SinCityGr8One

I understand perfectly about Thai driving personally. My wife was driving home with her motorcycle side cart after a day of selling food and ice cream. Well, she crashed on the way home flipping the motorbike and side cart. Not paying attention I surmise. No other vehicle involved. Wrecking them both and injuring herself with multiple bruises. And NOT wearing a helmet. We have multiple helmets home. I exploded on her regarding no helmet. She was very lucky as the cart flipped on the right side throwing her into the grass. Now, she definitely wears one each time she leaves on her other motorbike. Luck and Buddha were with her that day. She has been driving 25 years without a D/L. I cannot convince her to get one. Typical Thai answer,"No problem" Up to you I replied. I gave up.

Putin to play a big part of this election? Why, is he going to be on the debate stage?

It's better than nothing for the unfortunate people that truly needs it.

Just the sign of the times for Thailand. Won't be the last either.

Thailand had sold some of its Gold reserves this week due to the slumping economy. Also, an unknown or unreported party sold $1 Billion of Gold also this week. Multiple factors contribute to the volatility of the Global Gold Market. 

Nope!

Chateau d' Yquem is a wonderful wine. I have a 1988 bottle also along with others.

"The Art of War" by Sun Tzu.

Sweden = OOOOoooopsie! Ha Ha Ha, nobody is perfect!

A drunken jerk is a drunken jerk is a drunken jerk, period. If the allegations are true and correct, that the Bouncers showed respect and restraint, then they are doing their job of protecting the Business, other customers, dancers and service staff, period. I would not give my staff a sensitivity training period, but a session in a Muay Thai to sharpen their defensive skills against drunken unruly customers. Some members might say that the Bouncers were heavy handed in using an iron rod, however that eliminated any further confrontation from this idiot by whacking him over the head. I would give my Bouncers a bonus and have my Attorney take care of all the legalities, including their defense. Two week Millionaires coming over and think they can do as they please. BS! I hope the owner 86'ed this fool from ever entering the Club. Let this stupid drunken moron do his crazed antics in Warsaw or where ever he's from, not here.

Dump a tanker truck of Chlorine in the moat. Problem solved.

There are some people, drunk or sober, that only get the message when they are hit over their head with a 2 X 4. If it is true, that the Bouncers showed restraint during most of the time of confrontation, then they were doing their job of protecting the club, other patrons, dancers and staff. This guy from what I've read was a drunken jerk and a serious potential threat. Good Job and a High Five to the Bouncers! They should have put him head first into the nearest large rubbish bin when it was over. I have no sympathy for aggressive drunken jerks, where ever they are from. Every one here who has been here any length of time knows that a serious ass-beating will be coming your way when you start trouble here especially in a bar. This guy learned a serious lesson. Send this Fool out on the next plane back home.

I've got to remind my self never to play a game of darts with any Norwegian if challenged.

He has to be caned 100 times. 10 times daily for 10 days straight. Then placed in, "The Big Tiger" Prison for 25 years+. I believe it is a fitting punishment.

I've been to some toilets when the turtle was about to stick his head out. One look at the the crapper I was in and the turtle changed it's mind and his head went back in. I decided to chance it and make it home. Make it back home in time, all the time.

Female Genital Mutilation is just that, Mutilation. It is an act of Brutal Barbarity and should be treated as such. Criminalize the act and jail the practitioners. Now, I know someone will bring up the subject of Male Circumcision as being the same thing. Totally different topic as far as I'm concerned because it's comparing apples and oranges. So save your rebuttals for another day. Any Religion that allows Brutality and Barbaric acts to take place needs to be annihilated. And I mean any Religion. More people have been killed in the name of the God's than any other reason for Warfare. It's far better to believe in one's self than to believe in ancient Hocus-Pocus. IMHO.

Beating a 2 year old to death? This guy is "Dead Man Walking". Prison Justice will be served on him behind bars. He's a goner!

33 years and 3 Months? I have to tell the Missus to buy Thai Lottery Tickets with those 3 numbers at the end for the next drawing. 33 333. Oh, how far down the High and Mighty have fallen!

Based on the Navarra, but badged with the MB star? Probably will cost twice as much as the Navarra. They can keep it. I just don't see too many of them as being work trucks or going off-road.

I just flew Bangkok to Nairobi, Kenya to Bomako, Mali on Air Kenya. Then Air France onto Paris, then to Bangkok and then took a taxi home. Never gave a thought about the Airline crew on any flight. More concerned about the taxi driver taking me home. The first Officer who deliberately crashed his Germanwings airliner, I view as an anomaly and nothing more. Air crews in my view, are of the highest calibre individuals possible, however nothing is fail-Safe. Still, nothing to worry about. IMHO.

Good reporting as usual, a junior policeman with a rank of Senior Sgt-Major - so what constitutes a senior policeman?

A Junior Sgt-Major, perhaps constitutes the rank of a senior policeman? This is the Twilight Zone, I mean Thailand after all.

Death Penalty? Big Deal. Thailand's last executioner, Chavoret Jaruboon died on 30 April 2012 at the age of 64. I am not aware of anyone being appointed to fill the position.

When crossing into Cambodia at Chong Chom, try your Luck at the Osmach Casino. The Missus and I always walk out with more money than we walked in with. They accept USD and Thai Baht, NOT Cambo Currency. Perhaps, "Lady Luck" is just with us and She prevents the "House" from always winning. Anyhow, it's a decent border crossing to use. Never had any hassles there. Chok Dee!

Bagels, shmagels........If they are not made with New York City water, call them by any name you like, but don't call them a Bagel. IMHO from an expat former New Yorker.