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1 hour ago, chiang mai said:

 

Rubbish, I've never seen a single report of attempted pickpocketing by these kids anywhere in the past fifteen years! I challenge you to produce a link from a reliable trusted professional media source showing what you say is true!

   They have never been caught before, so, that means that could not possibly have done it ?

1 hour ago, MadMac said:

You misunderstood my point. You quoted two long "legal texts", or at least you made it look like that. I simply asked you for your source, which you still do not provide. 

 

 I can google myself, certainly, and if I find helpful information I may quote that with the relevant source. 'nough said.

   The link was reposted in my post # 25

1 minute ago, MadMac said:

 

Right, you copy something from Google without understanding what it's about, nor having any sources, and then tell someone else to take the blame :D. I call that troll.

 

Anyway, unless proven otherwise, it appears there is no law against drones in Thailand to date.

   He quite clearly stated that the laws were not laws, just guidelines and I didnt contest that .

Its not me who is going to go and buy one and fly it .

   Surely you can do a google search and find out for yourself ?

Open Google : "Drones , Thailand , Illegal"

Do some looking for yourself

5 hours ago, gdgbb said:

 

.  Sorry to disappoint you but after the first defamatory story appeared the tourists reported that the watch had been found.

   No the tourists didnt report that the watch had been found . 

13 minutes ago, playyer said:

Good article here:

http://www.richardbarrow.com/2015/08/quick-look-at-the-new-and-updated-drone-law-in-thailand/

 

It seems like everything under 2 kgs, and you follow the rules outlined, then you are ok. This was the latest proposal, not sure if it is written into law yet.

 

Heavier drones might need a license.

Seems like the law was published in the Royal Gazette...............

''Now finally comes the publication of the the new and updated drone law in the Royal Gazette. "

On 9/28/2016 at 1:54 AM, JusMe said:

Even overflying the US means you must have a valid permit to enter the US.  For example, flying from Canada to Mexico requires US permission and a check of one's passport, even if the flight has no intention of landing in the US, i.e. it's a direct flight.

  What does that info have to do with this thread ?

Not sure that is a good idea to post that 

45 minutes ago, wvavin said:

There are so many fake monks all over Thailand. These are usually in the mid 20s to 30s, whom are too lazy and hopeless to find a decent job therefore, temple is the best option for free food and lodging from donations. More corrupted monks are usually from 40s because they usually hold more senior positions in the temple and also can gain asses to the donation. I really hope I am wrong.

   It sounds like you are completely wrong .

What you say doesnt even make sense .

3 minutes ago, MadMac said:

 

So no source for it. Does not really help I suppose.

  You quite clearly stated that those were just recommendations and not Thai law .

Nothing more to add .

6 minutes ago, alex8912 said:

Ok. So for sure no cheap Charlie would ever bring their own Diet Coke or other soft drink into a restaurant that already sells that product. It read to me that may occur even with bottled water but I'm sure I'm wrong.  If it were my restaurant I would nicely come up to them and pour it over them. 

   I do take 100% Mineral water into restaurants with me , my preferred choice , restaurants tend not to sell mineral water .

  Eating places though, rather than restaurants , and eating places generally have free ice and water for patrons , so they arent bothered by people bringing their own water in

37 minutes ago, thaibeachlovers said:

Chiang Mai, the most boring tourist city in LOS. It has traffic like Pattaya, and ugly buildings like Pattaya, and broken infrastructure like Pattaya, but it doesn't have a beach, or an island, and it sure don't have any fun.

If you want to see what a Walking St devoid Pattaya will be like, go to C M for a couple of weeks. By then you will be gagging to get out of the place. There's only so many temples that one can see and stay sane.

 

PS, Pattaya only has one temple worth visiting, so it will be even more boring than C M if the fun leaves Pattaya.

   Chiang mai was quite a party place a few years ago, before the clampdowns .

Bars would be full  , everyone drinking and they would close when the last person left, usually after sunrise .

   Then the 2 AM closing laws were enforced , then they wet to midnight closing time , then the afternoon no alcoholic drinks to be sold law was enforced .

    Previously people went to the bars for a drink and a game of pool in the early evening and then all headed to the clubs in the early hours and stayed until sunrise .

   Then with the midnight closing , people just went to the clubs without first going to the bars .

Lots of bars closed down , there were hordes of Westerners wandering the streets after midnight looking for a place to drink, but everywhere had closed for the night .

   People stopped coming to CM, and the once vibrant bars are just full of bar grannys begging for you to buy them a drink .

   Will Pattaya go the same way ?

50 minutes ago, performance said:

A retarded Thai government. Let them dig there own grave.  They are under the impression that they have a paradise to offer tourists. In fact its far from the truth. Without the bars and sex trade and golf. Pattaya has very little.  The beaches are polluted. And no one wants book any hotel to stay here. Close the bars and you should prepare for a evacuation order by the locals.

Prayut needs consult his doctor.

    The Gov doesnt care if the nightlife vanishes .

That seems to be what they are striving for .

The Gov has no concern for bar owners , sex tourists or Issan bar girls .

The same happened in CM , now CM bars are deserted .

18 minutes ago, alex8912 said:

  I'm also confused regarding the posters that bring in their own Diet Coke. How do they know the restaurant doesn't sell it?  

   There are numerous ways to find out whether restaurants sell diet coke or not, but the two best ways of finding out is to either ask the waitress for a diet coke and if they say that they do not sell them, then they probably do not sell them .

   But, to make sure, there is usually a fridge on view, and you can go and take a look inside the fridge, most fridges have a glass door, so you dont even have to open the fridge door to see . 

   Once you have established that they do not sell diet coke, you can either go to a 7/11 and get your own, or just bring your own next time you go to that restaurant

49 minutes ago, MadMac said:

 

Sorry, but this is a list of recommendations. Not a law to ban drones. Perhaps you have a source for it?

  Well then if these are just recommendations and not actual law, then he has nothing to worry about , doe he ?

4 minutes ago, colinneil said:

Those photos must be photo shopped, no monk would do such a thing 

Monks are upstanding respectable decent men, would  not touch a woman, let alone engage in sexual activity.

Yes if you believe that, you will believe anything.

   Although that wasnt what was said by anyone .

Facebook video calls are free

12 minutes ago, MadMac said:

Well, that's almost 2 years old "news". Was probably hot air as so many  things. Someone makes some noise, enjoys his moment in history and disappears afterwards to an inactive post :).

 

You can get the smaller drones everywhere for less than 100$ incl. camera. Just keep in mind that these lightweight things are rather difficult to control outside and a bit of wind may easily throw them off course. Battery lasts only for about 2...3 mins, so keep a close eye where it went. Needs quite a bit of practice too whereas the bigger ones (Phantom etc.) are almost full-automatic, fly independently and even return if you lose them.

No, it was made into That law , here is the Thai law regarding drones

1. Before flight
(a) Check that the drone and remote control is in a good condition to fly
(b) You have permission from the owner of the land where you wish to fly
(c) You have checked the environment and airspace of the location you are flying
(d) You have an emergency plan in case of an accident

2. During the flight
(a) It is forbidden to fly in a way that may cause harm to the life, property and peace of others.
(b) It is forbidden to fly in restricted zones as announced in “Aeronautical Information Publication – Thailand” and also at government buildings and hospitals unless permission is given.
(c) The take-off and landing must not be obstructed by anything
(d) You must keep the drone in line-of-sight at all times and not rely on the monitor or other devices
(e) You can only fly between sunrise and sunset when the drone can clearly be seen
(f) It is forbidden to fly in or near clouds
(g) It is forbidden to fly within nine kilometres of an airport or in the flight path unless you have permission from aircraft control.
(h) It is forbidden to fly higher than ninety metres above the ground.
(i) It is forbidden to fly over cities, villages, communities or areas where people are gathered.
(j) Do not fly near other aircraft that have pilots
(k) Do not violate the privacy rights of others
(l) Do not cause a nuisance to others
(m) Do not mount anything danergous or lasers on the drone
(n) It is forbidden to fly closer than 30 meters to people, vehicles or buildings

If your drone is in Category 1 but weighs more than two kilos but less than 25 kilos, you must be at least twenty years of age, not a threat to national security and never been imprisoned. You must also have a license to fly from the Director General of the Department of Civil Aviation. You have to follow the rules as outlined above but in addition you must have more knowledge about drone maintence and safety and aircraft rules. You must have emergency equipment on hand such as fire extinguisher. You also must have third party insurance of not less than one million Baht. Finally, in the list above, clause (n) the distance between drone and people, buildings, cars etc cannot be less than 50 metres. If you have an accident, you must inform authorities immediately.

1 hour ago, dotpoom said:

When I am feeling the same as yourself, I am quickly brought back to the days of my own youth, a time when all us teenagers were  wanabe "Evil Kinevels".

   His name was Evel, not Evil

https://www.techinasia.com/unlicensed-drone-pilots-thailand-spend-year-jail-law

Thailand’s transport ministry next month will implement new regulations prohibiting the unlicensed use of aerial drones, according to Thai PBS.

The ministry says the drones are a threat to aviation safety, national security, and privacy. While "drone" can have many meanings, in this case it refers to any unmanned aerial vehicle, primarily multi-rotor helicopters.

The country’s air chief marshal Prajin Juntong says the new regulation is being drawn up by the Civil Aviation Department under the Air Navigation Act and will be submitted to the cabinet for approval before going into affect.

Personal drones will more or less be banned outright due to their interference with other aircraft and capability of carrying cameras that can infringe on people’s privacy.

Those using drones for sports, education, and research will be allowed to apply for a permit, but must still meet a list of criteria. A drone’s weight, size, and power consumption must meet certain requirements under the new law. They also cannot be flown for more than one hour at a time and must stay between 15 and 150 meters. Commercial planes fly at over 300 meters, and drones flying too high could interfere with their systems. Flying a drone so low that it disturbs residential areas is also against the rules.

Breaking the law could land the pilot a year in prison and a fine of up to 40,000 baht (US$1,230).

I do believe that they are illegal in Thailand or you need permission to fly one .

Yeah, Phillips rice cookers tend to break and can then  be used as plant pots :)

"Getting back to the question, it seems there isnt many elederly farang women living in Thailand at all , particularly Pattaya.

I wonder why that is so?"

   Because the FBI, the Foreign Bureau of investigation in Pattaya , keep investigating these old felang ladies and they decide that old ladies are in grave danger of their sons robbing all their money and that they should go back home again and live on their own

3 hours ago, bendejo said:

 

 

 

 

7 hours ago, Scotwight said:

When you get there and are trying to take care of elderly parents you will understand.  Walk a mile in my shoes.  I've done it twice.  The old folks get crazy and the kids get greedy.  Keep your mouth shut unless you know exactly what you are talking about and that is hard outside of the family circle.  

   You are talking about your own situation  and using that situation in the situation of the O.P.

You then tell other people to keep their mouths shut because they dont know what they are talking about .

   It is highly likely that you situation is completely different to this threads situation

Is the term "Cheap Charlie" used by anyone other than bar girls or mongers  ?