NativeBob

the owner of the printing shop in BKK told me that there are huge rats running over almost every floor at night. She said the biggest one was size of the small cat. And that is "not so old shopping mall" in Bangkok.

sad story indeed

Obviously something is missing here: thai policemen won't go that inhumane unless they got really pissed. Kiwi man probably dizzed them big time. 2 pills is nothing, not worth even detaining him for an hour. That's not a case. There's something we were not told.

I assume the mistake was in translation: not $10K but rather mere THB10K ~about $300. sometimes thais use word "coin" lien regarding greenback. that brings things in order. Otherwise yes, why she didn't just buy her a ticket? Another question rises: do US Embassy in particular provide such service "loan4ticket"? What I know belgium emb. doesn't, polish no-no too, while the emb. of 5th republic does.

Great advice, exactly same happened with me. Unless I knew what am I suggesting/doing/prescribing don't bother to engage and offer any help. If it fails (100% it will) everybody will consider that was your fault. My ex went banana without any rational reason until we couldn't tolerate it any longer. Never been happier ever since ) Any shrink will suggest "tranks", some might suggest Xanax, however just keep yourself as far as possible from her. Person that has such mental breakout is dangerous.

Amazingly yes, indeed, every one does it. almost every "teeecha" I met in my kid's school rush from school for their extra-private sessions. Only dude from Barklay's didn't (is it correct name?) he got 150K salary and jealous wife. Another one was brit: lazy old fart and Singha-man, yet sweet and kind chap. good idea for sure!

that is not a bikini, but bra and jeans. imho not a good boob job too. however I like the part "her children" <<< whose?

Yes, unfortunately you have to. However ...

Bangkok-2019. Kasikorn Bank. 3 years detailed records. 500 thb. About a week long. For legal/court case.

You noticed too?

Once we rented completely empty room. It is so nice to furnish it with your own furniture, place things the way you prefer and sleep on your bed. Not even Aircon! only sliding door to balcony and (well) bathtub. However we paid 2 month "deposit" and 1 month advance. 4 years later landlord-ness withheld about half of deposit for "renovation". She didn't want to pay even that half, but I told her I'll report her for tax evasion. However the deal was great 73 sq.m. double corner flat on 23rd floor for 9K nett. 2 balconies.

Yes, this makes perfect sense. The confusion is only about age limitations. However that story is irrelevant for today, but gave us hell back then. None of schools gave any papers to obtain student visa except once office lady issued printout "this kid is attending school" + stamp and unreadable signature.

Things might change esp. in LOS so I wouldn't pay a satang before moving in with keys and signed contract. Also receipts are for suckers. Bank slips are good and valid in the Court. Inscribe it into Lease agreement.

a slight confusion: I've been told by IMO lady at CW that kid (born in Thailand) can stay in Thailand without Visa but not leaving. But at the day he turn 14 (not 15) he must obtain valid visa or face penalties including imprisonment. And she laughed watching kid crying because he didn't understand why prison if he is not guilty.

Maybe they had some other activity as well? Something that is not THAT MUCH available back in India? Maybe there were some extra hot somtam? Ultra delicious durians? Or something even more fruity? Otherwise the whole 50K roundtrip makes no sense: Mumbai - Bangkok - Mumbai airfare + transfer to PTT and back + few nights in NOT 4* Asia Pattaya

Still wonder what is the point to travel from India to Pattaya where gambling officially prohibited? There are many online casinos and anyone can gamble at the luxury of his home, villa, beach side with or without hookah? btw, full setup of such site starts from $25K incl. billing registration and payment processing. Asia Pattaya Hotel? Please!

Samut Prakan is practically Bangkok, good to hear! Is there any details/contacts?

Latex products are going export big times. Not just overpriced pillows and mattresses but huge quantities of those rubber caps - I used to deal with one of export companies - 100% BOI nothing for local market, not 7/11 stuff. They claim its better than Trojan and similar. And correct sizes too.

about 10+ years ago we fixed this "problem" around our area with very cheap solar-charged motion activated Dazers. Installed them on the walls and that was it. Not even single mutt. Somehow they do not enjoy that buzz. Bought on Ebay.

17 and 19 - hardly make "teenagers". However kids are still kids these days. What sort of ding-dong <deleted>-head will join thai gang? That sort of low life scum? 5AM? I wonder who are their parents: likely 60+ russian fatso and thai LBFM.

Isn't it the right time to invoke article 5?

so no drunken fins in St.Petersburg? How sad!

Had very ugly experience with Thai partnership. Shortly - thai partner spent so-called "investment" on himself and his family, left completely useless junk and stop answering phone calls. It took about 3 months and NO LAWYER at all. The Court building has many helpful people that speak English and will help you to fill the forms. Thai fella thought "this is Thailand and is not west". Well judge convinced him that he was wrong: Thailand is not a banana republic and law applies to everybody. The OP case is very straight forward and lawyer will be needed only for technical purposes: translate, submit and receive. And follow dates. Can take fresh-grad - cheaper and more fun.

Everything can be solved just fine here and judges are (often) quite rationalistic, at least please don't think they will go for peanuts. However this person should put really big deal to find reliable lawyer. Here we go: most are just to get money, not much experiences and trustworthy. Also, Lawyer Consul at Ratchadamnoen Ave (near Khao Sarn rd) is the good place to start looking for the right one. Not some shops with scales on window but real counsul. I went there. Bribes and gifts? Why? did he kill anybody? drugs? if no crime at all than no gifts from him, as he is the victim. Also, get all protocols translated from thai, read carefully and keep them.

Some might remember short guys picking up ciggy buds and extorting 1,000-2,000 baht fines back in Bangkok some two decades ago (I guess). Very annoying were they, very! However, there's another question of legal matter: who has an authority to prosecute smoker? and how they (who?) are going to do so? Is it complete lawlessness: some "vigilante" will jump on "a tourist" and scream "fetch the smoker"? are they (who?) will use DNA test or classical "3 witnesses"? maybe use of cameras to collect the evidence of "crime", but is it legal to shoot half-naked folks without their concern and written release?