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I would imagine there would not be so much support for death sentences if, in cases that would otherwise warrant a death sentence, the guilty party was sentenced to WHOLE LIFE IMPRISONMENT, in harsh and not holiday camp conditions, with absolutely no parole EVER for any reason.

A death sentence is given to those who themselves act in a barbaric and inhumane way towards their victims. Provided there is indisputable proof of their guilt, ie CCTV, caught in the act etc, then keep it, and reintroducce the death penalty in other countries. As for deterring crime, those who are executed will never offend again!

Nor do murderers, terrorists, those that commit crimes possessing deadly weapons and child abusers amongst many others!

Sunday is a huge day up in Buriram with the last day of MotoGP, when thousands of visitors/tourists will be watching. Alas no beer! Does the government want tourists or not?

Those that want to abstain from alcohol on this day or the preceeding 3 months have done so. Don't inflict religious beliefs and restrictions on everyone. Not all Thais believe in Buddhism these days and many of those that do will be drinking as usual.

Two and half years on, I'm still here, and the device is working perfectly, according to the hospital, whom I have just visited for my 6 monthly check up. Doctor said my heart is working quite normally. Picked up 6 months supply of required meds - far cheaper than available locally

Anyone committing a criminal offence with threats using a gun or other deadly weapon (eg knife) deserves a death sentence. Should be mandatory!

Is it? Not so sure!

Back in the days when I was at school, a Catholic Grammar Schol in North London UK. I was not indoctrinated, but told all sorts of nonsense about God and Jesus and how they would always be there to help those that believed. Utter nonsense. Nobody was or now is ever there. That applies to all the other "Gods" of other religions too. . PEOPLE Stop being so gullible! Think for yourselves!

Live in the Philippines and if you're British, your state pension is not frozen.. Maybe the only benefit!

Regardless of blame , it is high time that anyone fleeing the scene following an accident receives a mandatory prison sentence. New government.....time to finally get tough.

Thaiger says "The Norwegian man is in police custody and has been charged with premeditated murder. The penalty is death, life imprisonment or 15 to 20 years imprisonment. Rather ridiculous alternatives to ones possible guilt! Take someones life deliberately, and a death penalty is the only acceptable punishment!

Without a Will in Thailand, half of Thai assets go to family in home country and half to wife in Thailand With regard to assets in the home country, different countries have different rules re intestacy. In the UK a wife automatically inherits all assets up to a very high amount. Many other countries include provision for "children" - age immaterial. A simple Will ensures ones money and other assets goes where one wants

Many amphurs, where deaths are registered, are now quite helpful and will issue an official death certificate in English. I emphasise MANY but sadly not all.

Perhaps a night on the tiles in Pattaya with Immi in tow and Singh footing the bill????

Perhaps the police can do what they're good at.......Turn a blind eye, and let the monster escape. Then Joe public et all can deal with him as required without delay.

Totally Agree.

Whether or not the insurance pays following a suicide, the ex gf would only benefit if she was named as a beneficiary. Any open ended life assurance policy would be dealt with under the terms of any Will, or laws of intestacy, and girlfriends are not included in the latter

Not recent ones!!!!!!!!!!!!!

UK passports renewed in Thailand have to be done so via VFS. They submit applications and after time receive the new passport. In order to collect the new passport, the holder, or someone acting on their behalf, has to submit the old passport, WHICH IS THEN CANCELLED AND CORNER CUT BY VFS. The UK passport Ofice tells you nothing!!!!!!!.

Road Blocks????????????????? This is Isaan!

Totally agree. Child sex molestation, rape etc deserves nothing less that DEATH

I have had PR for over 33 years, and due to many visits to neighbouring Cambodia, when on each occasion my PR book was stamped in and out it became full some years ago and required replacement. Not something that could be done locally, but needed a visit to Immi HQ in Bangkok. I was told it would take 4 days, and to return thereafter. No consideration of the fact I lived hundreds of kms from Bangkok. Upon return, my PR book was taken from the drawer it had earlier been deposited in, and clearly remained since my earlier visit. The next hour was then utilised in preparing my new book.! Immi Officer clearly not happy I paid the exact fee with no tip! Do not overlook the need with PR that an Alien reg Book is also needed, provided by local police and renewable at maximum 5 year intervals

Use a good lawyer for sure. One that well understands English as well as Thai My plot of land in Jomtien, Pattaya 36 years ago was bought in my Father -in -Law's name as at that time Thai's married to foreigners were not permitted to own land. For security I was advised to indicate that I had given FiL a loan to buy the house and a mortgage was duly recorded on the chanote with my name (7 chanotes in fact!!!) When we came to sell, the mortgage was officially redeemed permitting FiL to sell the house in his name

King Bhumibol Adulyadej Memorial Day 13th October. That'll Be the day!