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Firstly, it depends upon the law of the country where the crime was committed as to (1) what exact offence took place and (2) what rights in law a victim has to defend himself against that offence. Whilst this can hugely vary (look at the wildly different legislation in US states) the rule of thumb is (1) the response has to be proportional to the threat - ‘knife to a gun fight’ scenario - and (2) response is only justified to prevent the commission of the crime, not after the event i.e. when the suspect is fleeing. This of course leads to the grey area as to how much if any force can be used to apprehend the suspect. Having served as a police officer in three countries, I can assure you it’s never cut and dried and so often the victim ends up as the accused…
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Viral Tattoo: Foreigner causes internet stir after weird request
Bogbrush replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
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CK is a bit of a one horse town, but if you go to/stay at the Fortuna Hotel – which has a carpark available to leave vehicles – they run a shuttle tuk tuk to the bridge and beyond to Laos Immigration; I recall low denomination USD bills are needed. Can’t advise as to the time required over there, though - sorry.
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Major Thai brewer announces increase in beer prices
Bogbrush replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
For those who like a bit of alcohol but want to minimise their intake for dietary or other reasons, you should try Katemba; it’s a drink the Portuguese had in Mozambique - red wine and (diet/zero) coke 40/60 in a tall glass with plenty of ice. Sounds revolting but is actually very nice (rather like Sangria) and a good use for the awful/cheap S African Mont Clair box wine. -
Major Thai brewer announces increase in beer prices
Bogbrush replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
Lao IPA and White are also very good -
Non Immigrant OA Visa - Health Insurance
Bogbrush replied to eaunaturelH3's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
The initial announcement stated international companies could be used wef September, although it didn’t come from Dept of Immigration but some other govt source, and as we know the left hand is frequently contradicted by the right hand…so much also depends on the attitude of the specific immigration office itself - Phuket, for example, has never shown any interest in wanting to see insurance for an OA EoS. Logic would dictate any EoS prior to September would require the 400 000/40 00 baht local policy, and any EoS after that date would require 3.5m baht, local or otherwise. As with most LoS matters, however, it’s like a pig on acid - you don’t know which way it’s going to go…. -
Non Immigrant OA Visa - Health Insurance
Bogbrush replied to eaunaturelH3's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
I’ve always thought the O retirement visa would suffer the domino effect and also require insurance eventually; many have argued otherwise, stating the govt will never enforce insurance on the other O classes (marriage/dependant etc) but I suppose we shall just wait and see. Ironically I fully support an insurance requirement as not to have it is in my view irresponsible but I also believe in choice of provider: the govt can set the level, and I’ll select the company… -
Non Immigrant OA Visa - Health Insurance
Bogbrush replied to eaunaturelH3's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
One change in the OA insurance rules that some seem to forget is that the ‘new’ insurance can be purchased internationally and no longer is limited to the Thai companies. This must suit many who initially complained bitterly that they already possessed far better overseas insurance whilst being forced to also buy the local ‘worthless’ policies…. -
If Thailand is getting tougher for expats, how about Vietnam?
Bogbrush replied to webfact's topic in General Topics
In early 2000 Vietnam announced it was, wef July 2020, changing visas to 30 days with NO extensions. Then Covid shut the place down, so I’m not sure if the legislation was promulgated. -
Family of South African jailed in Thailand remain hopeful
Bogbrush replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
Yes. Your point? -
Family of South African jailed in Thailand remain hopeful
Bogbrush replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
No, it wasn’t- that’s one of the main sticking points; the police arrived before she could open it. -
Family of South African jailed in Thailand remain hopeful
Bogbrush replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
You’re the one who said there was a difference between knowing and not knowing; I’ve told you she knew him - so how is that irrelevant? -
Family of South African jailed in Thailand remain hopeful
Bogbrush replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
FYI, She knew Dave Rensburg. -
Family of South African jailed in Thailand remain hopeful
Bogbrush replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
Dave Rensburg - see screenshot on freeashley.org -
Family of South African jailed in Thailand remain hopeful
Bogbrush replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
As per freeashley.org - there is a screenshot showing the parcel and the addressee was Dave Rensburg. -
Family of South African jailed in Thailand remain hopeful
Bogbrush replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
The law also shouldn’t be confused with justice. -
Family of South African jailed in Thailand remain hopeful
Bogbrush replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
Maybe you should read my post - 3 above.. -
Family of South African jailed in Thailand remain hopeful
Bogbrush replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
I’ve just read the freeashley site; it’s somewhat hysterically written and repetitive and I think that accusing the Thai judicial system as systemically corrupt and the Samui police of running a rape/torture camp will do nothing to help her case - it badly and urgently needs a rewrite. The story itself would be laughable if it wasn’t so tragic; an American expelled from 12 schools and dishonourably discharged from the USMC becomes an excellent science teacher in Samui before moving to the Ukraine to study medicine (?!) but before doing that he buys a biscuit shop - as one does - and arranges with another teacher to import illegal drugs which all seem to pass scrutiny of the postal services involved (including the UK Royal Mail). We now fast forward to Ashley’s arrest. Disregarding the ‘it’s not my parcel/I can’t read Thai’ scenario - all of which has some valid points - we look at the astonishing fact that not one but by my count three lawyers, including a European, extract payment and do a runner, one even working for a firm that allegedly doesn’t exist. So far so bizarre, but it gets worse; the other teacher involved admits everything to his supervisor who then, with the agreement of the headmaster (?!) covers everything up. We need a good ending, and of course we get it; the boyfriend Tristan admits to everything - although if he did this from the safety of the Ukraine/US is not clear. Oh, and I forgot the two million baht ‘buried treasure’…. I don’t wish ill on anyone and I hope Ashley gets somewhere with her appeal - guilty or not, the sentence seems hugely disproportionate for the weight/type involved - but the silver lining is a hell of book/film deal… -
I’ve just Googled it and you can find the ‘proof’ that foreign policies can be used on Thailand-construction.com (and no doubt many other sources) where it stated The Health Ministry says that insurance policies can be purchased from their home country or domestically within Thailand, but stipulate that the coverage must maintain that minimum of 3 million baht or the equivalent if the policy is issued in a foreign currency.. Trust this clarifies…
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Yes, I know and understand all that, but it is still disingenuous to say it is for people who do not want to spend a long time in the kingdom. Of course it is designed for long-term usage, hence the term ‘retirement visa’. I am sure some people use it as you describe, but I would imagine the vast majority use it and the extensions for residing here permanently .