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This is part of Thai culture concerning the lesser of two evils, so to speak. Its based on the need for Thai students to go to school in places where there is lack of transport or the distance to schools is far. See it as an incentive to go to school and teaching resposibility of looking after a motorcyle ... smile. As to the helmet part of your comment, it is not possible to fine +/- 13yr old without a license. Like it or not this is the way it is and always remember Thailand is for Thais. Similar to me you are just a guest.

From the original article: "Mr. Martin was reportedly confused and refused to give a statement to the press." Also, from the original article you can see Mr, Martin, nicley pressed shirt and trousers, stone-faced sitting calmly in a chair. Of course he wants to play the role of a confused and spooked old-fart. And so do the police want you to think that he is spooked and confused and, hence, the reason why they have not charged him. It is not in the best interests of the police to let the Thai justice system run its natural course while there is still time for money negotaition. There is a reaon why the police put in their report that "Ms. Savitree Seesun, 25, who (at time of accident) was offering food to a monk on the side of the road". They are going to put the screws on him when the negotiations start at the police station. I doubt very much that he will be charged with anything if he can come up with the money. Before you expat sympathsizers get your hump up, remember it could have been you crossing the street or driving your vehicle while this selfish $%$!! was crashing into you while trying to escape the police.

Love the thumbnail photo of the two journalists doing a dramatic and sincere wai. They should be given an academy award. No wnder they were only fined 5,000 baht. After seeing that photo I am positive they will never "unknowingly" break the law again.

Looking at the photo I feel like I'm in a high-end seafood restaurant on Walking Street. Two waiters in white explaining the seadood menu,

Agree. But even more so in this case. My understanding is that Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and emphysema doesn't happen ovenight. I have freinds who suffer from similar conditions and refuse to change their lifestyle and get help. 77 years old, fixed in his own world, wants to live in warm climate, doesn't want to change, hoping negative things will just go away by themselves. I have more sympathy for his daughter. Just my opinion and I could be 100% wrong in this matter.

"The order is related to this case involving the suicide of a Kyrgyzstan national in Pattaya who had allegedly been tricked into prostitution" Give me break! A chief of police fired because of a foreign woman tricked into prostitution and subsequently commited suicide. The journalist is got to be joking. Us readers of Asean Now may not be the sharpest tools in the shed but we are not that stupid.

Mission accomplished, got your attention. Why spoil a great story with facts .... 555.

I think you have to read the full article linked to Pattaya News before making a comment. IMHO the words "strange circumstances" is an understatement. Not sure what the relevance of the statement that the owner was staying with her two student nephews visiting Thailand has to the death of the Krygystani woman. The female owner mentioned that the she gave the Krygystani woman one of her rooms as a favor to her ex-girlfriend. Begs the question if whether the owner, ex-girlfriend and Krygystani woman are lesbians. Jealous lovers? Had to throw that one in to add to the intrigue (smile).

Another question I would be asking is he on meds. Has he a history of mental illness or mental disorders? It is not uncommon in Europe for individuals who are not suitable for travel to be granted a passport based on their human rights. If this is the case then his embassy is morally obligated to get involved and disclose all information. Governsments issuing passports to the mentally ill must be held responsible for their actions.

So what you mean is if I lose a whole lot of weight, buy some black shorts, I too can look like a 20 - 25 year old drug addict, I'm on top of it, I'm tired of loking my age of between 65 and death.

Hello All, the reason I'm late to posting to this article is that I just got back from Berlin, Germany using Scoot. It took 13 hours 20 minutes to get to Singapoe. No videos, no complementary snacks or refreshments. Not even a bottle of water, My uderstanding was that for long haul flights such as this one airlines were obiliged to provide some form of nourishment to their passengesrs. Apparently not! The Nottingham man has my sympothy and I can relate to his anxiiety. For those who say he should deal with it and move on should take a course in empathy. The same people who would be scraming to the rooftops if this situation happened to them.

Peaceful, loving cannabis dope smokers, I doubt it. Grabbing hair and fighting on the balcony, more like your typical crackheads. Add the fact that no one could be found at the scene of the crime indicates that our "Peaceful, loving cannabis dope smokers" had done a runner, and for good reason!!

Found dead clutching human hair. Looks like a fight took place before she allegedly fell off the balcony, Me thinks homicide involving drugs. Looking at her rough face complexion, it looks like she is no stranger to drugs. Suspects not co-operative. No real suprise, since when have drug addicts been co-operative.

It began in our place in rural Kamphaeng Phet on Songkran night when my son had a party with his school mates .... and that, my friend, is where the problem started. Celebrating Songkran you always increase the risk of catching Covid, It's part of life and something you have to accept. Covid is here to stay. No point in getting hysterical and running around like chicken with it's head chopped off.

Speculation on what Anutin is thnking based on some past isolated instances such as the foreigner not wearing a face mask. I would take everthing written in this article with a grain of salt.

If the traffic kiosk was never there, this problem would never happen. 100% Thai problem. Nothing to do with the young Brit. I rest my case your honor.

From Google: Tourist Arrivals in Thailand averaged 1,456,079.09 from 1997 until 2021, reaching an all time high of 3,930,800 in December of 2019 and a record low of 0 in April of 2020. 23,660 travellers is an absolute joke just like the government flip-flop on the Test and Go. 23,660 will do little to help struggling tourist related businesses across Thailand.

I agree that the punishment doesn't fit the crime but I still hate people who go on holiday and feel they have the right to do anything without consideration of others. It reminds me of a group of young Russians who use to regularly buy booze at the 7-11, take over a vancant hair saloon, get boozed up, shouting and playing loud music up to 4 am. Eventullay it came to end. If the victim had indeed been in Thailand for 3 years he would know how weak the laws are for playing loud music late at nigt (3am) and took full advantage of the situation. I simply don't like these self-centred individuals.

So what does this mean in layman's terms when covid gets reclassified as an endemic? Does this mean we get back to normal life? Does this mean less nighlife restrictions? Does this mean less travel requirements? I think this article would be more informative if they explained what happens to our lives when Covid gets reclassifies as endemic. Very frustrating.

Well built? Looking at his droopy man tits I want to throw up. No mask, no condideration for anyone else but himself. I don't care where he comes from, just black list him and send him home,

I can relate to the Corruption Perception study. I was walking down Soi 6 and my Sexy Man Perception has moved up 6 notches since the beginning of Covid. It's true, I'm really feelng the chemistry. For you naysayers, I confirmed the results with the Mamasan who said I am much more sexier than before.

"He said, adding that the significant characteristic of BA.2 is that there is no spike deletion at the 69-70 position." As soon he mentioned that there is no spike deletion at the 69-70 position my world became a lot clearer. A divine revealtion of what Covid19 is all about. Maybe, just maybe, the Doctor could give us some info as to whether this makes this variant a better spreader or potentillay do more harm than his brother. Just asking.

I am so bored with the situation. Why bother trying to control a virus that is uncontrollable. In my opinion governemnts around the world should let Omicron do it's thing and let us get on with our lives. Many of the people who land up in hospital have only themselves to blame for making bad life choices. Overeating, too much sugar in their diets (diabetes), drinking excessive alcohol, drugs, etc, Their poblem not mine. There is a small minority that have been dealt some bad cards in life but that should not mean the vast majority of healthy people being locked up. As to elderly group, which I belong to, I do not feel they have the right to deny the young people their youth. Elderly people have to accept that they are nearing the end of their life lease and stop making demands on healthy young people.

I travel for fun and this is not fun! I will not travel until all restrictions are removed. Worrying about what the flip-flop Thai governement is going to do is far too stressful. The Thai government cannot be trusted to make a good decision. Caviat emptor ... "let the trveller beware".

A Thai pantomine. Altogether now "Yes he will". "No he won't", "Yes he will". Intermission drinks and Snacks will be provided before act two. On a more serious thought the comment that covid cases are declining is highy suspect. A lot my friends have caught covid and not reported. No one, Thais included, want to get banged up in hospital jail.