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57 minutes ago, Liverpool Lou said:

Regardless of the words used in the translation, being apprehended and held for extradition sure is being arrested.  If she was not arrested she would be free to leave not be available for extradition.

I haven't seen any mention of her being arrested or apprehended.  That is the point.  Emphasis is always that she is returning on her own free will.  If she was arrested/apprehended, she would not be acting on her own free will.

I wouldn't put it past the RTP to let her go on her own recognizance.  They are playing up the "high morals of Thai citizens" angle.  Wouldn't make any sense if she were behind bars, waiting extradition.

9 minutes ago, hotchilli said:

The question should be how many teenagers carry a weapon of sorts, and if the need arises are willing to use them?

Stuff happens.  I went to a very peaceful school in the West in the 80's.  Nevertheless, I was witness to a knife fight (also over a girl).  The assailant stole the huge carving knife from the home economics room.  Stab was aimed at the jugular, but fortunately the victim managed to get a hand in the way.  Only a minor puncture wound in the neck after the knife when through the hand.

True, an isolated incident, but no grander conclusions to be drawn other than "hormonal boys do stupid things".

6 minutes ago, hotchilli said:

A society in meltdown.. this happens when leadership is at an all time low, law enforcement are nothing but mafia and corruption is as prevalent as meth. 

The country really is going downhill fast.

The conclusion you draw from this incident is a bit extreme.  Plenty of knife fights happened in the past but were not quickly presented for public consumption/critic.

How many kids did not get into a knife fight this week?

Personally, I preferred flying to Penang, Malaysia, back when I had to do visa runs.

Penang has a Thai Consulate.  I had next day service when applying for a Thai tourist visa (2018/2019).

Only mentioning it to the OP as an option to consider.

Amazing how the Thai government is trying to spin this into a positive example of Thais standing up for their misdeeds.

She has been in country since January 5th. 

She avoided police who went to her home in Chonburi multiple times. 

She was captured 6 weeks after arrival on the other side of Thailand, near the Myanmar border where she was contemplating crossing the border. 

It was only after her capture that she "came to her senses".

In a news report I read (which I assume is translated from the statement she gave to the Thai police), she saw Brian and the Uber parked on the side of the road.  Then she realized she hit something and thought is was a deer.  What?  A deer?   Standing next to a human and an Uber?  Does she expect anyone to believe that?

If she gets less than 10 years, (failing to provide aid, fleeing the country, vehicular manslaughter), I will be very disappointed (but not surprised).  I hope this trial gets plenty of press in the US.

And let's not forget.  She was not arrested and she is not in the US yet...

On 2/15/2023 at 1:21 AM, redwood1 said:

That its very very cheap is the main problem that the drug overloards see that needs a big correction in my opinion....

Is there any topic that can't be twisted into a conspiracy theory?

Possibly drunk.  Would explain the excessive speed, poor judgement in deciding not to stop and an attempt to avoid a drunk driving charge (among other charges).

Maybe the they could teach in a driving school.

Oh, wait...

6 minutes ago, kingstonkid said:

The RTP had probably been asked to keep an eye on her while the paperwork went through the American courts.

 

There is an easy way to find her, and the FBI will be able to do so by simply watching the bank accounts.  She is going to need money to live and will have to either get it from Hubby or her own bank accounts that the Feds can freeze.

There are VERY easy ways around this if she has the support of Thai relatives.  I won't post examples here, but will say things are not as closely monitored here as they are in the West.

I am not a big fan of Fox News.  That being said, there is a good article with video posted a few hours ago.  Interview with the Sheriff of the the district.

https://www.foxnews.com/us/michigan-sheriff-worried-woman-charged-college-students-hit-run-death-try-avoiding-extradition

42 minutes ago, Purdey said:

...while this Thai woman may never be handed over without a warrant from the US police. 

Warrants have been issued by the US police.

5 minutes ago, mikeymike100 said:

 

Correct, but it also says:

"Police had been there most every day and he'd found out she was wanted in the US"

 

So why have the police been round? Seems odd?

Yes, and why didn't they put the house under surveillance and wait for her instead of repeated visits.

I would imagine they have her license plate number, cellphone number and bank account numbers.  Should be able to locate her pretty easily with those unless her Thai family are supplying her with alternate resources.  They should monitor the known family members also.  Expensive and labor intensive, but I don't think the RTP are too busy...

Of course I hope all the pedophiles are caught and punished to the full extent of the law, but what really concerns me are the children.  Will they be identified and rescued or will the abuse continue?

2 hours ago, realfunster said:

 

There will already be pressure from the US on Thai authorities to take action. I would expect her to be located in a few days and extradited thereafter.

 

But that's just it...  The RTP spokesman in the article said the US authorities have NOT contacted the Thai authorities yet.  See the statement immediately above the picture of her and her BMW.

That's why she wasn't apprehended when she spent a month at her registered residence. (January 5th through February 8th).

15 minutes ago, 473geo said:

Familiarity with the term and use of 'petty cash' allows me to be quite relaxed about topping it up 

See the drinks and food offered by the Ubon immigration guys a genuine pleasant gesture indeed

But how can we know the "tips" are going to petty cash?  The Immigration Officer I was dealing with was very "polished".  Lots of jewelry and an expensive handbag.  Flaunting her wealth, basically.  Not the usual understated government attire.

2 minutes ago, userabcd said:

She said please and thank you, very polite.

 

The usual reply to that would be you're welcome.

This is an interesting comment.  Are you saying I was rude?  I'm not following you.

2 minutes ago, proton said:

Tipping officers is illegal, my office now has a sign outside saying so

Interesting.  I'll look for a sign the next time I go to my Immigration Office.

On the one hand, a sign is a good thing because it sets boundaries, but on the other hand it demonstrates that tipping was problematic there in the past.

Reminds me of some of my experiences in massage shops.  I've seen "No Sex" signs posted at entrance, but was still offered sex when inside.

13 minutes ago, proton said:

Its a free service, as long as people cave in and pay the illegal bribe they will continue to ask for it. I refused and still go it. Helps if you are with a Thai wife, they look embarrassed in front of another Thai.

Unfortunately, I was solo.

I didn't realize it wasn't a standard price until after I had paid, but I agree with you in principle.  That's why I don't use "agents".  Yes, they provide a service, but I suspect part of that service is "tipping" the immigration officer.  I can xerox, sort and staple my own documents.  And I have all the time in the world.

6 minutes ago, KhunLA said:

CoR and transfer of Visa to new PP used to be 'free' service.  Scamming was so rampant, that head Imm office made it UP2 Imm office.

 

My experiences:

... CoR ... 2X free 

... CoR ... ฿300, want receipt ฿600

 

Visa tfr to new PP:

... Free

... asked for ฿1000 then ฿500-฿100-no receipt, refused to pay - FREE

... Last Oct 500 w/receipt

That's quite a history.

I guess in the future, I'll go to the immigration office with a large stack of small bills.  Not sure what the going rate will be.  Need to be prepared for anything.

Sounds like the issue might also be which Immigration officer I am assigned.

5 minutes ago, scubascuba3 said:

Best to check beforehand in future on this forum or Facebook 

Thanks for the advice.  I'm just surprised they "got me".  I moved recently from an expat "hotbed" to a more remote location in Thailand.  Sticking it to the Farang seems to be worse here.  Restaurants, transportation, housing and now even the Immigration office.