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10 hours ago, webfact said:

 

The shocking discovery of a young, naked foreign man's body on Pattaya Beach has left both tourists and locals in a state of concern. Found at midday today opposite Soi 3, Beach Road, the unidentified man's death is currently under investigation.

 

According to initial police reports, authorities were alerted to the scene where they found the body lying face down, with only a pair of black shoes on. A pair of black shorts had washed ashore nearby. The young man, who had a flower tattoo on his left arm and a bird tattoo on his right arm, showed no immediate signs of physical abuse, suggesting that foul play might not be a factor.

 

Police Lieutenant Colonel Anand Mahakit-aswakul, deputy inspector at Pattaya City police station, quickly reached the scene along with rescue workers from Sawang Boriboon. They cordoned off the area to prevent onlookers from getting too close while they conducted a preliminary investigation.

 

 

Khacharin Chuchum, a Pattaya special affairs officer, was the first to be notified of the body by a local umbrella and day-bed rental operator. "I rushed to help, but it was clear that he had already passed away. I kept people away and called the police immediately," Chuchum stated.

 

The body has been transported to Bang Lamung Hospital, and will subsequently be sent to the Institute of Forensic Medicine at Police Hospital for a detailed autopsy to determine the cause of death. Early estimates suggest the man may have been dead for approximately five hours before he was found.

 

Authorities face the challenging task of identifying the deceased and piecing together his last hours. Until then, the circumstances surrounding this tragic incident remain shrouded in mystery. With the summer tourist season in full swing, police are keen to resolve the case promptly to reassure both locals and international visitors.

 

TOP File photo for reference only.

 

 

-- 2024-06-03

 

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Naked except for shoes?

12 hours ago, webfact said:

 

PATTAYA – An altercation occurred in Pattaya City on Soi Six over the past weekend involving security personnel working for independent bars from an undisclosed entertainment venue and three foreign nationals. The incident, which took place at 5:26 p.m. on Friday, May 24th, 2024, was captured on video and disseminated through social media, going viral.

The videos, each lasting approximately one minute, depict the security guards engaging in a physical confrontation with the foreign individuals. The footage shows one unidentified tourist in a white shirt seemingly being attacked by the guards, followed by a second tourist in a gray shirt who intervenes and is subsequently assaulted.

 

As the videos may disturb sensitive readers, we have decided not to show them here, although they are widely available online.

 

One unidentified foreign tourist appears to be kicked in the head by a guard while lying injured on the ground at the end of the fight, which caused significant discourse and commentary on both Thai and English social media. His condition is still to be confirmed by police publicly as of press time.

 

By Adam Judd

 

Full story: THE PATTAYA NEWS 2024-05-27

 

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I am always horrified that people "kick" when people are on the ground, why?
 

23 minutes ago, hotchilli said:

Thailands youth love affair with drugs....

It is adults who compound, cook and distribute the <deleted> 

15 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

 

A 47 year old machine operator from Pontypridd, South Wales was found dead in his hotel room in Thailand, leaving family and friends devastated.

 

Simon Brown, known as Browny, was discovered lifeless last Saturday, and an investigation into his untimely death is underway. Loved ones describe their state as one of total shock and sadness, as there were no prior indications of ill health. A close friend, Mark Davies, expressed the disbelief shared by many.

 

“It’s just a total shock, it was so unexpected. He wasn’t ill. There was nothing wrong with him. Everyone knew him. He was a crazy bloke – really outgoing and always up for a laugh.”

 

The Welshman was a well-known figure in Trallwn, celebrated for his zest for life and frequent travels to Thailand, a country he adored. His family is now facing the daunting task of repatriating his body, a process that is both lengthy and expensive. They have launched a fundraising appeal to raise £10,000 (approximately 460,000 baht), with over £2,000 already contributed.

 

Davies elaborated on Simon’s life, highlighting his hard-working nature and passion for travel.

 

 

“He was a hard worker as a machine operator and when he wasn’t working he was always on holiday. In particular, he loved going to Thailand. We don’t know anything at the moment as to the circumstances around it. It only happened on Saturday so we know very little.

 

“We are asking all those who knew and loved Browny to help us bring him back home. As a family, we are now trying to bring Simon back home so that we can lay him to rest at his home in Swansea. Thanks to all those who have reached out and sent messages of condolence, and we appreciate any help you can give.”

 

The GoFundMe campaign, created on Wednesday, has seen an outpouring of support, with nearly 50 donations, including one generous contribution of £500, reported Mirror UK.

 

The Thai authorities have yet to disclose the cause of death or where he was in Thailand when he died.

 

Photo courtesy of Simon Browny Brown GoFundMe page

 

Source: The Thaiger 2024-05-17

 

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Always wonder why people travel without travel insurance

On 5/2/2024 at 6:08 AM, GammaGlobulin said:

Dear Folks,

 

I have always wished I might have been famous in my life, just once.

 

And, why is this?

 

I wish I might have been famous enough, like David Bowie, to appear on Soul Train, just once.

 

What is your Fame Fantasy?

Do you dare to tell, here on this Famous Forum?

Why not?

Are you not anonymous here on TV?

 

If I had been granted my wish, when I was younger, and even now, I would have opted to do this:

 

 

Some Psychiatrists will tell you that an obsession with becoming famous is maladaptive.

Do you believe this?

I do not.

I believe that it is not too late for me to be famous.

I just need to get lucky.

 

So, anyway, here is what some researchers say about our need and fascination and, almost constant daydreaming, with becoming famous.  And, also, I would like to know why our newest generations, now yet to become adults, are even more fixated upon becoming famous than I ever was of appearing on Soul Train.  (Soul Train?  Me and my buddies watched Soul Train religiously, every afternoon, when we were teens. Great show!)

 

Somedays, as I say, I worry my daydreams of fame might become troublesome for me or others....(like this guy worries, too, I guess):

 

And, Billy Graham, who was so famous, and whose son I attended school with, probably would tell us that it is wrong to wish to be famous:

 

And, here is BETTY who is having problems with her FAME-Fantasy:

 

 

 

But for a more SCIENTIFIC Analysis, then you would want to read articles like this one.  And, I am sure that I am NO Narcissist, Believe Me!:

 

 

 

So I ask you:

 

How much would you give to be famous.

And, if you were famous, or if you were a famous author, or a famous footballer, or a famous politician,...

How would your fame change your life, and...

What would you do with your fame, besides improving our world?

 

Would you have no one but girls around you, 24/7?

I know that I would.

 

I would drive a Bentley, with girls sitting to the left and to the right of me.

And, the driver would be a girl.

And all the girls would be Thai.

 

 

I would not wish to become a famous author.

And, if I were a famous author, then I would not really be famous.

I would use a pseudonym.

And, I would write under the pen name: Oliver Twist, being, in real life, rather twisted.

 

How do you deal with your fantasies?

 

Is there any hope for you, do you think?

 

Regards,

Gamma

 

Note to Self: Becoming Famous, later in life, will not be so easy as it might have been when one was young.

 

 

 

 

 

Never wanted nor fantasised about "fame" of any description

I am similar about "success" as that is measured in many different ways

I always aimed and hopefully achieved to be a "person of value", I trust I have achieved this by supporting family, colleagues, students and clients to reach their goals. 

3 hours ago, webfact said:

 

Connor Murphy, an American YouTuber known for bodybuilding and lifestyle content, was detained yesterday by Thai police in Pattaya for attacking his 20-year-old girlfriend, Kanittha. Murphy purportedly assaulted her with a golf club, which he claimed was staged for a YouTube video.

 

Kanittha and her younger sister sought help from a 55-year-old maid named Anchulee, reporting that Murphy became violent. Subsequently, Anchulee reported the matter to Huay Yai Police Station, and officers, along with Sawang Boriboon Foundation rescuers, hurried to the scene. 

 

Attempting to evade arrest, Murphy barricaded himself in a bathroom and only surrendered after his sister and neighbours persuaded him. He also suffered a cut to his stomach during the altercation and required medical attention. 

 

Kanittha recalled being awoken by the sound of breaking glass and discovered Murphy in a fit of rage, bleeding and shouting incoherently. 

 

A friend of Murphy asserted the incident was contrived for his YouTube channel, which boasts over 2.4 million subscribers. However, police dismissed this claim due to CCTC footage procured from a neighbour. The video reportedly shows Murphy behaving erratically before the assault. 

 

Murphy is yet to be formally charged as police are waiting for his recovery for further questioning.

 

Picture courtesy of Sanook

 

-- 2024-05-02

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Quality detritus, attacking another human with a golf club

Mental Health Assessment , treatment, trial and deportation seems to be in order

12 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

 

A 12-year-old Thai boy, Thirayu Chaichana, used social media to raise an alarm about a pedophile who had sexually assaulted him in a shopping mall bathroom. The incident happened in a men's restroom at the Central Khon Kaen shopping mall in Khon Kaen, a province in Isaan, Thailand on Tuesday, April 23.

 

Thirayu narrated that the man had begun staring at him once he went into the bathroom. Being alone, he was afraid and decided to secretly film the incident for his own safety. The man approached him, grabbed his privates, and kissed him. He attempted to forcefully take Thirayu into a toilet but Thirayu acted like he agreed and used the chance to escape.

 

Afterwards, he reported the incident to a security guard and waited for the police to show up. However, the perpetrator defended himself by claiming he only wanted to get Thirayu's contact information.

 

Thirayu was urged by the police to either accept compensation from the man or file a complaint at the police station. Since he was in a rush, he accepted 3,000 baht from the man as compensation.

 

Thirayu also shared a video of the ordeal, which showed that the man was carrying condoms, indicating his intent to rape him.

 

Thirayu then discovered that multiple other netizens online had also encountered the same man. Some also reported having had similar  experiences, yet the man had never faced any legal consequences and continued his predatory behavior.

 

Furthermore, there were additional reports of other nefarious activities occurring at the mall, such as a different man filming underneath women’s skirts. A security guard failed to take action when informed about the latter incident. Thirayu and his mother are currently contemplating filing legal charges against the perpetrator.

 

Caption: Creative Common License via Google

 

 

-- 2024-04-25

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12 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

 

A 12-year-old Thai boy, Thirayu Chaichana, used social media to raise an alarm about a pedophile who had sexually assaulted him in a shopping mall bathroom. The incident happened in a men's restroom at the Central Khon Kaen shopping mall in Khon Kaen, a province in Isaan, Thailand on Tuesday, April 23.

 

Thirayu narrated that the man had begun staring at him once he went into the bathroom. Being alone, he was afraid and decided to secretly film the incident for his own safety. The man approached him, grabbed his privates, and kissed him. He attempted to forcefully take Thirayu into a toilet but Thirayu acted like he agreed and used the chance to escape.

 

Afterwards, he reported the incident to a security guard and waited for the police to show up. However, the perpetrator defended himself by claiming he only wanted to get Thirayu's contact information.

 

Thirayu was urged by the police to either accept compensation from the man or file a complaint at the police station. Since he was in a rush, he accepted 3,000 baht from the man as compensation.

 

Thirayu also shared a video of the ordeal, which showed that the man was carrying condoms, indicating his intent to rape him.

 

Thirayu then discovered that multiple other netizens online had also encountered the same man. Some also reported having had similar  experiences, yet the man had never faced any legal consequences and continued his predatory behavior.

 

Furthermore, there were additional reports of other nefarious activities occurring at the mall, such as a different man filming underneath women’s skirts. A security guard failed to take action when informed about the latter incident. Thirayu and his mother are currently contemplating filing legal charges against the perpetrator.

 

Caption: Creative Common License via Google

 

 

-- 2024-04-25

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Police negotiating a compensation pay off?

How much were they paid by the perpetrator to allow him walk away?
 

On 4/20/2024 at 7:30 PM, Nick Carter icp said:

The perverts on this forum will only be interested on who you are banging , whether you are banging her or whether you got a newer model in 

Would one of those @perverts be Nick??

Disrespecting a scupture really??
Not the body type to be seen naked anywhere

On 3/30/2024 at 2:24 PM, OneMoreFarang said:

As far as I know there are organizations all over the world, including Thailand, who help women in such situations.

It definitely doesn't help to tell women that they are helpless and can't do anything.

As long as they can walk and talk, they can ask for help and will get help.

 

The better question to ask is

Why do men think they can beat up on  women?
Help is not easy, even in western nations most women refuges have waiting lists, no emergency funding and not enough workers 

17 hours ago, george said:

 

A Kick streamer found himself in hot water during a night out in Thailand on Monday, as he broadcasted his escapades to his online audience. What started as a boastful declaration of wanting to engage in a brawl quickly turned into a confrontation with enraged locals.

As the American national, known as Jino, strutted down a bustling street, his stream captured him expressing his desire for a physical altercation.

 

“I don’t care if I gotta fight 3 v 1, I just wanna hit a motherf*cker right now. I wanna kill a *** right now. I just wanna gut a **** live, bro.”

 

The situation escalated when the Kick streamer seemed to threaten a bystander off-camera, causing uproar among the onlookers. A group of furious locals confronted Jino, prompting him to backtrack frantically.

 

The situation escalated when the Kick streamer seemed to threaten a bystander off-camera, causing uproar among the onlookers. A group of furious locals confronted Jino, prompting him to backtrack frantically.

 

 

Notably, Johnny Somali faced international backlash for his antics in Japan last year, resulting in his arrest and a hefty fine.

In related news, a violent clash erupted among employees of the same company in Patong, Phuket, after work hours, drawing attention and concern toward the tourist city’s image.

The brawl, which took place in the middle of a busy roundabout, was captured in a 1-minute 28-second video and shared on social media, sparking a mix of comments ranging from calls for calm to nostalgia for the quieter days of the Covid-19 pandemic.

 

-- The Thaiger 2024-03-29

Easy they know who he is, know where he is  staying

Charge with causing public nuisance

Fine up to any credit card limit he has and  all his cash

One way trip to airport and onto the first plane stateside immaterial of his home city, banned 10 years

13 hours ago, george said:

 

What could possibly go wrong?

Care factor ZERO

The woman has earned every baht she received from the stupid bloke

Not the brightest bulb, she worked had for the money and deserves it all 

14 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

 

A chauffeur of the Service Centre for Disabled People in the Isaan province of Udon Thani posed as a youth welfare officer to lure a 13 year old girl into a rape. He even sexually assaulted the girl in front of her two year old sibling.

 

The victim’s mother, 31 year old Cat, urged Thai news agencies to help seek justice for her 13 year old daughter, Khaimuk. Cat stated that she filed a complaint with the police, and the case was handed to an attorney but there has been no development for more than 10 months.

 

Cat revealed to the public that a 33 year old Thai man, later identified as Thanakorn Srikattanaprom, allegedly raped Khaimuk at his home in May of last year.

 

Khaimuk stated that she engaged in an online conversation with Thanakorn for a week and met him at his home. Thanakorn asked her to have sex with him and she was afraid to refuse for fear he would hurt her.

 

Cat said Khaimuk brought the matter to her attention, so she went to see Thanakorn to sort it out. Thanakorn told her that he was an authority from the provincial Youth and Women’s Welfare Centre and that this case could affect his career.

 

Cat said she felt sorry for him and agreed to accept 70,000 baht compensation from Thanakorn. Cat added that she also forced him to sign a document promising never to have anything to do with Khaimuk again.

 

Not authority, but chauffeur

 

Thanakorn broke his promise and came to Cat’s house in June while she was away. Thanakorn sexually assaulted Khaimuk again, this time in front of Khaimuk’s sibling, aged only two years old.

 

Cat said she would not give Thanakorn a second chance and reported the sexual assault to the police. Thanakorn dared Cat to take legal action, saying that his relative was an attorney, so he could easily escape the charges.

 

Cat added that Thanakorn’s words seemed to be true because the case has not gone anywhere since it was submitted to the Office of the Attorney General.

 

The director of the Udon Thani Provincial Social Development and Human Security Office (M-Society), Pranom Uttarak, stepped forward to clarify the case because the rapist worked at the Service Centre for Disabled People, which M-Society runs.

 

Nevertheless, Thanakorn’s claimed authority was unfounded, he served as a chauffeur at the Service Centre for Disabled People.

 

Pranom reassured Cat and her daughter that he would undertake a comprehensive investigation into the matter and ensure they received appropriate compensation. No report has been provided regarding the delay in the case or any potential involvement of Thanakorn’s relative in the Attorney General’s legal proceedings.

 

By Petch Petpailin

Caption: Photo via Channel 3

 

Source: The Thaiger 2024-03-26

 

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The mother, the rapist and the director are involved child sex trafficking, not charges just money being exchanged.

Any compensation of course will go to mother not held in trust for the victim, 

Why is it only the stepmother being investigated, surely the father has greater responsibility for the welfare of his children

10 minutes ago, Bangkok Barry said:

 

In the real world teachers and the police set an example. In Thailand they so often do the opposite. We read reports of inappropriate action from both professions at least on a weekly basis.

Well they set examples, just not the ones they should

They seem to be on similar  plane as so many "youth pastors/priests/evangelical preachers in the west.

11 hours ago, 2long said:

Is 'probe' a good word to use in the headline?

My first thought as well

Will the probe be digit with or without gloves?

4 hours ago, Goat said:

Amateur mistake.

He should have shoved up his Kyber Pass. 

 

I have had my suitcases checked many times at airports but never had the cavity search.

Boogie boards are no good either.

OH so 30kg of dope up yr kyber pass, very slack methinks

well used tunnel??

On 2/20/2024 at 3:22 PM, 33 RPM said:

We live on a quite large land plot and ive had dog proof wire fencing put all around the perimeter

there are a number of feral dogs around , hence the fencing

but the 2 cats just love to wander next door, into a vacant block, why, just because they can , and im forever retrieving them.

.

extra chicken wire does not stop them, they just scale the fence

 

apart from the obvious, constant watching them, or keeping them inside

does any one know of a device that can be fitted to the collar , and with sensors along the perimeter fenceline

that " repels  " their advance .

 

i have read of these devices years ago, i dont know if they work or not,

but if any one knows of them or whether they actually do what it says on the box,

i'd me much appreciated..

 

Thanks.

You build or buy a cat enclosure 

Cats hunt wildlife continuously

8 hours ago, bbko said:

A airline company taking legal action over a customer complaint? Wow, I would like to see the wording of the critique, but...

The passenger later deleted the original post and issued an apology after learning more about the complexities of aviation operations and the specific weather conditions that led to the captain’s decision. They expressed regret for the hastily written message and planned to apologise personally to the captain and Thai Airways management upon returning to Thailand

Their return ticket has probably been cancelled & they probably have a non refundable ticket and no insurance

23 hours ago, webfact said:

 

A Swiss tourist volunteering for a local wildlife foundation in Chiang Dao, Chiang Mai, was bitten by a buffalo bear while feeding it in its enclosure. The swift response of the rescue team and urgent medical attention were crucial in handling the situation.

 

On January 25th, news broke of a foreign man, Mr. Stefan Claudio Specogna, aged 32 and a Swiss national, sustaining injuries to his right arm from a buffalo bear at his residence in Nong Pao village, Muang Ngai sub-district, Chiang Dao district, Chiang Mai. Mr. Specogna, a wildlife volunteer, was providing food to the bear when the incident occurred.

 

Picture: Daily News

 

Emergency responders from Phra That Puakam municipality and Muang Ngai sub-district rushed to the scene to find a large buffalo bear in the compound. The injured man's right arm was severely damaged from the elbow down. He was transported to Chiang Dao Hospital for urgent medical treatment.

 

Preliminary inquiries revealed that the buffalo bear had been properly cared for by the local wildlife foundation in accordance with the law. The bear had originally been under the supervision of Doi Pha Daeng National Park in Chiang Dao since 1993, reported Daily News.

 

Due to various constraints, the foundation took over its care later, and tragically, during a routine feeding, the volunteer's arm was bitten by the bear, prompting the swift intervention of the rescue team to extract the injured limb.

 

Top Picture: Daily News

 

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I bet his travel insurance doesn’t cover his medical expenses