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2 minutes ago, Nemises said:

Life without parole can be worse than the death penalty. Prisoners on death row often ask to put to death especially when they know it's going to done humanely (put to sleep). 

Firing squad better, 

In China, do they still execute corrupt officials, I'm all for that, 

I'm all for it, and only one appeal not kept on death row for years and years, I'm with the victims, 

I want the cheapest phone out there, Only one person calls me and that's her in doors with he usual "Where are you" I have no friends and I never give my number out, all I need is to download What's app so my daughter can contact me, maybe FB she can contact me there, as for photo's I don't take them I leave that to her, I don't do any banking or pay any bills online, she does it all, 

30 minutes ago, maesariang said:

Prefer in town (pkk) but probably hire a motorbike 1 month and go to Ao Manao a lot. Price range 5,000 to 15,000 baht. Can be hotel or condo. Something with a bit of size.

Look to see if any local FB groups rather than here, 

I reckon that was going on during covid around where I live, I got offered beers at double the price, I didnt buy any

Im not sure it applies to a murder case but they usually get shipped back home after a few years, one English guy I know of did 8 years here then shipped back to the UK, 

3 hours ago, thesetat2013 said:

Wow! Seems this is happening more often to young girls in Thailand. One has to think what is the root cause that makes a boy or man do something so cruel to a young girl. i fear for my daughters every day something like this would happen to them. I surely would kill the boy and go to prison. 

I think it always happened especially in the villages, it just gets reported more and social media, it was said years ago many women never reported it, police never believed them, 

8 minutes ago, Sigmund said:

A bit like the ban on electronic cigarettes. Yet openly sold all over the pavements of Thailand. Corruption at it's finest maybe ?

Until you get caught, one guy yesterday told me he got fined 12,000 baht for having a vape, or go to jail

We all Love a Vindaloo 

I Love a woman in a uniform, 

43 minutes ago, itsari said:

Penalty is 2000 baht for each foreigner.

Where do you get that from? more like 10,000 baht in Phuket 

I did read something like 40 rai of land was cleared at the top of that mountain to build that

If the landlord/owner has filed a TM-30 he is in the clear, but 7 years ago I don't think people bothered so much, Here in Phuket I've seen some hefty fines for the landlords, the overstay is nothing to do with the landlord.

Manchester United serve the cheapest pints of beer in the Premier League this season

When you look through some of the Facebook groups, at condo's for rent, not worth buying, rent if you dont like it you can move,

We own some condo's here in Phuket and after 7 years I would very lucky to get my money back, the only saving grace it has been a good rental unit's and still is, ours have a pool view but owners on the backside will be losing money as 2 huge condo blocks are going up, when they had a view of the mountains, not no more, the value will have nosed dived, 

Should have got the army out and setup field kitchens and give the locals some proper food for a few days, this is just some publicity stunt, looks like a packet of mama and a bottle of water, Shameless I wonder what she was eating later? 

If he had history of sleep walking, then why did they not make the unit more secure? too late now

2 hours ago, hotchilli said:

I was wondering what triggered the landslide, not knowing the area was it deforestation, building/development work or just plain bad luck?

At the top of that hill is the Big Buddha I am told they also built a car park around it, they would have to clear a fair bit of land, Thai's are worried it will all collapse 

12 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

An expert in geotechnical engineering and foundations from Kasetsart University has raised concerns regarding the recent landslide in Phuket. The expert speculates that a large presence of granite rock may have contributed to the disaster. This landslide in Phuket is one of the most frequent types of landslides in Thailand, according to recent studies. The possibility that large-scale construction on the mountain's summit may have disrupted the natural water flow, causing erosion and creating several channels in the soil, has not been ruled out.

 

On August 24, Associate Professor Sutthisak Sorlump, a geotechnical and foundation expert at Kasetsart University, suggested that the landslide in Phuket may have been caused by changes in mountain water channels or excessive construction activity near the base of the hill. He explained that Phuket's geology is characterized by significant amounts of granite, which is commonly associated with landslides in Thailand, as seen in areas such as Phanom Bencha Mountain in Krabi and Nopphitam Mountain in Nakhon Si Thammarat. These areas have experienced large masses of rock and soil falling, leading to high levels of destruction.

 

Additionally, the expert noted that many areas in Phuket have seen extensive hillside construction, such as luxury homes and hotels. Phuket has environmental laws that restrict construction above 40 metres from mean sea level, and construction above 80 metres is prohibited altogether, in order to preserve the mountain's natural environment. The expert emphasized the importance of reconsidering these regulations, as even construction below 40 metres could be contributing to hillside instability. Detailed investigations are needed to confirm if the landslide was caused by disruptions at the base of the hill.

 

Furthermore, the possibility of construction on the mountain summit contributing to the disaster has not been ruled out. The expert pointed out the presence of a large Buddha statue and road infrastructure on the hill, similar to areas like Patong or other highland locations. In such areas, water flowing down from the summit may cause erosion along the roads, eventually leading to landslides. This pattern has been seen before in places like Patong and Boklua in Nan Province, where landslides have occurred due to altered water drainage patterns.

 

The expert highlighted that the situation must be carefully examined to determine whether the landslide was triggered by water flow from the summit or due to changes at the base of the hill. When asked if residents in the affected area should relocate, the expert referenced the situation in Boklua, where the entire village had to be relocated after a landslide. He stressed that, according to safety guidelines for construction, buildings should not be located near the base of hills. Countries like Hong Kong have clear regulations on where construction is allowed to reduce the risk of landslides. Similarly, Japan has strict laws regarding construction in slope-prone areas, with designated agencies responsible for ensuring safety. However, Thailand currently lacks such comprehensive safety regulations for hillside construction.

It's all about money in Phuket, 

Thai's are blaming Toxin family, We had the Tsunami we he was PM, we had the worst flooding in 40 years when Yingluck was in charge, now we have another one in charge, flooding again,