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8 minutes ago, SiamBeast said:

1) Tell her you agree to pay 5,000 baht

2) Ask the police to wait at your place

3) The girl arrives, expects money

4) ?????

5) The police agrees to arrest her if you pay them 2,000 baht

Not a bad plan except for meeting at your place. You do not want her to know where you live I would think

Any mention of pro rated return of investment to estate if you die by accidental death, such a electrocuted Brit report today? And there are always balcony falls, being run over on sidewalk or street,  bug sprays in hotels, and on and on

Dr Johnson's quip about second marriages seems to fit here "The triumph of hope over experience".

Happened to me in Jomtien 7/11. No apology, but they do lose face, at least no assault.

Like others posted, I like to add up in my mind first. Wishful thinking hoping to slow the steady erosion of what was my mind. Plus fun to look at expression of clerks as I lay out exact change

So when will defamation charges be laid against her. Computer crimes too

RIP. When I read the headline, I wondered if he'd tried taking a photo in a go go bar

And don't try hiding your middle finger between index and ring finger. The boy scout salute, as it was known when I was a lad, is now considered subversive and anti junta.  Try irony and sarcasm: they don't get it and your might relieve a bit of stress. "Oh, I am so sorry you missed me walking across the street. I will take that kind lesson you gave me. Next time I will carry a flag and flares so as not to discomfort you while driving and texting some very important information I am sure!"

You ought to know by now that Thailand is all about status. As someone on foot, you don't have any.

There is a jungle like pecking order when it comes to traffic: Big trucks then buses then vans then cars then motorbikes and lastly someone on foot. Clearly a sign you have no money. If you did, you'd be driving (Thais hate to walk anywhere it seems).

 I approach crossing the street like bull fighter training. I'm not dead yet.....

 Side note: City was repainting zebra stripes at crosswalk near my condo on 2nd road Jomtien other day. Asked them if they were going to fix the crosswalk light (It has worked one week in two years it has been there). "No just paint"

 Perhaps that is for the best. Many Russian tourists stay at my condo. One might think they would see a crosswalk, light flashes "walk" and then assume traffic will stop. See you in hospital or next life

2 hours ago, hawker9000 said:

All Obama had to do was submit a qualified worthwhile nominee.  'Would've been a complete waste of the Senate's time to debate and then predictably fail to confirm Garland.   Garland was never more than a cynical play by Obama to try and score a few last-minute election points for the dems by forcing the Senate's hand into rejecting his lame duck appointee.  McConnell simply didn't bite which naturally set the wingnuts all atwitter.

Garland was qualified moderate. You could look it up. Senate republicans ought to at least have the balls to go on record that they wouldn't confirm simply because Obama nominated him. Same thing with that health care bill they ditched.

"Last minute election points"? Hello? Do you have any facts at all about this? 9 months left in Obama's term was how long it was blocked.  That is almost a fifth of a term, not a "last minute".

I'm all for anything that might help Cambodian culture, which Khmer Rouge did their damnedest to wipe out

Has anyone suggested to Ryan that he ask Trump for his health plan he campaigned on? The one that would be enacted on "day one", the one that would cover everyone, cover them better and cover them cheaper?

 Republicans have had many years  of carping about ACA. Did they put zero energy into planning for a replacement? Seems so

Education and control over reproduction the two most important elements of raising women up and empowering them. Wonder how Ivanka's influence helped on this one. When Trump is impeached, can we just send the entire gang, including Pence, off to some pasture where they can't harm anyone?

read a book?

I don't know which "Western Society" you come from, but in my home state of Oregon that would be normal and expected. I've seen it and I've done it. Not quite so many opportunities regarding crashes, as we tend to follow the laws (call it nanny state if you wish)... a bit better than ninny state.

11 hours ago, Minnie the Minx said:

I'm definitely liking the above because it is true as.

 

Trump got in, the others *cough* who should be in jail didn't.  In my opinion of course. I don't think there is one thing he hasn't done since coming into office he hasn't promised to do.

 

Immigration for one, sure yell out Islamaphobia.

Let me refresh your memory. Promised  Day 1 repeal and replace ACA with program that covers everyone, cheaper and better care. Plenty more where that came from

Where were you keeping that clock for the 9 months or so when Obama sent a nomination for SCOTUS, Mitch?

12th of Never according to my calendar

Does Donald have even the slightest idea of what was in White House proposed budget? Or is he not a "details" man?

If he does know, this token gesture is not going to fool most people. Like cutting off water main, then dropping by to give half liter  water bottle.... "See? I really care about you"

1 minute ago, Jingthing said:

In many cases, I would totally agree with you.

In Thai media, they do that kind of thing all the time, regardless of any relevancy.

In this particular case, I would suggest that his occupation as a dancer in a gay bar is relevant just as listing any other occupation of an accused person.

That said, the phrase used was "gay dancer" rather than dancer in a gay bar. Do they really know whether the man actually identifies as gay? Many workers in such environments do not. So on top of the phrasing revealing irrelevant info if true, we don't really know if it's true. 

I see your point. Of course we might ask "Does it matter to the case how he earned a living?" BTW love that avatar from cartoon I think Colbert had on the other night...

I went to Cheoung Ek back in 97, and was alone on a sunny day. Couldn't help but think "there were lovely days like this when people died....".

S-21 was awful and sobering. I had the thought "It doesn't take much to convert a high school into a torture center" (I was high school teacher at the time).

 Surely there are more killing fields sites not too far from PP. How about opening some others for tourists? I'm sure there some idiot tourists who smile, make V sign and shoot stupid selfies, but I would hope most would be respectful. Maybe set up a center and show a short film about the Khmer Rouge before allowing tourists onto the grounds.

Does it make any difference to the content of the story that he happens to be gay? I don't think so. Until Thaivisa lists criminals in same manner "heterosexual man steals car", I suggest they leave off sexual orientation unless it is related to the crime.

So she had to "drag" you to father's funeral. You may not have said anything verbally, but Thais are quite astute at picking up non verbal behaviors. It is already a depressing situation for her, and she probably didn't want to make it worse (and lose face) with you there scowling (even if micro expression of scowling). She was doing you, and herself, a favor.

 She has invested 5 years of your life and she is still just a girlfriend. 5 years on your time line is very different from hers. In Thailand she is approaching, or perhaps already has reached "expiration date" regarding a permanent relationship. Try looking at it from her perspective

1 hour ago, Reigntax said:

Neandathal man did survive and thrives in one small SE Asian country.

Hey, let's not insult Neanderthals!

When you have police who see their function as collecting bribes, a justice system that is a laughingstock, what else could one expect other than "mob justice"? The "social contract" between government and governed does not seem to exist.

" Cambodia and Russia will sign an agreement on the peaceful use of atomic energy later this year in Moscow...."

Are we talking reactors? Anyone have prevailing wind pattern map?  If reactor is built in Thailand, I know I'd be out of here. Cambodia a little too close for comfort too

" They also confirmed that there were no signs of a struggle or room ransacking. "

 That's what you get when you stay at a higher class hotel. Plus if your partner is still alive and staying there, probably cuts down on removing "souvenirs"