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ujayujay

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  1. 19 hours ago, bob smith said:

    I'll be completely honest, the vast majority of Thais I see out and about these days are still wearing masks, so it's practically impossible to see if they are smiling or not. And the ones that aren't wearing masks don't seem to be smiling much. Even eye contact these days is difficult to come by. 

     

    Is Thailand still deserving of its famous slogan 'The Land Of Smiles' in 2024?

     

    Bob. 

     

     

    They shurely feel uncomfortable being stared at lasciviously by old grumpies:coffee1: 

  2. 16 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

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    A woman, who 12 years ago borrowed 10,000 baht for her child's school fees, is now grappling with a massive 2.6 million baht debt due to interest. The lady acquired the loan from a loan shark for her child's education and has been paying an outrageous 10% daily interest rate for more than 10 years. When she's unable to make the daily interest payments, the amount is added to the principal, escalating the debt. Even though she has been regularly paying, the principal amount has surged to 280,000 baht, her daughter claimed.

     

    The woman has sought help from a popular Facebook page, "Survive - Sai Mai Must Survive," to address this issue. Even though she signed up for a debt relief program, she has not received any meaningful help. Fearful of possible reprisals that echo violent incidents in news reports, she is hesitant to bring up the matter with the district office.

     

    The family has also been dissuaded from seeking legal help due to threats from the loan shark. They tried reaching out to the police, but the loan shark physically confronted them, demanding immediate repayment of the 280,000 baht principal. This led them to seek guidance from the "Survive - Sai Mai Must Survive" Facebook page.

     

    In response to their call for help, the Facebook page's administrators reached out to Police Colonel Parinya Thongma of the Pratunam Chulalongkorn Police Station, asking him to promptly look into the issue.

     

    The administrators have asked the police to bring the loan shark for talks in a bid to secure a refund for the huge amount the mother has paid over the years. The aspiration is to stop the mother's sustained payments and possibly get back some of the steep interest paid.

     

    While the situation's outcome is unsure, the case highlights the harmful effect of illegal money lending practices on individuals and families. The story emphasizes the necessity of pursuing legal assistance in harsh financial scenarios. The role of social media platforms in bringing such problems to the forefront illustrates a rising trend of digital communities rallying to support those in need.

     

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    -- 2024-05-27

     

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    I would like hire a Hitman in her Situation....Peng:stoner:

  3. 7 hours ago, webfact said:

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    In a shocking incident that has shed light on the darker side of Pattaya's nightlife, three pub guards have publicly apologised after brutally assaulting two tourists. This apology came in the wake of viral video clips showing the violent beating, sparking outrage both locally and internationally.

     

    The video, posted by a Facebook user named “Nui voice AnyWay”, depicts the guards—identified as Krisana Chandmat, 25, Chakarin Yanasak, 23, and Phanuphong Chanuthai, 36—attacking two foreign tourists. Krisana admitted that the altercation began when one of the tourists, sporting a white shirt, struck him first, causing an injury that required six stitches.

     

    The head of the Pattaya police station, Pol. Col. Navin Thirawit, reminded the guards that their role was to safeguard tourists, not to incite violence that tarnishes Pattaya’s reputation. Despite their apology, the guards are expected to face charges under the Business Security Act.

     

     

     

    Eyewitnesses reported that the assault involved a barrage of punches and kicks. The unfortunate tourist in the white shirt was kicked to the ground, and when a second tourist in a grey shirt tried to intervene, he too faced a similar fate, collapsing after being kicked in the face.

     

    The altercation was witnessed by numerous bystanders, including both Thai nationals and other foreign tourists. Despite repeated pleas from the crowd, the guards continued their assault, even as the tourists pleaded for mercy.

     

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    Investigations revealed that before the fight broke out, there was a dispute over an unpaid bill at a bar in Naklua subdistrict. A cashier, identified only as Ms. A, explained that one of the tourists had left without settling his bill, leading to a bitter argument and eventually to the violent incident.

     

    Although the two victims have yet to file an official complaint, the incident has raised serious concerns about tourist safety in Pattaya. Local authorities are now under pressure to ensure such incidents do not recur, aiming to maintain Pattaya’s image as a tourist-friendly destination.

     

    Picture courtesy: Thai Rath

     

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    -- 2024-05-28

     

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    Kicks to the head are clearly attempted murder, let these heroes rot in jail!:coffee1:

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