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I have read a lot of comments on t his, first of all I would like to send sympathy to the family who ae now here in Thailand.  I know this guy and he is a lovely guy Chelsea Mark as he is known to circle of friends in Cha Am where he is a regular visitor. Firstly I totally agree he should have had travel insurance, but I also believe that most travel insurance is void when accidents on Motorbikes are concerned.  My accident insurance I have with the BBK Bank is reduced by 50% payout on loss of life if the accident is on a motorbike.

As for the accident itself my understanding he has been cleaned from behind while waiting to do a Uturn. the person who hit him is responsible despite the smart arse comment from "Kannot" it is the general case that if you hit some one from behind you are responsible and if not you need to prove it (ie Dashcam)

It is also my belief that the increase in the car registration was due to the fact that it now included third part injury. (must admit not to sure about that) but did the rear end offender leave the scene if so has any effort been made to find this person, a person cannot cause this much pain and injury without some sort of accountability. 

Dumb or smart, ANY lawyer would advise exactly that~ "keep your mouth shut". That is plain  ole good advise. 

First of all let me put out there that I am not an American.  However I was of the view at the last US election that the US people were left with an impossible choice on the one hand they had Trump who to say the least was, and still is a bit of a clown, or they could pick Hillary who was proven to be a liar and dishonest, I really felt sorry for you guys, but in the light of the choices available I would say you made the right decision. In the light of this report  I would agree the posting above any Lawyer would tell you not to make a statement and to keep your mouth shut.  Sound advice to me when you have a man that would let his ego get himself in trouble trying to show he is smarter than those questioning him

I read this report and most of the Comments, what everyone that is slagging the lady off doesn't know is what was she told life would be like when she arrived in here new country. "you will live like a queen"  We don't know.  I doubt it would be an expectation of most Thais that go into Europe that they will have major cash handouts and maids in waiting.

I have had a few fiends use the ferry an had only good reports and been said it was good value

But one of the major things they need to sort out is a shuttle service bus to Hua Hin to stop the vultures at the key side raping unsuspecting people.

Not sure I can extract any intelligent thought from what you wrote but hey ho...whatever. Guess you like people smashing the hell out of each other, or feel its part of life. Personally I think it degrades us as humans and it is not something I will ever just accept. Maybe if it was you getting bashed up, you may think differently. Each to their own. Having seen people die due toi violence, I am not one who adheres to it.

This is insane no-one the hell smashed out of them,  no-one got bashed up just silly little boys bristling and yes I have seen my share of death due to violence.  If tis had happened in school yard the worst they would get is detention HaHa.

A Nasty brawl  ???? you got two people cuddling each other that can't decide if they want a F@#k or a fight, and one coward that sneak punches a guy, and he jumped straight back up. 

you will see nastier brawls is a school yard, this is media hype and that is all.

As far as it being British maybe, it wouldn't surprise me Brits abroad drinking are only surpassed in bad behaviour by Aussies.  I am English and lived in Australia for many years before living here and having worked nightclub doors in both country's I think I am qualified to comment

I travel regularly from Cha AM to Chiang Mai there are many checkpoints on the way that I go through but I have never been stopped once not even a licence check.

As for toll booths, I don't mind at all as long as the money is used for the upkeep of the road it's a small price to pay 

If  this Motorway does happen I will certainly take advantage of it.

if the price is stated per 100gram then you need to know the weight of the food you are ordering I live mostly in Cha Am and recently asked for lobster and was quoted 3000Bhat a kilo which to me is outrageous.  These people ate Thai so there would have been no problem with language in questioning the pricing structure and how much food weighs. As quoted above 460 per head for food at the beach is not that bad.

I drove from Cha Am to Chiang Mai departing 27/12/17 as soon as I got on the Phetkasem  Road a mini van with Bangkok taxi service written on was up my arse at 100km less than a meter behind me, when I went to move into the next lane he swerved into the lane before me screamed past.  I then watched him do this half a dozen times as he tried to progress along the road.  as  mentioned above I got to the lights  at Thayang and there he was two cars in front.  

These van drivers need to be stopped they are Killers with the way they drive.

Farang is always at fault because if he didn't come to Thailand, it never would have happened

if a guy gets knocked off his bike moving across the road or run over crossing the road it is 100%  his fault even if the car is speeding, if its not safe don't go across DON'T GO  same as U turns its not rocket science.  that stretch of road is straight 

I drive regularly from Chiang Mai to Cha Am and I have dried Mango or dried Banana with me, the sugar hit will keep you awake