richard_smith237

Probably in the same block of flats!

Have you tried having a shower and washing your socks?! Not necessarily at the same time but it can be done? There's no excuse for 'stinky' people... Coming back from the gym or sports maybe one thing, but most facilities have showers there. But, some people just do not shower & change their clothes enough... i.e. people need to shower 3x or 4x per day if necessary. There are days when I shower 4 times (morning, then after exercising or doing something outside, before going out, and when I'm back) and of course, putting on freshly laudered clothes... Washing clothes properly, in proper antibacterial detergent makes a difference (IMO). As far as not taking shoes off when going into someone elses house, thats a cultural no-no and offensive... but no surpises there. Stinky feet.... Some people just sweat more at their feet, but again, there is no excuse for that to cause an offensive odour unless there is a medical issue.... freshly laundered socks (washed in antibacterial detergent), shower regularly and 'actually wash the feet' don't just let them get wet - I'm surprised if people don't know this, but I'm guessing many may find it 'harder to bend down' and actually lather up their feet and wash them properly.... Then choice of footwear matters... if someone is wearing footwear that doesn't easily breath, then the feet get hotter and sweat more... Wear very breathable footwear (and wear cotton socks). I have 'winter' shoes (boots and trainers) for colder / wet cliamates that are water proof and don't breathe so easily - I don't wear them when walking around Thailand... BUT... I also have 'city motorcycle boots' and the feet get very hot in those, usually sweaty, but again, they don't stink - I use deoderisers in the shoes, always use fresh clean socks etc... (even if I've only worn the boots for a hour - the socks get changed before I wear any other footwear etc). So.. If someone is exceptionally stinky - they have a medical issue, or just don't know how to manage themselves properly in a hot cliamate.

Probably entered correctly then at some point decided to u-turn, not much less dangerous than the legal u-turns in many cases. Valid point - I suspect thats the only way to end up the wrong way.... ... missed her exit, and the druken logic took over, she decided to U-Turn and head back otherway.... We've all seen the videos of people 'reversing' 100m down the shoulder because they missed their exit ( I mean videos from the UK etc )... that doesn't detract from the utter stupidity of this action, but also highights the utter stupidity of people in general. Athough this took place while the woman was 'well above the legal limit' [for alcohol] - there has to be an underlying degree of outright stupidity to behave like this even when completely drunk... I imagine many of those who know her are unsurprised of this news !!! Many of us have been compeltely wasted at times, it wouldn't even enter our minds to drive, let alone consider such a stupid course of action - this degree of stupidity must be inherrant, the alcohol merely serving to exagerate it.

What do you reckon... .. No accident... So, she'll just get charged with DUI and Dangerous driving, plead guilty, get off with a mild fine. Back to drink driving again....

How did she get past the toll booths ???... There are barries at both (conveiontal) entrance and exits... So entering via an exit the barrier would have (should have) been down preventing access. I have long thought that these barriers cause extra traffice, when they could just have a plate reconginition system whereby people drive through and are 'auto-charged' (as they do in many countries i.e. Singapore for at least the last 25 years)... ... But, news such as this highlights the importance of a physical barrier too !!!... though it somehow appears not to have prevented access in this case. As far as the DUI is concerned - as per Gottfrids commment, she must have been so far gone she was tranqulised. ... There's a certain poster on this forum who will no doubt defend DUI and blame something else, anything else other than the booze...

A locked phone can be answered - the next step is getting the person on the other end to understand you. Have a Thai speaker with you.

In many (most cases) you'll need a Passport to purchase a SIM (unless things have become more slack). 7-11 staff may help you register the SIM if they are not busy (I see them helping foreigners do that). But also instructions are in English. If all you want to do is send your number an SMS over the cell network so 'someone at the other end' might read it... You'll need to ensure that 'messages show up when the screen is locked' and you'll need to send the message in Thai. Calling is probably the best option.

Don't they need to enter passcode/touchidcode first in order to be able to answer the call? No - a locked phone can be answerd, without being unlocked. Thus: I does seem that your only hope is to give it a call and try - there's pretty much nothing to lose now (and try before the battery runs out).

If you can't see it on the 'findMy' app, then a couple of issues exist. 1) Its not connected to a network (so maybe turned off) 2) You should be able to see the 'last location' if you can't - then 'FindMy' may not have been turned on, on that phone. I think you need a 'data connection' for FindMy to work... So if you have 'Phone call only' then I don't think you can locate it.

- Open 'FindMy' (link below) and sign in with your iCloud account - the App will tell you immedately where your phone is. https://www.icloud.com/find/ Though you said you don't know how to use Apples 'findmy web page' its just that simple. Thus: if you remember your iCloud LogIn and Password you can find out where your phone is. Then you can 'erase' the device (if you have concerns of data theft etc - its seems you are not too concerned). Once you know where your phone is (or even if you don't) you can call it, have a Thai speaker with you if you don't speak Thai, hopefully the person on the other end is decent.

Lots of responses here... 1) [Response to: '10 Indians' comment] You would need 10 Westerners (or more) to replace a decent spending Indian tourist - see what I did there ? - wealthy tourists of every nationality also visit Thailand... (not sure what the traffic argument, was, are you suggesting all Indians are hiring cars and blocking the traffic ?) 2) [Response to: 'turning away high spending tourists' comment] Where are 'high spending foreign tourists turned away' ??... If you mean 'Western Tourists' who now get a 60 day visa on arrival... then its never been easier !!.... no 'genuine tourists' are turned away (or, do you mean 'longer termers' ? which is different). 3) [Response to: 'low spending Indians' comment] 'High spending' tourist of any Nationality do not go to the same areas that 'low spending tourists' of any nationality go to. 4) [Response to: 'There was simply no need to stop the restrictions on visas' comment] - what visa restrictions ? in June 2024 the Visa Exempt arrival was extented to 60 days for toursts from many Western Countries ? - where is the restriction on 'tourists' ??? 5) [Response to: 'Terminal-21' comment] - You are using T-21 and Central in Pattaya as your metric to evaluate the social-cultural-economics of the toursim market ? hmmm.. measuring sex pests against sex pests ? 6) [Response to: 'Bilateral agreements' comment] - I Agree, they exist... But your response is fundamentally flawed... British Tourist require an e-Visa to enter India (and get 90 days)... Thai tourist also require an e-Visa to enter India (and get 30 days). - Indians to Thailand - Visa Exemtion Entry: 30 days - Brits to Thailand - Visa Exemtion Entry: 60 days ..... these bilateral agreements you mentioned ??... It all seems fairly equal, What was the Gaulling issue again ? 7) [Response to: 'Thai logic - spend' comment] I often find myself agreeing with 'Thai Logic' arguments / comments... as the 'riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma' quote of Chuchill seems to ring true across many cultural devides and we can shoe horn whatever we want into our opinion when selecting a few experiences.... .... but really - do you find Indians that objectionable ????... really ???

I'm kind of split on your opinon on this...... If I'm first to arrive at a padestrian crossing in my car, and there are pedestians wating or about to cross, or if they have 'started' crossing, I stop.... If someone goes into the back of me, thats another issue and it would be the other cars fault - that has never happened and its only the same as stopping when a traffic light changes to red. On my motorcycle I'm far more cautous, I don't want to be the one stopping first, at traffice lights or a pedestiran crossing as I fear someone 'rear ending me'... so I'll either drive through, if no one is on the crossing already, or try and stop to the side, if people have started using the crossing already. As far as stopping, and giving a 'false sense of securiuty' to those using the crossing, ergo potentially being the one who effectively 'caused' an accident as they cross and another car blows through the junction - I get your point and its a common comment... but again, in years of driving here and stopping at crossings, this has not happened... But, in the example we see in this article, this is exactly what happened - drivers stopped, a person crossed thinking they were safe and dropped their guard.... But that is not the fault of the traffic that did stop, its the failt of the idiot motorcyclist for blowing through a pedestrian crossing when eveyrone else had stopped, also also partially the person crossing for dropping their guard and not paying attention.

Is it the booze that makes then 'stink more' ??? I've a couple of mates who are virtually alcoholics - they drink a lot... But they are also hygenic clean guys who shower regularly and have the clothing regularly laundered, use deoderaunt etc... None of them, smell in the slightest. So.. when you mention regularl drinkers... . Is the stink from the booze, or from the laziness the booze generates within some of these folk and they can't be bothered to wash and do laundry as regularly etc ?

You've picked apart a post, isolated and single comment designed to make a larger point and missed the context... Which was clearly... This degree of carelessness could almost be considered deliberate.... When workmen (even in Thailand) leave the public highways in such a condition, without lighting or markings, they are well aware of the potential concequnces, that their negligence is likley to result in n an accident, serious injury and even death - yet they do not care - This is infact "Gross Negligence"... and Gottfrids point is fairly clear - this was no accident.

You have a very 'perfect' idea of the health of Thai food - one of the biggest concerns I have here is the chemicals & pesticised put all over the Thai food (vegies etc) at both farming and preservation stages. ---- More on Topic... I agreedi - fferent people can have distinct smells, and this can come down to race, culture, diet, and even socio-economic factors. Race and Culture Different races may have slight variations in natural scent, which can also vary by region and cultural habits. Hygiene practices play a big role here: how often clothes are washed, what kinds of detergents are used, even where the water is sourced from. Then there’s the question of whether people in a certain culture regularly use deodorants, and if so, which kinds. All these small details add up. Diet Diet is another big factor. Some common diets tend to generate unique body odours - different foods influence our scents over time, particularly when consumed on a highly regular, or even a sole basis. Socio-Economics Then there’s socio-economics. Those with more education and wealth may have easier access to high-quality washing facilities, better detergentc, better deodorants, cleaner water, and even a wider range of food options. They may also spend less time outdoors in hot climates and have more opportunities to shower, which all contributes to body odour. So, IMO - whether someone “smells” a certain way is influenced by a mix of these factors. For example, we sometimes have Thai workers around, and by the end of the day, after working hard in the heat, there’s a noticeable smell. But, to be fair, anyone in the same situation would likely end up the same way - although antibacterial detergents can make a difference in how clothes hold odours. On the other hand, there’s the stereotype of the “stinky farang” on the sky train - that’s often just poor hygiene! Then there’s me after a couple of hours playing football - not a true “body odour” smell, but once I get my clothes home, I have to leave them outside (until they are washed) because of the strong, acrid smell of urea (and the boots live outside permanently!). Thus, I’d suggest the biggest factors in body odour are twofold: - Regular washing and use of deodorants - Access to good laundry facilities and antibacterial detergents Other factors probably have a bit less of a direct influence.

Brutal, but I think many people would agree... Its almost as if we should need a licence to 'procreate'... I've heard the arguments that 'something' should be put in the water to prevent pregnancy - and only after approval is a 'pill issued' to reverse the effect.. Of course, this is inhane, impractical and dangerous, so of course its note a real suggestion... But... the point is there - there is a lot irresponsibility, particularly in the West where there is far greater education on such matters. In Thailand I see these issues as being far more tragic when there is less edication, far greater degrees of destitution and desperatoin and women end up in situations having unwanted or accidental pregnancys in far greater numbers earlier on in their lives.... Father is responsible of course - but how many of them know they are potential fathers. I used to say: When we take the deicsion to sleep with a woman, we also take on the deceision to be potentially responsible for any children or take measures to ensure such does not occur.

There a woman, quite likely very young in desperate need of assistance somewhere - probably quite pshcholigically messed up... This could have been a still birth (6 months early etc) and she was in a situatoin where hosptial treatment was not available to her... Its not sick, its tragic. There are foundatoins that can help, but this is another area where authorities could be taking greater responsibilty from both an education and support perspective.

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Don't hold your breath Just so long as they had the ISO safey sign up !!!

I can understand you may not want to be doing this yourself if recently recovering from serious illness and treatment. Is there anyone to take care of you ? ... Could they 'boil' a load of potatoes' and make real mash en-bulk ? - Skin & Boil the potatoes - Mash them with cream (or full fat milk) & butter - Blend it and push it through a sieve to ensure no lumps. ... Freeze some of it, keep some in the fridge, then make it when you are ready ? The reason I suggest this alternative is 'real mashed potatoe' would not contain the chemicals that 'dried Smash' or their equivalents do. Otherwise, as suggested - Britshop: Smash at 275 baht https://britishop.com/product/smash-the-original-instant-mashed-potato-360g?srsltid=AfmBOoogmz4-ZacNj4g_Rh2F3U3liq6eqplfIRMggcRxJNML77zChR1c Lazada: Varios Mash-powders - varied prices (from 135 baht upwards) https://www.lazada.co.th/tag/mashed-potato-powder/ Makro: 100g isntant Mash (51 baht) https://www.makro.pro/en/p/155188-7204434772163

I agree... and if a cyclist hits a pedestrian at a crossing in the UK, they are held responsible (even if the pedestrain is not paying attention - but I think there are also other variables at play too). Its a separate point: but its a valid arguement that ALL road users should have insurance... which can pay out for 'at fault damages' and compensation. Imagine getting hit by a cyclist at a crossing and you can no long work ? In Thaiand, if you are hit by an uninsured motoryclist ?... I can't get 'workers comp insurance' directly, but have it with the company I am currently working for (which pays up to 12 months max of missed work)... ... but if an uninsured motorcyclist seriously injurs me at a crossing ? ... or even a car... Will they pay out for loss of earnings if I can't work - if they have no money and aren't insured - there is nothing to get anyway ?... life is full of risks, but the absensce of effective policing makes these risks and also consequences far greater.

Possible, if your implication is that a vehicle could obstruct line of sight to approaching lunatics swerving out at the last second... .... However, not looking at all is a distant cry from being on heightened alert when crossing a road... ------ The only time I've nearly been hit on a crossing.. - A box van didn't want to completely stop, while all other traffic had stopped for the crossing, the box van slowed, but didn't stop trying to 'time my crossing' as he approached so he didn't have to stop... a large wing mirror clipped me. Stupidly, in anger I kicked the side of the Van... I was furious.. the drive stopped, got out, looked at me and got back in his van and drove off... (I was lucky he wasn't more of a nutter). - Another time, crossing with my Son, all traffic stopped, a taxi driver didn't like that we were on the crossing so blasted his horn and didn't want to stop... ... I waved annoyance with my arm (not the middle finger or anything like that), but that was still enough to annoy the taxi driver... he skidded to a halt, abandoned his taxi in the middle of the road (ekammai) and got out... I was with my Son (about 5 years old) and was not about to get into a fight, so I just continue on. Point here - is the are lunatics about, the authorities do nowhere near enough to ensure that ALL drivers of any vehicles know they will face serious penalties for not stopping for pedestrians....

How many taxi drivers carry weapons in their taxi in Thailand ? It would of course a guess and someone is bound to levy the accusation of Thai bashing or prejudice etc.. but.. how many reports do we read of taxi drivers involved in fights we weapons... So.. whats the estimate ? half of taxi drivers carry weapons in their taxis ?

<File photo for reference only> The photo's in these articles are very often misleading... I suspect the idea is... If there is no actual photo to use, any photo is better to draw in the reader...

Or her comments were genuine and she really did hate you !!! ... there, less verbose !