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It appears Carlos made huge mistake! Should have let the security guards take Isak (other Australian) to the police. Carlos should have never have identified himself as manager. Just aking for immigration problems. Just not worth it even if he was in the right.

"The deception often exploits a common misunderstanding surrounding Thailand’s drug laws. Since the decriminalisation of cannabis in 2022, many tourists are misled to believe that all drug use and possession might be similarly tolerated, which is far from the truth." "misled to beleive" are the key words. People, especially young people without life experience, will convince themselves that the risks are low compared to the rewards. They will beleive what fits their narrative. How can one turn down a FREE holiday at luxury hotel and all drinks and drugs included? Here are some other key words thay should consider "there is no such thing as a FREE meal".

"The decision aligns with a broader international trend. Norwegian retirees in Thailand must prepare for direct compliance with Thai financial requirements going forward." Compliance, compliance, compliance ... I hate that word as it usually means that I have to do something I don't want to do. Unfortunately, it's the sign of the times ... as one person posted "it was good while it lasted"!

From all the articles written about this case, this is an arrogant dispicable individual. My hope is that the rumors are true that he has left the country and a warrant of arrest is in place to ensure that he will not return. I never want to bump into someone like him. The furhter the way he is from this country the better!!!

Would you like to provide us with some examples of BS provided by the lefties (your words not mine)?

"Sanguan Jungsakul from Krungthai Bank highlights the baht's unique position, appreciating rapidly due to short-term speculative flows rather than solid economic fundamentals." I agree with the above statement. So much speculation worlwide, not just Thailand. A lot of investors trying to diversify their currency holdings to mitigate losses caused by the US tariffs. No one wins in a trade war, It's a matter of who loses less. Something a Maga Trump supporter will never understand until it's too late.

A complete loser. You ask what is wrong with this loser? Answer: About everything. Recommendation: Fine, jail and deport him with a life-time ban. Considering his age, he simply cannot be rehabilitated. A real no-hoper.

"whereas Eireannach from Iceland had remained in Thailand 15 days past his visa expiration." Hmmmm ... most porbably a young man whose has a problem with punctuality. IMHO, a bit of stretch saying that his lack of timekeeping skills is a threat to the safety and security of the kingdom. Just saying 😂.

"Thailand's tourist-friendly destinations, such as Phuket, are also flagged for being prone to scams, notably in fraudulent hotel bookings" I had a problem with a hotel in Bangkok which I booked through Booking.com. Reservation was for two nights. I chose a reasonably priced hotel room close to the BTS. I arrived at the hotel and the front desk clerk told me that a person would come and show me to my room. He put my bags into his pickup and we started driving away form the hotel. Apparently the hotel was fully booked and they wanted me to stay at a hotel miles from nowhere. I told him in Thai to stop the pickup and return to the hotel. It got ugly. We agreed that he would find me hotel close to the BTS and he would pay for the room. The next day I returned to the hotel room which they magically found a vacancy. Surprise, surprise the room was better than the one I had reserved on Booking.com. The morale of the story is that, if possible, always book with a reputable online booking agent. Remember that hotels which rely on online booking agents have a lot more to lose than you do. If a booking agent finds out that a hotel is not honoring the contracts they have signed with them ... that could be it. No more business.

Unlike Russians escaping the war, we have an example of a foreign national, working illegally, who comes from a country that is considered stable. Little sympathy for foreigners working illegally in Thailand when they can get employment from their home country. If he is smart enough to operate a tour company in a foreign country then he is smart enough to get a job in his home country.

In this case, I kind of agree but then again if he is given refugee status then Thailand will be flooded with thousands of Russians (good and bad) wanting refugee status. From the video he looks like a decent person. It appears he did not do his homework when he selected Thailand as his escape route.

"Chuwit Chantaros, the network's secretary, cautioned that increased accessibility to alcohol might lead to higher consumption rates and, consequently, a surge in road accidents and other alcohol-related incidents." I consider Chuwits's assumption extremely weak that selling beer at the the lacal brewary or selected stores will increase accessability. The increased accessability will be miniscule compared to the overall accessability dominated by the major brewaries. This is all about giving the consumer choice and promoting a competitive market.

46 kilograms = 101.43 lbs or in Pattaya human terms that equals one 22 year-old go-go girl dancer. Smuggling drugs the size of a small adult boggles my mind. Just saying.

"his head was bound with a black plastic bag secured by a luggage strap" In our building we had a similar situation where an elderly gentleman diagnosed with cancer had tied a plastic bag around his head. Wrote a note of his suicide , left his safe open, and door unlocked. Till this day it's hard me to imagine how one can commit suicide this way. There has to be better ways.

"These vehicles will also serve as information points and reporting centres, aligning with the ongoing commitment to safe and sustainable tourism, under the motto "Your First Friend"." I vehemently argue against the above statement. If I am pedo or a narcissistic thug on holiday, how can these AI equiped cameras be considered "Your First Friend". Just asking for a friend.