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Thanks for the link. So according to the artilce he had developed cancer and a heart condition, and by all accounts was looking for medical treatment. Sorry to burst your bubble inspector Eleanor Atkinson, but he won. While he will be waiting for trial he will be treated to 5 star medical treatment at the expense of the UK tax payers.

This individual has to be deported and banned for life regadless of him settling down in Korat with a Thai wife. The blame lies solely with his home country who gave him a passport and allowed him to travel. Exporting your mental misfits is unacceptable. This is German problem not a Thai problem!

"The tourist requested that the ladyboy vacate the vehicle, prompting a fierce response: "Get your own motorcycle," he reportedly suggested." That's not a request ... That's a smart ass insult. Could have smiled and said "excuse me I need to leave". Considering the time of day, the place and the fact that there were a group of lady boys ... not one of the most "street smart" tourists.

"The post detailed how the foreigners got aggressive and brandished a knife before fleeing the scene. Authorities urge the public to stay vigilant, hoping for leads from local residents as they intensify their search for the suspects, reported Thai Newsroom." Talk about sensational article writing. All I saw in the video was a lot of mouth yapping and chest beating. I'm glad I'm not living in Phuket, I don't know how I would get any sleep knowing that these hardened foreign criminals are on the loose ...555.

"Uncooperative from the start, the men attempted to flee into a nearby forest but were unsuccessful. When brought in for questioning, they resisted communication, opting to sing rather than speak English or comply with drug testing. The incident highlights ongoing concerns about traffic safety and foreign compliance with local laws in tourist areas like Phuket" Fine, jail and deport lifetime. These individuals are certified losers and untrainable. A couple of self-centered, arrogrant drug addicts. This is not an issue of tightening regulations regarding traffic safety and foreign compliance with local laws. This is an issue of getting these individuals off the street and out of the country, these individuals do not represent the average law-abiding foreign tourist.

"The incident occurred near Koh Poda Nok, off the Krabi coast, as the vessel was battered by powerful waves, resulting in a significant leak." What powerful waves ??? Looking at the photo of the rescue mission, courtesy of MGR online, I could barely see the waves. Maybe, just maybe, the leakage could be due to poor maintenance. Just saying.

"Steffen admitted to managing two dark web sites with over 5,000 child pornography videos, attracting over 10,000 subscribers and generating illegal earnings estimated at 3.5 million baht. He confessed to beginning this illegal activity after retiring and moving to Thailand." 3.5 million baht for 10,000 subscribers seems to be on the low side. That works out to 350 baht per subscriber. Condisering the content I think 35 million baht, at mimum, would be a more realistic amount. Maybe hiding the money for his retirment from prison. Yes a deviant cnut, but unfortunately a smart one. The worst kind and a danger to society! It takes brains to set up an operation like this.

A 58 year-old professional criminal living illegally in Thailand and commiting crimes. This individual needs to be jailed for a long time and, after his term, deported as a decrepit old man and banned from Thailand for the remaining years of his life. Just deporting him will only result in him coming back and commiting furhter crimes.

Fine, jail, deport. Being an <deleted> is not a medical condition. Send him back to Italy and let him try that stunt in his home country. Thinks he is smarter than everyone. Takes no responsibility for his actions . Looks down at the Thai authorities. Shows no respect to anyone. I don't wnat to see this cr*&p on the beach.

"As the Israeli tourists attempted to intervene, they became embroiled in the dispute." Why? Why? Why? Why are people unable to control their urges to intervene in other people's business. Of all things to get involved in, an all Thai squable about client-stealing. In the video, the Israel tourist looked like an idiot running around like a chicken with it's head cut off. The Israeli emabassy urges their citizens to use caution. How about asking their citizens to use some common sense? I guess that's a big ask, common sense is not that common.

What a mess!! I don't beleive the owner that this dog, in his seven years of life, has never caused a problem. Just one time the neighbor leaves the door not propelry locked and all hell breaks out. Hope the little girl recovers. As for the dog Solar it's time for a solar eclipse.

IMHO, this has nothing to do with the visas, this is about the arrogrant Italian tourists and the tour boat that illegaly took them to the restricted area. Even if the Itlaians were innocent of the restricted area, thier behaviour was unacceptable. Once told by the Thai park ranger they were performing an illegal activity that should have been end of story. As to the tour boat, they are guilty regardless of either taking a bribe form the Italians (private hire) or instructed by the tour agency to take them there. The Thai authorities should be focused on the Thai tour boats and Thai tour agencies.

Thailand being heavily reliant on tourism and exports would, for the most part, prefer a devalued Thai Baht. Tourism up, exports up, I think there is a good chance of the Thai baht staying in current range or even appreciating. I wouldn't raise one's hopes of the Thai baht deprecaiting against your home currency. Unlike Thaialnd many Western countries have massive debt and current account balance deficits

"During the 1990s, the introduction of retirement visas and non-immigrant visas for specialised groups bolstered the necessity of visa agencies. They offered relief from lengthy queues and cumbersome paperwork through services such as address verifications and residency certificates." Silly me I always thought it was for those who didn't have the 800,000 baht and/or medical insurance, depending on the visa. If memory serves me right, I never heard any of my friends say "I'm glad I paid the 19,000 baht for the relief of not standing in line".

"it could take up to 29 months to reinstate a functioning system, with procurement yet to commence." 29 months to fix a plug-and-play sytem! I thought when they bought the package off the shelf it had been already tested and considered "idiot" proof". Obviously not "Thai" proof (smile).

The last thing I want to do on holiday is time keeping. Now what time is it I can't buy a beer. Is it 1pm, 2pm, 5pm? Damn my brain hurts. So inconvenient.

Tonsillitis contracted in India, not covered by insurace? precondition? It appears that rather than going back to the UK from India they decided to continue their holiday to Thailand. It also appears that she was rushed to the Thai hospital after they had celebrated her birthday. Party first, hospital emergency second? Maybe some poor decision making?? Hope she gets better, but ....

The Russian was having good old gay time and unbeknowst to him fate turned on him. Situation completely out of his control. How do I can contact the GoFundMe for Russians? I want to donate.

"Wallace, a 72-year-old retired lorry driver from Sidmouth, Devon, embarked on a brief journey to Thailand." On a brief journey to Thailand and his health insurance lapsed. Give me a break! I doubt he ever had travel health insurance in the first place considering this lorry driver only knows living in the nanny state where everything is paid for. Photos of him living it up in Thailand gives me the impression that before coming here he was in good health and consequently took the gamble. Hope he recovers, but ....

Difficulty of opening Thai bank accounts has been discussed many times. You can blame the two-week millionaires for this problem. They would come to Thailand and want a cheap place to securely park their money. They would open a bank account, deposit money and then close it a few weeks. Very expensive for the banks.

"Despite these challenges, Mr. Phanuwat remains optimistic, noting that most local businesses continue to welcome tourists with open arms." .... Give me break!!! What is Mr. Phanuwat to remain optimistic about? Businesses will no longer accept tourist money with open arms?? I don't see how these businesses can handle the challenge of selling over-priced products to naive tourists.

Thanks for the horrendous photo. All doubt has been removed that I am now old ... 555. Nothing worse than a tranquil area turned into a cesspool of self-centered narcissistic young adults. I have very fond memories of Pai and intend to return in the "very low" season of July and August. As a side note, you won't be seeing me floating around in a old tire tube buzzed out of my mind on some locally procured drug.

Yup. We only get half the story, the rest is left to our imagination. On the limited information provided, my guess it that the American took some shortcuts in setting up a corporation to run an entertainment business in Thailand. Just another example of a foreign retiree living his dream of running his own business and getting over his head. Being 67 years old and American, he should have a good pension and be able to live comfortably without getting involved in a sketchy Thai business.

Wonderful service. Check that your Thai dolly is suitably drunk before taking her home. More booze better the sex ... not that I know just quoting a friend!

As long as the Thai police force is funded by the amount of fines it collects from the general public one can expect some shenanigans. Most of my foreign friends who get traffic fines see them as cheap road taxes. TIT.