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Pattaya Court Sentences Mountain B Pub Owner to Five Years in Prison Without Bail
The thought of the videos I saw of this incident still pop into my head from time to time, so awful. -
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Israeli Tourist's Taxi 'Mishap' Resolved with 1,500 Baht in Pattaya
Personally I don't think the 1500 demand was so unreasonable but I understand that many people would. -
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Alternate investments of 800k retirement funds?
How about having your funds in a Bkk income funds account. You can get the bank to print off the statement and stamp it . Will immigration accept that? Each immigration office different. -
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Smelly Expat Skips Massage Bill, Sparks Local Chaos in Lampang
Photo via Facebook/ Lampang Variety – ลำปางวาไรตี้ ข่าว,รีวิว In a peculiar turn of events in Lampang, Thailand, a foreigner recently snuck away without settling a 700 baht massage tab. Known locally as Robert, this elusive individual has now gained notoriety for slipping away from multiple businesses without paying his dues. Kanthika massage shop's proprietor, Ann, shared her unpleasant experience, recounting how Robert—a man characterized by his short black hair, prominent limp, and pungent body odour—received a two-hour massage before requesting permission to use the shop's facilities. After taking a shower, he announced his lack of cash and swore to retrieve money from a nearby ATM. However, Robert refused to be accompanied, raising Ann’s suspicions. The tale took a more chaotic turn outside the shop. As Robert stepped out, he was confronted by a baht bus driver waiting for overdue payment. Initially believing the driver was hired by Robert, Ann quickly discovered otherwise—the driver had also fallen victim to Robert’s non-payment scheme earlier. Exploiting the confusion, Robert hastily left the scene, settling neither the massage bill nor the baht fare. Police at Mueang Lampang Station confirmed that Ann was not his only target. Robert's recent escapades include ordering over 10,000 baht worth of food and drinks at a local karaoke bar and then disappearing without a trace. This pattern of behaviour has left a trail of disgruntled business owners in its wake. Ann, seeking justice and hoping to alert others, reported the incident and shared her story with the media. Despite the police's keen awareness of Robert’s antics, he remains at large, prompting cautionary tales across the local business community. This situation has put businesses on high alert, wary of unassuming customers who may appear harmless but leave a significant impact on small enterprises when they abscond without paying. The massage community, often a staple of Thai tourism, finds itself recalibrating procedures to avoid such scenarios from recurring. While the search for Robert continues, this incident serves as a stark reminder of the importance of due diligence, even in seemingly innocuous interactions. Ann's experience is both a warning and a rallying cry for local businesses to remain vigilant and safeguard their interests against similar ploys, reported The Thaiger. -- 2025-03-20 -
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Israeli Tourist's Taxi 'Mishap' Resolved with 1,500 Baht in Pattaya
So the tourist who its claimed did this was obviously a disabled guy as he needed a walking frame so while this is a very unpleasant experience perhaps a little understanding would also be worthwhile instead of lumping this together with other very isolated incidents by Israelis. Just a thought.......... -
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Thai Deputy PM Phumtham Reassures Uyghurs in Xinjiang Visit
If you believe this, you will believe anything. The Uyghurs are one of the most persecuted groups in China. this is a farce.
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