paul1804

Unfortunately it seems to be how it works in Thailand for big shots like Big Joke! I guess the chain of events that have unfolded means there is some truth to the allegations levelled against him otherwise he would now be holding the top job instead of being moved sideways. No wonder MFP wanted to make some reforms so there would actually be a law because as it stands if the allegations have substance then BJ has knowingly by the law enforcers broken the law! Now he is off on overseas travel with family, can you really believe what a circus this entire scenario is!

Oh really, that surprises me!!!!

Thailand has almost 10,000 petroleum wells of which some are oil producing, crude oil reserves of around 140 million barrels.

You have to wonder how smart these guys are, why would they advertise this fact when the peoples elected leaders of choice are in the opposition!!! Maybe the meetings scheduled for April 1st !!

Quite honestly why does Thailand need a submarine and a Frigate with Stealth technology as well as 12 new fighter jets ? Spend the money on a few smaller coastal patrol boats that maybe they have a better chance of looking after, 3 modern jets and the balance of the money on projects that better the lives of the Thai people. Which country has been an enemy of Thailand since the 2nd world war, apart from some very minor skirmishes with Cambodia over a long standing border dispute there hasn't been any need for National Defense.

Absolutely agree on all of your comments!

This forum does seem to have its fair share of older Englishman who are often quite scathing in their response to others posts, they really seem to take it personally!!

I always thought that Big Joke was partially honest and still believe he has dirt on some big fishes!

"TWO BROTHERS from New Zealand who tried to snatch a Phuket policeman’s pistol" As stupid as they were they did take it off him, there was no "trying" about it!

A really crazy thing to do and they should get their arses kicked for it! However the usual Thai quality reporting and the BS associated with the incident. Some reports say the policeman wasn't injured, he was checked out in hospital and released, others say he is recovering in hospital!! Other reports state the brothers assaulted him whereas the video shows that 1 brother after tackling the policeman wrestled the gun off him, then handed it to the other brother who simply removed the magazine and the bullet in the chamber. There was a shot fired accidentally from the pistol which fortunately didnt hit anyone in the struggle to gain control of the gun. You have to ask yourself why they felt the need to disarm the policeman. Evidently he accepted their gift basket and apologies but his seniors denied this.

Do you assume so much?

Yes very true, mainly due to the loss of face!

There could be substance to these allegations but I think more likely he has dirt on some guys in higher places!

There is often 2 sides to a story! Anything can happen in Thailand!

Yes likewise for me, I even drove myself home after eating a meal!

In the west you have to go back in the following morning and you are not immediately released after surgery so I guess keeping you overnight is some extra revenue which may well be part of the plan, given the cost of many Thai hospitals it maybe not be such a bad idea. Should any complications arise you have staff on hand to assist, unlikely but possible!

Its an Asian thing, not just in Thailand!

Its an Asian thing, boys are the chosen one's. Cant you tell?

The guy sounds like a loose canon and should better control himself but she ran into his bike from behind so by law she is in the wrong. The fact that she virtually admitted to having cut him off he got angry which isn't so unusual, still no excuse for his behaviour but it can be a frustrating country to drive in given the local driving standards and lack of driving integrity but 90% of the time the foreigner will be wrong even if he's in the right.

Wally!!

If you dont have the common sense to read the entire comment of others I guess thats sad for you. Maybe its you that needs to grow up!

That's a bit of a strange response, "grow-up"

I wonder if he really did full on kick the doctor or did he nudge her with his foot and she calls it being kicked? There is always 2 sides to a story, surely the guys got more common sense and decency than kicking a lady thats sitting wether he feels its on his rented step or otherwise! If he did give her a real kick then sure, charge him with a hefty fine and then deport him with a ban on re entering Thailand but only after the facts are revealed and the legal process is followed. The sad thing about it is if she were a peasant girl then most likely nothing would probably happen.

Chose your weather, very cold in December - February, very hot July, hot & wet in August. I was there in December 2000, not my favourite destination by any means. The Great Wall is impressive in a sense but it is just a wall which has been rebuilt in many parts due to deterioration. Like Thailand with double pricing, queue's for foreigners at several times the price of locals at the wall but they do give you a small book on the history of the wall, not sure if the local queue gets the same.

No I never said that but if that's how you would like to interpret it up to you!