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ICE vs EV, the debate thread
Why not just get the Government Insurance, cost some few hundred THB only. -
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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Wednesday 7 May 2025
Viral Video Highlights Tourist Chaos, Raises Phuket Safety Concerns Pictures courtesy of Amarin TV A video capturing a drunken brawl between foreign tourists on Phuket's infamous Soi Bangla has gone viral, amplifying concerns over the persistent issue of alcohol-fuelled violence in Thailand’s bustling party scene. Shared by Facebook user Kim Wan, the video surfaced on May 7 and shows a brief but heated altercation from the early hours of May 6 in Patong subdistrict, Kathu district. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1360026-viral-video-highlights-tourist-chaos-raises-phuket-safety-concerns/ -
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Report Viral Video Highlights Tourist Chaos, Raises Phuket Safety Concerns
Pictures courtesy of Amarin TV A video capturing a drunken brawl between foreign tourists on Phuket's infamous Soi Bangla has gone viral, amplifying concerns over the persistent issue of alcohol-fuelled violence in Thailand’s bustling party scene. Shared by Facebook user Kim Wan, the video surfaced on May 7 and shows a brief but heated altercation from the early hours of May 6 in Patong subdistrict, Kathu district. The 20-second footage depicts a visibly intoxicated man in a white shirt aggressively confronting another man similarly dressed. As fists fly, a third tourist, wearing a black shirt, attempts to intervene and diffuse the situation by pushing the aggressor away. Undeterred, the instigator tries to resume the confrontation but is once again restrained. The video’s poster admitted to local media that the fight’s cause remains unknown, yet he observed the man in white persistently provoking others involved. “The group that pushed him seemed to want to avoid hurting him, but he wouldn’t back down,” the witness noted, highlighting a reluctance to engage in violence despite provocation. Such scenes are all too familiar in this nightlife-heavy district, with locals reporting that drunken scuffles among tourists occur frequently. While police occasionally intervene and escort disorderly individuals to Patong Police Station to sober up, many altercations dissipate without any official action being taken. For years, Phuket police have faced the challenge of managing unruly behaviour in hotspots like Soi Bangla, notorious for its all-night bars and binge drinking. The viral nature of such videos raises questions about safety and the potential impact on Phuket’s reputation as a serene holiday destination. As these incidents continue to unfold and circulate online, conversations are intensifying around the need for stricter enforcement and effective measures to control the escalating nightlife chaos. The future of Phuket’s party scene hangs in the balance as stakeholders contemplate sustainable solutions to maintain both safety and the island’s allure. Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Thaiger 2025-05-07 -
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Crime Australian Man Detained for Carrying Grenade Rounds at Phuket Airport
He was in the domestic terminal, you think they fly to Australia from there? Even if he had a separate flight on to Australia from BKK he would have needed to go through international level security again. -
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Crime British Tenant Trashes Pattaya Rental, Landlord Seeks Legal Action
I have a friend in NZ in his 70s smokes weed everyday since his 20s you can't stay in his house more than one hour if you visit him -
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Rejected Non O marriage visa application at CW because "haven't been married long enough".
Do not know what you are on now but if exempt or tourist could apply for additional 30 days. Also as you are now married you could apply for 60 days to 'visit wife' , then marriage visa / extension after that.
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