Everything posted by riverhigh
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Naked Foreigner Man Arrested for Disturbance in Pattaya
"The footage shows the man interacting with the statue before causing its head to detach and hit him. Following this, he continued to disturb the area until his arrest." Once again an innocent bystander gets caught in the cross-fire of uncontrolled farang rage. Didn't say a word due to language barrier and got his head knocked off for not calling the farang by his right pronoun. I think the statute hitting the farang with it's head, after it had been detached, should be examined for excessive force in defending itself. This could be a case of statue brutality.
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British Man Dies in Bangkok After Alleged Drink Spiking
I find it so hard to relate to this couple. The photos are so cringey and seem to scream "look at me, look at me". Naomi's tribute to her boyfriend as "my biggest fan" kind of re-directs attention back to her. Her posting that she is now receiving treatment for grief, PTSD and trauma looks like AI generated for the purpose of the gofundme.
- British Man Held in Chiang Mai Over Overstay, Theft and Sex Allegations
- Thai-Flagged Cargo Ship Abandoned After Attack Near Strait of Hormuz
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UK Couple’s ‘Holiday From Hell’ as Conflict Grounds Flights
Congratulations! An account from a person that "can and does" vs an account from a couple who "Can't and won't". As correctly pointed out there are literally thousands of people in the same situation. In this situation you should be street smart enough to know you can't rely on the nanny state or a third party ..... its survival of the fittest.
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Foreign Nationals Lose ฿300m in Pattaya Gold Scam
I got a cold call from a legitimate mutual fund sales rep. His response to my questions was "Don't you want to earn 10% annually" indicating only fools would turn down this offer. Being the fool, I said no and ended the conversation.
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Foreign Tourists Caught Having Sex on Tuk-Tuk in Phuket
So inconsiderate? one week in jai? ..... What harm did they do to you? How did this sexual act change your life?
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Scottish Man Disappears on Bangkok Holiday and Volunteer Trip
"Robertson sent a brief email to a friend on January 8, though its contents remain undisclosed by the family." My immediate reaction is that the family is hiding something. This could be just a wild goose chase. The guy could be unhappy and doesn't want to be in contact with the family. Disclose the contents and let the authorities do their job.
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US Suspends Immigrant Visa Processing for Thailand
Well if Thailand reciprocates and makes age / weight (obesity) a requirement for visa renewals, I think Pattaya will become a ghost town. I better get on an overdue weight loss program or else I'm screwed, not in a good way.
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British Tourist Arrested After Assault on Bolt Rider in Pattaya
Punch the police officer and do a runner? Not a chance, it will be all wais and appologies, and then a quick walk to the ATM machine with his credit card. As I said before, this individual disgusts me and is a menace to society.
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British Tourist Arrested After Assault on Bolt Rider in Pattaya
"After the assault, the suspect reportedly attempted to flee the area on foot. Bystanders nearby intervened and managed to restrain him until police arrived, preventing his escape." So let me get this straight, it's 3 am on Walking street, the bolt driver declined the ride as he coud not accept credit card, 36 year-old baby adult rather than find an alternate way back decides to have a hissy fit and punches the driver and then does a runner. Who the hell does he thinks he is? Can't blame the booze he had his wits about him and physical ability to do a runner. He knew what he was doing was wrong and is a meance to society. This individual disgusts me!!! I hope he is jailed and his vacation ruined.
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Thailand Faces 40 Road Deaths Daily as Drunk Driving Persists
In major Thai cities such as Bangkok they should extend and improve the public transport systems during the festive season. Give a transport alternative that the party revellers cannot refuse. Just my two cents.
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Indian Man Arrested for Guiding at Pattaya Floating Market
The photo tells the story. The no-work-permit Indian covering his face with a piece of paper. If not deported, the Indian will be performing another job in Thailand in no time flat.
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Drunk German Detained After Rampage at Sattahip Market
Deport the repeat offender. Germany is much better equiped to handle this type of individual.
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Foreign Man Caught Cheating Bangkok Curry Challenge for ฿20,000
Yuck! Never attended an eating contest and most probably never will. These grose obese guys wonder why they can't get a girl
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Danish Man & Thai Woman Detained Over Sea Sex Incident
Agree. Nice rhythm. I am not offended. Just a little bit jealous .... the mind is willing but the body is weak.
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Thailand & Cambodia Militaries Compared Amid Border Clashes
At my coffee shop, I know two old Thai guys who use to be a sous chefs in Cambodia. Both had to leave because of the Thai-Cambodia conflict. As my Thai language skills are basic at best I don't know there situataion. My only observation is that wars seem to affect the most financially vulnerable.
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Tourist Faces Entry Denial at Don Mueang Over Funds Requirement
Rediculous Thailand. Its a long time since I have been carrying around 20,000 baht. Nowadays business prefers qr code. Hasn't someone told the Thai government that we are now living in the digital world. Thailand is run by dinasaurs.
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Norwegian Man Arrested After Tuk-Tuk Theft Attempt
Wrong thread
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Norwegian Man Arrested After Tuk-Tuk Theft Attempt
Yes you can. Get ready, here we go. "Deport, Deport, Deport". As an upstanding citizen of the the Asean Now community I have performed my obligatory community service. Please feel free to press the thumbs up button to show your appreciation.
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American man discovered cuffed and dead in Na Jomtien hotel
The big question for me was the American suffering from terminal illness and in constannt pain. If yes, I would lean towards suicide. We had a similar situation in our building but the individual left a suicide letter in clear view.
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Thai Woman Seeks Public Help to Find Missing British Husband
Left home in his wheelchair with Archie, his pet dog. No Hubby, no Wheelchair, no Archie!! Now she reports missing 26 days later! What amazes me is that the wife is now asking the public to provide information of his whereabouts that she already knows. Really? How far coild have wheelchair Hubby and Archie have gone that night.
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Russian couple arrested for illegal bungalow rentals
As soon as I read they had illegaly hired a 21 year-old receptionist / housekeeper from Myanmar, there was little doubt that the 2 Russians knew exactly what they were doing was illegal. They thought they had found a legal loophole and illegally hiring a young naive despearate foreigner would result in less chance of being snitched on.
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Tourist Attacked on Phuket's Bangla Road Near Police Box
From what I saw from the video it appears that the Thai was upset by the way the foreigner was looking at him and was loking for fight. As the foreigner was trying to retreat the Thai kept on chasing after him shouting "What! What! What!" in Thai. The "What! " as in the "What are you looking at!!!" BS to justify a fight.
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Thai–US Operation Nabs Russian Cyber Spy in Phuket
They say you can't judge a book by it's cover. I think we have found the exception. Looking at the photo he comes across as a nasty piece of work. I bet the 14 million baht he stole from the crypto accounts was for personal gain and nothing to do with his job.