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To be absolutely honest I don’t blame them, keep Thailand for the Thai’s.

Australia has been sold off to overseas investors and certain areas have become exclusively “ foreign “ inhabited, not an ideal situation, extremely divisive.

The twists and turns of the Thai justice system are quite amazing and in some ways predictable. 
Connections and money are the main factors, nothing unusual, simply buying your way out of trouble is normal.

I might add that Thailand isn’t the only country that practices this, seems like the anything and anyone can be bought worldwide.

I had a Thai friend in Krabi who had Elephants for riding and trekking, this was of course about seven years ago.

His wife had a Baby and the evening that they brought the Baby home he took her to the Elephant line and formally introduced her to every Elephant.

His explanation to me was that every Elephant would now remember her scent and accept her as family, I wonder how many children have two ton Babysitters .

The backlash against Elephant riding took its toll and he and the other Mahouts split up and the business died, I often wonder how they survived.

Seeing that he is a Kiwi with a record my question is how did he get into Australia ?.

The sense of entitlement of the rich and connected in Thailand is amazing , even more amazing is they invariably get away with it. T I T sums it up.

It was probably a relay , one question I have, is your windscreen heavily tinted ? I removed my windscreen tint and it was amazing how much my lights brightened.

Seriously I think if you can't see the occupants from the outside how the heck can they see out at night ?. a band of tint across the top is an asset and I have also halved the tint on the drivers side window to see the door mirror at night.

Regarding the reverse lights, an extra light added to the drivers rear never goes amiss when combined with the removed tint 

What a superb model aeroplane, I am sure that the Navy Divers will become extremely efficient at recovering them from the Gulf.

I assume that the Sailors will be taught how to use them,   just like riding a scooter !.

Full moon party !! Drunks , drugs , assaults, . A great image for Thailand as a family holiday destination.

As an ex beekeeper nothing unusual about gathering a swarm without protection. When bees swarm they are usually quite docile and as long as you approach calmly your chances of being attacked are minimal. Locate and capture the Queen and the rest quietly follow, into a box and later into a hive, most useful insects on the planet.

Hate to say this but I have never had a problem with my IO, this only goes back six years so fingers crossed. Certificate of residence given with a smile and no fee, acceptance of my yearly income without question, no fuss and no bother, am I just lucky ?.

This is so confusing, who actually runs this country ?.

The Police seem to be above the law, the Army have the political control , the Navy have many land based revenue sources and the Judiciary just bends to the wind. 
Thailand and its culture certainly is interesting.

What have I just read, she was persuaded to come out of the car after a five hour refusal !. Meanwhile the person she hit is in Hospital, driving a Mercedes must be the answer .

34,000 more debts, it amazes me how many people with insecure employment can ride around in the latest pickup when they live in a shack, priorities seem strange to me.

I suggest he and his wife quietly disappear, it might be a wise move.

Now here is something worthwhile to donate to, 

Does brakes failed apply in this instance, usually the most common cause of any vehicular accident in Thailand.