Mr Meeseeks

Local plebs posting on Facebook are much easier for the local 'authorities' to bully and extort than an internationally known star with money.

Thais have no concept of jurisdiction.

Just because we require money to exist does not mean it must be the most important concern. Try again.

There are plenty of jobs available outside of sex-work.

About 60 years ago they were about the same in terms of development. Korea also had a massive war where the Chinese invaded and had the country partitioned with all the problems that brought.

Whisky.

They were all ruled by dictators or extremists. Ukraine is a fledgling democracy bordered by, guess what? Another dictatorship. I'm sure the rest you can figure out for yourself.

You could get at least 30 in the bed of a pick up if it is a crew cab.

I was about to mention this. ???? You only have to look at how many Thai women sell their bodies to understand concepts of morality here, if there are any. Money Number One.

You are assuming they have morals.

Yet its effects will live on for as long as humans walk the planet, and now its former colonies that espoused its values take on the mantle. Even now, being shown to be similar to the British is still the global standard for most. Judges with black robes and wigs, Thai military uniforms with red jackets and bearskins, school uniforms with ties and blazers... etc. ????

7/11, Amazon, Svensen and a host of other places seem to have no problem finding them on low salaries.

Remember this place? Great burgers but location wasn't the best and it killed them in the end. https://tastythailand.com/review-triple-os-by-white-spot-in-bangkok-thailand-serves-amazing-burgers/

I remember them, also remember Tony Romas down lower Sukhumvit between Soi 3 and 5. Decent ribs.

Hungry Jacks is just the Aussie version of Burger King owned by Jack Cowin (hence the name) and they do not do the Mega Jack here in Thailand.

That is a big problem. Poor management is another. A wise and successful Thai businessman once told me you don't pay more for workers, as they will still be as useless, lazy and incompetent if you pay them more. He said, "Just hire more of them."

They are called Hardees in Dubai iirc. The Carl's Jr. outlets in Singapore are of such better quality and value, that it is no surprise to see the Thai outlets which paled in comparison, closing down for good. In Singapore they have the famous Thickburger which is like a quarterpounder and they have the salsa bar. Two of the best things which were not available in Thailand. However I did occasionally enjoy a Carl's Jr. Last time I went to a Carl's in Central Pattaya about three months ago they served me a milkshake with no cream, the plastic cup was only half full and they expected me to just accept it with no explanation. I went back to the counter and asked why the milkshake was not the usual and they shrugged their shoulders and said, "machine broken," so I demanded a refund for my full meal and left. Staff appeared not to be bothered. No apology was forthcoming. If they had explained at time of purchase I would have had a coke and been fine. Little things. If I remember Sunbelt were selling the franchises about ten years ago...? Been on the slide for a while now and no surprised they are gone. The management and control of staff and processes seemed to be non-existent. Outlets appeared unkempt and not as clean as competitors. If there were any farang in upper management they have probably been too busy with their trousers down at their ankles (two branches quickly opened in Pattaya would suggest this to be the case) to oversee it properly, or they were too confused or befuddled with the local way of doing things. It's very hard to do business here, as I continually am learning after 31 years. They are almost impossible to work with. Most farang will and do fail.

Will be gone soon, they are closing all A&W branches in Thailand.

Yeh, a 77 year old doing the dash across a busy road was at fault. Zzzzz. Bong. Try again.

His daddy was sacked from the Police for whistleblowing on other top cops. Not much love lost there I would imagine.

Irrelevant.

ROAD TRAFFIC ACT, B.E. 2522 (1979) Section 35.10 The conveyance driving slowly or slower than another conveyance driving in the same direction, the driver must drive as nearest to the left edge of the road as possible. The driver of a truck, passenger transport conveyance, or motorcycle driving on the road which is divided into two or more lanes in the same direction, or a bus lane is specifically provided in the left hand side, must drive in the ultimate left lane or the lane next to bus lane, as the case may be. Text in bold is mine for emphasis.

THAILAND ROAD TRAFFIC ACT, B.E. 2522 (1979) Section 32. In using the road the driver shall be careful in avoiding the conveyance not to hit or graze a pedestrian, notwithstanding at any part of the path, and must give warning signal for the pedestrian to be aware when it is necessary, in particular, a child, elder person, or the disabled using the road, the driver must take special care in controlling his or her conveyance.

Didn't even stop. Animal.

I think people are worried he will be treated differently because he and his family have money.