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"Authorities revealed the teen had been wandering the area, possibly involved in other disturbances, including injuring a foreign woman with a stab. Ironically, his expired passport was later found and handed in by a taxi driver, adding a twist to the night's events." Battety and Assault, expired passport ... no further investigation required. Fine, jail, black-list and then deport this self-centered narcissistic youth.

I am a 20 year-old Muay Thai boxer, I wonder if I can get a prescription for chronic arthiritis brought on by old age?

There should be some money made on those authentic medical certificates. I am a 20 year-old Muay Thai boxer suffering from chronic arthirits brought on by old age. I see this as a boom for the neighborhood medical clinics. Just speculating.

Considering that there are unelected senators placed in the senaeby the military, I do not care what they argue. Anything that comes out of their mouths should be dismissed immediatly. They have no business being in the senate.

Entitled BMW driver. My car is better than yours, now give way. Jail, fine and deport this POS for hazadrous driving and striking another person's property.

Thanks for the update, all these activities don't esxist in my bubble.

Most probably the silly sod thought he could live the rest of his life in the lap of luxury. What I don't like about him is his apparent lack of empathy concerning how much damage 3 kg of heroin can do. Take away his cigarretes and see how long it takes before he tells everthing he knows about the operation, which is most probably next to nothing.

"This decision responds to reports of Cambodian military encroachment, including patrols and alterations to the landscape on Thai territory, which have heightened tensions and affected border residents' safety." IMHO if Thailand realy wants to stop Cambodia from encroaching on their territory then do away with the Visa runs. Let the tourist pay at the immigration office. All the money stays in Thailand and nothing goes to Cambodia. Stop feeding the enemy.

I disagree, these types of articles should be of interest to long term expats, even though they may neither have a vote nor a voice. You may choose to live in the expat bubble that's your choice. However, that bubble can be burst at any time by the Thai powers to be. Many long term expats are on a glorified tourist visa that can be technically terminated on whim without recourse. Given this, it's good to know where the wind is blowing so you can take precautions the best you can. I wonder how many Jews wish they had left Germany back in the 1930s.

As I said before, less troublesome tourists from the middle east. Where is the bad news?

"All four victims were admitted to Kluaynamthai Hospital. As of the latest reports, two remain in serious condition, unconscious from their injuries. One victim sustained wounds to the stomach, while another suffered stabs to the right side and the arm." What a mess! What a mess! To think this happened in a high rental district in Bangkok, relatively close to the iconic Terminal 21. Then again it did take place in a secluded parking lot, out of the view of the public.

I'm impressed with amount of time you spent on responding to my comment. You give me far too much credit. Much more than I deserve (smile). Thank you.

Got to give Yuttasak Supasorn credit for a well thought out list of six reasons why Chinese tourism is in the decline. Reasons based on fact not on self serving financial interests.

Before you guys give me the red thumbs down, I kinda understand why the Bolt driver ran him over. From the video there was a car on his left side blocking his view while he was turning. Most probably he saw his pick-up clent accross the road and while looking for the on-coming trafic and making his trun, fate would have it that there was a drunk Swede on the ground. Okay I'm finished, press those red thumbs down buttons.

"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,"