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5 hours ago, simon43 said:

Or in this case, all over the road in Rawaii......  RIP innocent Thai passenger and I hope the other Thai woman recovers in hospital.

She lost both legs 

2 hours ago, richard_smith237 said:

 

Agreed on all comments... 

 

Any rental agency renting out to those without licenses should be penalsied - after all, that is the LAW isn't it ????

 

And...   What about the list of Thai's arrested for 'rule breaking'... 

 

In Bangkok on my Soi I counted 19 riders before before I saw on with a helmet.....

 

 

The major concern here is the directive to target foreigners....  its wholly wrong... we are simply seeing racism in practice. 

 

While I agree with targeting those who are breaking regulations, the directive has to be target all wrong doers, whatever the nationality anything else is simply prejudice and its not even dressed up as anything else. 

 

What I see now is pure and simple xenophobic behavior on an official level. 

 

 

 

 

Yes, because you look at a website aimed at foreigners 

33 minutes ago, JustAnotherHun said:

Really? Are you sure about that?

Yes, he is correct. Endorsement for motorbikes is not valid, it has to be a specific motorbike license. So for me I have A, B and E,. B being cars, B with a motorbike endorsement is not valid without 'A'.

11 minutes ago, ChicagoExpat said:

I think this is the same stretch of road where the Russian killed the American and the European girl in November.

No, it is not. Same area, different strech of road.

3 minutes ago, ChipButty said:

That road is well lit, 4 lanes wide with a dual carriage way plus the hard shoulder, plenty of room for both of them, 

I live in the soi there and walk there in the dark every other early morning, still dark. There is no hard shoulder, agree with all else.

10 minutes ago, Korat Kiwi said:

Nothing wrong with bike bikes.  It's the speed that kills. 

 

I feel a lot safer on a big bike than a scooter.  At high speed, both riders are at risk of becoming a fatality. 

 

At low speed the scooter will likely crumble and rider hurt.  A big bike can survive a low speed crash better due to construction and materials used. 

 

On a big bike you can use acceleration to get out of the 'danger zone'.  

 

Both types of bike still require respect when you ride them.  Know their and your capabilites and ride accordingly.   Use the mirrors constantly... a mindset that everyone is out to get you isn't a bad one to have in Thailand. 

 

Be seen... wear hi-viz.  It helps alot. 

I imported my big bike to here, but after a few years sold it. Too dangerous, and only driving at speeds under 80 km would be a waste of the bike.

14 minutes ago, seajae said:

the police refuse to arrest thais that break the same rules everyday but chase foreigners because there is more money in it for them, the police totally ignore thais breaking road regulations right in front of them, I see it all the time.  Bikes/cars/trucks driving the wrong way on a street, nothing, no licence, nothing, bikes/cars/trucks running red lights, nothing, failing to idicate, nothing, speeding, nothing, bikes with multiple people on them or no helmets, nothing. Thai police are very selective on who they pull over if they work at all, it all depends totally on how much graft they can get away with

Please tell that to my son.
BS.

1 minute ago, Jingthing said:

There is none.

We can express opinions that people are murderers regardless. 

Like OJ Simpson.

Bad comparison and wrong choice of words. KR is a killer 

1 hour ago, GinBoy2 said:

What exactly does a monarch actually do?

 

They rubber stamp parliament's bills, they have no actual power. 

 

Open a few new roads, make an appearance at an old peoples home maybe.

 

At least a President, love or hate them actually do a real job, and if you hate the job they do you get rid of them at the next election

 

As much as we Americans seem obsessed by them as a tabloid spectacle, we don't have to pay for them!

 

So as long as you want them, go for it, but I'd say Versailles is still one Hell of a tourist attraction, even without the Sun King.

Depends on the country. In some monarchs have an important role, in others it is ceremonial.

Same as presidents, in some countries a president has a ceremonial role, in others he is the main decision maker.

And don't underestimate the costs involved with the presidents, it wouldn't surprise me if all in all a monarchy can work out cheaper.

I personally think a monarchy also is something special, gives a country a higher standing.

49 minutes ago, BTB1977 said:

But thai girls can get pregnant at 14 from their thai boyfriend and nothing is said. 

Do you seriously not see the difference?

11 hours ago, Jingthing said:

Of course you do.

And of course you don't. Your point?

9 hours ago, Andre0720 said:

My apologies, since it might not be true in all parts of Thailand.

But as it relates to the Chalong police station zone of authority, it is absolutely true....

As my son and many others can vouch for, totally not true.

1 minute ago, ozimoron said:

 

Do you have a l;ink? My understanding is that it's the law to prevent asset stripping which is precisely what Trump would do since he needs the billions.

Only social media. Search Jay Kuo, a reliable poster.

The lockup can be set aside by the company.

Apparently the lockup for share trading in truth social can be cancelled by the company. That gives Trump an option, but could it be arranged in time?

I blame Israel for the present anti semitism and Hamas for the anti muslimism.

After they were called out today this charade should be finished.

4 hours ago, smew said:

funny again, why cack down on foreigners ANSWER= they have money>> why not locals as well ??? 

It seems you and many others have a 'them versus us' issue.

I would presume they have it at a stationary like Julapan in chalong. I remember in the past they did.

38 minutes ago, Eric Loh said:

The Mexico government has said it would not accept anyone sent back by Texas. Abott may have won a pyrrhic victory over Biden. He now have to spent tax money on human resources and facilities to hold them. Abott is an idiot. 

Not a victory at all, the law is on hold.
https://apnews.com/article/supreme-court-migrant-arrests-texas-8e232b8a0c2979943c87c7309652ed34