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Russian Businessman Arrested for Alleged Assault, Illegal Weapons
Mr Meeseeks replied to webfact's topic in Koh Samui News
Getting rid of them all will be the problem once the Thais realise their mistake. In my crystal ball I see the visa free entry being revoked, extensions for longer term visas being refused, then followed by loads of them staying illegally. Time will tell if I am correct. -
Thailand offers visa-free travel to Russian visitors for 3 months
Mr Meeseeks replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
Dave Cameron was over recently discussing it. Giving visa free entry to the UK will result in a great many Thais staying and working illegally. Look at Singapore and South Korea as the examples. There's a reason it is difficult for them to get visas. -
Thailand offers visa-free travel to Russian visitors for 3 months
Mr Meeseeks replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
Nevertheless, they seem convinced of their opinions that Russians will be more trouble that they're worth. -
Thailand offers visa-free travel to Russian visitors for 3 months
Mr Meeseeks replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
I spoke with some Thais on the Darkside in Pattaya yesterday evening about the influx of Russians. Some interesting takeaways: 1. Entire families are coming on tourist visas here to stay permanently 2. They work illegally and don't care as they need money to achieve No.1 3. Russians will likely use other Russian owned businesses thus no benefit to local community 4. They are on the run from the war This is not my opinion, this was being discussed by Thais. -
Another anecdote, but I was on my way back from Rayong on Sukhumvit the other day when a black Triton was attempting to overtake me. He was driving erratically and dangerously behind. I kept my pace just in front of him. Having a much faster vehicle I could have easily sped off, but we were already doing 110kph. We came to a red light, and I slowed down and stopped, at the front of the queue in the middle lane. The Triton overtook on my right side, blasting through the red light and almost wiping out a motorcycle turning right. The bike rider certainly would have been killed. Beating or passing me was the most important consideration, not driving safely or stopping on the red light. This is the issue of cultural arrogance. Until this attitude is forced out of them, and severe punishments such as jail sentences vehicle confiscations are meted out, there will be no change.
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Pattaya Immigration Nab 21 Burmese People Without Passports
Mr Meeseeks replied to webfact's topic in Pattaya News
They towed Rohingya refugees back out to sea in their boats after removing the engines, so I guess they can do as they please. -
Indeed. I have experienced a few incidents around the lake and Darkside with these children in adult bodies, so I am aware and careful in my actions. There's a lot of complete nutcases out there on Thai roads and especially in Pattaya and on the Darkside. Last incident was a pick-up aggressively and dangerously driving on my back wheel while I am riding my big bike, then aggressively trying to follow me when I overtook other traffic to try to get away from them. They then drove extremely dangerously and overtaking in dangerous areas, on bends and into oncoming traffic. This was completely unprovoked, and I just accelerated away from them. Luckily my big bike has plenty of power and I was easily able to put some distance between me and this total nutter.
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Swiss Expat Critically Injured in Scooter-Car Crash in Pattaya
Mr Meeseeks replied to webfact's topic in Pattaya News
Not when there's another vehicle already on the intersection. -
Second phase of Thai-Chinese high-speed rail project approved
Mr Meeseeks replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
Those in control of this will make billions, whether they are Chinese or Thai. Nothing ever gets done here in Thailand without proper financial incentives. -
Second phase of Thai-Chinese high-speed rail project approved
Mr Meeseeks replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
And for the pockets of those involved. -
Swiss Expat Critically Injured in Scooter-Car Crash in Pattaya
Mr Meeseeks replied to webfact's topic in Pattaya News
Not according to the road markings and signs. Traffic travelling parallel to the railway tracks must stop at the intersections. -
Embattled deputy police chief claims PM has abused authority
Mr Meeseeks replied to snoop1130's topic in Thailand News
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Embattled deputy police chief claims PM has abused authority
Mr Meeseeks replied to snoop1130's topic in Thailand News
Isn't the motive that gambling is illegal and that there are high-ranking Police officers involved? 🤡 -
Strain hunters Thailand episode 1
Mr Meeseeks replied to dhupverg's topic in Thailand Cannabis Forum
I've grown a few of their strains. Standout for me was their King's Juice. -
Swiss Expat Critically Injured in Scooter-Car Crash in Pattaya
Mr Meeseeks replied to webfact's topic in Pattaya News
This is quite common at this intersection and others along the railway line. Impatient and ignorant morons that don't know or care about the rules of the road try to play chicken and blast through making the traffic that actually has the right of way stop.