UPDATE: Swiss man’s visa revoked

[Skipalongcassidy]

8 minutes ago, nobodysfriend said:

Yes , not a nice character , apparently .

But there was not much of a kicking ( bodily harm ) . Can be seen in the video .

He seems to be  a big spender ( 1 mio monthly rent !!! ) . His elephant sanctuary has all the papers needed .

He employs thai people . Kicking him out by revoking his visa is not the best decision . There should be a better solution ( like him being forced to do social work etc . )

I wonder why ' his ' land has no clear demarcation or fence . Was there a sign that indicated that members of the public have no right to access ?

Anyway , the thai " doctor " was no doctor yet , just a student .

That shows clearly that , in this country , aggression against natives is a no go .

Being tolerated as guests ( even if living here for many years ) , is all a farang can expect .

A foreigner in thailand is not without legal rights , but these have to be enforced by a tribunal , a judge . Costly process . but worth doing in some cases .

But not this one .

 

So this not so nice character is a big spender so he should get a break... sad

So this Thai "doctor" is not yet a doctor so she has no standing as a human being... sad

Foreigners in Thailand have legal rights... they just do not have a legal right to commit illegal acts... he should be thankful that he is being sent back to his country instead of to a Thai prison.

[Skipalongcassidy]

3 minutes ago, bob smith said:

assault and battery? are you taking the proverbial urine?

 

the video HE recorded showed absolutely nothing of the sort and you know it!

 

bob.

Time for your meds bob...

[worgeordie]

I wonder how he treats is Elephants ,if the way he treats people is anything to go by,

The Elephant sanctuary , he only owns 1 Elephant the rest are brought in from Surin ,

would not call it a sanctuary

 

regards worgeordie   

[Thailand]

Sounds like a bit of a dick, but trial by social media is probably not a good precedent!

[RobU]

42 minutes ago, Asquith Production said:

Keep your own trash at home. Same for all countries

 

42 minutes ago, Asquith Production said:

Keep your own trash at home. Same for all countries

 

41 minutes ago, Asquith Production said:

Keep your own trash at home. Same for all countries.

For god's sake he was Joking keep your inflammatory comments to yourself. Repeating the same inflammatory comment 3 times is childish

Edited March 5 by RobU

[HampiK]

1 hour ago, schultzlivgthai said:

At 45 years old, what type of visa would he have?

He has a business visa (extension).

And about that he is rich, I don't believe that. I think he has a lot of money which he takes out of his Elephant company (Donations).. When this money goes, then I think not much is left.

[bbko]

2 hours ago, spermwhale said:

Dummy. I just don't understand foreigners who have a bad attitude about living in Thailand and treat the locals with such disdain. 

It's very common here on AN, farangs that choose to live/visit Thailand, yet complain about the Thais at every turn.

[bob smith]

2 minutes ago, Thailand said:

Sounds like a bit of a dick, but trial by social media is probably not a good precedent!

‘Probably’ not a good precedent? …

 

bob.

[bob smith]

1 minute ago, bbko said:

It's very common here on AN, farangs that choose to live/visit Thailand, yet complain about the Thais at every turn.

they do give us a lot to complain about to be fair.

 

bob.

[Excogitator]

Good news. Good riddance. Goodbye.

[Bangkok Barry]

5 minutes ago, steven100 said:

he is an idiot and for what he did and he brought all this on himself.

 

I must say though I'm perplexed at the whole saga '...... 

 

if a foreigner did this to an Aussie in Australia or to a Canadian in Canada or anywhere in the west this wouldn't even rate a mention ....

it wouldn't even get onto the news most likely ....   even if the Aussie went to the police, the foreigner may end up receiving a fine after charges of assault possibly,    but that's probably all,,  then it's over.

 

 

why do they carry on so much here, why does every little mr meaner get on the news, social media  ...

is it because of Netizens  ?

is it because the west have more to be concerned about than idle incidents like this one... ?

 

 

 

Thais very often take everything to extremes. They have little to no sense of moderation. Play music at max volume, drive at max speed no matter the conditions, kick people in the head when down, and so on.

But how often do we see such public outrage at Thais behaving badly, hmm?\

[Chongalulu]

Looking at it objectively,likely an unpleasant character but this is simply grandstanding by the authority for what would generally be classified as a low level common assault which certainly wouldn’t get you deported in most countries. Plenty of "hang 'em high" reactionaries here whom I’d remind of the principle of proportionality. 

[Andycoops]

Excellent news. Arrogant piece of excrement.

 

[bob smith]

2 minutes ago, Bangkok Barry said:

 

Thais very often take everything to extremes. They have little to no sense of moderation. Play music at max volume, drive at max speed no matter the conditions, kick people in the head when down, and so on.

But how often do we see such public outrage at Thais behaving badly, hmm?\

hardly ever.

 

especially when assaulting or killing foreigners.

 

bob.

[Thailand]

5 minutes ago, bob smith said:

‘Probably’ not a good precedent? …

 

bob.

Sarcasm Bob, sarcasm!

[bob smith]

Just now, Thailand said:

Sarcasm Bob, sarcasm!

I know mate.

 

hope you are well.

[jippytum]

This is knee jerk reaction to a minor incident.  The Swiss guy was in the wrong but come on. 150 Thais with nothing better to do  having  a protest. 

[Skipalongcassidy]

47 minutes ago, bob smith said:

how do you know she was good?

 

bob.

Take your meds bob...

[sikishrory]

1 hour ago, TorquayFan said:

As I read it the matter has been referred to Immigration by the Police, for a decision on his visa, which has not been cancelled yet . . .

 

If Immigration do decide to cancel his Visa, good riddance.

 

 

Revoked then immedietely contradicts itself in the story. Typical Thai journalism.

[bob smith]

2 minutes ago, Skipalongcassidy said:

Take your meds bob...

you are repeating yourself now.

 

seems like you are the one who is in need of some meds, not me.

 

bob.

[Skipalongcassidy]

1 minute ago, bob smith said:

you are repeating yourself now.

 

seems like you are the one who is in need of some meds, not me.

 

bob.

I already took mine this morning...you should too

[bob smith]

2 minutes ago, Skipalongcassidy said:

I already took mine this morning...you should too

they definitely dont seem to be working for you.

 

bob.

[RobU]

2 minutes ago, HampiK said:

He has a business visa (extension).

And about that he is rich, I don't believe that. I think he has a lot of money which he takes out of his Elephant company (Donations).. When this money goes, then I think not much is left.

Charity is big business throughout the world. Usually less than 50% of donations are actually used for the purpose of the charity. Charity executives are probably the best paid people in the world  compared to private companies of similar income. He is definitely taking money from the  Elephant charity to fund his lifestyle, unfortunately it's quite legal. There are professional charity fundraisers who sell their services to charities and receive 50% or more of the funds they raise, again this is quite legal. Classic scam is for crooked Thai civil servants to demand that foreigners pay money to the charity of the civil servants choice before they will consider performing their duties. The extortion is given via a family member who is a fundraiser for the charity and gets a cut of the income as payment for getting the funds

[Bangkok Barry]

8 minutes ago, bob smith said:

especially when assaulting or killing foreigners.

 

I remember the last PM saying that only ugly women should wear a bikini after a tourist was raped, and when another tourist was murdered he told her parents they could just make another one. The same PM who told students they needn't learn English as one day all the world will speak Thai.

[Rampant Rabbit]

1 hour ago, wensiensheng said:

Is speeding a crime? Not wearing a helmet when riding a motorcycle? Littering?

 

crime is a crime, right? So be careful what you wish for.

its the  pick and choose  society

[brianthainess]

Another Fake initial Headline. His Visa has not been revoked.    Yet. 

[harrycallahan]

Rug up!

 

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[cdemundo]

3 hours ago, Jingthing said:

It sounds like he deserves it but then again I'm not thrilled to hear about expats being deported as a general thing. I would have preferred some kind of plan where this man was forced to humiliate himself publicly in a super dramatic way. Lost face for life. I doubt he would reoffend.

I understand your thinking.

But i think reactive belligerents, and he seems to be one of these, don't really control their behavior based on consequences past or consequences anticipated.

Even, though it doesn't affect me directly, he being a person who reflects badly on expats here, I would be glad to see him go.

Edited March 5 by cdemundo

[cdemundo]

1 hour ago, jacko45k said:

As much as his behaviour was despicable, this seems to be excessive. Potentially a life damaged. We are all here at the whim of the locals it appears, and can be subject to their tantrums and bad behaviour.... but beware, react and it could be blown out of proportion. 

In this case the "tantrums and bad behaviour" were exclusively the actions of the Swiss guy.

[EVENKEEL]

That Swiss biker killed by hit and run in Sattahip is not news any longer. Have your "go bag" on the ready.