richard_smith237

Totally agree.... But there is an added 'fatalistic' outlook towards safety that tends not to exist to the same extent in the West... ... this makes Thailand more 'happy go lucky' but there is also a tragic flip side to this which we read in the media such as this. Repeated eduction is the huge step forwards towards a 'nationwide cultural shift' towards one of respecting safety measures. Examples are wide spread: one that always sticks out for me is... wealthy folks turning up a private schools with kids in cars without seat-belts, mum holding a baby in the front seat, while helicoptering their children with 'alcohol gel' because they are still scared to death of catching covid... The same parents let their kids ride bikes without a helmet, yet they wear a helmet when skiing because thats what everyone does.... The point I want to make here is that there is a huge absense of critical thought when anything is done, parents just follow what everyone else does, from whichever echelon of society they are from.

SCB removed their online Banking because it was not as secure. Moving forwards with the times means adapting to mBanking.... That said, SCB should have just added tier authentication to make their online platform more secure (just as international Banks do with their OLB). Mobile Banking is as secure as Internet Banking is (in fact the mBanking is a lot more secure that the Thai Internet Banking - particularly SCB's which only needed a Log in and Password - it didn't even have two tier authentication). That said - I don't like to have 'everything on my phone' that I'm carrying around daily - not through fear of getting hacked etc or theft and thieves can access my account - I can wipe my phone within minutes of it being lost. Instead, the issue is getting all through all security to set up the apps again on a new device. I've considered getting a 'second' phone for all the financial bigger financial stuff (overseas accounts / crypto etc)... and keeping the 'user phone' with one Bank account (smaller amount) to use locally.

'Internet account' ?? SCB stopped their Online Banking Service approximately 1 year ago (so you can't do online banking via a laptop and Webpage). SCB now only have the App that you can use on your Phone for Mobile Banking (mBanking)

Have you been able to log in on any other devices such as your phone?

Yup... and thats what most of the suggestions for the Op are - to sort it out with the people involved, by just using the car insurance - BUT, the Op has not confirmed that the car has insurance. It seems the original poster (OP) may lack the acumen to solve this straightforward issue on their own. Utilising car insurance was an obvious and simple solution. Often, when reading of situations such as this, the OP's post is poorly written and lacks useful information, making it challenging for others to provide sound advice. It's not surprising that some individuals find themselves in these self-inflicted predicaments. The flaws in their initial posts often reveal a lack of common sense.

On a high floor in a modern condo our Internet stopped working properly, we were getting poor and intermittent signal... I opened up the router and it was full of those tiny ants which were shorting the electrics inside the router... I've no idea why, but they were attracted to it, something to do with an emitted electrical frequency ? (no idea).... But... Its not about food, cleanliness etc... so the insults aimed at the Op are unwarranted as the ants also seem to be attracted to 'some' electrical items.

However, this suggests that you perceive the world in binary terms, strictly 'black and white,' while much of Thailand exists within a 'grey area,' where such ambiguities are prevalent. Therefore, you have a choice: you can simplify life for yourself and those around you, or you can choose a more difficult path, potentially creating additional problems. Most people would choose to make life easier for themselves and those around them. I'm sure you would too, but it seems you've taken a binary stance because you feel entrenched in your position in this discussion.

it’s sold by ‘someone’…. I get the same style of message… - block & delete & that’s it. I also get the ‘group message’ thing with 100’s of stranger in the same group followed by everyone ’exiting the group’…. Not sure what they hope to achieve or how the scam works though.

Perhaps try to get an account by yourself first ???….. A number of posters find success with a little trail & error…. (Maybe some can name a more accommodating branch in Jomtien). If that fails, you could then revert to the agent option as a plan B.

Agreed... lots of debate on such issues but your comments are exactly as I understand it. That said, insurance rarely check how long someone has been here for when making a claim using a foreign licence. Additionally - its not hard for them to tell the insurance the wife was driving.... ... I'm not sure why the 'guy' is being put on the hook for the costs unless neither vehicle is insured in which case the owners, particularly the car owner is somewhat accountable for not having insurance.

I have just the necessary government insurance for my bikes. I take care of them. If I crash a bike and it is damaged, then I pay for the damage. But if someone else damages my bike, why should I pay for that? That rule is for all belongings. If you damage my home, i.e. smash a window, you pay. If you splash a bucket of paint over my clothes, you pay. And if you damage my bike, you pay. It's that simple. Your bike is not a 600,000 baht brand new Ducati. When I had my BMW it was fully insured - now I have a scooter, it just has the Por Ror Bor. In 'theory' the 'car driver' damaged the Bike, so the car's insurance should be on the hook... IF the car is insured in the first place - the issue here in Thailand is that many vehicles go uninsured. I do agree - if someone damages someone else's stuff they should pay, but when vehicles are involved there is a legal requirement for them to be insured - the insurance should pay.

It's Thai Law that all people in Thailand carry 'Government issued photo ID'.... (this is the Blue ID card for Thai's)... As foreigners do not 'usually' have an ID card, the common advice is to carry your passport for ID purposes (not to check Immigration status).

Answer: because that takes effort... real police work...

Not having a Thai DL should not be an issue if he has a DL from his home country (in English)... As far as moving the car while drunk - Yes, very silly, but its not the 'horrendous crime' some are making it out to be, its not as if he took a joy ride into the city while hammered.

Simple points which really needed mentioning in the Op. 1) Does the Brand new Ducati have Insurance ? 2) Does the Car have insurance ? If neither have insurance why should the Op be on the hook for others not being responsible for the things they own?... Yes, he made a completely idiotic mistake.... but thats what insurance is for in the first place. If thats the case, all parties involved were dumb.... It would have been extremely easy for them to just state that the licensed Wife drove had the accident. Additionally, the Op's home country license (if in English) should be valid for use in Thailand... i.e. IF the Op is from the UK and has a UK licence, then that is also valid in Thailand.

No mention of 'cracking down' on the rental shops renting out motorcycles to those without licenses.... .... only 'verifying renters’ driving licences'..... translated: Getting tea money from all those tourists renting motorcycles, but nothing being done about the rental shops which illegally rent out motorcycles to those without a licence. As always - the Police operate in an 'upside down' manner... IF they don't want tourists without licenses renting out motorcycles - target the actual shops doing the renting.

Often around 30 mins waiting at the belt . I arrive with Emirates at 13 h, or Swissair 11 am. if that makes a difference. I’m retired so traveling is my preferred hobby, and always when staying around 4 months in Thailand I do get bored and have to go wandering. I’ve been doing this since 1984,I’m lucky to have had a career that gives me my EU winter season free 5 months a year, and I’ve mostly been a snowbird in Thailand. The airport , in my opinion, has had huge problems , beginning around 7 to 10 years ago. Before that it was much better due to less tourists. Thailand is suffering from overload in all the domains, we are seeing the results. Crumbling infrastructure and bad service. Yup... thats a long time for the baggage to come through.... If taking 10-15 mins from the doors of the plane opening to get to the baggage hall, then waiting a further 30 mins - thats a total of 40-45 mins for the baggage to come through - thats too long. That said: I often arrive at similar times (Emirates / Qatar) and have not noticed long waiting times... I just haven't noticed the same issues as you... IMO the only issues the Airport has had recently (past few years) is slow Immigration (which is being resolved as per this Op) and being extremely busy... Some of that is resolved with the Satellite terminal, but check-in is still extremely busy.

Not true.... (and a common misconception) - Only Immigration Police can check your Immigration Status, in and around the country, or upon arrival and departure - The 'conventional' police force 'should' not be able to do this, though they can ask for Government Issued Photo ID which is commonly our Passport, or another form of Photo ID issued by a Government Authority of our home nation or Thailand.

Sure... and people do and will continue to do that - thats their own issue / fault. My In laws do that in their car, even though when in my car they put their belt on without asking. Some will break laws, think regulations don't apply to them etc... we can't apply perfect legislation for all.. BUT... IF people are stupid enough not to wear a seatbelt when 'sat' thats their own issue. ----- What about the staff... Thats a risk they take when flying... not much more can be done about that. What about the people sat in the business air-bar (if there was one) - thats their own risk. What about people waking to the bathroom or in the bathroom - thats a difficult one, as we can't have our seatbelt attached all the time.... we also can't 'hold it'... thus... do we just have to accept the risk ? - I think thats about all that can be done. It may be argued that compensation is 'chump change' - but I'm of a position that there was no negligence, so no compensation is warranted. As far as crew are concerned - the Airline should have insurance for such circumstances - to compensate crew, pay disability benefits etc.

Valid point.... it can't be that hard to have a light that shines' when the seatbelt is not attached... But, it does involve the re-design of all cabins - perhaps that's an easy addition on 'new-Aircraft'... But, the industry is Global, and thus requires international agreements. Perhaps the seriousness of this incident will trigger such agreements.

Here it is... not from a 'Westerner'.... But from a Muslim, the UAE Foreign Minster....

You are gaslighting.... everyone knows keeping your seatbelt fastened while seated and at all times its practical to do do so, i.e. when not doing to the toilet etc... is sensible. If people want to ignore recommendations and use the bar in business class etc... thats their risk. Should they be 'compensated' for having a drink in business class when the risk of entering 'clear air turbulence' is something we are all aware of ? (most of us). DVT can be mitigated with flight socks, inflight leg exercises and pre-flight medication (i.e. Heparin - for those in high risk groups)... Pilots cannot 'base use any of their judgement' for CAT - its something that is unforeseeable and unexpected, it doesnt come up on a radar... It seems you are blaming the airline for the passengers not fastening their seatbelt - this is 'almost' in alignment for blaming the taxi company for your injuries in an accident when you are not wearing your seatbelt and another car hit the taxi you are travelling in.

No. But I have an unusually large Penis! bob. Ah... so he had exceptionally small hands....

Do you have unusually large hands bob ?

You met MalcomB then Bob ??? 🫣