brianthainess

I still find it strange that a PM comments or is even asked about an arrested criminal, even after many years here. 

11 minutes ago, Purdey said:

Thanks. Do Indians get 30 day vacations normally? Most Thais get 1-2 weeks.

I've no idea but there are many wealthy Indians. 

On 5/30/2024 at 9:52 AM, steven100 said:

murderer ... die in jail.

Nah TIT he has pleaded guilty so a 50% discount on a 20-25yr sentence, out in 10yrs max more likely. 

On 5/29/2024 at 6:38 PM, snoop1130 said:

Despite Thawatchai possessing a firearm, he did not return fire.

On 5/29/2024 at 6:38 PM, snoop1130 said:

identified as 44 year old Monchai Mueangkai, and from Phatthalung, burst in and opened fire without hesitation.

Bit hard to gab your gun and return fire, when you have been shot multiple times.

Glad to hear gun control is going well then. 

21 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

The initial acquittal by the Trang Provincial Court had shocked many, given the evidence presented during the trial.

21 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

The case has drawn significant attention, particularly due to Waritthon’s position in law enforcement.

What a corrupt country this is, from the very top down.  If no appeal had been lodged then they would still be free. These village headman seem to be behind a lot of crime in Thailand, anything for money including murder. 

I guess I'll have to search other news sources to find out the motive.

31 minutes ago, webfact said:

The scheme involved organizing 18-day tours for foreign tourists, covering popular destinations including Bangkok, Khao Sok, Koh Phangan, Phi Phi Islands, Phuket, and Chiang Mai. The cost per participant was £1,499, which converts to about 70,121.91 Baht. The Koh Phangan leg of the tour spanned days 5 to 8, with tourists provided free accommodation during their stay.

 

The police discovered that E. had hired two silver vans to transport tourists around the island. Destinations included the Chinracha Boxing Stadium and other popular sites. These unauthorised tours were run by his company, Sterling Ling Travel.

 

Sounds like a pretty good deal to me, 83 quid a day including accommodation and transport. His overheads must have been quite high. 

3 years to fit an engine ?.................

42 minutes ago, stoner said:

leave the poor fellas alone...it's not easy being scottish. 

3 hours ago, Purdey said:

I thought Airbnb was illegal here? I may have missed some news.

I suppose if they bring in the tourist dollars it doesn't matter.

Must rent for min of one month. TTBOMK.

What a happy family Photo of INDIANS....

15 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

similar to the monk, performing oral sex on another man

Similar normally refers to something you have seen or remembered before

15 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

 

15 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

He noted his long acquaintance with the monk, who had been a part of the temple since he was 11 years old

So has been with grown men, since 11 years old, oh dear.

15 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

and promoting self-sufficiency.

 Well he seems good at that.

I remember my friend who sent his son to a Wat/temple to learn Buddhism, for 6 weeks, he was half Thai, and  could only see him at weekends, but what shocked me was that no physical contact was allowed with his parents for those 6 weeks, he was 7years old. I wonder who gave him 'Cuddles and hugs'.   

 Filming in a public place is legal, but as I understand it you must ask someone if they mind being on camera. Having said that it doesn't make what this fragile pathetic Thai did to the Korean guy, I hope he has to pay for medical bills, pain and suffering, and GBH, but TIT, no doubt if it it had been the other way round the Korean would be arrested.

Also what language was the sign in ? 

Another nothing story.....

On 5/29/2024 at 11:38 AM, anterian said:

gender fluid perhaps 😉

Sex change ?

10 hours ago, webfact said:

particularly among retirees who have enjoyed years of tax-free income.

The headline on all these stories should make it clear, if you're income is below your country's

tax free income then it will not apply, all my 'Income' is below any tax, and any interest I earn in my Thai bank is taxed at source.

Do most expats not pay tax at source when working in Thailand ? 

1 hour ago, steven100 said:

 

are you sure they all walked away ?   one guy went to hospital in an ambulance ? 

don't believe all what you see in thai articles.  

Are you saying AN get articles wrong, surely not Shirley. 

30 minutes ago, josephbloggs said:

Stop it with your misinformation. Rip currents do not exist (even though you and I have both been in trouble in them). Koh Chang doesn't even exist either, stop making stuff up!

It astounds me that the guy is telling us to stop posting misinformation when he is posting the worst most dangerous misinformation and telling people if they are caught in a rip (which don't exist, remember?) then they should swim directly against it back to shore. THIS ADVICE COULD KILL SOMEONE!

 

Bugger Koh Chang just disappeared, my home is now just floating in the sea, Thank got there is no rip. I wonder where that ferry is heading...... 

Dead bodies seem to be found all over the country, nearly on a weekly basis. 

Only 21 and addicted to gambling and IMO the drugs too. Never mind 50% discount on any sentence for pleading guilty. 

You no pay we no burn. 

15 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

A chilling incident at a well-known shopping mall left many stunned after a hooded man sold a murdered victim’s mobile phone. The mysterious hooded man was allegedly the dead man’s ghost.

 

Shop employees were shocked to see a man in a blue shirt, later identified as the deceased, following the suspect the entire time.

So a ghost following his own ghost ?  Can the person who wrote this report please explain what it means. Although I can take an educated guess.

A hooded man who was NOT the dead man's ghost sold a phone, and was followed by a ghost, otherwise the phone would have floated through the air.