Hanuman2547

This type of behavior is becoming more and more common in large US cities. Unfortunately, there are not a lot of penalties for doing so for youth in this age group. In the case mentioned above, they picked the wrong target to rob. Play stupid games, win stupid prizes.

As I stated earlier, maybe they should post the full story so that the headline matches the story they post.

I wouldn't want to buy beer at 200 baht a bottle either. Not sure if that was for a big or small bottle but overpriced for both.

Perhaps ASEAN Now should do a better job of including the important parts of the report so that the headline matches the story that they report without having to click to another source.

The headline for this article is totally incorrect. How does she know that the man had intentions to rape her? Maybe he lives there too. Perhaps he is waiting for a friend of his that lives there. Maybe he wasn't going to rape her but just rob her. Maybe he wasn't going to do anything. She was smart to text her roommate and wait to get on the lift with someone that she recognized since she felt uncomfortable.

I don't think anyone wants to see me running anywhere in a bikini.

If the two young women were just sitting down on the grass and not laying down would that have been ok? Perhaps sitting on the grass and enjoying some somtam would make it ok?

I'm sure that if it is like past Cobra Gold's there will be a sudden influx of young and not young maidens from certain regions of Thailand to help accommodate the arrival of the US Navy personnel. Perhaps indulge in some cultural delights such as the horizontal ramwong.

If news like this is gets out internationally, it could put a damper on the tourism industry.

The indiscriminate bombing of Gaza by the Israeli's just shows that the Israeli's don't really care about the hostages all that much. They continue to prosecute this war with no regard to human life or calls for a ceasefire by many nations throughout the world.

Kind of odd that the original poster has yet to return with any additional info regarding his situation.

Not much difference between them and a pack of late night soi dogs roaming around.

It will be a rough go for this Kiwi until they finally come to a conclusion of what really happened. Hopefully there are enough CCTV cameras (that are working) to put together what went on by that pool.

The good thing about security at condos is that they can keep an eye on what is going on around and in the condo. They also help as a deterrent to crime within the property and the units. The bad thing is that the security can be bribed by the not so favorable people to enter the premises and steal items of value that are kept there.

You could also try searching for Thai women that are already in your home country. You may be surprised about how many there are to be found nearby. If you are younger, and near a bigger university, you might find a few that are studying there. Usually they are graduate students so a little older. If you are in the 25-35 age range you might do very well. My Thai niece went to Australia to study for a master's degree in accounting. She earned her degree and also met an Aussie guy who is an engineer and now lives in Sydney. They have been married for about 10 years now.

Looks like this guy needs to be brought before the Thai justice system where he can get a trial and then be fined and deported. Most likely blacklisted for a very long time. Hopefully the US authorities will pick up on this case and prosecute him for crimes committed overseas.

Definitely some very sick young boys. Unfortunately, very little will be done to get these boys the help they need nor will they be held accountable for the crimes that they have committed.

If you want to buy a condo for you to live in that might be ok. Make sure it is a newer unit in a desirable location. Then, if for some reason you have to sell, you MIGHT be able to sell it for near what you paid for it. As far as buying condos to rent out. I would advise against it. Personally, I would just be a renter here in Thailand. It's much easier and less headache.

Good on them! I'm all for them visiting Gambia. Hope it works out for them.

The 90 day visa free (exempt?) + extension would go a long way in increasing tourists and semi retired or retired Americans, Canadians, and other Europeans to spend more time in Thailand. It would be a boost to the Thai economy as no matter what income level they are they still need to spend on the basics such as a place to stay and eating.

I like what you describe. I also like the Jomtien area as it is much quieter than central Pattaya. Lots of good things about Pattaya. Lots of bad things too just like anywhere else. The two biggest improvements that could be made is cleaner air but I know that will be a tough one. The other is the filthy water in the area. No way do I want to go swimming in Pattaya or Jomtien unless it's in my pool.

I haven't ever been asked for my boarding pass at immigration. It is nice not having to fill out the arrival card on the plane anymore. On Wednesday, my flight to Taipei was delayed an hour due to the plane being late arriving in Bangkok.

Airfares might dip a little but they will turn around and continue to add fees for seat selection and other small service fees. The price of international airfare will certainly not "plummet" as the headline states.

Come to Thailand for Songkran? I can think of two reasons not to come to Thailand. Songkran and the month of April. It's just too hot that time of year.

Good on Kittipong Pimphun for exposing this. Hopefully the hospital can be officially named as well as the executives at the hospital. Additional charges should be filed for making threats against Kittipong.