Bangkok Barry

Does the author know there is a growing popularity, or just write it without any research at all. Journalism is about stating facts, not opinions. Or it used to be.

The point is that you wrote stuff happens on roads all the time worldwide, as if what happens in Thailand is the norm. It isn't. It is far worse than most, maybe anywhere, else.

From the link: Rattanaporn revealed that she contacted the family of the assailant yesterday to join the proceedings and help prepare for the funeral, but they did not respond or communicate further.

I would never buy anything from a Facebook ad. I did once, the product was fake and PayPal got me a refund. FB has absolutely no interest in what people advertise on their site. Basically, it is out of control in so many areas as it is too big to monitor effectively. That goes for any social media site. Use them carefully and at your own risk.

You do know that Thailand has one of the worst road death rates in the world, don't you? And that one MILLION are injured on Thai roads every year?

The chance of Thailand staging the World Cup is about the same as a Thai election result being honoured.

First time I went to a dentist in Thailand he said I needed three teeth extracted. I thought not, and nearly 30 years later I still have them. They have the morals of sewer rats, interested only in money.

Plus, giving their on-line bank six-digit code? Why, to register their ID on-line. No bank is involved in that.

I'm assuming that the bike with trolley had no lights. I don't think I've ever been out after dark and not seen bikes with no lights. Too much trouble, I expect.

When Face is the most important thing in Thai society, and with many Thais having the mental age of children (the two go hand in hand) then you have a recipe for financial disaster. What puzzles me is why banks lend to people who clearly have no means to pay it off. One day the bubble will burst and the debt will be called in, in a similar way to what set off the Asian financial crisis in 1997. Then, BCC lent too many unsecured loans and crashed, and the Baht fell through the floor. Many of us will be hoping for a repeat. And no, I have no sympathy for the locals who lived beyond their means and will suffer as a result.

Sometimes the signs don't work. It's the sign's fault.

Really? You think they are more docile now since 2010?

You missed this part: Srettha co-founded Sansiri in 1988, which became one of the largest real estate developers in Thailand, and served as its chief executive and president until he resigned in April of 2023 to pursue his political career.

I always refer to Thailand as a lunatic asylum. It is abundantly clear that those making many of the announcements and decisions must have mental problems, while living in a fantasy world of their own.

Many products were shrunk in size, rather than increase the price. That was then. Now they do both.

My wife says you're quoting a city price. The countryside rate is much lower. That is because in the city the body is usually kept in the temple for a few days whereas in the countryside the coffin is kept in the home. Also, the temple might provide food and drink for the mourners, whereas in the countryside it is the family of the deceased who provide that. When my father-in-law died I dreaded how much it was going to cost me. But there is a kind of insurance scheme in the village which people contribute to, and as stated above those who attend make a donation too. We actually ended up making a profit!

Same. I wonder how they get the number, or is there a way to trawl for people that I don't know about?

I get them now and again on LINE too. All pretty, all fake I'm sure. As for FB, I've always had the policy of only 'friending' people I've met. The one or two exceptions I've made haven't lasted long.

Bizarre comment. Exactly the opposite to what you claim occurred in this case, If you hadn't noticed, they are acting before an accident happens.

I had my house extended and wanted wires put in the bedroom wall ready for aircon to be installed. Done. Then the aircon installer arrived and found the wires weren't actually connected to anything and he had to rig it up so that two units (one in the kitchen) run off the same circuit - which they can do, but not at the same time. The boss of the five workers was the only competent one, three of the builders were family so wife couldn't kick up a fuss. Like many people in Thailand they weren't properly trained in what they do, but living out in the sticks we weren't exactly blessed with choice. A Korean I worked with once summed up the country perfectly in just six words - the standards here are so low,

The Outlaws. Nothing like broadcasting to everyone what you are all about, is there.

I assume you disagree, then?

We need a photo of you pointing at the exact spot, please

For when it breaks down.

Just another of the quality tourists that Thailand attracts. We see similar reports several times a week.