klauskunkel

Political conflicts are not always just black and white

Yes, they are mostly red and yellow

Well done OP, i would probably react too in the same situation...Even if i know it can be dangerous...But i would not go to the Police, obviously there is nothing they can do...And i will keep the ring as a sweet memory

Well, initially I was not about to go to the police, because, well naah it's the BIB, so what. But the station is on the way to my condo, and I thought if they had a few reports about that area, maybe they'll patrol, or something... Optimist...naah it's the BIB

Hmmmmm, you changed your signature, hmmmmmm, well the best advice I can give you is DO NOT give autographs to muggers. They don't care how famous you are.

maybe I should give them your mug?

tell us your reasons for running?

walking is too slow

Good job klauskunkel man.

But if you really wanted to be cool you would have judo flipped him by the arm you were holding, leaped on his bike, lit a cigarette and wheelspinned in his face before sailing away.

or maybe next time hard gay comes to the rescue.........

Thanks for the offer old boy, but I really can't impose on you to appear in person...

You could have been killed. Not smart. The murder rate in Thailand is 5-10x what it is in your home country. Think about that.

Yup, thought about it after I left police station...

you should wait a few weeks before going out running again. if not, you should at least change your pattern of where you run. don't run that route and then return directly to where you live. when you run wear a baseball cap with a brim over your face with wrap around sunglasses. if you were wearing a bright color or logo or pattern at the time of the attack, i would avoid that those for a while. be hyper vigilant, and invest in pepper spray and have it ready. he will not forget about you and if he reacquires you he will attack when you least expect it.

Thanks for the concern

How about San mig light?

Yes, it comes with it's own vitamins!

I would like to come also, 1 + 1

Monk Chop Shop, it's a Kung <deleted> movie

Well, at least he didn't grab your penis....

no chance, I left that at home!

Why are people bashing the OP for this story? Seriously, sometimes it seems every poster on TV is here to tear other people down. I guess if you spend that much time on an internet forum your probably lacking much of a life outside it.

And let the attacks (on me) begin....

Because they think, the one's that can think, they're funny.

Because they can get away with it, behind their screen.

Because they would NEVER do it to your face.

To the OP, glad you were not hurt.

Thanks, just a sprained middle finger. I could show it to some posters, but then again, too much effort!

I was told not to wear jewelry in Asia and I've taken heed of the warning. I've never been mugged in Thailand but a druggy type in Canada tried to grab my handbag one time. It was not a wise decision on his behalf. I caught him with a left hook to his temple and then tripped him when he tried to run. I ended up kicking him a a few times in the groin for good measure. Don't mess with us redheads of Scottish and French descent. We've got mean tempers.

oouch, wanna run together?

And don't go out running showing off your flash gold necklace, you poser.

my goodness, sweetheart, you should hit the treadmill!

Sounds like you have self esteem issues and may benefit from speaking with a psychologist.

Maybe I do, how much do you charge?

After seven uneventful years in Bangkok I am happy to report my first encounter with violence.

I am a runner. I run everyday 5 miles, weather permitting, same place and same time. Two days ago past the halfway point, I was stopped by a guy on a motorbike, asking for directions. I turned my head to look at the crossroad behind me, and he accelerated and tried to snatch my gold necklace, speeding away. Boy, he was fast!! If I had been wearing Thai gold, he would have succeeded, since that clasp is designed to be yanked apart (I wonder why???), but I was wearing a farang designed clasp which would not give and therefore cost him some time. I managed to grab his hand with my left, and while he was fleeing, his silver ring stayed in my hand!

"Aii Kwaii suebuue (you stupid buffalo)! I have your ring!!!", I yelled after him, holding up my trophy.

Then I went to the police station to make a report. They kept the ring, lol (gotta pay the BIB)!

This made me realise, that I went thru life quite unaware and trusting, i.e. during routine behaviour. Posting on ThaiVisa I normally show quite a sarcastic streak, but apparently in real life I am a rosy, helpful, nice kind of guy. My sarcasm on TV could have helped me in questioning this situation: Why did the Thai guy ask a Farang for directions? To Sukhumvit?!! Why did he stay seated on the bike? Why was he wearing a balaklava under the helmet? Why all these things together?!? (approach with caution...)

Another thing, what if he had had a knife? More than one guy? That could have been serious, easily.

Looking at the news I am well aware that violence had been on the rise in Thailand and around the world steadily, yet my own behaviour had not adapted. I am now resolved to still go running, same place, same time. But I will be much more perceptive and much better protected.

(P.S. I also changed my signature...)

To help, or not to help, that's the question...

a) According to numerous forum topics, if you try to help a person during or after a fight, you are utterly stupid and deserve the beating that will descend upon you.

According to many responses in this thread, if you don't help you are a disgrace to mankind at large and society as a whole.

My opinion is, if you come across such a situation, try to assess it first before deciding on either a) or, and just follow your own conscience and common sense, and screw any other opinion, mine included.

why a man who toppled the government led by Yingluck's brother Thaksin now wants to assist her administration

...because it's to his advantage, or else he wouldn't do it, duh!

Mr Thamrongsak was confident in successfully defending the manslaughter charges, which carry a maximum penalty of up to 10 years in prison or a fine of up to 20,000 baht.

repeat: a maximum penalty of up to 10 years in prison or a fine of up to 20,000 baht. That's about $650 US maximum (per victim? or is there a group discount?). If I had lost a loved one there, I would go and visit Phuket.

Lt-Gen Paradorn Pattanathbutr says he will ask the Barisan Revolusi Nasional (BRN) to clarify the fourth of its five-point demand

BRN: "...blah, blah, you understand?"

NSC: "Okay now, ahem, what's the thing in the middle?"

Released workers vow to stay in Nigeria

I thought "vowing" was an activity resevered for the Thai elite, now the lo-sos are getting into it, tsk tsk!

This is being done on an entirely pro bono basis

so his Tonyness is covering all his own flights, accomadation, and "other" considerations in Thailand out of the goodness of his heart ?....BS

classic case of spin doctoring me thinks...there may be no "official fee" but he will be getting his pond of flesh in one way or another

Yes, I heard they are paying him with rice!

Police believe the assault was either due to a personal conflict, or Pattara's work as a journalist.

Yup, that about covers it. Police genius hard at work...

My advice: Make your own list and publish it.

I loooove free entertainment

He is setting an (embarrassing?) example for other Ministers. Now I want to see the Education Minister in a classroom with a non-cheating device on his head, or, the Defence Minister getting a haircut and putting on camos and combat boots for a day!