richard_smith237

Bit different for a few moments while someone goes to the toilet at the airport. I would do that as it makes sense. As long as the bag is at a distance and can't be deemed my possession. . Asking someone to watch your bag while they frolic in the water is a bit indulgent. No I would not like to do that. Why is it indulgent to ask someone to keep an eye on your bag why they for a swim ??... Its not exactly an onerous task to allow someone to place their bag next to you while taking a dip... (frolicking in the water or otherwise). Of course, a perfectly valid reason not to, would be if you are about to leave soon, or may go for a swim yourself etc... But, otherwise, telling someone 'no' in such a situation does highlight a degree of 'ayholeness'.... (not you), however, its of no surprise me to read some of the 'nay' responses and reasons from some of the posters who repeatedly re-affirm they are antisocial misfits.

About the 2 worst place to watch a stranger bag. The constant warnings of notifying authorities if you see an unattended bag didn't seem to sink in then 😮 Some hyperbolic 'whatifery' there along with an impressive absence of logic and reading comprehension. Since when is 'someone else's' bag an 'unattended bag ??? In an airport lounge, people have already gone through security... keeping an eye on a neighbors bag while they pop to the toilet is hardly the terrorist security breach you make it out to be, neither is watching a seat neighbours bag on a train.... Me thinks in the aim of scoring a 'critical point' you over egg this pudding.... But.. if you are not willing to assist those around you in such simple ways that highlights something of your character.

Only after reading your response ChaiyaTH's comment did your post makes sense as it initially reads as if you were commenting on the convenience of travelling to Myanamar when travelling to KPG... The lack of clarity in your opening post is perhaps the issue and the reason for the critique.

The issue with that of course is that this has happened before.... Lebanon opened up its borders for the Palestinians and very soon Palestinian militants triggered the Lebanese civil war - I don't think the Muslims of the South of Thailand would want them... for the same reason no nearby Arab nation wants them. Why cant they cross into Egypt ??? because Egypt knows that when allowing an influx of refugees they also allow militant terrorists and fundamentalists who seek to destabilise - their goal is Caliphate.

Thats... and yep, I agree... We don't see IDF attacking in other Palestinian areas, because they don't need to because Hamas are not orchestrating their attacks from there and using the civilian population as human shields. This issue is polarising the stupid... it seems if we're against against Hamas then we're supporting the IDF ergo we are against Palestinian people... this is not the case... ... its possible to feel very strongly for the plight of the Palestinians while abhorring the actions of terrorists from Gaza. ... at the same time its also very possible to support the Palestinians need for human rights and their own safe land while condemning the October 7th slaughter.

I dont know why regular Palestinians would be spitting on one of their own... Yet there have been videos circulating of them spitting on the dead Jewish German girl as she was paraded through the street. More importantly, how many Palestinians were killed by IDF in the year before October 7th ???... Israels actions are always retaliatory. I agree with this statment, but would remove 'blood lust'... many in the west felt the same about the Daesh. Why is that the Western Leaders do not want to control him ? Could it be that they are privy to intelligence and not just a mix of media misinforming everyone ? Back in 2014 weapons (rockets) were found in UNRWA schools... Hamas using human sheilds. Even with your bias, is could you accuse IDF of using human shields ??? the only argument you could have is to argue 'fake news'... Its starting to appear as though you are a Hamas supporter...

Israeli force is has always been purely retaliatory... its been swift, barbaric, extreme, exacting and excessive... I dont think we (or I at least) are supporting the extent of response.... nevertheless, its a sad state of affairs that extreme responses are necessary in response to terrorism. If Palestine wanted peace, wouldn't they be prepared to discuss solutions and negotiate ??? (3x No's ring a bell ?) How many times has Palestine rejected two state solutions ? The closest they ever got was the Olso Accord and PLO denouncing terrorism... since then ???... Hamas and terrorism. While I strongly support the innocents of Palestine and a two state solution, the people the Palestinians have not been permitted to vote on it... Why not ???? - because they are led by a terror organisation that wont allow them to. And you are very very wrong (IMO of course)... IF Hamas gave up their weapons and the Palestinians accepted a two state solution why would Israel have any want to get rid of regular Palestinians... its only Hamas then want rid of (and where do we think many of the ISIL terrorists went to ????)... The battle for land has been taken over by religious fanatics and its become an Islamic crusade.

Indeed... Iran pulling the strings of Hamas with financial support and also plenty of backing from Russia... Plays perfectly into the hands of the 'distraction' from Ukraine... How do we think it was possible for Hamas to get hold of high-tech weapons and the know-how circumnavigate the Israeli air defences without Russia's help ????... ... Iran more than happy to play along... 'the enemy of my enemy.... '

Neither would I.... but thats not the question. I've been asked to keep an eye on peoples bags (on the train / airport lounge etc when someone pops to the toilet etc).... no issues whatsoever.... The same on the beach, its really not a hardship to look out for others.

No, the war would not stop even if US and Iran stopped funding etc. Why not? Cos "from river to sea, Palestine shall be free" - in other words, Hamas and other similar terrorist groups will never give up on their fanatical determination to exterminate the Israeli population. Indeed... its been mentioned numerous times.... What would happen if Hamas gave up their Arms?... Answer: Peace. What would happen if Israel gave up its Arms?... Answer: there would be no Israel.

Exactly... but some really will not want to see this at all. Iran painting themselves as the 'white knight' examples a degree of hubris combined with overwhelming hypocrisy. But.. they've opened themselves up... How exactly did they secure a direct line of communication with Hamas if they weren't already in contact ???....

Just a miscommunication... Its easy to see how that happened with your explanatoin. Others might 'pull off their headphones and ask them to repeat'.... The other guy was obviously pished off at your seeming lack of preparedness to do the human thing... his misunderstanding thats all. I'm sure if you'd have had the chance to explain, then he'd have been quite different. ------- So, would I watch someone else's bag... Sure, why not ?... its the human thing to do. Just put it next to me - its not a big deal at all... That said, I suspect now we are going to go down the road of 'Asean-now whatifery'... with imaginative reasons why not to help someone... (drugs in bag, what if someone steels it anyway, what if they don't return etc etc etc.... )...

A couple of surprises with this story... both from an underlying cynicism of the standards and apathy of the usual policing here. 1) It always seems any suspicious death is labelled 'suicide' by the BiB... they did not take this route this time. 2) It appears that actually intelligent police work was carried out... good on 'em. That said... valid comments below.... finger printing the valve for anyone elses finger prints (or the absence of the deceaseds) could help here (although I'm not sure how easy that is)... also finger printing the pipe and bag (that my arm-chair AN CSI for the day).

That study in the west and bring a car back after 2 years loop hole was closed a number of years ago. I know loads of Thai's who studied abroad... this was never 'really' possible without the right connections and is something or an 'urban legend'.... Unfortunately - its Japanese for most people (although the price of the base tesla has dropped significantly. The above posters (Dewey) comments just shows how mileage varies... We've had our Mazda for about 5 years now and its been incredibly reliable (just one issue - cracked engine mount, which was replaced after a little back and forth and poor service which is SOP in Thailand). Disappointingly - IMO the idea (non-pickup) cars in Thailand are the Fortuner or the Everest (not cars I want at all).... German cars - I've had a couple in Thailand and they are better than the Japanese (no matter what the bias nay sayers suggest with a chip on their shoulder).. .but the extra price is very difficult to justify.

Indeed... Exactly what this sticker is for.... The hubris would be hillarious if the corruption involved in such issues didn't directly cost peoples lives.

Which modular helmets look like they'd split open ? I have a Shoe NeoTec II and its one of the best helmets I have (also have Bell Bullit & Custom 500). + 1 on the recommendation for a modular helmet and as Brit mentioned, defo something with full face protection. I have the Rev'it airwave jacket and pants - the quality is excellent... Since I down graded to a scooter the pants never get much use.. but I use the jacket a lot (it also includes a back protector)... Obviously no rain protection there, but IMO, riding in anything that does offer rain protection is just going to be too hot... But... its still hot... riding in Thailand is just uncomfortably hot a lot of the the time. At least up north outside of 'smoke season' its cooler and less humid.

I do... and I've down graded and have a 300cc scooter... a large machine is just too much hassle. Getting out of Bangkok on a Motorcycle is also a hassle because we can't use the expressways/ Whenever I'm going anywhere outside of Bangkok its usually with family, so we of course take the car. Any time I'd want to travel outside of Bangkok on a Bike, the weather is too hit-n-miss (fare weather riding only). Living in Bangkok there seems little point in owning a larger bike, other than 'its cos we want to'... (I want to but can't justify that Thruxton RS)... So... its come down to a degree of emasculation & under-seat storage.... in BKK and bike is for convenience and nothing else. I know guys who do have larger bikes, Triumphs, R-nine-T's, Ducatis, BMW GS's etc.. but they are in 'groups' and go on dedicated rides, day trips, weekends away etc... sadly, its not something I have a great deal of time for.

On a crossing (in Thailand), I thought the truck (small lorry) would slow with the other traffic... He kind of did a little, but seemingly reluctantly and not enough... I had to 'jog out of the way' the wing mirror of the lorry hit my shoulder. I kicked the side of the lorry. The driver stopped then. I was furious. The driver got out... then thought twice and got back in and drove off. I thought twice and realised I was lucky he didn't have a machete with him. Life is cheap here, consideration for others on the roads non-existent.

This perhaps explains the over-simplification and dumbing down of the English lang\uage for the simpletons across the pond !!! ... and its grey..... a pelican crossing is going to blow your mind... as for toucan crossing - that may be just a step too far for you !!!

Just one of the reasons I will not take a moto-taxi in Thailand... at all.. Well.. not quite at all, I've taken about 5 in about 25 years here... the primary reason of course is no helmet, or no availability of a decent helmet... Just not worth it in my opinions - meanwhile I'm ok to ride a bike here (and drive here) myself.

(females)... how do you know in Thailand ???.... cruizin' smoothly past Mint with her 'meat and two veg' just incase he's a she ?... I do enjoy the sound of an engine... (V8 cars particularly) and as you mention, there is most definitely a time and place, responsible people such as yourself know this and practice this... Unfortunately, there are many who have little regard for anyone else while there are others who tar all with the same brush and seek out offence and outrage at every turn. On a nice mountain road away from everyone else... the sounds of sports cars and high powered bikes are as enjoyable to hear as a the jets flying up the Lake Bala Valley (Mach Loop). But, Sukhumit road (central Bangkok) is not really the place for excessively loud pipes in stop start traffic - its got to be exhausting for the rider.

There's a loud Triumph (speed twin) in our moo-baan.. its loud, but its also obvious the owner (rider) is very cautious about the noise levels when riding in and out of the moo-baan, ensuring he keeps the 'revs' to a minimum - quite contentious I'd say. Then we have another imbecile who has loud exhaust on his scooter and plays loud music from a speaker (attached to his bike) - 10pm or 7am... it doesn't seem to matter - I'm not sure if its a resident, a guess or a 'regular' delivery rider (I've heard him 5 or 6 times)... Haven't been able to catch him yet... But the security should be dealing with this degree of feckwittery... I get it... loud pipes save lives... and they definitely warn people around you.. when driving, I always hear a loud bike before I see it... but with that comes the risk that everyone hears you and with that assumptions made that people will be considerate of you approaching which is a dangerous game when we should all assume we are silent and no-one hears us... Thus - Do loud pipes save lives ? or do they lead us into the false sense of security and riding alters accordingly ????

Yeah... I edited my reply after noticing it is the 'sad emoji' in which case - I agree completely.

In exactly the same manner the Op perhaps ASSUMED he'd be able to sleep in the unit he is renting.... I'm sure the 'facilities' were part of the reason the Op chose to rent at that location. I'm sure there is nothing in the Ops rental contract that states access to 'communal facilities' will be blocked for private parties. In holding a rental contract the Op has gained rights to access the communal facilities unless the contract states otherwise. This is the same as renting a Condo then being told you are not permitted to park on the property because someone is having a party and wants to block all the parking spaces for his mates.....

This is a very real issue... Something we read of and /or witness every year. Something the government makes announcements about resolving each year with 'crack-downs' etc.. Nothing changes, yet the issue to health is as serious as it ever has been. I truly wish those in positions of decision making power weren't so completely apathetic that the'd effect change and genuinely do something this rather than the annual photo op.