riverhigh

"The biggest element is the total loss of moral authority". When I first came to Thailand and walking in a park, I saw an elderly Thai scolding another person for not standing to attention to the 6 pm national anthem. Roll the clock forward 20 years, I now see Thais merrily walking and talking in the park and completely oblivious to the 6 pm national anthem. "Moral authority" , "blind authority" .... call it what you will but it's definitely in the decline. You can now go to Thai karaoke parties and see young Thais make fun of traditional (brain washing) songs they learnt at school. Changing of the guard and most probably for the better (smile). I agree with your preference for the PP. IMHO the election was a complete shambles. The Pheu Thai party and the unelected military senate/ government agencies have no business in being in power. Just my outsider opinion.

He was caught carrying a firearm. Firearms include handguns, pistols, revolvers, rifles, machine guns. Considering he was riding motorbike it would be reasonable to assume it would be a compact firearm such as a gun. All the same I will modify my comment as to not upset you: "Not the brightest. Carrying a firearm and selling a class 2 narcotic drug in a 3rd world country where the jails are horrendous. " Are we happy now? Can we move on with our lives?

Less troublesome tourists from the Middle East. Where is the bad news?

Absolute garbage scumbags. They take from society and in return offer nothing. Huge fines and long- time jail sentences are in order. The last phone call I received from one of these scumbags was "Don't you want to own 10%??" implying that I was stupid. I said "no, I prefer to earn 3%" and hung up.

"This action is part of a broader crackdown on visa violations and criminal activity on the island" From the article it appears that it is easier to get rid of petty criminals on visa violations than to go through a lengthy and costly police investigation. Nothing really to do with them forgeting to renew/extend their visas (smile) but more with what they are actually doing here.

Not the brightest. Carrying a gun and selling a class 2 narcotic drug in a 3rd world country where the jails are horrendous. Considering his age of 42, one would expect that he would have learnt some life lessons by now. Obviously not. Fine, jail long time and deport.

Are you getting bored with these perpetual announcements by TAT of moving from "volume" to "value" tourism? I am! It's like continually telling your friends you are going to outer space without ever saying how you are going to do it. By the way did I ever tell you I was going to outerspace? Now where did I put my stash of drugs?

Foreigner? Thai? Stick? Machete? I don't care, get him off the road! If foreigner jail, fine and deport

How am I suppose to comment without seeing the video of the alledged act ? Is this performance art? I need to know before making an educated, informative and objective opinion.

Not so "Easy Peasy" if the ATM card is from a foreign bank miles away from Thailand. Need back up cards just in case. Most probably a young guy with only one card.

I see a GoFundMe in the making. Let me me help write up the first "cut and paste" draft: " A (fill in blank) family is urgently seeking financial support to bring their loved one back home after a tragic motorcycle accident in Thailand. In a desperate bid, they aim to raise (fill in blank) to cover the costs of repatriation and medical expenses. To help the (fill in blank) family during this critical time, donations can be made on their GoFundMe page. Every contribution brings them one step closer to bringing (fill in blank) home safely,"

This self-absorbed piece of sh&t knew exactly what he was doing. Send a message from the toilet where there is no surveillance. Hope they find the culprit and jail hm for a long time. The high costs incurred from these escapades will be eventually passed down to the consumers.

I take it you are not a fan of the helmet wearing brigade. People just don't understand the imprtance of hair integrity, right? No one should be forced to wear a helmet after going the hair salon.

Googled "epilepsy alcohol" and this is what came up. "Should I drink alcohol when I have epilepsy? Drinking small amounts of alcohol is unlikely to make you have more seizures. But heavy drinking over a short space of time (binge drinking) can make you more likely to have a seizure." Young, impulsive, epilepsy, alcohol, no travel insurance .... what could go wrong? Being 29 years old, and old enough to know better, he decided to abandon his friends at the club for better pastures. One commentator posted on one of the UK articles that his nan has money. If true then the family should consider taking out a loan. As for myself, I don't want to pay for someone else's mistakes and likewise I don't expect other people to pay for my mistakes which unfortunately are many.

I haven't owned a vehicle in 18 years. Public transit, bolt and walking are my preferred modes of transport. Liberation from the stresses of vehicle ownership and never looking back. True, there is the convenience and, to some, the status of owning a fancy car but if a person of the opposite sex values prized possessions ... keeping on walking. You are meant for someone else not me. Just saying.

There is always a first time! Most of the Asean News forum community are on the same page. No one is getting fooled that a lot of these so-called highly skilled nomads are lying on their visas. Embasies are getting flooded with applicants seeing this visa as an easy way to work in Thailand illegally.

"Police have reportedly engaged with the man before, taking him to his embassy, but he refused consular help, resulting in his continued street dwelling. His behaviour towards those offering help has been described as inappropriate, deterring further personal intervention from some individuals." Little sympathy for this obnoxious repeat offender taking advantage of people's good nature. Does nothing and expects the universe to provide. Doesn't surprise me in the least that the Thai authorities don't want anything to do with him. Too much expense, too much paper work. Better to let this individual die. No loss to the world, It's his choice.

In an escalating border dispute with Cambodia, Thailand's military has declared readiness for a "high-level operation" to counter any breach of its sovereignty. Does "readiness for a "high-level operation"" mean in military speak "hurry up and wait". Wake me up when this life and death situation is over.

The spill, resulting from a pipeline leak connected to the vessel, began at 12:54 a.m. and continued for approximately 30 minutes. The total volume of oil spilled is estimated at 10 cubic metres (10,000 litres). Where did they buy the pipeline? Lazad clearance sale? One week warranty?

Hmmm .... are things really that bad in Thailand or are we getting a little conerned about getting old in a country without medical isnurance and not able to speak the language. Or for Brits it may be a simple problem of their pension cheques being frozen in time without cost of living increases, not a Thai problem. Most retirees lead a sedentary lifestyle and don't go out late at night, in unfamiliar areas, and expose themselves to unforeseen dangers. Just saying.

Grinning idiot, all smiles and not a care in the world! Police frowning and totally pissed off at wasting their time on this frickin Romeo shacked up with his 21 year old play thing and scared about his wife in Sakhon Nakon catching up with him. A few slices short of a loaf, I rest my case. I don't know if he will be still smiling if he is unfortunate enough to meet up with one of his girlfriend's or wifes's "brothers".

English text and a house design spray painted on a Thai historical site. What was this Foreigner thinking about when he did this ? This question is based on the assumption he was thinking at all which I doubt very much. Total self-absorbed narcisslstic loser. Fine, jail and deport him with a life-time ban.

No doubt in my mind that our 59 year-old Brian is short a few slices of a loaf. Just look at his photo, does he own a comb? Joking aside, everything reported in this article points to an unstable individual unable to make logical decisions.

Give me a break! Give me a break! Kerry must have been completely wasted not being able to navigate these steps. I've seen retiress 20 years older than our nanny-state kerry navigate these steps with ease. What's there to investigate????

Sign of the times. As China is now the undisputed economic power house in the region, it comes to no surprise that South East Asian countries are fighting for this lucrative market. Go to the Ratchadamari Big C or Siam Pharmacy in Bangkok and both places are swarming with Chinese tourists buying stuff to take home. 10,000+ baht purchases the norm. Unfortunately as a westerner this makes us less important.