British Couple's Thailand Dream Becomes Legal Nightmare

[GroveHillWanderer]

10 minutes ago, GammaGlobulin said:

This is just two FARANG fighting together, it seems.

 

Both aggressors are from the UK.

Not quite - it was a British man with a Thai wife and a British couple that were involved. And if you watch the video, I don't think you can really call both couples "aggressors" - the younger couple was mercilessly pummeling the other with punches, kicks and knees, while the elderly couple were just trying to stave off the attacks they were being subjected to.

[GammaGlobulin]

1 minute ago, GroveHillWanderer said:

Not quite - it was a British man with a Thai wife and a British couple that were involved. And if you watch the video, I don't think you can really call both couples "aggressors" - the younger couple was mercilessly pummeling the other with punches, kicks and knees, while the elderly couple were just trying to stave off the attacks they were being subjected to.

 

I would so much like to know more about that UK guy, the tall one doing all the punching and kicking.

NOT a quality tourist, by many means.

 

I would be very surprised if they have much of an education, for example.

 

We all know the dregs of our home countries when we see them in action.

Unfortunately, the engineer was unlucky enough to build a house next-door to the likes of what we see in the video.

 

There are plenty of bums roaming the world, and plenty of Rascals in Paradise, especially in SE Asia, maybe.

 

[Robert_Smith]

Note to any potential retirees thinking of coming here to live out your remaining years....

 

DON'T!

 

It's a cesspit of nonsense, bureaucracy and violence.

 

regards,

bob.

[Ralf001]

4 minutes ago, Robert_Smith said:

 

 

It's a cesspit of nonsense, bureaucracy and violence.

 

 

 

Great init !

[Robert_Smith]

1 minute ago, Ralf001 said:

 

Great init !

Not really no.

 

bob.

[harryviking]

3 hours ago, daveAustin said:

2023

 

At times, Thailand's regression into third world mentality is deeply worrying. Anyone, esp foreigners, can find themselves in trouble real quick. Best not to argue with the natives, even when in the right, though of course if you're getting shafted, what do you do...

Hope these guys find justice and can move on.

After more than 35 years of experience in Thailand, I can say one thing with certainty: If you start having trouble with the "natives", pack your bag and RUN!!! You will find NO MERCY here as foreigners are not "loved" but is more like a walking ATM cards. If you ever have a problem with "pride", swallow it quickly and move on....or leave the country.  

[Ralf001]

Just now, Robert_Smith said:

Not really no.

 

bob.

so why do you visit ?

[StayinThailand2much]

Foreigners being declared responsible for damage and harm, even if they are not; what's new? But unlike "kidnappings of Chinese" they don't seem to worry about possible repercussions in the media.

[cardinalblue]

3 hours ago, MalcolmB said:

Brit probably got a bit lippy with the Thais.

And got a fat lip. 
It amazes me how some farangs, and especially us Brits, think they can talk down and yell at the locals without any consequences.

If that is a fat lip, hate to see what you call a beat down….

[Robert_Smith]

3 minutes ago, Ralf001 said:

so why do you visit ?

to see mrs smith and spend her money.

 

bob.

[StayinThailand2much]

5 minutes ago, harryviking said:

After more than 35 years of experience in Thailand, I can say one thing with certainty: If you start having trouble with the "natives", pack your bag and RUN!!! 

 

Spot on. I once had an argument with a moto-taxi-rider, which seemed relatively low-key. Still, I later heard that his whole group then plotted to murder me because of this verbal exchange!

[Ralf001]

1 minute ago, Robert_Smith said:

to see mrs smith and spend her money.

 

bob.

 

good to hear you two got back together.

 

does she join in for a 6some when ya got 4 paid slags over for the evening ?

[thailand49]

In spite of so many good things about Thailand and living here this is a prime example of stupidity in general of Thais the lawyers who would take such a case and the legal system

 

They are caught on CCTV, admit to guilt cause the problem their own anguish them sues file charges yet the system would take on such a case. Case should have been laugh at by lawyers thrown out long ago. I really hope the two Thai f--kers meet a violent surprise soon.

If the court has any dignity in justice rule properly when they do continue to sock it to these two until they are destroyed

[erikame]

8 minutes ago, harryviking said:

After more than 35 years of experience in Thailand, I can say one thing with certainty: If you start having trouble with the "natives", pack your bag and RUN!!! You will find NO MERCY here as foreigners are not "loved" but is more like a walking ATM cards. If you ever have a problem with "pride", swallow it quickly and move on....or leave the country.  

Yes, there are risks, but it's not all bad. The important thing is to be careful, diplomatic and willing to compromise. I hope that in the case of the Byrnes, everything will be resolved fairly.

[Robert_Smith]

Just now, Ralf001 said:

 

good to hear you two got back together.

 

does she join in for a 6some when ya got 4 paid slags over for the evening ?

no, she was at her families house the other night. I was home alone with 4 hot chicks and a bag of something that rhymes with weed...

 

regards,

bob.

[johnc925]

How is anything worse than assault and battery? 🤔 I wonder if Amnesty International would be interested in carrying this story. The logic, or should I say the lack of it here, is quite eye-opening.

[Harrisfan]

9 minutes ago, harryviking said:

After more than 35 years of experience in Thailand, I can say one thing with certainty: If you start having trouble with the "natives", pack your bag and RUN!!! You will find NO MERCY here as foreigners are not "loved" but is more like a walking ATM cards. If you ever have a problem with "pride", swallow it quickly and move on....or leave the country.  

Never had trouble. People are people. Don't argue with them. Find out what makes them tick.

[Brave-Fart]

4 hours ago, PJ71 said:

There's always one...

The poster only asked the obvious question .

[Brave-Fart]

3 hours ago, IvorBiggun2 said:

 

They could be leasing the land. Doh

Still doesnt equate to "owning" the land

[NorthernRyland]

4 minutes ago, thailand49 said:

They are caught on CCTV, admit to guilt cause the problem their own anguish them sues file charges yet the system would take on such a case. Case should have been laugh at by lawyers thrown out long ago. I really hope the two Thai f--kers meet a violent surprise soon.

If the court has any dignity in justice rule properly when they do continue to sock it to these two until they are destroyed

 

One of the articles said "However, in a shocking turn of events, the pair say 15 police officers raided their home and they were arrested on counter charges of causing "superficial injuries and mental anguish"."

 

Foreigners get in fights in Thailand from time to time but do they ever have 15 police officers raid their house over it? Something seems rotten in Hua Hin. I wonder if the local police force is trying to pull something.

[Eloquent pilgrim]

3 hours ago, Cameroni said:

I was stopped by police two days ago. I hadn't notice the tax disc of the car I rent was expired. Rather than sing Rule Britannia and explain how I deserve special treatment I politely explained the owner of the car will of course apply for the up to date tax disc.The policeman not only let me go but did not aske me to pay a fine.  

 

 

 

 

And exactly what does your “I’m such a good boy” story have to do with this topic ??

 

 

[Cameroni]

Just now, Eloquent pilgrim said:

 

 

And exactly what does your “I’m such a good boy” story have to do with this topic ??

 

 

See above. It is always best to read the thread before having a big mouth.

[wensiensheng]

I think it has to be pointed out that the attackers have brought a court case, which I guess is their legal right. It hasn’t gone to court yet, so there is no miscarriage of justice. Reading about the evidence, it seems quite likely that the case will be dismissed and justice done. 
 

I mean, you only have to look at the USA to know that frivolous litigation is brought all the time in the hope of making a buck or getting out of trouble by filing a counter suit

[Eloquent pilgrim]

4 hours ago, MalcolmB said:

Brit probably got a bit lippy with the Thais.

And got a fat lip. 
It amazes me how some farangs, and especially us Brits, think they can talk down and yell at the locals without any consequences.

 

Good to get such an accurate account of exactly what happened from someone that was obviously there at the time … many thanks

 

 

[Nick Carter icp]

15 minutes ago, StayinThailand2much said:

 

Spot on. I once had an argument with a moto-taxi-rider, which seemed relatively low-key. Still, I later heard that his whole group then plotted to murder me because of this verbal exchange!

 

  Did they go through with their plot ?

[GroveHillWanderer]

4 hours ago, Ralf001 said:

as neither of them can own land... how did they end up in a land dispute ?

You can have a land dispute over the land that you currently occupy, whether you own it or not.

 

For instance, let's say you have a lease on a property. If a neighbour then comes and builds on part of the property you are leasing and you dispute their right to do so (which is what appears to have happened here) then you have, de facto, a land dispute.

[Eloquent pilgrim]

4 minutes ago, Cameroni said:

See above. It is always best to read the thread before having a big mouth.

 

I have read the thread thanks, and your comment showing off about how smart  you are, has nothing to do with the topic; it is simply attention seeking.

 

 

 

 

[Cameroni]

Just now, Eloquent pilgrim said:

 

I have read the thread thanks, and your comment showing off about how smart  you are, has nothing to do with the topic; it is simply attention seeking.

 

 

 

 

No, clearly I have to spell it out yet again. It illustrates how fair Thai police and systems are here. If the Brits are innocent they have nothing to fear.

 

Now run along.

[Eloquent pilgrim]

2 minutes ago, Cameroni said:

No, clearly I have to spell it out yet again. It illustrates how fair Thai police and systems are here.

 

This is satire, right ??

 

 

[StayinThailand2much]

7 minutes ago, Nick Carter icp said:

 

  Did they go through with their plot ?

 

No. We all lived happily ever after... 😆