georgegeorgia Posted April 17 Share Posted April 17 (edited) You guys living in remote or small villages away from cities ,have you ever had to call the cops ? I was just watching a farang YouTuber living in a village in Isaan who was angry the cops took an hour to arrive for a altercation during the Songkran festival He was "pissed" off that they took their time ,his words But I'm sure anywhere in the World if you live in a country area away from the city the cops will be around a hour or more to arrive . Do you have a local Cop in your village nearby ,how do you find police response times ? Edited April 17 by georgegeorgia 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post OneMoreFarang Posted April 17 Popular Post Share Posted April 17 It's obviously also a question of priorities. Did he tell the cops in a calm voice that some guys with weapons are in front of the temple? Or did he whine that someone splashed him with water and life is so unfair? 5 1 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Ben Zioner Posted April 17 Popular Post Share Posted April 17 Yes my wife does and they come. We pay the 500 baht monthly fee for the red box, contribute to their social events, and I give them 3000 for Christmas. And honestly, with years of hindsight, the system works and is terrific value of money. 1 4 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olmate Posted April 18 Share Posted April 18 12 minutes ago, Ben Zioner said: Yes my wife does and they come. We pay the 500 baht monthly fee for the red box, contribute to their social events, and I give them 3000 for Christmas. And honestly, with years of hindsight, the system works and is terrific value of money. Thats the theory I keep in mind at yearly stayextension time, Immigration like a happy xmas too! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post rumak Posted April 18 Popular Post Share Posted April 18 17 minutes ago, Ben Zioner said: Yes my wife does and they come. We pay the 500 baht monthly fee for the red box, contribute to their social events, and I give them 3000 for Christmas. And honestly, with years of hindsight, the system works and is terrific value of money. Exactly the same amounts that I give to my wife . I wonder why I don't get the same terrific response ??😇 1 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Hummin Posted April 18 Popular Post Share Posted April 18 (edited) If you do not know the police, you do not call them unless its about health and life. Village boss dealing with daily problems, and the one we keep sponsored after she paid for our vote to be re elected. The local police here is crooks, but always very nice at the district boarder stops when they once and awhile want to talk english with me. Edited April 18 by Hummin 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post NE1 Posted April 18 Popular Post Share Posted April 18 2 hours ago, georgegeorgia said: I was just watching a farang YouTuber living in a village in Isaan who was angry the cops took an hour to arrive for a altercation during the Songkran festival Ours wouldn't have even bothered. One villager had an item of gold stolen from her house and she saw who the thief was . She called the local lazies and they wanted considerable monies off her before they would act. We have called them once and they said they would send somebody tomorrow , so the wife rang the Changwat police and they informed our local lazies to get off their 'arrises and come help us. They were not pleased . 2 1 4 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Sticky Rice Balls Posted April 18 Popular Post Share Posted April 18 46 minutes ago, Ben Zioner said: yes my wife does and they come. is why i broke up with her...found her in bed with the police chief! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Sticky Rice Balls Posted April 18 Popular Post Share Posted April 18 22 minutes ago, Hummin said: when they once and awhile want to talk english with me. hello where u come from? how long u stay thailand? you speak thai? have thai lady? ...end of chat....repeat add nauseam 1000x 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sticky Rice Balls Posted April 18 Share Posted April 18 30 minutes ago, rumak said: I wonder why I don't get the same terrific response ??😇 shower..then a dash of old spice behind the ear......put on john denver cd...youre welcome 🙂 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
couchpotato Posted April 18 Share Posted April 18 4 minutes ago, Sticky Rice Balls said: is why i broke up with her...found her in bed with the police chief! At least she aimed high. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sticky Rice Balls Posted April 18 Share Posted April 18 51 minutes ago, Ben Zioner said: Yes my wife does and they come. We pay the 500 baht monthly fee for the red box, contribute to their social events, and I give them 3000 for Christmas. And honestly, with years of hindsight, the system works and is terrific value of money. so just under 300 a month...10 baht a day...do they put a guy outside your house in the tiny police box? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sticky Rice Balls Posted April 18 Share Posted April 18 1 minute ago, couchpotato said: At least she aimed high. as did he....huge stain on my wall now...and used my best towel...is all hard n crunchy 😞 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hummin Posted April 18 Share Posted April 18 Just now, Sticky Rice Balls said: hello where u come from? how long u stay thailand? you speak thai? have thai lady? ...end of chat....repeat add nauseam 1000x Some do speak ok english, and interested in my motorbikes, and just chit chat 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skipalongcassidy Posted April 18 Share Posted April 18 7 minutes ago, Sticky Rice Balls said: is why i broke up with her...found her in bed with the police chief! Sounds like she broke up with you but you hadn't bothered to notice yet... can't blame her! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sticky Rice Balls Posted April 18 Share Posted April 18 Just now, Hummin said: Some do speak ok english, and interested in my motorbikes, and just chit chat ask them what the deal with thai women is for me...........kop khun krup....also whats the lowest they will take for not wearing my helmet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PJ71 Posted April 18 Share Posted April 18 1 hour ago, Ben Zioner said: Yes my wife does and they come. We pay the 500 baht monthly fee for the red box, contribute to their social events, and I give them 3000 for Christmas. And honestly, with years of hindsight, the system works and is terrific value of money. Ditto, i have something similar set up. Pay them 1000 baht a month, they randomly come by and sign the book and have a news, i live remotely so i appreciate it. Can also be handy for other things, recently had a big snake and he got the boys round to get rid of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sticky Rice Balls Posted April 18 Share Posted April 18 3 minutes ago, PJ71 said: recently had a big snake and he got the boys round to get rid of it. yes i spoke with them....they told me to zip up my pants and move along......apologies to the village ladies waiting... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PJ71 Posted April 18 Share Posted April 18 4 minutes ago, Sticky Rice Balls said: yes i spoke with them....they told me to zip up my pants and move along......apologies to the village ladies waiting... You like having boys play with that snake of yours? 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sticky Rice Balls Posted April 18 Share Posted April 18 Just now, PJ71 said: You like having boys play with that snake of yours? they were impressed but i was simply in the area looking for the lady i met on TF.....the cops asked to take a selfie(snakey)..i politely declined.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PJ71 Posted April 18 Share Posted April 18 2 minutes ago, Sticky Rice Balls said: they were impressed but i was simply in the area looking for the lady i met on TF.....the cops asked to take a selfie(snakey)..i politely declined.. Are boys often impressed with your wee piddler? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sticky Rice Balls Posted April 18 Share Posted April 18 1 minute ago, PJ71 said: Are boys often impressed with your wee piddler? no as they dont get access...the cops you called seemed impressed tho....some granny from TF wasn surely upset as the fuzz send me packing....you were the one who called about a "snake" dont kill the messenger... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KannikaP Posted April 18 Share Posted April 18 The Police Box in my village closed down two years ago, closest is now 12 km away. Never had need to call/talk in over 12 years. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sticky Rice Balls Posted April 18 Share Posted April 18 4 minutes ago, KannikaP said: The Police Box in my village closed down two years ago, closest is now 12 km away. Never had need to call/talk in over 12 years. can i open a taco stand in it? half off for 5-0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PJ71 Posted April 18 Share Posted April 18 1 hour ago, Sticky Rice Balls said: no as they dont get access...the cops you called seemed impressed tho....some granny from TF wasn surely upset as the fuzz send me packing....you were the one who called about a "snake" dont kill the messenger... Are you on grinder? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post recom273 Posted April 18 Popular Post Share Posted April 18 (edited) What was the guy thinking? He thought that the police had a similar purpose to those in a western country. I had trouble with my next-door neighbour, I have reasons to suspect at the start of the problem he went to the tessaban and dropped a few baht to take his side. Then the issue continued and he threatened me (he’s a bit of a nasty guy, he’s a loan shark, he’s already in league with the headman offering his financial assistance) we went to the police, not to report him but to just say, look if you have a problem, speak with my solicitor because we don’t want to deal with you / the issue. The police offered to sort the problem, up to me how much I could / would donate. It always crossed my mind that the police are just “guns for hire” once you start down the path of offering money to do their job then someone can just offers more cash than me and then you are the target. Edited April 18 by recom273 1 2 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianthainess Posted April 18 Share Posted April 18 2 hours ago, NE1 said: Ours wouldn't have even bothered. One villager had an item of gold stolen from her house and she saw who the thief was . She called the local lazies and they wanted considerable monies off her before they would act. We have called them once and they said they would send somebody tomorrow , so the wife rang the Changwat police and they informed our local lazies to get off their 'arrises and come help us. They were not pleased . Similar happened to me after an unprovoked on us at night driving on our way home on a M/C, dark road, main beam on, they just jumped out from the trees, we managed to drive of, called the tourist police line busy was all we got, phoned the local police came out the next mourning, to the spot, where they had abandoned their weapons, nothing was done, then phoned the main police station, after 3 days of not hearing from them. Next mourning they were caught. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sticky Rice Balls Posted April 18 Share Posted April 18 15 hours ago, PJ71 said: Are you on grinder? you of all people should know... 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
problemfarang Posted April 18 Share Posted April 18 few things here well you are talking about a youtuber... its their job.. to create a scene.. event.. content.. thats the first red flag for me. thats what i really hate about. tiktokers and youtubers. i was living in khon kaen are. my home was 45 km from khon kaen. it was 14 years ago and i swear that time there were no farangs in khon kaen at all. maybe 50 and thats all. 1 day i had to call the cops i will not give the reason why i called them.. they were on the scene in 30min which is seriously better then in many european cities. 1 day i had to call ambulance. same location. they where on the scene in 10min 1 day i had to call to police because of loud music in my muuban in bangkok.. and they were on the scene in 35 min. so far my experience with police is good. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwill Posted Friday at 06:20 AM Share Posted Friday at 06:20 AM On 4/18/2024 at 7:49 AM, Sticky Rice Balls said: so just under 300 a month...10 baht a day...do they put a guy outside your house in the tiny police box? Where we bought property in rural Ratchaburi it costs 1,000/month for the red box. In our case it is divided among the 10 people that own property on the soi. So 100/month. The police drive out only 2-3 times per week. But otherwise they would never be there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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