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The key answer has been said by many on here many times and that is the Thai mentally of driving, they can reduce the speed Limit to 5kmph but it won’t stop them doing 200kmph nor will it improve their driving!!

Every Thai who does “dangerous driving” should be forced off the roads and made to take a “real” retest

Loonies on the road..
aside from the 65 bodies recovered on the roads, does anyone know actual road death tolls inc those who die in or on route to Hospital?

How many killed in road rage I wonder to!!





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The pick-up was going very slow, I can’t see if indicator or not but even so anybody can guess the truck is possibly going to turn by his speed and no traffic in front,

it’s like never assume when your walking on a zebra crossing that everyone will stop, this is what gets people killed-

“ no common sense”

I agree with the comment 50/50 fault

Only because the pick-up should of checked his mirror before turning and had a good look- out for idiots lol

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This is sweeping over the word, think it started in Hollywood and spreading like wildfire- we have seen many stars fall from grace, it’s people power now that is ruling the world and the small people matter as the molesters are finding out lol

No place in today’s world for tweaking the odd chick lol

Just a mater of time before a woman is accused maybe ?? :)


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Well 50.000 bhat fine on a company with a 84 van fleet ain’t going to hurt much but then with no regulation in place for driver hours or adequate training why where they fined at all?

Also I totally agree that they all drive like loonies but then they all do!

No skid marks on road means anti lock braking working? Mmm but no suggested the truck pulled out or slammed on the breaks meaning the driver was either in dream land or counting his money.. we’ve all seen that right!!

I was once on a big bus the driver was sitting with the clutch leg under him while he was bolting through traffic <deleted> lol

During songgran on another bus the driver was actually using a water gun out of the window laughing with 30+ passengers aboard, her wife / gf was filling him up... scary ride, I got that video somewhere!

To conclude..
attitudes are so wrong, lack of respect for the law. Insufficient penalties for major driving errors and none for jumping the red lights even though this kills many...

System needs to change regards safety

Ive driven 65ft drags and hgv class one all over



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Can’t understand why the van after undertaking the truck went straight in the outer lane right in front of the fast moving truck .. pure stupidity!!

The fast moving truck didn’t actually do anything wrong at all other than perhaps not yeald to the idiot who’s obviously out for a some rock n roll [emoji23]


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Need to round up all Europeans and deport them from the motherland. 

1. Lack of driver training result crap drivers
2. Overtaking on either side even if it means barging in front of a bike killing one or two...
2. The swinging Buddhas and loops of flowers, even the 6” taxi ids ..
- to many items to block views- cracked windows- no lights- no wipers- no road sense- wrong tyre pressures- massive overloading on cars busses and trucks-
Little of no fear of cops as the roads are generally lawless...
for me I ride a 150cc Honda and as im a previous international trucker I look in my rear view as much as forward as here your more likely be killed from the back ...
quick tip! When stationary eg: stuck at lights etc.. never park directly behind any vehicle but to one of the sides and keep a sharp eye in those mirrors for loonies closing in to fast and be prepared to get the hell out of there...

Stay safe & stay lucky!!


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I filed my 90-day report on the 29th of September. Close to the due date, I called 1111 to ask them why it was still pending.  I was told that the "officer" said to check in a week.  
 
I did.  I was told to check in another week.  
 
Both calls were recorded on my mobile phone.  Am I the first to have this happen?  I did my due diligence.  On the second call, I didn't have to tell the man who picks up 1111 who I was.  He already knew.  

Is this a TIT deal or very odd?

What's disgusting  are you assumptions and rush to judgement. Take the time and think it through.
1. Why is it unfair to staff? They are not paid if they do not work. Most shop staff live pay stub to pay stub.  Are you going to   compensate for their lost wages? The staff that wish to attend will not be stopped.   Don't assume that anyone is being stopped. There has been ample opportunity to pay respects at a designated area  which an estimated 25% of the population has done over the past year.
 
2. Where do you expect people to get something to eat or drink if they are out for this event? Some people are elderly, and others have  young kids. They need to eat even if something small. The small pushcart vendors are not supposed to be on the street where the event is occurring. This is for safety reasons as well as for decorum.
 
3. The malls are open as a public service. It is hot and at times has rained heavily. The malls provide a place of shelter as well as a viewing opportunity. I see the provision of some skeleton services before the mandatory closing time as a responsible act.
 
 
 
 

Until I hear full facts to why the cop did that I will withhold my judgment but having said that cop waited until he had the perfect shot and executed it like a pro


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72 he takes a thai woman back and lives is a bonus lol


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I’m not being cruel or racist but if u open the floodgates to vast people from war zones you bringing the war blood thirsty in as well as the innocent


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Can I apply for a new Non-O multi visa a couple of weeks before my current Non-O visa expires?

Thank the Lord for that. Pattaya can take a breather.

 

Couple years ago I was stupid enough to walk shirtless from patong beach to nearby hotel and had a 400 quid gold chain snatched by a biker , he was blooming quick I must say but I thought no point in reporting it as no one around seemed interested and what to do?

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Oh yes ! Thais attitude to anything public is”not my business”

 

 

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You will not get a multiple entry visa at immigration.
You can get a 90 day non immigrant (category O) visa entry and then during the last 30 day of the entry you can apply for a one year extension of stay based upon retirement. You will need 800k baht in a Thai bank or proof of 65k baht or a combination of the 2 totaling 800k baht.

The outstanding amount she is stuck with is B100 000 plus - he did cough up with an initial payment but leaving her to sign-off for the outstanding balance. 
Have already advised her, he pays the balance plus some extra or no divorce or see her in court in Thailand. 

this con works both ways (99% thai against westerners) by greedy selfish careless individuals who have in a premeditated way chosen their victim for “hit n run” with total disregard to the emotional wreck they leave behind... what makes this different is the fact this lady obviously loved this guy enough to actually care about his well-being and thus pay for his Hospital treatment.

There’s just something not right about that at all!

How much was the Hospital bill that was worth running away from??

Advise To the Thai Girl who paid....
Sell him a divorce for x2 of Hospital bill lol


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I get boxes of 500/1000 screws from MegaHome, 1¹/₂, 2, 2¹/₂, 3 inch 10s (or 6s or 8s even 12s) in dome or countersunk. The "screws" aisle in MegaHome Rangsit (mostly) provides something that will do the job.
 
I've also done quite a few things using the hex-head roofing screws with the "brass" heads exposed as a "feature" (take off the rubber washer), available to 4" and longer.
 
Coach bolts and coach screws come from our local "magic" (hardware) place. Turn up with a photo and the old dear disappears off round the back and re-materializes from the opposite direction with several sizes of what you want, sold by the kilo (they would be "each" back home).

Even 316 is not completely rust proof and as it is almost impossible to tell them apart one has to trust the supplier or the manufacturer. In a marine environment ie on ships they don't use much stainless they use paint. Lots of paint. Sure pleasure craft like sailing boats have stainless railings etc but they need constant attention. Even stainless gates in a coastal environment require polishing every now and again.
 
Depending on the number required and the application CarlY you might consider dipping the screws in or spraying them with clear lacquer.

Thanks guys very much for all these useful suggestions, I finally got 2” screws and plugs to fit them although after the screw goes through the wood the Length actually going into the wall would be just slightly over 1”, meaning the hold would be just that long which is ok considering he blocks are only the width of a bar of imperial soap lol,
But it also means that the screw only goes half way into the plugs.., hope it holds the exterior cladding at that!!

2.5” would of been better but seems none around.

I read that one of you guys found 3” at Homepro maybe they were bolts not screws? As I asked many staff who went through opening the boxes to look inside as it seems they don’t know what’s written on the boxes the same as me lol





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I could bet that Thais wouldn't use screws for the purpose.
Nail it would be their answer
 
But seriously such screws are on offer.
You have to find another source (as written above).
 
Home Pro has them on their online catalog.
https://www.homepro.co.th/mproduct/37222
Why they don't have it on stock?
Little demand.

I could bet that Thais wouldn't use screws for the purpose. Nail it would be their answer

 

“Global House” glue was their answer I’m serious!!! lol

I really can’t believe their are no trained staff in any mega store !!

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Desperate for screws!!

Hi all, I seen to be in a ridiculous yet petty situation,

I bought some one inch timber lats to fasten cladding to the outside of a house on legs.., then when they delivered it a week later I went back to the large superstore store “Global House” to get some 2” inch screws but was told much to my surprise they had nothing over 1-1/2” and was told to come back in a week and their may be some on the next shipment...

one week later (which is today) I returned only to be told I had no luck as was not any, I asked how was I to fasten these timbers they sold me to the wall?

On hearing that I was led to a shelf that contained silicone, I said you have to be kidding right! but the look on his face said otherwise, he looked insulted that I was laughing uncontrollably..

I mean could u imagine me cladding a whole house using glue and one day the whole blooming lot just fell off from height it would kill someone for sure!

I have tried many small shops and large outlets including HomePro who’s screws only went up to 1-1/4” .. this is crazy stuff!!’ Anyone any ideas?!

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Well said, perhaps the Brit has some chance at presenting some mitigating evidence in the form of being a victim of road rage before he then joined in and escalated things, but that is all he could have, he did what he did, and he ran someone over and attacked them with a machete.  The only people here sticking up for him are racists, plain and simple.