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Not only were they armed, they shot twice, once to shatter the glass door and enter his shop; and after fleeing one of them shot back at the owner. IMO the owner was within his rights to shoot back, too bad the one that shot at him wasn't the one that died.

Exactly! I've thought this all along since they came out with this absurd rule.

I know everyone on this forum drives perfect but just to let you know there's a camera at the lane that merges onto Hwy 7--motorway, coming from Sukhumvit Pattaya heading north. If you cross the v-shaped lines when merging it will trigger--see attachment. I just barely crossed over and it caught me. My fault but I was trying to get around a slower moving vehicle so I could merge into traffic. Also there's a speed camera at km marker 4 on the same road, about half way from Sukhumvit to the first toll booth, it's on the right hand side of the road.....don't ask me how I know LOL. And yes I know, I should be obeying the rules while driving in Thailand.

Exactly(!), that's why when I'm walking I look both ways--even if it's a one way or zebra crossing, and make sure vehicles aren't coming or have stopped. I learned this approx 30 years ago in Pattaya. The pedestrian might have the right of way but will ultimately lose against a vehicle. And on another note; when I stop my car at a zebra crossing I ALWAYS check my rearview mirror for drivers running the lights; I've had close calls many times; had to run the red light on a few of them so as not to be rear ended!

100% agree! Why does it seem like the vocal minority gets what they want--obviously because they're vocal, but they are the minority. If the majority wants it this way fair enough. Why can't people just live and let live instead of pushing their issues on everyone else. I don't push my issues on you so don't bother me with yours.

Also, for drivers stopping--as they should, be aware of the other drivers assuming you're going to go through and run into the back of you. I've had this happen a few times, luckily I was monitoring the rear view mirror and avoided an accident.

Probably was 45 seconds since the general was standing around watching! After he left back to business as usual. 555

Strange that a Buddhist country would be moving this direction. It's even hard to find a veterinarian that will put down a sick animal.

Well done! With all the drownings they have here they need more swimming and CPR training. Better to have training and actually DO something instead of just standing around and filming the dead person with your phone to post on social media.

Thanks to all those that responded, lots of good info.

I just signed up for the online 90 day reporting website but haven't used it yet. Does anyone know if this is reliable enough to use or should I still do an in person visit to immigration just to be sure?

I entered Thailand on visa exempt; just curious when I can apply for Non-immi O visa. Can I apply anytime within the 30 days or do I have to wait until closer to it expiring? I know when renewing the Non immi O they want you to wait until 2-3 weeks--depending on the office, before it expires. Sorry if this has been asked before; couldn't find it in the search. Thanks in advance.