harleyclarkey

Forget about the usual GFM or posts on riding bikes in Thailand I hate to see this poor lad in such a terrible shape ... its looks like his recovery is, very sadly, doubtful. Full sympathies to Liam and his family.

My GF , now wife, had a horrific experience going to Swsmpy from Sukhumvit. Taxi called by our hotel from a company they use. He immediately demanded, very forcefully, B600 for the ride. I said no way - meter only. He got quite angry so I said drop us back to our hotel 2 minutes away. Anyway he called down and stupid me we continued - driving at 140 on the highway. At Swampy he demanded an airport fee which was nonsense for drop offs. He then really flipped, jumped over the barrier and came at me with a baton. I stood my ground protecting my GF, he was clearly high as the jets, but I knew not to clock him one with the other taxi drivers around. A security guard came over, smiled and did nought/nada/nothing. Well I had already rescued my bags, called the hotel and he was fired before he got to the highway. Crazy guy and it could have been so much worse for me.

Well yes. It should have been removed weeks, if not months before. What the heck was this hospital thinking....let it go septic? The Brits saw fit to, painfully, remove it immediately. Painfully? Had tissue grown into and around the Catheter it was left in so long?

Looks like yet another fine example of Thai medical expertise, as Preston Hospital removed it (within days??) Maybe just as bad as Turkish plastic surgery/butchery these days.

What a surprise... not. The Chinese are a fickle lot at the best of times. Delighted to think that TAT must be shaking in their flip flops. But no doubt they are working overtime to fiddle the figures.

What possesses a nut case to wander off to the ocean on a pile of palm leaves and wood? Nut case are the main words.

Bobbing son Crusoe What a prat.....

Maths guys....maths. 6 foreigners?? But 17 detailed in the article. Anyway I hope they nabbed any pensionets playing bridge like those " criminals" in Pattaya!

What we see here is mostly scooter/motorcycle accidents. A recent go fund me for £200,000 - really??? ???? Stupid to rent a bike anywhere in the world without at least a helmet. Stupid of any country to allow bikes to be rented without providing a helmet. Stupid of any police force not to fine idiots with no helmet.

Start your insurance journey with; The purpose of any insurance company is to decline your claim and maximise their profits. You have a chance to succeed if you really persist. I did....twice. Stupid, stupid declines over obviously genuine claims. I made a formal complaint to the UK Head Office and lo and behold....an immediate settlement, an apology plus €200 extra.

Doing their job? Two fine diligent organisations who are the epitome of good behaviour and high standards. The OP did say to target ovetstays and illegal activities? So, as I said, start within.

They really have little to do. An organisation rotten to the core and they spend their days chasing some lonely foreign tourists who stay on a little more than they should. Do your job....root out the real criminals within your own ranks.

Well I guess that's got TATS knickers all in a twist.! They have wooed the Chinese for years now and especially after Covid. Stupid. Never put all your eggs in one basket.

No......I referred to the original charge of an illegal e cigarette.

What a stupid charge in the first place. What flea brain dreamt up this law?

O....I thought they were always paid on the spot.....cash only...????

That number pales in comparison to the number of crimes committed by those upstanding and trustworthy BIB. Don't forget to add in the Immigration guys. No convictions....of course.

What the heck? Is this for real? little/no chance of then being fired or suspended. "An ambulance was parked nearby, but the staff said the vehicle was “not ready” to help the injured" Stupid me - I thought ambulances were there to help those injured or medical emergency.......

You know I'm not surprised that there are not more forklift accidents/fatalities. Many drivers screech around with these 3-10 ton machines like a F1 car. Stupid is as stupid does.

Nothing like a good laugh to relieve the stress... Issan, maybe, for a bit of Thai life. But Chinese/Russian Phuket? Get a grip Time Mag.

I still remember the large group of Chinese in a fish restaurant in Pattaya. Some were falling about drunk, others swilling beer from large bottles, others were singing loudly- more like shouting- a man ( in his string vest) decided to gob and spit this on the floor, a woman became unruly and obnoxious, a lot of bones, tissue, debris was all around their table. Yes indeed, class quality tourists. Bring over the hordes.

Sex workers not be "stigmatised by society " ? Heck I thought it was readily accepted by Thai society...even encouraged?? BTW, I am all in to legalise sex workers wherever they are. And, I can't stand any woman controlled and abused by scum pimps. Legalisation would give them some hope and safety.

Why do the PC brigade (think western feminists) get their knickers all in a twist over prostitution ......the oldest profession?. Why interfere in a consensual arrangement between 2 consenting adults? It, of course, should be legal and regulated.

"Ten great reasons to retire in Phulet" And 100 reasons not to?

Can you really believe this? Living abroad, not turning up for work and clearly having assets way, way beyond their salaries. Now which group of tourists just love to gamble- and have no issue with a bribe??? These guys make the Keystone cops look good.