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The Thai Police will not be granted access to that information, and rightly so, as they cannot be trusted, but they could of course make it a requirement to enter, with checks being performed on visa application or even on entry. What a mess that would be. Police background checks are already mandatory for PR and citizenship applications, with the onus on the applicant to provide this evidence from their home country.
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Offshore safety is really poor here and it starts with the poor standard of safety training the guys get before going offshore, and continues with a poor safety culture while onboard. One of the safety training officers on one of the tender drilling rigs in the Gulf of Thailand was dismissed from his last company onshore for issuing certificates to clients without the guys actually attending the training. Let's hope this incident does not result in a hydrocarbon release. Damage to the guy, his family and company reputation already done though and it is always preventable.
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Pattaya Motorcyclist Rear-ends 18-Wheeler in Fatal Accident
Mr Meeseeks replied to webfact's topic in Pattaya News
You are applying logic and common sense as well as drawing on the education you received in order to competently operate a motor vehicle. None of that exists here. -
Pattaya Motorcyclist Rear-ends 18-Wheeler in Fatal Accident
Mr Meeseeks replied to webfact's topic in Pattaya News
They don't have the ability or the courage to do what is necessary. -
British Police say domestic abuser may be in Thailand
Mr Meeseeks replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News Headlines
They didn't visit any Lodges while here or I would have been aware. ???? -
Putin bestows friendship award on actor Steven Seagal
Mr Meeseeks replied to onthedarkside's topic in World News
Legend. Well done Steven. -
Indian, Chinese Investors Buying Pubs, Restaurants In Pattaya
Mr Meeseeks replied to webfact's topic in Pattaya News
Doesn't bother me as I'll never knowingly visit or drink in them. -
Chuvit Alleges Irregularities in Orange Line Project
Mr Meeseeks replied to snoop1130's topic in Thailand News Headlines
The people of Thailand are fully aware of what is going on and would be a part of it if they could. There are many foreigners and foreign companies that get involved with this stuff too. It's very difficult to be very successful outwith this system in Thailand. Not impossible but very difficult especially when dealing with government agencies. -
Thai Airways Declares Over B10bn Baht in Profit in 2022
Mr Meeseeks replied to snoop1130's topic in Thailand News Headlines
500-600thb billion in the red was the last estimate, then it all went quite for whatever reason, now all the news is positive. -
No surprise. Having worked in the oil and gas industry here, I would suggest that 95% or more of the 'educators' providing training services, especially to the offshore sector, are not fit for their position. Many of them have no experience of the subjects they are teaching, and don't understand the fundamentals of vocational education such as appraising, assessing and quality control, nor do they care. It's all about money as usual, with no real understanding of the basics or the subject matter. My staff did a confined space training course with one of the government training centres here, and the exam in English was complete gibberish. I complained to the centre manager, who spoke very basic English, and sounded like he didn't have a clue either. In fact, he sounded as if he wanted to start an argument with me instead of trying to solve the problems. I have stated many times before and I will repeat here, the competency of drivers is very low here because of the poor education they receive to become licensed. They need a complete overhaul of the system, with a proper, disciplined approach to competence assessment for licensing. Perhaps probationary periods and limits on more powerful vehicles for new drivers too. It's too much hard work and effort for them, and Thailand is far too corrupt for it to ever happen unfortunately.
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Swedish man suspected of running sex network in Thailand
Mr Meeseeks replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News Headlines
20 years ago there used to be brothels all over central PP with underage girls in plain view sitting waiting for customers. -
Russian mafia-style ‘gangs’ causing concerns for Phuket businesses
Mr Meeseeks replied to webfact's topic in Phuket News
Good luck dealing with the Russians. The Thais are not prepared for what is to come. -
Buddhist abbot’s visit to Islamic school sparks uproar
Mr Meeseeks replied to snoop1130's topic in Thailand News Headlines
Yeh, not sure how that would work as all Thailand's natural gas and oil are in the jurisdiction of the Southern, predominantly Malay Provinces. Their natural resources power a large part of the Thai economy, so I think it would be the other way around. Roads in Malaysia are also much better made than their equivalents in Thailand. -
45-Year-Old Pattaya Man Nabbed for Shooting Gun in Public
Mr Meeseeks replied to webfact's topic in Pattaya News
Another man-child with a gun that cannot resolve a simple matter without threatening violence.