2009

1 hour ago, The Hammer2021 said:

There have also probably been 'papers' written that abuse exists just as much or more in higher socio  economic  areas but that class is more adept at hiding it or is less rigoursly policed.

 

I don't think so, to be honest.

Low socioeconomic areas tend to have far higher rates of problems: drink, drugs, crime, violence, abuse, neglect, mental health issues, etc etc

36 minutes ago, MikeyIdea said:

The Thai's have a saying for people like you: Those who don't know speak easily

 

Back to the question in my original post, which you didn't answer, .

 

Best be very clear here so you understand:  If there is an accient In your home country, and the person driving is found guilty of reckless driving or DUI, is that person responsible for all injuries in / on the vehicle or is it capped at number of legal passengers?    

No idea about "my" country.

Are you a lawyer? Didn't think so. Me neither.

I do know, for a fact, that my insurance (in Thailand) wouldn't cover injured parties costs if they had also broken the law (e.g. no license, no road tax).

But in my country, the fine for reckless driving causing injury to others wouldn't be a 500 baht fine either. So, dunno why you're trying to compare.

44 minutes ago, PremiumLane said:

What they were riding on would be the equivalent of the family car

Yeah......except it's a motorcycle.

See the difference?

1 hour ago, MrJ2U said:

Drunk driving led to the accident.

 

Read the article. 

Yeah....but there shouldn't have been a whole family on the bike. The affected how many got injured. And if there were no helmets that affected the severity of injuries 

8 hours ago, 2009 said:

Why?

 

He shouldn't be held accountable for the injuries of those who shouldn't have been on the bike (i.e two of the people). Bikes ain't built for 4.

 

He also shouldn't be held accountable for any head injuries due to not wearing helmets.

 

Man, these people should suffer the natural consequence of the danger they out themselves in and caused themselves.

 

"Millions", did anyone die? Jesus.

 

Sure he should be prosecuted fairly (and so should they). Probably neither of which will happen.

Wow, it's almost 50/50 with the "like" and "dislike" emojis that were given to this post.

I just don't get it.

Sure, he broke the law and should be punished.

But shouldn't the people riding the bike who also broke the law be punished too? They misused their motorcycle, illegally. 

Should the guy pay for head injuries (if they weren't wearing a helmet)? I mean, come on. It was their choice.

He's not the only guilty party here and the law is supposed to be fair and objective.

I'll never understand the Thai apologists here. I just don't understand why? You wouldn't condone a western family riding on a motorcycle..

Yes, the drunk driver broke the law too and a more serious law. I get that.

But still, what's with the number of Thai apologists here. Can they not do any wrong?

7 hours ago, GammaGlobulin said:

Most people here show sincere gratitude for any crumbs I might deign to throw their way. 

 

But, still, I never require them to genuflect, overly, in public. 

I hear some of the Soi Cowboy bars have a special corner for the ladies to genuflect.

1 hour ago, Denim said:

But apart from all that everything is great and I'm as happy as a pig in poo.

 

 

This quite literally describes many here. Lol

46 minutes ago, Excel said:

You have said it "Stories". ????, so many of which are unsubstantiated.  I left believing in fairytales behind when I was a young child but clearly some people never ever really grow up.  Also this thread is about lack of gratitude in a Thai relationship, not about abuse which you attempt to deflect onto.

How do you substantiate countless people's experiences?

Ever heard of financial abuse?

What about emotional neglect?

Maybe you need to reread the OP.

4 minutes ago, pomchop said:

Wow some disgusting responses here...lets blame the victims especially the kids who should have not been riding 4 on a bike and how dare u not wear a helmet.  A DRUNK GUY hit them.

Yes, wrong was done on both sides.

What?

You mean, popping out a litter of social security slaves for your retirement isn't family planning?

If you have a teaching license from your country I think you can just apply for the Thai one.

If you don't, then - even with that PGCE - you'll need to sit the Thai license examination.

10 hours ago, scorecard said:

OK but the migrant aussies need to accept whatever baggage comes with the situation. Applies to many things in life. Nobody did/would guarantee them that the country was perfect. 

 

Why?

It isn't their responsibility. They didn't arrive on the boat with Captain Cook. 

They were born in Australia in migrant families. That's it. They ain't guilty of anything.

The aboriginals are already afforded all the social benefits and opportunities that other Aussies have.

They can dig up history if they like, but there's no guilty person alive today to throw <deleted> on. The ones who colonized Oz are long dead.

5 hours ago, scorecard said:

Friends/neighors mentioned a fish platter at a local sports club AUD75, for one person. 

But to be fair, that's like 3-4 hours of minimum wage work in Australia. For a fish platter in a nice place. 

What do Thais get for minimum wage? It probably works out at 30 baht an hour. I can't see anyone getting a fish platter in Thailand for 90-120 baht. They'd be paying a couple of days wages for a special seafood platter.

5 hours ago, scorecard said:

Taking a taxi suddenly in the AUD40, 50, 60 plus range

Likewise, in Thailand now most taxi rides to the airport, for example, are likely to cost a good 300 baht.

For a Thai person on minimum wage that would be a day's wage, for 10-12 hours work.

That would be $200AUD plus!

For the majority of the population, there was little parenting in their childhood at all.

1 hour ago, Lemsta69 said:

Australia's not improving, it's devolving. thanks in part to the rednecks but also the newcomers. this is why I left the godforsaken part of Sydney that I was living in...

 

https://www.news.com.au/national/nsw-act/crime/two-women-found-dead-after-shooting-in-southwest-sydney/news-story/d13d6ca80f6a35fea3dca6231095d615

Yes, the newcomers are not the same as before.

Before the migrants came to work, now they come for social security payments.

So much sad news today.

So sad.

4 minutes ago, MrJ2U said:

Easier to just leave her or get a divorce. 

 

10 years and nothing worthwhile.  Sounds horrible. 

Exactly my point 

8 hours ago, norbra said:

Wow what a red neck. You forgot to mention other delights that the migrants provided, STD, alcoholism cigarettes and of course massacre

As for finding a spot in the outback their previous " hunting grounds" have been overrun by land developers, miners, Forrester's and the list goes on

Well, what do you suggest they do?

Red neck? Lol

They can live in the new and improved Australia, or you can live how they please. 

Up to them.

What's the whinging about?

19 minutes ago, Geoffggi said:

Perhaps it was not the first time maybe even habitual ..............LOL

So, he has a habit of drinking? So what?

She can just divorce him.

4 minutes ago, Excel said:

Oh dear, what I said in a light hearted manner appears to have brought out the extreme prejudice you have towards the indigenous peoples. Sorry about that.

Who is prejudice?

The aboriginals nowadays who don't like Australia as it is now?

The migrant Aussies who personally did nothing to the aboriginals and don't want to accept blame?

The aboriginals want cash compensation for their history. That's pretty much it, right?

I am just stating facts about how Australia has changed for the better, including for the aboriginals alive today.