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Scores of Russians Injured in Bus Crash At Pattaya Toll Booth
mikebell replied to webfact's topic in Pattaya News
A police force that clamped down on speeding every day in 2025 might cut the death toll. -
Woman Killed in Collision Between Car and Motorbike in Sattahip
mikebell replied to Georgealbert's topic in Pattaya News
RTP's policy of only working on Dangerous Days (for overtime) has resulted in 272 deaths in the first six days of this 'initiative'. Nearly 40% of the accidents were caused by speeding. IF RTP singled out this offence and worked EVERY day this year, maybe 2025 would not end so tragically for so many families. -
Did you manage to avoid all the boring family trips?
mikebell replied to Chris Daley's topic in General Topics
I couldn't face a 7 or 8 hour drive so I flew from Don Muang to Khon Kaen. I'd booked a nice resort room ten minutes from the family home with proper toilet & hot shower. The land was only five minutes away. It was fish-harvest time so a huge lily pond was drained and the stranded fish were scooped up in their dozens to slowly suffocate whilst being salted/filleted. I endured three days of incessant cock-crowing and dramatic dog-barking so my GF could see her year old grand-daughter. Besides the airfares & car hire, it cost me three restaurant meals for seven people. I did this out of love for my GF who takes care of me the rest of the year. -
The bus driver had completed his parking routine. The collision appears to be mere road-rage revenge. He should be made to cover all costs; difficult without a job.
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Deadly New Year Roads: 215 Deaths in Five Days
mikebell replied to Georgealbert's topic in Thailand News
New Year holiday traffic accidents claimed 215 lives and injured 1,354 people across Thailand in five days from Dec 27 to 31. Hang on - I always thought there were only SEVEN dangerous days at this time of the year? This is cruelty to police, forcing them to stare at their phones for another three days. -
Hit-and-Run Claims Pedestrian’s Life in Pattaya
mikebell replied to Georgealbert's topic in Pattaya News
The main cause of death is speed. This must be the easiest offence to eradicate given the number of CCTV cameras in every town/city. IF RTP worked more than 14 Dangerous Days in a year; IF the cameras were consulted BEFORE an accident, the annual carnage would decrease to that of a civilised country. On the 4th Dangerous Day the number of deaths stands at 175 + 1,109 injured. No sign that the police overtime payments are reaping any rewards. -
Hong Kong Tourist Attacked by Condo Security Guards in Pattaya
mikebell replied to Georgealbert's topic in Pattaya News
Exactly. 24000 baht + a ruined holiday is enough to make even the most patient worm turn. Name the agency who refused to take calls. Thailand LOL = Land of Lawyers; sue the miscreants. -
93 Dead, 575 Injured in Two Days of New Year Road Crashes
mikebell replied to Georgealbert's topic in Thailand News
The 3rd day of police overtime now stands at 143 deaths and 841 injuries (some grievous and life-changing.) Again the principle cause was speeding. Given the number of CCTV cameras locally (Pattaya) this offence should be the easiest to eradicate IF they are consulted BEFORE an incident; IF RTP worked more than the fourteen dangerous days in a year. -
On the 2nd day of police overtime the death toll rose above 70. The principal cause was speeding. Surely this offence is the easiest to eradicate given the number of CCTV cameras that are only consulted AFTER an event? If the police were to work more than the 14 dangerous days in a year, drivers might curb their bad habits.
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Fatal Collision Between Van and Truck in Chonburi Leaves Two Dead
mikebell replied to Georgealbert's topic in Pattaya News
The first day of RTP overtime resulted in 52 deaths (so far) and god knows how many grievous life-changing injuries. I wonder if RTP worked more than the 14 dangerous days in a year, things would improve? -
Si Racha: Two Women Injured in Motorcycle Crash Avoiding Dog
mikebell replied to Georgealbert's topic in Pattaya News
Luckily the dog escaped injury & its Thai owner did not have to grieve. UK was like this 70 years ago so maybe in a hundred years Thailand will have caught on. -
I had a thorough eye test at an Opticians in Pattaya at Lotus Thepprasit. My 2nd pair I visited Boots in UK. Though the 2nd visit was some years later, the specs cost 30% less than the Thai price.
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Crackdown in Jomtien, Pattaya, nabs over 50 for drug offences
mikebell replied to snoop1130's topic in Pattaya News
Usually High season or rainy season. -
British Tourist Faces Charges for 'Destroying an Official Document'
mikebell replied to webfact's topic in Pattaya News
If you can't hold your beer, you shouldn't be driving a motor bike. -
Navigating Pattaya: Are Thai-Language Signs Confusing Tourists?
mikebell replied to webfact's topic in Pattaya News
The signs confuse Thai road users too. They are often misled by speed restrictions which is why the police pardon them. -
Pattaya bar girl scams 10 million baht from South Korean man
mikebell replied to webfact's topic in Pattaya News
He's saving up to get Pattaya police to do any work. -
31-Year-Old Man on Aerox Killed in Traffic Accident in Bang Lamung
mikebell replied to Georgealbert's topic in Pattaya News
'31-Year-Old Man on Aerox' - I didn't know this was a make of bike; I thought it was the latest drug of choice. -
Thai Taxi Driver Assaulted by Foreigner in Pattaya, Seeks Justice
mikebell replied to Georgealbert's topic in Pattaya News
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