Bobydog

On 5/16/2025 at 11:36 AM, thesetat said:

They know the reason for the plummet. Their attempts to assure these countries how safe Thailand is has not worked. Immigration problems, police extortion or laziness problems. Many reasons why tourism has slowed so much. 

The TAT lies all through the year until the actual numbers become known. Then they make excuses and say OH! Maybe it is something (usually unrelated to the real problem) or TAT asks the government for more money to attract people that have chosen not to come to Thailand. 

Yes, they know the reason but, are too focused on their own personal wellbeing always and everyone knows it, hence, very little changes unless it results in an increase of money in their own pockets. Point in fact, Thai Airways RIP.

On 4/29/2025 at 11:32 AM, Harrisfan said:

If only women did this

Seen one, seen them all, not too many secrets about how a woman looks like naked is there......it's what she's doing that's important .

On 4/29/2025 at 3:25 PM, roo860 said:

Wasn't causing a problem, don't what all the fuss was about.

Probably Swedish on his way to the sauna 

And it's not as if so many locals haven't seen foriegn men naked before, this whole "shocked response "  is so much BS!! Now,,  corrupted officials, that's more news worthy.

On 4/26/2025 at 7:37 PM, Ben Zioner said:

Must have been a pre-op.

On 4/26/2025 at 7:37 PM, Ben Zioner said:

Must have been a pre-op.

Or seeking to remove organs to send back to China for their transplant operations and picking up some dosh on the side.

On 4/16/2025 at 8:37 AM, DonniePeverley said:

How do they gage such an accurate amount when it literally just finished a few days ago ?

 

What mechanisms are they using? Tax recipets already? Spending? Are all vendors reporting to the government the day after songkran?

 

Not doubting it was busy with cheap mass tourism, but where are they getting their figures from THAT QUICK ?

How is simple, massive amounts of marijuana 

On 4/16/2025 at 8:37 AM, DonniePeverley said:

How do they gage such an accurate amount when it literally just finished a few days ago ?

 

What mechanisms are they using? Tax recipets already? Spending? Are all vendors reporting to the government the day after songkran?

 

Not doubting it was busy with cheap mass tourism, but where are they getting their figures from THAT QUICK ?

That's easy, massive amounts of Marijuana 

2 hours ago, Gsxrnz said:

It's not as if the government actually try to do anything about it.  They could take the one positive action of going full DEVCOM 1 on enforcing and educating about motorcycle helmets over an extended period, and I don't mean the last week of the month when the BIB's rent money is due. 

 

If they went full media promotion, schools enforcing it, parents pilloried, public shame, no fine - instead confiscation of smartphone, they could easily enforce a cultural change.  

 

Trouble is, it would require a functioning police force.  Oh well....

 

 

Not to mention putting less in their own pockets to fund it, nothing will change.

22 minutes ago, ignore it said:

Usually have to pay for a show like that

I'm sure the Authorities will insist on that following investigations....or maybe not, to avoid offending Chinese Authorities lol 

3 hours ago, ozz1 said:

Yea don't worry about people trapped and destruction it's all about the money in Thailand we're missing out on money shame

No real surprise there....

44 minutes ago, Blueman1 said:

And KNOW What She was doing !!!

Serves her right for supporting the illicit and ileagal drug trade.

1 hour ago, BigStar said:

How about warning parents to teach their kids good morals, common sense, and discipline.

3 hours ago, webfact said:

Picture courtesy of the Daily Mail

 

by Bob Scott

A grieving British mother urged tourists travelling to Thailand to steer clear of drugs after her daughter overdosed on a lethal cocktail of an unknown substance in Bangkok.

 

The 64 year old heartbroken mother, Anita Turner, from Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex, has been left shattered by the loss of her beloved 36 year old daughter Rebecca, who died in a Bangkok hotel room after snorting what she believed to be cocaine with her partner.

 

It was tragically revealed that the powder Rebecca and her partner bought was a lethal cocktail comprising nine different drugs, including painkillers, sleeping pills, and anxiety medications. Anita now warns young travellers to resist the temptations of pushy street dealers, warning that you never really know what you’re getting into.

 

“My heart is just broken in two. I can’t believe I’ll never see her again. Every morning, I look at her photo and just cry. It’s killing me. The pain of losing a child is indescribable. You can’t imagine such agony until it happens to you. There’s a massive drug problem out there, and you need to be really careful. It’s just not worth the risk.”

Rebecca, who had been exploring Thailand, was set to return home in April, earlier this year, but tragically died on March 15. Having previously spent four years in Laos, a place she considered her second home, she had been attending a friend’s wedding before checking into Bangkok’s Khaosan Palace Hotel with Sam, her partner.

 

 

CCTV captured Sam entering the hotel half an hour before Rebecca that fateful day, having texted a friend about purchasing cocaine, according to Anita. Tragically, both Rebecca and Sam were found dead around 1pm by concerned friends. Sam’s body was discovered in bed, Rebecca’s on the floor.

 

Picture of Khaosan Palace Hotel courtesy of Alarmy

Police later disclosed to Anita that Rebecca had a concoction of nine drugs in her system: including opiates, morphine, codeine, noscapine, and a slew of benzodiazepines.

 

“So many people are dying, and they need to know about this. The road where Rebecca was staying is particularly notorious: a boy died of the same thing just a day before. I just want to shake people and tell them: please don’t take anything.”

 

Though Anita received an autopsy report from Thailand, she claims sections were censored. A UK inquest into the tragedy is expected to be heard in January.

 

Picture or Rebecca and her mother Anita courtesy of LBC

Original story: Mother mourns British woman found dead in Bangkok hotel

 

The heartbroken mother of a 36 year old British woman from Bexhill, East Sussex, southeast England has paid an emotional tribute to her daughter, who was recently found dead in a Bangkok hotel room.

 

Rebecca Turner was on an adventure in Southeast Asia with friends when tragedy struck. Her mother, Anita Turner, described her as a vivacious and outgoing woman who lived life to the fullest.

 

“Bec was always the life of the party, loved travelling the world, and made friends wherever she went.”

 

During a four-year stay in Laos, Turner became an integral part of a local village community.

 

“I’ve only recently discovered the depth of her impact, as many people from around the world and the Laotian community have reached out to me with heartfelt messages. Bec generously supported the local school, providing significant help. The village mayor even held a ceremony to thank her, which was truly touching.”

 

Turner’s kindness extended beyond financial support. She and a friend from London often biked through the village, buying dolls from underprivileged children and redistributing them to those with nothing. After her death, an Irish bar where she was well-known held a memorial for her, and villagers queued to pay their respects.

“Laos captured Bec’s heart, and she loved it there.”

 

Turner had attended a friend’s wedding in Laos in February and spent some time there before heading to Bangkok, where other friends joined her. She planned to stay in Thailand for two months, with a return to the UK scheduled for April 16, just in time for a holiday in Peru, reported the Daily Mail.

 

Tragically, on March 16, the British woman and her boyfriend were found dead in their Bangkok hotel room, reported Sussex Express UK.

 

Turner’s body was repatriated to the UK, and her funeral took place on May 10 in Eastbourne. An inquest into her death is set to open next Tuesday, June 4.

 

Source: The Thaiger

-- 2024-12-18

 

 

Serves her right, it's people like her that supports the illicit and illegal drug trade. 

3 hours ago, webfact said:

Picture courtesy of the Daily Mail

 

by Bob Scott

A grieving British mother urged tourists travelling to Thailand to steer clear of drugs after her daughter overdosed on a lethal cocktail of an unknown substance in Bangkok.

 

The 64 year old heartbroken mother, Anita Turner, from Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex, has been left shattered by the loss of her beloved 36 year old daughter Rebecca, who died in a Bangkok hotel room after snorting what she believed to be cocaine with her partner.

 

It was tragically revealed that the powder Rebecca and her partner bought was a lethal cocktail comprising nine different drugs, including painkillers, sleeping pills, and anxiety medications. Anita now warns young travellers to resist the temptations of pushy street dealers, warning that you never really know what you’re getting into.

 

“My heart is just broken in two. I can’t believe I’ll never see her again. Every morning, I look at her photo and just cry. It’s killing me. The pain of losing a child is indescribable. You can’t imagine such agony until it happens to you. There’s a massive drug problem out there, and you need to be really careful. It’s just not worth the risk.”

Rebecca, who had been exploring Thailand, was set to return home in April, earlier this year, but tragically died on March 15. Having previously spent four years in Laos, a place she considered her second home, she had been attending a friend’s wedding before checking into Bangkok’s Khaosan Palace Hotel with Sam, her partner.

 

 

CCTV captured Sam entering the hotel half an hour before Rebecca that fateful day, having texted a friend about purchasing cocaine, according to Anita. Tragically, both Rebecca and Sam were found dead around 1pm by concerned friends. Sam’s body was discovered in bed, Rebecca’s on the floor.

 

Picture of Khaosan Palace Hotel courtesy of Alarmy

Police later disclosed to Anita that Rebecca had a concoction of nine drugs in her system: including opiates, morphine, codeine, noscapine, and a slew of benzodiazepines.

 

“So many people are dying, and they need to know about this. The road where Rebecca was staying is particularly notorious: a boy died of the same thing just a day before. I just want to shake people and tell them: please don’t take anything.”

 

Though Anita received an autopsy report from Thailand, she claims sections were censored. A UK inquest into the tragedy is expected to be heard in January.

 

Picture or Rebecca and her mother Anita courtesy of LBC

Original story: Mother mourns British woman found dead in Bangkok hotel

 

The heartbroken mother of a 36 year old British woman from Bexhill, East Sussex, southeast England has paid an emotional tribute to her daughter, who was recently found dead in a Bangkok hotel room.

 

Rebecca Turner was on an adventure in Southeast Asia with friends when tragedy struck. Her mother, Anita Turner, described her as a vivacious and outgoing woman who lived life to the fullest.

 

“Bec was always the life of the party, loved travelling the world, and made friends wherever she went.”

 

During a four-year stay in Laos, Turner became an integral part of a local village community.

 

“I’ve only recently discovered the depth of her impact, as many people from around the world and the Laotian community have reached out to me with heartfelt messages. Bec generously supported the local school, providing significant help. The village mayor even held a ceremony to thank her, which was truly touching.”

 

Turner’s kindness extended beyond financial support. She and a friend from London often biked through the village, buying dolls from underprivileged children and redistributing them to those with nothing. After her death, an Irish bar where she was well-known held a memorial for her, and villagers queued to pay their respects.

“Laos captured Bec’s heart, and she loved it there.”

 

Turner had attended a friend’s wedding in Laos in February and spent some time there before heading to Bangkok, where other friends joined her. She planned to stay in Thailand for two months, with a return to the UK scheduled for April 16, just in time for a holiday in Peru, reported the Daily Mail.

 

Tragically, on March 16, the British woman and her boyfriend were found dead in their Bangkok hotel room, reported Sussex Express UK.

 

Turner’s body was repatriated to the UK, and her funeral took place on May 10 in Eastbourne. An inquest into her death is set to open next Tuesday, June 4.

 

Source: The Thaiger

-- 2024-12-18

 

 

Serves her right, it's people like her that supports the illicit and illegal drug trade. 

23 minutes ago, lordgrinz said:

 

No, what is needed is to shame the RTP into doing their jobs and enforce road rules and laws. They should be shamed, and made to lose "face" in the public eye, for dereliction of duty. Their King gave them the "traffic act", it was signed by him and made law of the land, they shame him by not enforcing these laws and protecting his people. In fact, the whole country should be shamed for not following the laws of the Kingdom.

Very hard to shame a department that has been a waist of space for generations, Officers only good for cash collections.

32 minutes ago, Lacessit said:

He has no assets in Australia, and gets the OAP.

If Australian gov don't know he is living permanently in Thailand he's a lucky fellow. Ato website is quite clear on this one, tho you have to dig for it, my tax accountant found it for me. Tell him good luck from me. 

23 hours ago, Lacessit said:

I have been living in Thailand for over ten years. One of my Australian friends has lived here for the same time.

 

Neither of us has been taxed on our OAP in that time.

Good luck to him. Is he receiving Age pension and does he own a home in Australia

5 hours ago, G_Money said:

That is pretty f——- up. What difference does it make where they live if one is vetted and qualified.

 

 

I was getting ready to move to Thailand from Australia when I discovered that my pension would be taxed at 35% if I wasn't a resident living in Australia and did not own a residence here. My pension would be classified as unearned income.

7 hours ago, webfact said:

 

The DTV program has had a promising start, according to Thai Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa. Although no official numbers have been released, social media bloggers estimate that between 1,500 and 2,500 visas have been issued in the first 10 weeks.

 

The main question now is what happens to DTV holders after their initial six-month stay, assuming they wish to remain in Thailand.

 

A contributor to a popular Facebook group summed up the uncertainty: “How about we wait until December or January when the first DTV holders share their experiences and requirements for extensions?” By then, DTV holders will face two options: leave Thailand and reapply or seek an extension at local immigration for another 180 days.

 

However, both options come with challenges. While the visa is valid for five years with multiple entries, the lack of clarity from immigration authorities has raised concerns about future extensions.

 

Although the Tourism Authority of Thailand initially indicated that no additional documentation would be required for re-entry or extension, immigration officers may still request further paperwork at their discretion.

 

The immigration bureau’s silence has led to speculation about potential abuses in the DTV application process. Some digital nomads, for instance, may be working for Thai clients without the necessary work permits.

There are also questions about how far soft power has been extended, with activities like attending concerts or dental appointments potentially qualifying for long-term visa status.

 

Thai embassies worldwide are issuing DTVs, but the requirements vary widely. Some embassies ask for a bank account with at least three months of activity, while others require a Thai guarantor or evidence of past work-related activities.

 

Discrepancies in documentation, such as differing requirements for cookery classes or Thai boxing academy registrations, add to the confusion.

 

For now, little is expected to change. If immigration officers start asking for more paperwork at airports and border posts, it could lead to daily delays.

 

Meanwhile, the government is working to merge immigration databases, a process expected to take most of next year. A review of the non-immigrant visa categories is also underway, which could affect the DTV.

 

"There is no doubt DTV will be reformed, and likely restricted, in the light of experience. But perhaps not in 2025," writes Barry Kenyon for Pattaya Mail.

 

-- 2024-09-30

 

 

Better option is to find another destination that will deal openly and honestly with you without all the BS and subterfuge.

13 hours ago, Kerryd said:

Makes you wonder how these kind of projects get built without anyone noticing anything.

Like the city officials or park officials or the local poo yai baan.

Some one must have seen the clearing the land, building the roads, bringing in power poles and water lines, building forty-plus homes.

And then openly advertising them. It doesn't say how long ago they were built but you can bet they didn't just finish yesterday.

Yet apparently no one noticed.

That's the end result when paid officials live their lives with their heads up their anelsfinkta. " money money money!!!!

On 8/27/2024 at 12:36 PM, OneMoreFarang said:

Obviously, you are right.

And obviously, the people in charge somehow don't see certain things. They must have look the other way or were sick on that day or something like that. TiT

Definitely a paid for outcome

5 hours ago, JoePai said:

because there were no trees on the mountain

 

and the cause of the landslide is.....

24 minutes ago, ronster said:

There are limits but they are ignored if you look around and watch the news .

Plenty of trees on samui , but if you look at banrak , chaweng noi and all around area behind Makro lamai you will see all gone in the development areas. Just a matter of time before half the hill or property on them goes downwards.

Over qualified Administrators...nothing has worked properly for a long time an never will since the idiots took control. They need to get out before they really stuff up big time and create a major catastrophe.

2 hours ago, webfact said:

Without serious study on Bangkok’s subsidence and the rising sea levels, and without significant investment to prevent Bangkok and its metropolitan area from submerging, the city faces a dire future.

But, doesn't this mean the powers that be, will have to actually, spend money, not sure from regular performance if they understand that concept, I was under the impression they were there to pocket money and maintain their grip on personal power and position.

5 hours ago, pomchop said:

Punish the monkey and let the organ grinder go....

 

 

Oh no, another group of hard working senior officials haven't paid their membership fees, too well off has made them complacent lol