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2 hours ago, josephbloggs said:

Wow, this bit of insight might open the case right up!!

Its already said that the gun is possibly a special and has a silencer. 

And only 13 known registered users. 

2 are military service. 

22 hours ago, rgrdns said:

"Robinson's have given 100,000 baht to each of the families that lost a loved one and 50,000 baht to the injured while Central Group have donated 43,000 baht to each victim." 

 

These are the donations of big multi-nationals coming up with such ridiculous small amounts....no shame?!  

It is sad when you consider liability insurance cover is like 5 million dollars in many countries. 

But LOS they can self insure of have none at all.

(TripAdvisor actually mentions the same, and very little chance of getting a payout if a tourist is injured here, due to the legal system...)

This is Thailand...

On 1/14/2020 at 8:45 AM, mercman24 said:

the report says that NO CHECKS ON MILITARY BASES , (<deleted>) well if that was me, that would be the first place i would look, this was an act of a cold killer. maybe proved wrong but that is my theory. thats a big reward, maybe his girlfriend will dob him in for borrowing her FINO ?? 

Fino, not exactly a man's choice of bike...

As you say, his girlfriend may be wearing a lot of bling, or just dob him in for a reward...

7 hours ago, joecoolfrog said:

So if tourist numbers are so wonderful , why the need to scrap visas ?

 

Part of what you say here is showing up in the condos in Pattaya. 

Many have been sold recently by European and UK owners at sacrifice prices. Like 500k baht.

Some (about 50%) are empty and deserted by the owners, who have not bothered to come back, even leaving furniture and bikes here.

The Chinese are snapping up these and we see many Chinese tourists here now. 

Others have become low cost thai family occupation.

43 minutes ago, Why Me said:

"expats, retirees, long term stayers" spend a decimal point in comparison to 35,000,000 tourists a year, staying a week each blowing 1000s of baht a day.

 

We could all pull up stakes and head home tomorrow and the Thais wouldn't give a rat's.

Have to agree to a point. 

I know that we always have a go about the retirement population, but when you see what the Chinese spend going out at the duty frees, it's scary.

Possibly around the 20,000 mark easily. 

XO cognac and similar luxury items. 

It's not the "on street" spend, but Mr. King Power is certainly affording himself a great lifestyle. 

19 hours ago, gomangosteen said:

 

And don't even consider the 'i don't own underwear' crew (another 10%)

Did you know that its illegal to go out in public without underwear in Thailand.!!

Mirrors on the toe cap of police shoes next... haha 

On 1/6/2020 at 11:38 AM, ezzra said:

Right, Top brass gather for a shoplifter, anyone who reads this and don't know much about Thailand will be excused to think that there are no crimes in this country and if the top brass is involved in a shoplifting case, Thailand must a country where the worst crimes are petty crimes... 

The top brass usually get involved when there is a possibility of milking the perpetrator and helping him avoid lengthy sentences and reporting to immigration etc. etc..

They have to recoup their investments. 

They call it greasing the squeaky wheel...

Reduced sentence, pay fine, non refundable bail to keep out of the monkey house, a generous offering behind closed doors to stop the immigration officers from getting involved...

18 hours ago, JemJem said:

 

''National police chief Pol Gen Chakthip Chaijinda has criticised people - mainly youth - on social media who have appeared on social media imitating the robber in similar clothing.''

 

Black hoodie and black gloves...

Could be half the younger population...

The shotgun may be a give away...?

Sad, very sad.

Sadly makes a mockery of the protection money the gold shops are reportedly paying to the BIB.

This time with grave results...

They make this stuff up.

Better to say nothing at all. 

Or use an ouija board...

On 1/12/2020 at 9:27 AM, nodomino said:

I am of mixed opinion. Child murder seems to me to be a mandate for the execution of the perpetrator. 

I think any crime that impacts on a child has to be severely metered out.

Death penalty is the ultimate cure for some people. 

On 1/10/2020 at 11:31 AM, seajae said:

after seeing all the other corruption and back handers paid the the top dogs in the procurement of anything in Thailand I wouldnt be surprised if surachate is spot on with his claim, we all are aware of the graft and corruption being rife here in Thailand especially with anything to do with govt contracts etc

Maybe the brown paper envelopes contract was up for review. 

And a family member missed out getting it..

23 hours ago, BigFun said:

Well, seems like he's deflecting to me. Presumably it works, unlike the weird bomb detector thingamies, but I'd bet my dollar it's not value for money.

Joker claims foul play, Oaf (sic) claims its great and value for money. Hardly surprising since one was removed and the other inserted. 

Crossing the border to Malaysia they have had fingerprint scanners for a decade, probably longer, welcome to 2020 Thailand...soon ????

Yesterday they were only randomly using the fingerprint scanner. 

So it obviously can be ignored if they choose to. 

One hand, two hands, two thumbs. 

Or not at all...

On 1/10/2020 at 11:01 AM, Somtamnication said:

Someone needs a hug!

You want a hug?

Nothing is free in Thailand...

On 1/10/2020 at 10:16 AM, worgeordie said:

8 gun shots into his car,a warning, shut up or

the next ones will be going into you.

regards worgeordie

They were going for the legs.

Next time it's a bit higher. 

No (big) Joke.

4 hours ago, BritManToo said:

Not sure any foreigners would agree with that.

Two A380 arrived yesterday 1230 and it took 45 minutes to get through. 

Several operators were not even checking the fingerprints. 

The TM6 checkers were nowhere to be seen.

Many from the preferred tourist nationality were fronting up with incomplete forms.

The lady in front of me said nobody explained how to do it, so she is four from the front of a 500 queue and is about to be sent to the back. 

Still a work in progress. 

Why not complete the clearance on line before arriving in Thailand?

Same the check in desks check passport information and visa in passport?

Glad I didn't pay for this system. 

This is why so many mindless souls walk around with Biometric helpers coats on.

I asked one what their role was..

They say to help if have problems. 

Maybe Big Joke will be talking to one really soon...

8 hours ago, Matty81 said:

My 2 year car and bike both expire in March. They have any issues with renewing early?

I will be away working in March so i plan to go get my renewals before i leave. It will, be approx 1 month before they expire

I did both of mine prior to Christmas. 

Same reason. 

Renewal is now 5 years 8 months. 

Up to the birthday. 

Certainly no issues with early renewal at Pattaya. 

(For me, anyway)

10 hours ago, CGW said:

Might need a pipeline & a good few billion investment and many years to build the pipeline might be one limiting factor?

Better spend on decent water than a 20 billion sky or monorail or subway system around pattaya...

They are in favour of, but not decided where it goes yet.

But 20 billion baht...

Double roles.

Double salaries...

Free feeds.

Free uniforms. 

Transport provided. 

Plus the odd kick back. 

Life's good. 

For some...

“Who says politics is about power and vested interests? I don’t want power or vested interests. Why don’t they trust me?” 

I would think that even the simplest Thais with little education can answer that...

Get all politicians and government officials to disclose their interests, double salaries, gifts, free lunches...

Maybe they should work for the average thai wage and see how it feels...

What part of his job description does he not understand?

Suppose you dont have a dog and bark yourself...

Give the public something to be happy about and puts a smile on their faces.

7 hours ago, DannyCarlton said:

It was a Russian couple on holiday. What makes you think money changed hands? Not everyone has to pay for sex.

My response was a general response to the multitude of offers available on Beach road, any night of the week.

Not any specific one act...

Just reading this article and I did a base enquiry as to Non O insurance. 

I'm currently non O with retirement extension and 67.

AXA came back with entry level price of 90,000 baht. 

Same 400k / 40k inpatient/outpatient limit.

The large companies are quoting over 300k plus for the usual health insurance policies. 

It's a far cry from the 30 baht a day thai citizen type coverage. 

I would be more than happy to see a government regulated schedule that would give affordable care at around 50 to 100 baht a day. (Enforce for all tourists/retirees)