Ricardo99

2 hours ago, theshu25 said:

I was staying at the Ambassordor only 2 weeks ago  in soi 11 and got stopped and asked every day for 4 days if i want any coke. Wheres the cops when the nigerians are there all day every day selling drugs.

Where are the cops? Paid off of course!

13 hours ago, Liverpool Lou said:

Where has it been reported that the black carrying sterling was African?  He could be a British tourist (unless they don't have blacks in the UK?)

Not with that accent he isn't, nor is he likely an American.

The Philippines welcomes expats and retirees with open arms and wallets.

Better English speakers, better beer and no offshore income Tax.

3 hours ago, KhunBENQ said:

Use such silly "gas" comparison in Germany and they would all jump on you.

Totally culturaly insensitive....so typical Thai.

Domestic Bad Driving is the occupational reserved for Thais, so taking a role that should be done by Thais in Thailand 🤣

On 9/4/2024 at 9:19 AM, HighPriority said:

Ummm… the other passport owner is where… ?

Dead in a ditch after being gang raped by locala...but I'm sure the BIB will round up a few Burmese to confess to it after torture.

On 8/29/2024 at 11:03 AM, Theforgotten1 said:

Asians , denial ,denial,denial , 

Hey, its the Peoples Republic of China and they always, always tell the true. They never deflect accusations of only doing things to their own advantage, to the detriment and suffering of other.

So you have to believe them 🤣😅😂

'Thailand, Land of Sewage'....catchy new tourisim slogan?

Better that 'Thailand, Land of the s**ts'

On 8/21/2024 at 9:57 AM, hotchilli said:

A retiree wanting to leave their native homeland and settle for good in another country will be looking for somewhere safe, a reasonable climate and above all else security for the their finances.

Also medical care at affordable prices

Thailand is falling short on all these issues.

 

Philippines is better and cheaper choice plus if your bothered about security Davao City is consider the one of the safestest in SE Asia (if you behave yourself 9.

Cowardly little s***s at it again, one of the reasons why expats are leaving Pattaya in droves.  I avoid it like the plague when visiting old friends in Thailand.

Still TTA is predicting a million plus Chinese Zero $ tourists so it will all be fine...not.

20 hours ago, freedomnow said:

Took the words right out my mouth.

 

Dress simply.

Be nothing.

 

120,000 BHT, seriously? That's like $4k....who wears that kind of jewelry in a dump like Patong?

Insure claim in the offing me thinks?

16 hours ago, hotchilli said:

So why are most of the cheap Chinese/Asian products available in every market, shop, stall and supermarket?

Because Thailand doesn't make them themselves.

Get rid of the cheap options and the markets/traders would be out of work.

 

Its like the cheap ' Chinese Silk' shirt you can sometimes find, has a Made in Thailand label on the inside of the collar, but the waah tage says made in china 

19 hours ago, JoePai said:

Crack Down on Low-Quality Chinese Imports

 

Unfortunately that is all the majority of Thais can afford

I remember a similar complaint in Nigeria by some 'politicians' who said China should stop selling cheap crap to Nigeria, to which the Chinese Embassador said 'China can produce very high quality goods, its just Nigeria won't pay for them!'

7 hours ago, pomchop said:

I have been told several times that cops are paid very poorly but the system allows them to accept bribes etc to compensate them for the low pay so the top brass look the other way as they are also in on the food chain.....without this system nobody would want a job as a cop.....true or not i do not know but it sure seems that way.

That excuse is used by every s***bag country in Africa and the developing world. If people want the responsibility that comes with the authority of the role of a Police Officer, then they should be set to a higher standard of behaviour not a lower one. If they don't like the living they make on a Police salary...then don't become a cop or quit pretending you are 

Crooks with uniforms otherwise!

On 4/27/2024 at 4:54 PM, paul1804 said:

Parking, traffic rules and most actions associated with driving in Thailand is a shambles, motor bikes park in car designated parking zones, all vehicles park in designated no parking zones, many vehicles park partially on the driving lane and sometimes as much as a meter blocking the lane for traffic to pass. They even sometimes park fully blocking the lane so they can go into a shop to make a purchase! They drive in the wrong direction in 1 way roads sign posted & flashing no entry lights displayed with arrows painted on the road! The entire scenario is a total shambles and all of a sudden in tourist high season the RTP decide to erect No parking signs, chain up bikes and fine people, why would they do this as parking in many tourist areas is often difficult to find. Property owners have also got on the racket and put road cones and barriers in front of their properties which is again just typical stupid Thailand, they dont own the road, its public property and the police do nothing about controlling this. What a joke!

Why do they do it?....guess the brown envelopes have been light the last few months 

On 4/18/2024 at 6:13 PM, wensiensheng said:

Technically 6 vs 2. Phi and Shi. 

I think that initially the driver of the car stayed in it while his mate went to ask them to pull over to let them pass. Then they attacked the lone guy. So at that point its 6 to 1.

Normal Thai bravery levels.

Knife probably came out when they realised it was going to be 6 vs 2.

On 4/20/2024 at 12:29 PM, Freddy42OZ said:

This might be her 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandra-dierstein/

https://www.daidalos-fra.eu/our-team

 

She certainly doesn't sound like a criminal mastermind from this blarp, and no mastermind would trust a Thia gang or even be in the country if they were planning the aledged crime.

Also the Family of the aledged victim were the ones who made the complaint and the accused has a beef eith them over an aldged swindle..... 

Sounds highly suspect to me and the RTP seem very quick of the gun will only a self confested criminals word for it.... almost like their was something in it fir them?

8 hours ago, ryandb said:

Because it's Tao it'll be suspicious but could be as simple as fell and hit head on a curb while drunk

So where is his phone and how did he get stuffed down a drain? Its almost like he was mugged, died abd they hid the body...hmmm.

Or its suicide according to the RTP.

7 hours ago, Celsius said:

death penalty 

Thailand doesn't have a death penalty even for multiple murders like that woman poisoner.

Even if it did have a capital offence, to apply it for such an infraction considering the s*** the locals get away will would have the country become an international paraih and they could kiss goodbye to 50% tourism.

3 hours ago, Emeraldisle said:

Perhaps they were reacting to Thai police extorting Farangs. ??????

And threatening them with a gun. The fact they disarming, and cleared the weapn before discarding it suggests some training. That's not a bunch of NZ street thugs that suggests ex or current military...what the NZ coverage for unbiase info on this incident.

Two Kiwis accused of attacking Thai officer, snatching his gun https://www.stuff.co.nz/world-news/350216019/two-new-zealand-men-arrested-attacking-traffic-officer-thailand

On 2/24/2024 at 12:19 AM, Phil1964 said:

Pot kettle black.

What Thais don't think they're racist? Well I never would have guessed.

They're more racist than the Klan towards those of Afro/Caribbean origin.

 

Your spot on there. My (Afro) American buddy was there 6 months and he said he would never go back. Not only did parents snatched up their children whenever he was exploring an none tourist area in 'fear', he could speak passable Korea after 6 weeks but quit trying because (in his own words) 'they reacted like they were dealing a talking dog!'.

I've also had observed how some South Koreans on weekend 'fun breaks' in Angelas City treat the bar girls, they slapped them around.

I'm happy to say the locals sorted them out in the nexr alleyway once they had settled their bar bills.

On 2/23/2024 at 1:10 PM, spidermike007 said:

If this is the case, it is best to simply boycott South Korea entirely. It is not like they offer entirely unique sights. You don't want us? OK. No problem. See ya. 

Yes, are ferangs constantly being told if they don't like being treated as second class subhumans in Thailand, then don't come to the Land of Smiles?

Don't go crying when the shoe is on the other foot!

On 3/6/2024 at 6:06 PM, webfact said:

 

A disgruntled British man declared he has quit England for Thailand pledging never to return to his homeland.

 

Riyan Ruparelia left Blighty for the Land of Smiles in January vowing he’d had enough of truth-twisting ruling Conservative Party, Sir Keir Starmer’s Tory-lite opposition Labour Party, and the economic destruction of the United Kingdom and its soaring crime rate.

 

The 22 year old London-born receptionist booked a one-way ticket to Bangkok, Thailand, at the beginning of the year, revealing plans to tour Thailand for a few months before finding somewhere to settle down.

Before departing for Thailand, Riyan worked 30 hours a week as a receptionist at Powerleague, earning £11 per hour (500 baht).

While still living with his parents in Brent, London, Riyan realised he couldn’t afford to rent a place of his own in the UK, prompting him to explore other options. Having visited Thailand thrice before, Riyan developed a deep affection for the country and bought a one-way ticket from Heathrow for £500 (22,750 baht).

 

Having spent two months in Thailand, Riyan is determined never to return to the UK and aspires to bring his family to Thailand once he has settled down. He also expressed feeling safer walking alone at night in Thailand compared to the UK, where he felt too apprehensive to do so.

 

Picture courtesy of Riyan Ruparelia’s Facebook account

“I don’t plan to live in the UK ever again. I will come back and see my family but I don’t feel like the UK is the sort of place I can see myself living now. As a country, it is not heading in the right direction.”

 

During his time in the UK, Riyan held a receptionist position, earning just above the minimum wage. Working full-time at £11 per hour, he acknowledges that he would have struggled to afford to move out of his parents’ home and rent his own property.

 

“On my wage, I was just not able to move out of my family home. I know for a fact I would not have been able to afford rent.

 

“With rent prices through the roof and unaffordable housing, how are people affording to live in the UK? Here in Thailand, the cost-of-living is a tenth of the price compared to the UK.”

 

Another factor contributing to Riyan’s departure from the UK was the increase in crime, as he expressed feeling constantly unsafe

“If you know London, there is so much knife crime and robbery. You don’t feel safe walking the streets and it is not getting any better. Here in Thailand, people will leave their keys and bags on their bikes. You don’t have to look behind you when you’re walking home at night and women will walk at night alone.”

 

Riyan mentioned that his parents were “supportive” of his decision to move, expressing his aspiration to bring them to Thailand and assist them in retiring.

 

“They were incredibly supportive of my decision, encouraging me to seize the opportunity. I would love to have my family here with me. My ultimate goal is to provide for my parents and help them retire. Achieving retirement in the UK is incredibly challenging.”

 

Having been in Thailand for two months, Riyan plans to explore the country before determining where to settle down.

 

“Thailand is vast, offering megacities, mountains, and stunning beaches. Currently, I’m travelling around to decide on my preferred location for settling down. I have a large group tour planned for April, so I’ll make my decision after that.”

 

Picture courtesy of Riyan Ruparelia’s Facebook account

 

by Bob Scott

TOP Picture courtesy of Riyan Ruparelia’s Facebook account

 

Source: The Thaiger 2024-03-06

 

- Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here.

 

Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe

 

Wow...how is this news. Obviously this guy has been in Thailand for less than 10 mins and never been anywhere else!

Plus its not like his name is Tom Smith so good on him.