises of a work permit is illegal and completely unprofessional, this person (who did the hiring) should be arrested and fired from their job.

With so many people prepared to simply get up and walk out, its hardly surprising that the school are taking short cuts. 

I don't support this and believe the Work Permit process should be made much easier, especially for 'qualified' teachers...

Equally so I don't support unprofessional behavior... just leaving without notice is unprofessional, the Op has asked for advice, this is the best advice I feel he can receive - leave on professional terms. 

17 minutes ago, DipStick said:

"Someone was prepared to pay you to do a job which you can no longer carry out " REALLY ? How about someone was prepared to hire you illegally without the required visas and permits.. Question, if the immigration raided the school, who would they arrest the school principal or the not so innocent illegal worker ..

Mr Smith get your head out of the sand and be honest and realistic ..

The Op is resigning... for personal reasons, not for the treatment he is receiving. The Op is not about to face an immigration investigation in to the School he's working for.

There is nothing wrong with showing some humility and professionalism.

I like your user name... quite apt. 

On 11/1/2015 at 11:48 PM, Alexander3 said:

Having dropped my daughter off at preschools in dubai for the first full day today, I'm wondering how long it takes for a child to get used to different surroundings.
She's really adaptable and loves other children but still worry how she's going to cope at 10 month old.
Any thoughts and/or experiences?

At 10 months old... it purely depends on her developing personality. Some kids are naturally more clingy than others. 

At 10 months old my son was quite happy being left with with others for an evening etc. 

My assumption is that while all children are different, they all adapt very quickly. Leaving your child at a safe facility in the care of professional and loving carers will help your child develop a little independence and confidence. 

At 14 months old our Son was left in a Japanese day care while we went skiing, he seemed perfectly happy there. 

At 2 years old our Son started attending Nursery School and (starting at 3 mornings per week) and shows that he loves is. Now at 3.5 years old he's extremely confident and happy, cheeky and funny, but also shows excellent levels of empathy towards others. 

The best benefit your child with get from pre-school will be mixing with other children and developing these necessary social skills from a very early age. 

Certainly there will be no issue. 

Someone was prepared to pay you to do a job which you can no longer carry out. 

It would be respectful if you could provide as much notice as possible, by acting professionally and by offering a sufficient explanation you loose nothing, but potentially gain understanding and hopefully don't lose the respect of a future employer (if you were to return). 

Simply walking out benefits no one. Its just lazy. 

12 minutes ago, Gary A said:

For you anti gun folks, you should be making new laws about drugs,,,,,,,,,,, Oh wait, they are already illegal.  Drug overdoses now kill more US people than firearms.

So because drugs are killing people guns are acceptable? That logic is fundamentally flawed...

Some people are saying she 'needs help'.... Why ?

If its for suspected alcoholism, she is just doing what many people her age do. She goes out and has a drink with friends, thats fairly normal and acceptable. What isn't acceptable is that she drives home drunk and has already killed one person. She doesn't need help, she needs disciplining in accordance with the law without being permitted to pay her way out of it. 

This system of giving the minimum penalty for fake atonement is highly flawed as it continues to place everyone else at continued risk at the whim of system which respects wealth above all else. 

I travelled in April 2017 with my 3 year old Son. 

I also looked for such a form online - I found a few documents, which after filling out would have needed to be notarized by the local Amphur (which in my case meant they would have also needed translating into Thai). I didn't have the form notarized or translated, but it was signed by my Wife. I also had a signed Copy of my Wife's passport with her comments "For International Travel from [dates] with [sons name], a Signed photo copy of my Sons Birth certificate. 

My Wife dropped my Son and I off at the Airport. I asked her to stay nearby, just in case I encountered issues passing immigration with my Son (on his Thai Passport). We were through immigration very quickly without a hint of a question. 

I'm also of the understanding that the local Amphur should have these forms ready for you to fill out. Both the mother of your child and yourself would need to be present. 

It is my understanding from these threads that its quite hit and miss regarding whether or not you'll face questions. 

In most cases a phone call to the mother is acceptable. In every case it would be sensible to have the official Consent Letter (I'm not sure what this is called in Thai).

1 minute ago, Stocky said:

He and god knows how many million others! This is a normal day in the office for THAILAND,  this ain't Switzerland!

 

The dashcam footage is totally unremarkable.

 

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Would it have been remarkable if he had plowed into the back of another vehicle ?...  Because with this driving such a disaster with potentially tragic consequences is only a moment away. 

Yes, this is a normal day on the Thai roads... but it 'shouldn't' be and with more attention we will hopefully see some improvement. 

1 hour ago, billy54 said:

Have i lived here too long ? as i couldn't find much wrong with it ,only a moron with a camera 

Thats called "Social Stockholm Syndrome"... you have become so desensitized by stupidity it has become your norm.

How is the guy who videoed this a moron? With more actions like this he (along with others) will make the roads safer for you, I and many others to travel on. 

6 hours ago, Stocky said:

It seemed like a normal day at the office to me. He was driving no more recklessly than this moron with a dashcam following him.

The stopping distance of a lorry+trailer in the dry is estimated at about 360 ft at 60mph / 96kmh

A car at the same speed = 220 ft. 

That is an extra 140 ft in which the lorry can crush another vehicle. 

The pickup truck is driving well within the limits of the vehicle and road. The Articulated lorry is driving well beyond them. 

This driver needs to be taken off the road before he kills someone. And he will kill someone, he will blame the rain, he will blame break failure, he will blame anything except the real reason which is his potentially fatal disregard for road safety. 

55 minutes ago, MekkOne said:

 

I don't know in your country, but in my country a parking lot (where she was stopped) is a private property and it's not as a open public road so no crime was committed as the article says, nobody yet report of an accident except the pub staff (apparently she must have hit an abandoned car). In another video there is a guy of the staff that says that she arrived at 10PM or 11PM... An actress is in your pub and you don't even notice at what time she has arrived? I doubt she was actually drunk or under the effect of some drugs, she was just probably pissed because of all the people that were taking pictures and video of her...


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Why would you attempt to defend her ?... She's already killed someone driving under the influence. 

She kicked off in a Pub while allegedly drunk. She drove in the Pub Car park and collided with another car, while allegedly drunk. Police arrested her in her car 500m down the road and breathalysed her, proving she was over the limit by an undisclosed amount. 

MekkoOne: You're also attempting to pick holes in the story. If staff reported she'd arrived at around 10pm-11pm thats a fairly reasonable estimation. There are 100's of actresses in Thailand, 1000's of famous people, they frequently socialize and its quite normal to be in a pub with someone 'locally famous' nearby. This will not be a special occasion for the staff and certainly not a sufficient reason to make a mental note of the time of someones arrival. 

This lady has proven herself to be a danger to society, she's now been arrested twice. I'd hazard a guess and suggest drink driving is a weekly event for this lady, perhaps more. Were lucky no one else was killed -

I have no idea how anyone, yourself included MekkoOne could defend these actions and at the same time maintain a moral compass befitting a reasonable person. 

32 minutes ago, MekkOne said:

 

36 minutes ago, HooHaa said:

cant condone her actions, but seems to me the misogyny here is strong.

are you lot angry she was let off the first time or just dislike her because she has money or a vagina?

 

be interesting to find out when many of the upstanding citizens of thai visa last drove home shitfaced. 

im guessing plenty of hypocrisy  would be revealed.  

You're right, it's unbelievable how many 'haters' you can find here, people that probably never tasted a beer in their life and never drove a car after a beer...


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Perhaps there are a number of 'hypocrites' on thaivisa.com who drive under the influence - but they too would face similar comments from many of us. Particularly after killing someone, then a follow up second infraction showing a fragrant disregard from the law and safety of anyone else around them.

As others have pointed out, this lady has issues, but it isn't an alcohol issue, first and foremost its a 'couldn't give a <deleted> about anyone else' issue... it is this with which most posters object, money or being a female doesn't really come in to it until she uses these to escape legal recourse. 

She's been caught making a social nuisance of herself and drunk driving again. 

I wonder how many times she has been driving under the influence of alcohol and well over the limit. 

I wonder how many others times the lives of numerous others have been placed at risk, even placed in grave danger as a direct result of the ineffectiveness of the legal systems agains those who can afford to 'pay out'.

Had she been treated appropriately according the law after her first event, she may have learnt a lesson. 

I hope this second offence sees her death with more seriously just so the rest of us on the roads are protected. 

26 minutes ago, TheLobster said:

You are not a Thai traveller or smuggler, at least this topic gave you a chance to show off or so it would seem....................

You know this is an anonymous forum?....

Anyway, you have nothing to be concerned about if have nothing worth 20,000 baht or more on your possession when you travel...  perhaps you'd think you would be showing off if you did.

10 minutes ago, cornishcarlos said:

50-50...

 

She is obviously on the wrong side of the road plus no lights.

 

Crossy has been here long enough to know that you should always expect the unexpected.. Look left, right, up and down when making a turn :)

Yup... I've been here 20 years, I've avoided many accidents when pulling out of Soi's and driveways by being extra vigilant in observations of the silly things other do. 

What can be frustrating here is that its almost the social norm that we are expected to accept partial blame for the stupidity and carelessness of others. Almost as if we are being brainwashed into the acceptance of daft and careless behavior, sort of like a 'social stockholm syndrome' whereby we start to believe this silly stuff ourselves. 

IMO: 100% the old dears fault. She's cycling down the wrong side of the road, no lights. 

She didn't anticipate that you were obviously pulling out. 

That said, you could have avoided the accident by double checking to your left... But, that said, you could have avoided the accident by not moving at all, or not even being there in the first place !!!... no really, its her fault, she should not be riding down the wrong side of the road against traffic. 

You handled it well though.. 

Come on, we all know it wasn't his fault...  He'd been drinking, it was the Alcohol's fault.... 

IMO: With absolute evidence such as this there is only one resolution here: Death Penalty. 

This specimen simply needs to be removed from existence, by carrying out such a heinous crime he has proven he does not deserve to interact with humanity, he has proven that he should not be a burden on humanity and tax payers by keeping him fed, clothed and housed in a prison. Dispose of him.