akampa Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 2 hours ago, Don Mega said: So when does the world start boycotting red bull products ? never it will all be forgotten in a few days . 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post seancbk Posted July 24, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 24, 2020 The third and most serious charge, reckless driving causing death, remains on the books until 2027. He's not out of the woods yet. And this case is getting a lot of attention from the National Anti Corruption Commission. My guess is this case will ultimately lead to stronger action being taken against corrupt Police Officers. Until the Police Force is squeaky clean there will always be this type of corruption. And I for one would 100% try and pay my way out if I was rich and involved in an accident and I bet when push comes to shove, 99% of people would do the same. Every time one of you slips a traffic cop 100 baht to look the other way you are helping support the system of endemic corruption, so stop bitching about it. 3 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenside Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 Stupidly, it seems, I had a faint hope that they would continue to pursue this at the very least by keeping warrants alive and making his life uncomfortable as far as possible. An international boycott of Red Bull products is about the only thing I can imagine that would keep the public's eye on the wrong that has been so shamefully done here. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilotman Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 1 minute ago, seancbk said: The third and most serious charge, reckless driving causing death, remains on the books until 2027. He's not out of the woods yet. And this case is getting a lot of attention from the National Anti Corruption Commission. My guess is this case will ultimately lead to stronger action being taken against corrupt Police Officers. Until the Police Force is squeaky clean there will always be this type of corruption. And I for one would 100% try and pay my way out if I was rich and involved in an accident and I bet when push comes to shove, 99% of people would do the same. Every time one of you slips a traffic cop 100 baht to look the other way you are helping support the system of endemic corruption, so stop bitching about it. The difference is. that in the case like this, a foreigner would not get out of it so easily. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toho Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 Thailand has lost face. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Pilotman Posted July 24, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 24, 2020 (edited) 6 minutes ago, Greenside said: Stupidly, it seems, I had a faint hope that they would continue to pursue this at the very least by keeping warrants alive and making his life uncomfortable as far as possible. An international boycott of Red Bull products is about the only thing I can imagine that would keep the public's eye on the wrong that has been so shamefully done here. Its not the fault of Red Bull, its management, present ownership, or of its Worldwide staff. It's the rot in the Thai system that is at fault here. Try taking it out on them if you can. We all know that the 'rule of law' as the Western democracies understand it doesn't apply here, neither does the concept of equal justice. Both of those are Western constructs, that despite the impacts of years of Colonialism, mean little in Asia. Frankly, in the years of colonial rule by western governments, they exploited the Asian peoples and were as corrupt as they come. They were not exactly a model of propriety and a great example to developing countries in those days. Edited July 24, 2020 by Pilotman 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilotman Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 1 minute ago, toho said: Thailand has lost face. and they don't care one jot. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elkski Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 I have stopped buying red bull but did try the peach nectarine recently and it was good. my only purchase in 2 years 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenside Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 2 minutes ago, Pilotman said: Its not the fault of Red Bull, its management, present ownership, or of its Worldwide staff I grant you that, but as the ultimate source of the family's wealth and power who else has any kind of leverage? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilotman Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 (edited) 1 minute ago, Greenside said: I grant you that, but as the ultimate source of the family's wealth and power who else has any kind of leverage? Nobody does. This is not interesting or on going news anywhere but here. The western papers are reporting it, but the west don't give a toss about it, or here for that matter. It will not impact Red Bull in the slightest and those that know Thailand, know what it is like. This changes nothing. Edited July 24, 2020 by Pilotman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Miami007 Posted July 24, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 24, 2020 10 minutes ago, Greenside said: Stupidly, it seems, I had a faint hope that they would continue to pursue this at the very least by keeping warrants alive and making his life uncomfortable as far as possible. An international boycott of Red Bull products is about the only thing I can imagine that would keep the public's eye on the wrong that has been so shamefully done here. Why would anyone outside Thailand care enough to start or participate in a Boycott? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miami007 Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 The only surprise would be that it took nearly 8 years... Money talks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyluke Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 40 minutes ago, rkidlad said: No, Yinn, you don't agree. You're not making arguments for right vs wrong. You're making arguments based off where these criminals come from. You're looking at this like a sports fan looks at his sports team. They defend their sports team through thick and thin. This is something that's commendable and doesn't actually hurt anyone. What you're doing is saying that Boss' case should be ignored as criminals in other countries get away with crimes. You're saying this because he's Thai and you're Thai. You're treating him like he's on your team and you don't care what he did. Well, he killed someone. A family lost a brother, a son and dad. This ain't sports it's real life. If other countries have broken justice systems, then aspire to be better. Two wrongs don't make a right. When you defend and ignore this kind of behaviour, you perpetuate it. So if it ever happens to you, you will have zero right to complain. You are right, but they don't see it or, don't want to accept it. But please continue to whine about it, if it makes you feel better. I am too old to fight for a lost cause. Since a few years I live with reality. Their country, their rules, their way of doing and thinking. Maybe it will change one day by some. If they are not muzzled, or worse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilotman Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 2 minutes ago, Miami007 said: Why would anyone outside Thailand care enough to start or participate in a Boycott? Exactly right. It's a none story outside Thailand and not an interesting or surprising one inside Thailand 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeN Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 I wonder if it is just coincidental that these charges get dropped just as they (finally) get around to investigating and possibly disciplining the police officers who were responsible for the lack of progress in the case ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shackleton Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 I am not surprised by this decision as I can imagine most here on this site are as well Power and money counts for a lot here nothing will change 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post rkidlad Posted July 24, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 24, 2020 3 minutes ago, luckyluke said: You are right, but they don't see it or, don't want to accept it. But please continue to whine about it, if it makes you feel better. I am too old to fight for a lost cause. Since a few years I live with reality. Their country, their rules, their way of doing and thinking. Maybe it will change one day by some. If they are not muzzled, or worse. I will continue to condemn bad ideas. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
remobb Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 One word, DISGUSTING! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanaplaza666 Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 He must have been spending to much money in london and taking his fortune overseas , i geuss they want him to spend some of that money over here at this moment of crisis . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jesimps Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 Blood money, purely and simply. Money's #1 in Thailand, takes precedence over life and death. What sort of person accepts money over justice for their child, wife, husband? I know it's a different way of life here, but I just can't put myself in their shoes over this and accept it, I'd be calling for this trud to be strung up by the nadgers. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxcorrigan Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 2 hours ago, Don Mega said: He'd being flying in and out when ever he please already, drooping the charges just allows him entry offically !! That's what i think, what copper would have the balls to arrest him and cut the everlasting payments/brown envelopes from his family to the hiso/army trough dwellers higher up in the rankings, it would be more than they dare do! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bert bloggs Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 6 hours ago, Don Mega said: It was the only logical conclusion in the matter. sad but true Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GAZZPA Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 Thailand should be holding its head in shame today, another reason to get out and stay out of that lawless cr**hole, as if there were not enough reasons already. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyluke Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 5 minutes ago, rkidlad said: I will continue to condemn bad ideas. Good, do it, if you feel better with it. However be aware that the majority of the Thais don't care, and it will go on like this. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farq Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 What a disgrace!! RTP are obviously on the take for this to happen! They should be ashamed of themselves for treating a fellow officers death in this manner. Sad. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curt1591 Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 52 minutes ago, sungod said: No need to pay anyone off when your family is so powerful and well connected. You can bet a wad of baht changed hands. Their money is their power ... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingtlger Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 No comment....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkidlad Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 1 minute ago, luckyluke said: Good, do it, if you feel better with it. However be aware that the majority of the Thais don't care, and it will go on like this. Then you have no need to worry. Let me express condemnation (something we should all do when faced with injustice) while you accept it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post NanLaew Posted July 24, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 24, 2020 4 hours ago, colinneil said: Unbelievable thats what it is, if you are seriously rich , this case proves you can get away with murder. Once again the police farce show just how pathetic and useless they are. Everyone got adequately compensated years ago so bearing in mind where we are, I really can't see what all the fuss about. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Pilotman Posted July 24, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 24, 2020 1 minute ago, rkidlad said: Then you have no need to worry. Let me express condemnation (something we should all do when faced with injustice) while you accept it. Unless you are Thai, it's got nothing to do with you or your views. Whinge against it all you like on TVF, but no point in taking any of this to heart, or indeed bothering about it at all. The Thais don't care and are not surprised, so why should you, I presume a guest in their country, be so? I sure don't care. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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