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There will be a few male inmates welcoming the fresh meat 🙂 why were men housed in a women's prison anyways? In the unlikely event I got banged up for anything I'd put lipstick on grow my hair and declare my human rights and say I want to go to the women's prison probably much more fun there for a man. At the end of the day most of them are in there for a serious crimes so I reckon they should shut up whinging and just accept the fact they are biologically male Probably a polarising point but Trump and that Harry Potter writer have inspired me 🙂

Yep, top detective work by the RTP, walking into the sea with a broken ankle and being hit by an imaginary boat propeller, and then sustained all the further injuries identified in the Netherlands independent examination must have been a mammoth task! It's similar to the RTP catching 3 people in possession of dr*gs at that EDC festival in Phuket that 300,000 people were expected to attend, I think Sherlock Holmes should have been filmed in Phuket 🙂

Or moved in with said hooker 🤪

True @Briggsy I recall that one also about the young welsh backpacker, just goes to show how beneficial UK politicians are also i.e. lets talk about it in the Commons so that it looks like we care. The only one that got reasonable traction was the unfortunate events that happen with Hannah and David on DI, and even parts of their family don't think they got the right people but again another whole can of worms that one. Again worth mentioning I know we are discussing this and again I do honestly hope that this family gets the closure they deserve, but like a few people here with long term knowledge of how the authorities deal with things might be a reach. I do think the 100k euro reward might help things, somebody knows something and that amount of money most people here would sell their own grandmother for!

Yeah @Briggsy that's why I edited my post to clarify I didn't want to sound like an idiot 🙂 agree completely, I used to live in Phuket and there are many times I was aware Bangkok plod used to come up and sort of audit the local police, so if they could escalate it to a more senior agency within the RTP with government oversight would definitely move things along. I am guessing with the publicity of this huge reward something similar to that might happen

Agree with this @Lacessit and I was being slightly flippant earlier when I said I only learned it for the numbers so the x-wife didn't rob me, partially true though 🙂 Unless you live in a bar drinking beer every day (even living in a bar you would learn some Thai) then I think it is respectful to be able to speak a little bit of Thai and generally I have found even if you are not fluent or great at Thai, it is amazing how much Thai people appreciate that you have taken time to learn a little of their language, sometimes you have to have slightly thicker skin I think as you might get a couple of giggles, but not usually in a bad way!

The case can never be taken over by another international law body, investigations or arrests can only be carried out by Thai authorities with the 'assistance' of foreign law enforcement bodies. Foreign law enforcement agencies are allowed to request investigation and extradition but can not be involved any more than that other than provide the Thai authorities information to assist in their own investigation. EDITED: @Briggsy did you mean national within Thailand or International?

Or been put on an "Inactive post"

I'm guessing someone either in the authorities or living here Thai or expat is having a twitchy bum at the moment with that amount of cash being offered for information. This quote below though about the Oz tourist, no mention if it was followed up in any detail but guessing it doesn't take Columbo to know where to start. Sylvano would probably have been put under a bit of scrutiny as it would detract from giving Thailand a bad name. Wish the best of luck to his family on closure and all reports available (I am sure there are more that aren't) certainly doesn't point towards suicide as ruled by the RTP.

A true hero @sandyf I don't think any of the posters would disagree with that one.

There are many more things to factor into the equation totally agree, like volumes of that genders drink etc (can't believe how politically correct I am being) The length of the contract and what the deal looks like on the face of things 🙂

I don't mean to be disrespectful or rude but this guy looks like he's had a bit more than a couple of pot noodles can't be that bad in there

Sort of related to a topic @3NUMBAS started, want to see if we can get this new #MUKGA hashtag on the go 🙂 OK so I got the below on an AI but totally agree with all the points, he is polarising and has strong opinions (sound like any new elected leader we know?) 1. Focus on Sovereignty and National Identity Farage has been a strong advocate for national sovereignty and prioritizing British interests, particularly during his leadership of UKIP and the Brexit Party. As Prime Minister, he might emphasize strengthening the UK's independence in areas like trade, immigration, and lawmaking. 2. Immigration Reform Farage has consistently called for stricter immigration controls, citing concerns over border security and integration. He might implement policies aimed at reducing net migration and reforming the immigration system to prioritize skilled labor and national needs. 3. Reevaluation of International Agreements He could renegotiate international agreements and focus on ensuring that deals benefit the UK economically and politically. This might include trade agreements, defense partnerships, or regulatory alignments. 4. Direct Appeal to Populism Farage has a reputation for connecting with voters who feel disenfranchised by traditional political elites. His leadership could amplify the voices of certain demographics, particularly those in regions that feel left behind economically or politically. 5. Simplified Tax and Business Policies Farage has previously advocated for simplified tax structures and reducing bureaucracy for businesses. His leadership might aim to create a more business-friendly environment to stimulate growth and attract investment. 6. Energy and Climate Stance Farage has criticized certain aspects of the UK's approach to renewable energy, advocating for a more balanced and cost-effective energy policy. He might prioritize domestic energy security, such as increased investment in nuclear power or North Sea oil and gas. 7. Political Disruption His leadership could challenge the status quo of British politics, potentially forcing traditional parties to address issues they've sidelined or neglected. This could reinvigorate debate on topics like democratic accountability and reform. 8. Transparency and Direct Democracy Farage has been a proponent of referendums and direct democracy. He might introduce more mechanisms for public decision-making on critical issues, increasing voter engagement in the political process.

#MUKGA (I just made that up) and not the tiktok food hashtag!

Happy with this, who would have ever thought Donald Trump would be president but with practical solutions to immigration, crime and nationalism got voted in a second time. We need something like this.

Once we have the numbers sorted we can negotiate anything 🙂

Brilliant response to this everyone, some good humour, very interesting and funny stories in there 🙂 The only thing I am surprised about is nobody posted: "I could tell you but then I'd have to kill you" 🤣

I really wish the best for this family and hope they get the closure they deserve he must have been very well loved to offer that amount of money for information. My only concern is I just hope a couple of Burmese workers dont take the fall for it

You forgot the artist formerly known as prince 🤪

Watched the documentary on this very good and sad at the same time, very glad they got him in the end, he should just have sent her home that's what I did with my X when things weren't going great. They haven't had him in court yet so innocent until proven guilty and all that stuff, however watching the documentary they would probably struggle to find a better suspect!

I had to google this one 🙂 it's true there are exceptions in Thailand Medical Use, Research/Education, Pharmaceutical handling. Although I guess a 20 year old lad walking down beach road in shorts would struggle to come up with any of these excuses 🙂

I will probably get this topic removed I've got a few on the go. AN formerly ThaiVisa has been hugely helpful to me in the past and also currently. I haven't used it for a few years with living in different parts of the world but more recently it is has become a community to turn to especially after moving way out into the sticks. I still maintain a place in the city and am back there in a couple of weeks so there will probably be peace from my posts! @ moderator huge respect to you guys and the community in general. I have lived away from my home country a couple of decades nearly and having something like this where you can discuss things with like minded people and get advice even if it is harsh sometimes is a winner! I don't work for AN just in case anyone is wondering 🙂 What do other people use it for especially the guys with thousands of posts?

You are way ahead of me on the numerals and mandarin 🙂 German I could maybe keep up with a little bit mostly on numbers but only from school knowledge! Annual tourist Visa you took the words right out of my mouth 🙂

This is true with the caveat I watched one of those Mayday air-crash investigation documentaries last night where the pilot couldn't speak English so relied on his first officer to translate they were trying land and got put in a holding pattern and crashed after they ran out of fuel. Air Transat if anyone has 50 minutes to waste 🙂

Probably correct in the scheme of things no fatal incidents since it's inception in 2011 most of the unlisted carriers in that safety report have been around a lot longer than that and will have had more serious accidents the worry with Vietjet is they are more recent and not as reliable as the safety report makes them out to be. June 19 2014: Flight 8861, scheduled from Hanoi to Da Lat, mistakenly landed at Cam Ranh, might just be me but missing an airport seems dodgy its not like its not exactly a set of car keys! October 16 2014: Flight 8856, operating from Ho Chi Minh City to Nha Trang, landed on the incorrect runway again those runways aren't small July 12 2019: Flight 615, traveling from Nha Trang to Ho Chi Minh City, entered an incorrect taxiway upon landing, causing an approaching aircraft to execute a go-around June 14 2020: Flight 322, operating from Phu Quoc to Ho Chi Minh City, skidded off the runway during landing at Tan Son Nhat International Airport No doubts it is a very safe airline and definitely not defaming them in any way I have flew with them myself, no smaller airline should rest on their laurels of subjective safety reports though.