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That would depend on whether she slept with him while she knowingly had an STD at the time, or if the transmission was 'accidental' - i.e. she did not know at the time that she had contracted an STD before at the time she'd slept with her boyfriend. If she knew, then she is clearly guilty of an offence, though I'm not sure what that would be in Thailand, it could be a public health order offence if knowingly passing on and STD - in other countries I know this is a real offence but usually dealt with on a case by case and severity basis. His behaviour is something separate, its pure and simple revenge and illegal, and thus deserves any charge thrown at him.

You are born with the power to run, give it a try !!!... ok, serious... The monkey probably recognised the monk and its quickly likely the monk has used a stick a or a slingshot etc, thrown stones at the monkey etc enough times, the the monkey knows whats coming. Some may argue this would be 'un-buddhist' of a monk to act in this fashion - but they are still just humans and can respond to a problem anyway they want. You want to know how 'you' should respond - if the issue becomes significant enough - carry some sort of 'stun baton'... https://www.lazada.co.th/products/led-i5183607010-s22003191204.html?

I've ridden the ADV 160 for a two weeks as a rental (Sand Boxing in Phuket) - I didn't find the ride particularly harsh, its a very decent scooter. Thus: As others have said, check the tyre pressure. Beyond that, I suspect the the issue is simply your expectations - there's no need to change the shocks etc on any normal scooters... I see guys putting Ohlins on their Vespas etc - its just fashion and won't make any notable difference. Did you ride other bikes ? Aerox etc - did they feel the same ?

Are these any good for gaming ? My son is after a gaming computer…

Agreed, I suspect the Ops conclusion is based on the coincidence of engaging with a more chilled / less officious Immigration offer than anything else. As pointed out by others - the possession of a Pink ID (for Non-Thais) implies a more permanent connection to Thailand than a simple visa exempt entry offers.

The large majority of motor cyclists in Thailand. All motorists except us excellent perfect riders & drivers on this forum !!! 🤔

Nothing to do with apathy ? Sitting in an AC box while MC after MC jumps a red light - what more equipment is needed for that & many other aspects of policing the roads ? The police all have motorcycles but we never see them pulling over vehicles for driving dangerously etc

‘They’ ??? Who is they ?

Valid point - and it leads to the deeper discussion of taxation and public funds. But, as graft is so systemic, even if police offers receive competetive salaries, will graft ever disappear ?... I have friends in the Thaii policeforce who make a lot of money from their positions, no 'normal salary' (even to western police salary amounts) could ever achieve that.

Just curious - how did you arrive at the 500,000 baht value of a life ? I do agree with your sentiment - make the penalties for such behavior so severe that it serves as a deterrent, as for now, I see the lack of severity of penalties and ineffective policing actually enabling such reckless driving standards and road behavior.

He's delusional, insisting that despite mountains of scientific proof exposing his stupidity, he's somehow special and magically "drives more carefully when drunk." As if the laws and basic human decency don’t apply to him - he's recklessly indifferent to the lives he’s endangering. And in this thread he is also reckless indifferent to parental responsibility.

Another daft comment - BritMans accident was 100% not his fault...

The idiocy of the the response really should not warrant a reply..... You are comparing adults to children - so, no... of course I wouldn't hold a 66 year olds parents responsible for their crash. If my 10 year old son were to get the keys of my motorcycle or car and take it for spin, causing an accident - both my Wife and I are complicit in the wrong doing as we are the legal guardians of the child. The same can be said when he is 14 year old. The same can be said of any parent allowing their children to undertake dangerous activities. It also needs to be repeated, before you run away with further dumb comments - the driver is clearly 100% at fault, but the parents are also 'complicit' having failed in their duty of care.

A valid points... but on the 'spectrum of life' there's a lot of 'whatabouttery' involved in those case studies... and far bigger factors are at play in the upbringing of a child than the single issue of age of parents.

Why the victim blaming? Maybe the parents did not know? The fault here is 100% the drunk driver. Two 14 year old girls, under the legal age to ride a motorcycle. I won't let my son on the back of my motorcycle, let alone ride one himself - and that unwavering rule will exist for as long as I can impact his decisions. As you point out the drunk driver is 100% at fault legally, but there are also 'buts'... To explain the parental responsibility angle I would us the following analogy: It is ok to allow my 10 year old to use a pedestrian crossing on his own ??... ... the difference is, I'd not be allowing him to do anything illegal, these girls were riding under the legal age to ride a motorcycle. Thus, as pointed out, I'd consider that the parents are also complicit ? - thats not victim blaming, thats simply highlighting how poor parenting also contributed to the incident.

..... the same as it was when the sweeping generalisation wannabe self appointed alpha generation had kids... Do you not think generations before you were making sweeping generalisations and berating your generation for its perceived weaknesses ? and generations before that ??? Such narrow-mindedness... as if 'your generation' were the best ever and every onward generation is a step backwards....

Have we really ??.... I thought it was the other way round... have kids later on in our 30's & 40's once our career has kicked off, compared to earlier generations when 20's was the age to start a family... This might stretch back to the 'security' argument - are younger women really interested in older men if all other things are equal, i.e. is a self funding 25 year old woman really interested in a 50 year old male ??... he'd have to have looked after himself and have exceptional game !... No, its really not... Is a child's life not so much richer for having grandparents ? Is early adulthood not so much more enjoyable when you can finally look at your parents, not as disciplinarians, tyrants, dictators or those who make the rules to be followed, but with an understanding of them as someone who has guided you so well though the narrows... Hearts and minds - classy !!!

Outstanding comment - I couldn't agree more..... ... Yet here we are in a country knowing that we, nor those around us have the freedom to speak as freely as we wish - while free speech requires responsibility, it cannot be chained. Its a crying shame that Thailands potential is stifled by such self serving myopia.

Really ?? ... thats quite sad. The implication is that you cut ties with your children, but that may just be the character of your response lending to that assumption - I apologise if I'm mistaken. My childhood bedroom is now my Sons room when we go back to the UK and visit my folks a couple of times per year.... my family home has always felt like my family home, both my Wife, Son and I have belongings and clothes there... its our home in the UK and always will be for as long as my Parents live there. That said... I do have desire to have more children, as does my Wife as it was and still is so much fun the first time around..... But there is firm element of realism as we are now in our late 40's... and we both agree its a bit to late for more (thats just a personal perspective).

Firstly, I'm sorry for the loss of your friend. But... with some reality and I apologise in advance if the following comments lack empathy, but I believe it an important part of the discussion to consider the impact of many aspects on our lives from work, stresses, substances, pressures, family, relationships etc... Can the consumption of Marijuana make someone suicidal ?... I think it could - but I would suspect greater underlying issues. Could it also be argued that the 'chill' effect of Marijuana prevents people from succumbing to many of life's stressors ????? with the medicinal and pain killing effect also presenting great benefits. As part of the same argument I suspect the effects of Marijuana can also lend to certain behaviour and actions... paranoia is a common one for example... and extended over use of Marijuana can certainly impact the long term behavior of those using heavily. I'm not suggesting this happened to your friend.... but I am questioning if such an extreme response is the result of 'recreational' Marijuana use (again, apologies for any insensitivity).

Ah... that one sailed straight over my head... perhaps it was the Krathom I consumed... I mean weed... erm.. oh combined with the Wine... Ah.. and the painkillers (recent injury)... ... I'm clearly a veritable dope-head... Intoxicated... but not by cannabis of course - that will draw out some overloaded defensiveness even if I love everyone (except trolling fools of course !)...

Half falang sounds like halfling, a hobbit in other words. Anyway I'm interested to know "where he's from", meaningless as that phrase is! Where're you from? Bognor. Oh, you're Cypriot then? No, I don't know if there are any Cypriots in Bognor, but just to illustrate my point. 555. I agree with your point on the half farang thing... or even saying half Thai or half English. My Son is not 'half anything'.... he is both Thai and British.... Regarding 'Where he is from', I get your point - but the underlying question is that of parentage rather than location - as the report along with his name lends to the assumption that he has a Thai and a British parent....

Great for a Sandwich... But, if we're going to go down that road of discussion, I don't think Ciabatta is an ideal bread for a burger - which is why I just order my Brioche Buns from Conkeys bakery in Bangkok when I'm doing burgers.

I'm not so sure about that... this is a particularly 'western-centric' media source, as such focus is going to be on 'western centric' news... But... as for your point - there is are plenty of reports on 'Chinese stuff' but the threads never get past the first page... as people on these forums are just not interested in them.... until they are looking for some reason to highlight a media bias, which, as just highlighted is flawed. https://aseannow.com/topic/1339661-bangkok-raid-unveils-contraband-goods-in-chinese-owned-minimarts/ https://aseannow.com/topic/1339794-pattaya-police-raid-chinese-gang-involved-in-illegal-loans-online-gambling/

How about making them yourself and freezing them... Burgers are easy... then we have control of the ingredients etc... timing permitting of course. The issues I always have are getting a good brioche bun...