Well done, it will certainly put a dent in the lawlessness of this area and the authorities should be highly recommended for their diligence and swift action in stamping out such a blight on the face of Pattaya.
It's based on a bottom-line decision. Foreigners jumping from balconies don't really garner much interest, but the young guy in this case was well known - so please draw your own conclusion as to why.
If caught in the act of committing a crime punishable by the death penalty or willingly confessing there shouldn't be any problem in applying the full sentence - guilty by trail can be a grey area and caution should prevail and appropriate prison term applied.
Perscriptions for glasses are not that expensive in Thailand, I would recommend you pay a visit, this will allow you to tell the difference between mother and daughter. In the interim, the mother is the one returning the wai.
You are correct in that statement but, she was complicant in the over-throw of those selected to run the country in the last elections, so no, she doesn't deserve a bow or being elected as the leader of the current illegally appointed government.