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Let me guess he was meandering down Soi Chaloem Phrakiat 3 and accidently fell into the shop breaking the window. In his haste to find some medicine he came accross some Cannabis. Being a quick thinker and educated customer, he knew he could use the Cannabis as a substitute for the medicine he was looking for. Come on guys we all know that if the owner had kept his part of the sidewalk clean and in good repair this accident would have never happened. My thoughts and prayers go out to this loveble chubby innocent foreigner. Hope he gets adequately comensated by the store owner.

"As he meandered through his neighbourhood, fate took an unfortunate terrible twist when he accidentally walked into a neighbour’s entrance sign." Yeah right! Give me break! What really happened you were either drunk or high on something and you bashed in sign because it was in your way. Sorry I don't beleive your one-sided fictional story portraying yourself as an innocent victim, I need to hear the owner's and security guards account of what took place. From the account of your story, it appears that you have managed to piss off everyone on your trip to Thailand.

"Sangwine was last seen heading to the Abandoned Mansion Bar & Restaurant in Bangkok. A local couple who met him there texted Maybin, saying he had been out with friends that night. His phone has been off for over 10 days, and he has not reached out to any relatives." Unbeleivable!! Wow, how this self-centered wife has the gall to complain about the Thai Royal Police for not dropping everything and providing her with updates on their search of Bangkok to find him. Lady, as you were texted by the couple, your husband does not want to talk to you. There was a reason why he had turned off his phone for 10 days and don't tell me you have no idea why. More than likely, a domestic problem involving two self-centered individuals who have no regard for other people.

"The purpose of Thaksin's visit is to meet with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Sunday and Monday. Anwar, who currently holds the chairmanship of ASEAN, has named Thaksin as a personal adviser, underscoring the significance of their discussions during the visit." Why is reality stranger than fiction? Because fiction has to makes sense to make the story beleivable. This makes no sense nor is it beleivable! Letting out an alleged criminal to advise another world leader for 2 days and then returning him back to captivity makes no sense. As they say "TIT".

"It serves as a stern reminder that while Thailand remains a welcoming destination for tourists and investors alike, adherence to the country's legal frameworks is non-negotiable." "Non-negotiable" ?? I must have been living under a rock! Up till now I always thought if I had money I couId negotaiate, just like the Swiss guy kicking the Thai doctor sitting on steps. Silly me for thinking that former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra received privileged treatment at Police General Hospital because of some honest negotiation.

I agree 24 bogus notes is a lot for a bank to hand out. The article does not mention that the tourist got the notes from a Israel bank whereby the police can follow-up. For what it's worth, imho, the tourist thought he had a better chance of getting away with "a quick exchange and run" with a gold shop than a Thai bank. I agree with the police to charge the tourist with bringing in counterfeit banknotes with the intent to use them despite knowing they were fake. Let the tourist prove otherwise.

From the people I know who are on the DTV, they are really nomads and are frequently out of the country. This 180 day problem is not an issue for them. The 180 days is a problem for those who want permanent resisdence and don't travel. It's not difficult to be out of the country 4 or 5 times a year on business to avoid this 180 day hurdle.

This is not a tragic accident. This is the result of reckless driving by a 19 year-old self-centred pri&%k. No regard for anyone but himself. Has to go to jail and banned from driving. No leniency should be given because of his age.

"In an official statement, the department asserted that all prisons in Thailand, including Bangkok Remand Prison, operate in compliance with departmental rules and policies." No specific mention of taking bribes and granting special privileges in the department rules and policies, so all is well and in compliance. No mention of salmon and cigars in the department rules and policies.

Professional Parasites. They are healthy enough to work back in their home country. Arrest, detain, deport and black-list. Good riddance!!!

"Fierce brawal". "Fortunately, this particular incident did not result in serious injuries or fatalities." No kidding. I would have a better chance of getting an injury stepping out of my shower than getting an injury from this "fierce brawal". I've seen fiercer brawals at kindergarten between a bunch of 5 year-olds. Someone should tell these mobile phone warriors that taking video doesn't count as participating in this alleged fierce brawal.

Another one of those articles lacking in detail. From the article I have no idea what was the dispute between her and her client. What was the alleged service she provided and did not get paid?

The common theme to all the incidents reported by netizens is that the foreigners fled the scene of the accident. They did not wait for the police to show up. Common excuse "Im in a hurry", which in all probability was the reason why the accident happened in the first place along with the poor road infrastructue and traffic. Welcome to driving in Thailand, be forewarned. Have you considered walking instead of driving everywhere?

Article Summary: Chonburi Police: "Where is my piece of the pie?". The Chinese mafia should be reminded that sharing is caring.

I love these temporay band-aid solutions. What happens after the free week of public transit. Let me guess, absolutely nothing. No long term plan, just useless quick fixes to give the impression that the authorities are doing something.

Silly little boys setting up an illegal business on a tourist visa. Looking for the easy life in the land of smiles.

No point fining him, he will never learn. A complete waste of space. Deport this self-entitled pr&$K! People like him give us law-abiding folk a bad reputation.

"Authorities have strongly advised residents to stay indoors, encouraging working from home and limiting outdoor activities to mitigate health risks. "This situation is extremely concerning, and we advise everyone to take necessary precautions," a City Hall representative stated." The best they could come up was that everyone should take necessary precautions, whatever that may be. What they are implying is If your health is advesely affected, its all your fault. It's your responsibility to move away from Bangkok, no one asked you to move there. Pollution is away of life in Bangkok and everyone should get used to it. If not, move out. End of. Sorry, not end of. Before you leave Bangkok, don't forget to tell your friends how great the city is and how much the city has to offer (TAT suggestion).

All we need now is a "GoFundMe" to help little Johnny get back home with his adoring parents and friends. Time to consult Chatgpt on how to write a fund raiser for our little Johnny's achievments. Let me guess little Johnny was top of his class in Sciences and destined to be one of the greatest heart surgeons of all time. His career struck down by some misunderstanding regarding poccession of some insignificant drug. It was all a minor misunderstanding.

Evangii the Russian tourist filming at 4:30 am. Oh what could go wrong, oh what could go wrong? Harmless livestreaming video? Really? How are people suppose to know? About two years ago I was talking to a friend on the steps opposite Mike shopping mall where coconut tree girls frequented. This jackass Australian came up with a full-frame camera lens and sarted sticking the camera in our faces while grinning and laughing. For him it was a big joke, he thounght like the Russian tourist he can do what he liked as it was a public area. It was his right to take photos without consent as my friend and I were in a public place. No assumption of privacy. Sorry I have very little sympathy for people like the Russian and Australian who get beat up. They know they what they are doing can get people upset ....

"Blood alcohol levels and toxicology tests are being conducted" Until these tests are performed everything is speculation. Not to state the obvious, but I will ... lol, it would have been better if they had written the article after the tests had been performed.

"Red flags were placed along the shore, prohibiting swimming and water sports. Despite these warnings, the fatal incident occurred." The article should read "Despite these warnings, middle aged man past his prime went KItesurfing without concern for the potential problems he may cause others. Did he want to show that he had the fitness level of twenty old something? Did he want to show that he knew best and was better than others? Did he have somthing to prove? Who knows? My sympathies go to his family and friends who were left with the mess that he left behind.

I agree with the majority of posters of this thread. Another knee-jerk reactions that addresses the symtoms and not the causes. Complete waste of money! For once, just once, why can't they address vehicle emissions, burning fields, etc. that are clearly the problem. Bangkok is a joke when it comes to pollution and until the hospitals are filled up with people dying of lung cancer nothing will be done.

"Officers fined the foreign man only 500 baht and released him. The foreigner left 5,000 baht in compensation for Arthit and his friends." What happened to the 5,000 baht police fee, oops, I meant the translation fee? Silly me they must have waived the translation fee due to the foreigner's fluency in Thai. No way , he paid only 5,500 baht in total! Lucky for him he was able to pay his way out. Unlucky for us who may run into him when he is is one of his moods. I doubt he has learnt anything from this.

Driving while drunk, no license, stolen motorbike, outstanding debt, resisting arrest, damage to private property ... did I miss anything? In view that he fled the scene of the crime and unwilling to accept responsibility for his actions, one can have little sympathy for this individual even if the rental company was in the wrong. Just another tourist who has to learn the hard way.