Popular Post D M G Posted September 15, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted September 15, 2021 "2 police officers were shot and severely wounded in a gunfire exchange while executing a search warrant at a luxury home in Chon Buri’s Huayyai, just outside Pattaya. A gardener was mowing the lawn when a team of police arrived at the home. As soon as they knocked on the front door, a man inside fired shots from an upper floor of the home, the gardener says." Any update? Disappeared... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post MrJ2U Posted September 15, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted September 15, 2021 They were Chinese. Probably swept under the rug as to not upset there minders. 6 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaoboi Bebobp Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 Yeah, what's a few wounds and attempted murder charges between friends? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bbko Posted September 15, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted September 15, 2021 There's many sensational news stories were after the 1st few days there are no further updates, or we never hear the outcome. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubascuba3 Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 1 minute ago, bbko said: There's many sensational news stories were after the 1st few days there are no further updates, or we never hear the outcome. Yes there was the aussie who was killed by an American on soi 6, that went cold. I'm expecting the Looker story to go cold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WEBBYB808 Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 Much like any news from the SPM scam in February, did he get away with all that cash? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WEBBYB808 Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 2 hours ago, scubascuba3 said: Yes there was the aussie who was killed by an American on soi 6, that went cold. I'm expecting the Looker story to go cold And the American was already wanted for questions or a possible suspect in a Similar crime in America. How did he even get into the country? Or the English pedophile that fled the UK, wanted on drug charges, murdered the young girl from a Soi 6 bar by means of his balcony. Barely served any time for the murder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nupersoodles Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 Don't forget the Irish guy who hacked that girl to death with a machete whilst on methamphetamine and then, after turning himself in, managed to somehow find his way back to his home country less than 6 months later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubascuba3 Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 17 minutes ago, nupersoodles said: Don't forget the Irish guy who hacked that girl to death with a machete whilst on methamphetamine and then, after turning himself in, managed to somehow find his way back to his home country less than 6 months later. yeah that's a bad one, hopefully the family got 1m+ baht which is better than just a prison sentence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post action Posted September 16, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted September 16, 2021 What about the rich hotel owners found dead by the pool by their son and all CCTV cameras were out of order? (Krabi I think?) And the guy in Pattaya who shagged his GF off the balcony of the condo and went on the run? 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubascuba3 Posted September 16, 2021 Share Posted September 16, 2021 17 minutes ago, action said: What about the rich hotel owners found dead by the pool by their son and all CCTV cameras were out of order? (Krabi I think?) And the guy in Pattaya who shagged his GF off the balcony of the condo and went on the run? Well remembered, we should keep a list 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Stevemercer Posted September 16, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted September 16, 2021 There doesn't seem to be any investigative journalism in Thailand at all. I'm not sure what the journalists all do. Imagine if someone started up a local version of 60 Minutes, 4 Corners or other investigative programming. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenslegs Posted September 16, 2021 Share Posted September 16, 2021 10 minutes ago, Stevemercer said: There doesn't seem to be any investigative journalism in Thailand at all. I'm not sure what the journalists all do. Imagine if someone started up a local version of 60 Minutes, 4 Corners or other investigative programming. It's quite a dangerous occupation in Thailand. https://cpj.org/data/killed/asia/thailand/?status=Killed&motiveConfirmed[]=Confirmed&type[]=Journalist&cc_fips[]=TH&start_year=1992&end_year=2021&group_by=location Quote from one of those listed in the link ... Surat Thani police believe Withayut, 56 [a radio journalist], was killed as a result of his reporting on irregularities involving a 50 million baht (US$1.1 million) real estate deal for a municipal garbage dump. The reports began in 1999 and eventually led the Interior Ministry to investigate and to order a portion of the money returned to the government. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D M G Posted September 16, 2021 Author Share Posted September 16, 2021 10 minutes ago, chickenslegs said: It's quite a dangerous occupation in Thailand. https://cpj.org/data/killed/asia/thailand/?status=Killed&motiveConfirmed[]=Confirmed&type[]=Journalist&cc_fips[]=TH&start_year=1992&end_year=2021&group_by=location Quote from one of those listed in the link ... Surat Thani police believe Withayut, 56 [a radio journalist], was killed as a result of his reporting on irregularities involving a 50 million baht (US$1.1 million) real estate deal for a municipal garbage dump. The reports began in 1999 and eventually led the Interior Ministry to investigate and to order a portion of the money returned to the government. End of story... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Bangkok Barry Posted September 16, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted September 16, 2021 1 hour ago, Stevemercer said: There doesn't seem to be any investigative journalism in Thailand at all. I'm not sure what the journalists all do. Imagine if someone started up a local version of 60 Minutes, 4 Corners or other investigative programming. Thais are taught from their first day at school never to question, and even before that never to question or challenge their 'betters' (older, higher on the social ladder, richer etc). And that's why there is no investigative journalism. How often have you seen on the news crowds of journalists standing around someone making a statement, but rarely asking a question and certainly never asking why they are talking a load of b***ocks. And don't forget that not long ago when someone did dare to ask the PM a question the dear leader threatened to have his mouth taped shut. Thailand is not a democracy in any sense. Our Western values do not exist here. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thailand49 Posted September 16, 2021 Share Posted September 16, 2021 With those stories it is no wonder they are constantly labeling us as " Dirty Farangs " The leaders wanted the high spending Chinese they have been here for a long time now they are all over the place (Triads) here is a tip for the BIB don't ever serve a warrant unless you are armed to the teeth regardless of what your leaders think " they are our brothers " they aren't!???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterrabbit Posted September 16, 2021 Share Posted September 16, 2021 3 hours ago, Stevemercer said: There doesn't seem to be any investigative journalism in Thailand at all. I'm not sure what the journalists all do. Imagine if someone started up a local version of 60 Minutes, 4 Corners or other investigative programming. All the investigative journalists left Thailand when the military took over and changed the libel laws making it impossible to do their job. ???? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BTB1977 Posted September 16, 2021 Share Posted September 16, 2021 The top news is the elderly Hungarian lady who's husband just died that got arrested for over stay. Seems they are proud as hell for getting that dangerous criminal off the streets. And a reminder to all thais to keep on calling on any suspicious money spending ,thai family supporting farangs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW Happy Posted September 16, 2021 Share Posted September 16, 2021 Thats it. Im outta here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExpatOilWorker Posted September 16, 2021 Share Posted September 16, 2021 Here is a follow up to a murder in Thailand. https://www.thaiexaminer.com/thai-news-foreigners/2020/02/15/norwegian-roger-bullman-phuket-hotel-death-amital-bajaj-speaks-tv-hiding-asia/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D M G Posted September 16, 2021 Author Share Posted September 16, 2021 12 hours ago, Bangkok Barry said: Thais are taught from their first day at school never to question, and even before that never to question or challenge their 'betters' (older, higher on the social ladder, richer etc). And that's why there is no investigative journalism. How often have you seen on the news crowds of journalists standing around someone making a statement, but rarely asking a question and certainly never asking why they are talking a load of b***ocks. And don't forget that not long ago when someone did dare to ask the PM a question the dear leader threatened to have his mouth taped shut. Thailand is not a democracy in any sense. Our Western values do not exist here. All of Asia. You may not like your Uncle, but you must listen to him and do as you are told. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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