Mr Meeseeks

10 hours ago, Bundooman said:

But that's the problem, isn't it? . He's not a man. just a spoiled, insignificant, self important, strutting little s**t of a human, totally disinterested, no empathy , no regret, no sense of responsibility, no moral courage, no decency - just another, insignificant, priveleged, " Do you know who I am"? -  nothing little turd on the side walks of humanity!

He's a Thai driver. They mostly all act in the same manner. The evidence is conclusive. 

Witnessed a hit and run myself here in Chonburi a few months ago, a Vios changing lanes on Sukhumvit at speed wiped out a motorcyclist. Vios at fault, probably did not check mirrors. Stopped for a few seconds probably out of shock then sped off. 

Reprehensible behaviour but common here. 

16 hours ago, ChipButty said:

This is getting embarrassing now, the little towrag Boss should admit the truth from where ever he is and stop this circus so many people have their neck on the line it's time to throw the towel in and be a man

Not the Thai way. 

No-one will take responsibility. The lies and obfuscation will continue. 

It's an obvious farce to anyone with an IQ over 80.

32 minutes ago, SteveK said:

The worst thing about it is that what he does could end up annoying the government who will inevitably tar us all with the same brush. I wish he'd just kept quiet about it, I have no issue donating £2.50 to go into a temple, even if there is no charge for locals, it's peanuts.

They already tar us with the same brush, if you have not already noticed.

Stuff like the dial pricing, while it is indeed peanuts in monetary terms to most of us, just reinforces that 'us and them' mentality when we should be moving towards unity and understanding between the expat community and the locals. 

We (expats) feel we belong here, the constant reminders like dual pricing and different treatment indicate that we still have some way to go to convince locals of the same.

2 hours ago, Pilotman said:

Its "failed in London try Hong Kong"

 

No, Barrow isn't. I have seen him post absolute BS many times. Now he wants us to feel sorry for him because he has been stupid enough to vociferously and publicly challenge a Junta government on foreigner's rights in Thailand, when they clearly have very few rights.  How idiotic can you get.  Most of us are none of the things that you list above. Most of us came here because we love the country and want a quiet life. It seems to me, by your post, that the jealousy and bitterness are all on your side, not those of us who have criticized Barrow now and in the past.  I do give credit where credit is due; it's just not due to him.

Did my post strike a nerve? 

While we are on the subject of expats doing idiotic things, didn't you admit on another thread that you illegally own land in a company name to circumvent Thai land ownership laws?

Those in glass houses, etc.

40 minutes ago, checkered flag said:

OK that's, but would not bring me to the UK.

The UK is one of the most interesting and diverse countries on the planet. 

So much history, scenery, great pubs and of course Scotland is continuously voted the most beautiful country in the World. 

Having travelled extensively on six continents the UK has more to offer than any other country I've ever visited. 

1 minute ago, bestie said:

Sure you get into the focus if you blogging. But come on, I mean who doesn't have any problems with renewing their permission of stay or get a new Visa. Sooner or later you will. It isn't only Richard. 

Indeed, and Samat Prakarn are notorious for asking for bribes to process applications as I have found out. Even with (and possibly in collusion with) an agent, they wanted an additional 17k from us to grant an annual extension to a Non-B visa after work permit was granted. 

Whatever the case may be here they are bullies and threatening Richard, regardless of the final outcome, is an expected low for them.

31 minutes ago, ravip said:

Tweeting or Blogging per se, will not be considered a "business" anywhere, for sure.

It's when one start to 'correct' a government or the like that gets the pot boiling - anywhere!

He does the blogging for a hobby but I am quite sure if he did decide to monetise it he would make a lot more that you do!

37 minutes ago, colinneil said:

 

Sadly it is the norm here when someone involved in a road accident their phone gets stolen.

Mine did, plus money from my wallet.

How low must you be to steal an injured person's belongings?

Truly wretched, debased... I would say not even human.

On 8/11/2020 at 10:10 PM, DrTuner said:

Yup, Mao wasn't big on religions and Xi has sucked in his teachings at school, religions are competing ideologies. That's why falun gong got booted out.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Falun_Gong

 

 

They got too big, so down with the hammer.

My missus is part of a similar sect, farang tingtong.

On 8/9/2020 at 10:30 PM, paulikens said:

what they should do to be extra safe is chuck out every foreigner living there, just have thais in the country, cuz the foreigner is a disease ridden person so can never be too careful. its got to be the next step surely @Mr Meeseeks 

@paulikens It might well be the next step.

Stuff of dreams for the inadequates that run this place that.

I see they are threatening Barrow over his visa renewal now too, possibly because he's been involved with 2pricethailand.

They deserve everything they are going to get and it is going to be glorious.

10 minutes ago, TallGuyJohninBKK said:

 

So the article says a limit overall of 500 people per day incoming... and of course, Thais I presume have top priority for those spots over any foreigners wanting to return under the current rules.  

 

I wonder how many non Thais are actually making it onto the repatriation flights day in and day out?

 

 

Just down in Songkhla and I have met several foreigners working offshore that have been allowed in for work. 

3 hours ago, SteveK said:

It's more like 23-27%. And then there's the indirect and/or unreported benefits, such as taxi drivers, bargirls, soapy massages, sick buffalo, money sent by sponsors when they're back home, you name it. Probably more like a third of the economy, it's massive.

 

It was 20% in 2014 when they had 24m visitors.

 

No wonder they keep banging on about it. But what they say is rubbish; "Tourism will go back to X by Y", insert random words or numbers for X/Y. Meaningless waffle, TAT don't know any more than anyone else and are just guessing and hoping.

What nonsense. It's not even close to 20%.

Most of Thailand has moved on from soapy massages and sex tourism 

Get a grip of yourself, get off your bar-stool and go have a look outside Pattaya. 

14 hours ago, richard_smith237 said:

‘Probing’ is perhaps the right word. 

 

The legal system is being ‘probed’ good ’n proper by this family abusing and insulting the intelligence of the populace. 

 

A wholly disgraceful situation which must be highly embarrassing for any Thai who cares for its country’s image. 

This case is not an exception.

is the norm for Thailand. 

2 hours ago, steven100 said:

The US can be obnoxious at times but so can many other nations ...,,

not sure where your from or if your too young to know or understand history. If it wasn't for the US in WW2 many countries would be eating sushi every night & speaking Japanese.

'World War II, also called Second World War, conflict that involved virtually every part of the world during the years 1939–45. The principal belligerents were the Axis powers—Germany, Italy, and Japan—and the Allies—France, Great Britain, the United States, the Soviet Union, and, to a lesser extent, China.'

They were a bit late to the party though (Dec 1941), and only joined in after Japan attacked them at Pearl Harbour. 

Let's not rewrite history to paint them as altruistic World saviours. They only joined in when forced to do so and brought their own brand of obnoxious racial segregation, against their own fighting black countrymen no less, with them. 

Back on topic - well done to the Thai CAAT for remaining strong for us that are here and do not want foreigners coming in and forcing further economic disruption. 

3 hours ago, 86Tiger said:

Kick back, bribe, royalties, whatever.

 

 

In USA it is campaign contributions.  Donate to the politician of your choice and he will do your bidding.  Those political action committees are not collecting and passing around millions for good will.......

Best discussed on www.usavisa.com

1 hour ago, zaZa9 said:

Ive always thought the Thai are good at road building and pretty prompt here in Phuket. Ive seen contractors watch QC core samples taken of the  laid ashphalt for depth and mix quality by gov investigators and they said they get fined if under spec.

How much are the local Govt. inspectors paid to fake the reports though?

6 hours ago, fangless said:

I think you should omit the word "Thai" in the above and just say "Just another day at the office for an MP" (or any politician actually)

Some great whataboutery there.

3 hours ago, robblok said:

I know but those in power are those that don't want this to happen as it basically means that they cut their on income. So change has to come from outside. However those outside (in general) also don't want change they just want a their chance to get rich. Think Thaksin and now Prayut. With groups like this there is no chance. 

 

Like i said i thought future forward could have changed things. Hopefully they protect themselves better in the next election. But its hard to fight B.S. charges. 

But, but... Thaksin.

You cheer-led this military regime into power on the premise they would be less corrupt than Thaksin and would clean things up.

Those of us that knew better told you that an authoritarian regime would not have any checks and balances and thus be less accountable and more corrupt than an elected one.

Looking a bit foolish now bud.

1 hour ago, Baerboxer said:

 

From reading about this case over several years, it seems an open secret in Chiang Mai who the murderer is and why he is untouchable. 

 

If, and that's a big if, those various stories are true, then it seems obvious more effort was put into hiding rather than finding the perp!

That is common in Thailand. See Koh Tao, Kanchanburi tourist murders, Michael Wansley, Boss Red Bull and many, many more.