Mason45

I never drink and drive, as I always drink before I drive. Jokes aside my car is in our under ground car park and I only drive once a week on my visit to the local super market. I take a baht bus if I'm going for a drink, that's set in stone.

I live just around the corner from where this occurred. I was walking towards 7-11 just before and I seen a mud guard and other debris laying on the footpath. It's a wonder there's not more accidents in Naklua Road. Tour buses are illegally parked blocking off one lane, There's total disregard for double lines and speeding and of course let's not forget the cretins on motor bikes as they are in a class of their own. Around 2 am every morning the bike riders show their skills and the noise is enough to wake up an entire neighborhood. It really needs police action but 2 am is well past the BIB's bedtime.

The first step to fix the homeless problem would be to check their ID's if they have them. If they do have ID's send them back to the province where they are registered. If they return then 12 months in the nick. It's not so bad for the girls as they can start off working in a bar or become houses maids. Where as the males get on the booze and the drugs so work is the last thing on their mind. The areas where most of these people come from 70% of the population is born into poverty.

Can a Smart TV Box be used to view sports in Australia including AFL and cricket?

The problem has been solved, the accused has been transferred to another post.

15 hours ago, georgegeorgia said:

Yes Gerd although I think my Doctor said Gord?

Yes I have to take Nexium 

What do you pay for Nexium and where do you buy it in Pattaya?

I still gamble online via my VPN as I have an interest in a few greyhounds and a race horse in Australia but I learnt very early not to bet beyond my means. I don't see a problem with casinos as long as they are properly administered and are corruption free. The Thai lottery has destroyed many irresponsible people. My daughter in law is a prime case she works her arse off at her large restaurant and has nothing. She still outlays 50 grand per month on tickets for little or no result. Of course she owes all the people around where she works and has no intentions of paying them back, She also owes me 3 years rent for my town house, even though I gave her 50% discount. So I threw her out but I'll never see the money that's owing.

15 hours ago, mancub said:

Wonder how this one is going to resolve itself !  I'd like to see pistols at dawn for these occasions .Be a good tourist attraction also.

Where's John Wayne when you need him?

3 hours ago, lordgrinz said:

It will stay in the news for a week or two, then be forgotten like all the other "tragedies", expect no changes, and continued business as usual. You only need to look back at the Zebra crossing issue, nothing has changed!

I totally agree, the same as all the night club fires over the years caused by poor wiring installation. Many people died in these fires and  a few weeks later all was forgotten. Most of the same night clubs were rebuilt and are probably no safer than the previous buildings were.

Anyone who walks on Pattaya footpaths could be be heading for a disability, the pavers in certain areas are really dangerous. I go for a long walk early every morning and in most cases I walk on the road. The worst soi in Pattaya for encroachment must be so Buakaow.

I think that think is word I missed.

1 hour ago, black tabby12345 said:

Perfect example of the Resource Curse  at individual level.

If they have no brain/maturity, they cannot make a good use of the gift that is supposed to help them.

If they were serious about the 10,000 baht hand out then they should've given the money in vouchers that can only be spent in reputable businesses. With a stipulation that booze or smokes can't be bought with these vouchers. Probably a good idea but not a vote grabber.

1 hour ago, black tabby12345 said:

Perfect example of the Resource Curse  at individual level.

If they have no brain/maturity, they cannot make a good use of the gift that is supposed to help them.

 

I don't they any intentions of going to work

11 hours ago, newbee2022 said:

I still have my doubts. To find an accomodation they need their ID, and when they have children, the school needs personal details. Opening a bank account or buying a bike/insurance will require an ID.

Almost impossible without registration. 

I doubt they have any of the above, they all live in shanty style accomodation on the outskirts of town with other illegals. They don't live they exist, their kids don't go to school. They live day to day so they don't need bank accounts. They ride second hand unregistered bikes without a license, It's probably no hardship for them as conditions here are similar to where they came from without the political unrest, military violence etc.

4 hours ago, newbee2022 said:

How many do you think are illegal here? I reckon a few dozen. And without them it would come the big change? Really?😂

Literally thousands and they are protected by the hi so's because they do all their menial domestic jobs that Thais won't do. They also work harder and are paid less than Thais. My wife and my step daughter both have different cheap food shops, so that's where I get my info from.

It tried it but it still didn't work anyway thanks for the link. In hindsight it didn't really matter as I don't barrack for either side and the game was very one sided and of not must interest unless people barrack for the Lions.

4 hours ago, Will27 said:

You will get better responses asking at the AFL subforum.

 

I know a few there get it for free online.

 

You can always get games on WatchAfl if you don't mind paying.

 

If you have a VPN, this should work.

 

https://7news.com.au/sport/afl/watch-afl-grand-final-week-live-and-free-on-seven-and-7plus-featuring-talking-footy-the-front-bar-and-aflw-c-16152022

Firstly Will 27 thanks for your advice. I tried the above link you sent me and even using 3 different VPN's I couldn't get the AFL.

I can open any CH 7 site but not the AFL. Even CH 9 allows me to watch the NRL and the cricket. Again I can open betting sites, watch horse racing, I can even open The Lott lottery website but not the AFL. You suggested the AFL sub forum, how do I find that?

 

 

5 hours ago, BayArea said:

 Thailand needs to enforce all the illegals in the country and not just Pattaya.

Even the ones doing home duties at politicians, senior armed forces and hi so's  homes.

6 hours ago, MarkBR said:

Agreed, but I assume this is concerning excessive violence just short of children being needing to go to hospital.  Thais seem to have a reaction to problem with excessive reactions.  Thais are not necessarily happy smiley people.

Thais tend to ignore things and let them get out of hand. When they spit the dummy they can go ballistic with the wife or kids being on the end the receiving end.

17 minutes ago, CallumWK said:

 

Or maybe they aren't freeloaders

Thanks for your positive input, I don't mind paying but just because you pre pay for sporting events given the very ordinary wifi in Thailand it doesn't guarantee decent reception or prevent constant buffering.

On 6/4/2021 at 7:39 AM, clivebaxter said:

Cut out rice, pasta, spuds and bread and don't worry about the beer

Five years ago I decided to diet and went from 95 kg's to 78kg's, over the last 12 months I'm a constant 86 kg's. I've given up rice, pasta, spuds and I've even cut my bread intake by 50%, only toast at breakfast time . I'm still drinking 2 large bottles of beer every night but I walk 90 minutes every morning at a brisk pace. What am I doing wrong?

Obviously people aren't interested in anything expect the English Premier League.