no tatts - so can't be British.

Just for the usual Asean now posters.

5 hours ago, Srikcir said:

Visa type and nationality please. Suspect committed alleged home invasion and has no right to such personal data.

I was thinking; is he on a 30 day or 60 day VE? Or a 60 day TR? Or METV? Or even Retiree extension? Elite?

The visa type has absolutely no bearing on behavior. Only rigorous law enforcement can possibly make a difference to all the claimed problems, from criminality to yobbishness like this to overstay.

It will be the usual suspect - Benidormy. On a cooking course.

1 hour ago, rocketboy2 said:

no tatts - so can't be British.

Just for the usual Asean now posters.

Thank-you for your compliance....

4 hours ago, richard_smith237 said:

I'm surprised we haven't yet had the "no tatts - so can't be British" type comments...

2 hours ago, Bday Prang said:

lets be honest he could be from anywhere why do we always have to have this ridiculous discussion Thailand attracts nutters from all countries, and long may it continue, i never wanted to live in The Maldives or Singapore I like it crazy

I think that's precisely the point many of the posters making the "nationality" comments are trying to make. They're largely taking the piss out of a specific set of posters who are usually quick to take a swipe at Brits or Aussies whenever a story like this appears.

The reality is that Thailand has its fair share of nutters from every corner of the globe. However, some nationalities visit in far greater numbers than others, so statistically there's a higher probability that an incident like this will involve someone from one of those countries. That's simply a reflection of visitor demographics rather than any particular national trait.

Equally, there are plenty of Thai nutters as well. The difference is that we don't see these stories reported or discussed nearly as often, largely because they don't attract the same level of interest or commentary.

Seeing all the thumbs down on first page of comments makes me believe the pictured genius is a member of this forum!

2 hours ago, Leopold Bloom said:

As well?????

Has Norway declared its independence from Scandinavia?

like the other guy talking about drugs and alcohol since when was alcohol not a drug ?

3 minutes ago, tomazbodner said:

Seeing all the thumbs down on first page of comments makes me believe the pictured genius is a member of this forum!

he's a bit young for that

3 hours ago, save the frogs said:

I think we have a Norwegian guy on the forum.

He's alright.

He's gone quiet. Might be him.

13 minutes ago, richard_smith237 said:

I think that's precisely the point many of the posters making the "nationality" comments are trying to make. They're largely taking the piss out of a specific set of posters who are usually quick to take a swipe at Brits or Aussies whenever a story like this appears.

The reality is that Thailand has its fair share of nutters from every corner of the globe. However, some nationalities visit in far greater numbers than others, so statistically there's a higher probability that an incident like this will involve someone from one of those countries. That's simply a reflection of visitor demographics rather than any particular national trait.

Equally, there are plenty of Thai nutters as well. The difference is that we don't see these stories reported or discussed nearly as often, largely because they don't attract the same level of interest or commentary.

Correct , it isn't rocket science. Thailand does indeed have more than its fair share of nutters but one needs to tune in to the Thai language news channels to see the full spectrum, there are that many of them that they don't always make the news and they rarely get a mention on here I often wonder what motivates the "deport and blacklist brigade", or the "must be a Brit" contingent i can't work it out , so I put it down to virtue signalling to like minded others , and good old racism,

There are still a few races that remain legitimate targets for those with racist tendencies, and they are all populated by predominantly white english speakers , and it is the same demographic that accuses them of racism, can anybody make sense of this I mean do muslims accuse each other of christianophobia ?

1 hour ago, DonniePeverley said:

It will be the usual suspect - Benidormy. On a cooking course.

the usual suspect? is there only one? do you have a name for him ? It appears you have already decided on his nationality

2 hours ago, Bday Prang said:

maybe not where he comes from eh? Then again where do you come from ? I have never had to assume a "on my hands and knees" position for police anywhere , and I am not sure i would feel comfortable doing so. Is it a fantasy of yours?

Maybe bending over a car bonnet while they do a strip search is more appropriate.

Well 30 million tourists is an awful lot of people Bearing that in mind I would say that, in general the behaviour of the overwhelming majority of people coming here is pretty dam good A few incidents a week is only to be expected and I really can't see what all the fuss is about .

7 minutes ago, unblocktheplanet said:

Maybe bending over a car bonnet while they do a strip search is more appropriate.

most people would say that was inappropriate, but whatever turns you on , as they say "up to you"

7 hours ago, FlorC said:

11 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

Authorities have not released the man’s identity, nationality, or details of any charges that may be filed.

Why

Because it's not public information at this stage.

3 hours ago, Bday Prang said:

he only "attempted" to take a coat so hardly a thief and "entering" the property appears to mean walking up the path and knocking on the door as reported by some hysterical Thai woman.

You are deliberately misinterpreting what was actually reported, he entered the property and attempted to take the woman's belongings. He did not "knock on the door", after he'd been seen he started banging on the door, there's a difference. An "hysterical woman" did not report it, staff at a 7-Eleven reported it after he'd also cause a disturbance at the shop.

"... the tourist entered her property without permission and attempted to take belongings from outside the residence..."

Another drugged up retard , absolutely no benefit to Thailand , deport out now and stamp up no return ever .

3 hours ago, Liverpool Lou said:

You are deliberately misinterpreting what was actually reported, he entered the property and attempted to take the woman's belongings. He did not "knock on the door", after he'd been seen he started banging on the door, there's a difference. An "hysterical woman" did not report it, staff at a 7-Eleven reported it after he'd also cause a disturbance at the shop.

"... the tourist entered her property without permission and attempted to take belongings from outside the residence..."

OK I 'll accept knocking on the door was probably a bad choice of words. But you are also misinterpreting what I meant , I was not talking about the woman informing the police , i was talking about the woman who was reporting what happened in the article ......I thought the opening sentence in the article made it pretty clear that the report was from coming from the home owner herself and not from the shop worker maybe i should have made my self clearer but i was replying to somebody else and I completely forgot about you I can't promise it won't happen again but i'll try

15 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

According to the homeowner, the man suddenly sat outside her home before banging on the door. She claimed he tried to take a raincoat and a motorcycle helmet left outside and expressed concern that her motorcycle could also have been stolen had the key been left nearby.

The woman said she attempted to drive the man away but was unsuccessful. She remained concerned for her safety as the man reportedly ignored requests to leave and continued to stay on the property.

How does one "attempt" to take a coat and presumably fail ? could he not get his arms in the sleeves or did it not fit him ?

11 minutes ago, Bday Prang said:

OK I 'll accept knocking on the door was probably a bad choice of words. But you are also misinterpreting what I meant , I was not talking about the woman informing the police , i was talking about the woman who was reporting what happened in the article ......I thought the opening sentence in the article made it pretty clear that the report was from coming from the home owner herself and not from the shop worker maybe i should have made my self clearer but i was replying to somebody else and I completely forgot about you I can't promise it won't happen again but i'll try

How does one "attempt" to take a coat and presumably fail ? could he not get his arms in the sleeves or did it not fit him ?

Where does it say she was hysterical?

She seems quite lucid with what she says and there is no suggestion that the police needed to calm her down.

6 hours ago, wensiensheng said:

You see it how you want to see it. I’ll see it how I want to see it.

If he enters your property after having earlier caused a disturbance at a 7:11 such that they called the police ( not the “hysterical” Thai woman as you have decided to term her) , you will be able to ask him and render assistance as required.

Feel free to see whatever you want once again I did not say the homeowner called the police I said she reported what happened, which she did, in the article, its crystal clear. The shop woman contributed nothing to the article if he enters my property ..... what on earth are you talking about ?

2 minutes ago, wensiensheng said:

Where does it say she was hysterical?

She seems quite lucid with what she says and there is no suggestion that the police needed to calm her down.

It doesn't but she was a lone THai woman confronted by what you say was a drug crazed intruder, the article says she feared for her safety use your common sense ! like you said, you'll see it how you want , am I not afforded that privilege

3 minutes ago, Bday Prang said:

Feel free to see whatever you want once again I did not say the homeowner called the police I said she reported what happened, which she did, in the article, its crystal clear. The shop woman contributed nothing to the article if he enters my property ..... what on earth are you talking about ?

“and knocking on the door as reported by some hysterical Thai woman. he may have just been trying to ask for help ?”

Talking about your post. He didn’t knock on her door. The article does not say that she was hysterical. You made both up to suit your narrative.

No need to deflect, your view point is clear

1 minute ago, Bday Prang said:

It doesn't but she was a lone THai woman confronted by what you say was a drug crazed intruder, the article says she feared for her safety use your common sense ! like you said, you'll see it how you want , am I not afforded that privilege

I did not say he was drug crazed. I asked whether he was a genuine tourist or spending as long as possible in Thailand while binging on alcohol and drugs. You can binge without being crazed. Although this guys actions seem less than normal.

I'd like to see him try that in North Korea.

5 hours ago, unblocktheplanet said:

Maybe bending over a car bonnet while they do a strip search is more appropriate.

Car bonnet?

And I suppose you also use the lift?

It's raining and all ol boy is donning are his orange muay thai short shorts? Nothing on his feet?

Been boozing for days I'm guessing and doesn't know what the heck he is doing.

3 hours ago, GammaGlobulin said:

Car bonnet?

And I suppose you also use the lift?

He also slings stuff in the boot and has a driving licence and fills up with petrol at the petrol station....

7 minutes ago, Leopold Bloom said:

He also slings stuff in the boot and has a driving licence and fills up with petrol at the petrol station....

This is all fine.

It's fine for the guys from the UK, anyway.

But, why did I hold the belief that he was from America, someplace???

Where did he go to school, for example?

I must have things all mixed up.

It sounds like it was either a lot of alcohol, drugs or mental illness, regardless this guy should be under somebody's care. He does not seem fit to call himself a tourist nor an expat, in good standing.

I guess Thailand is attracting an awful lot of dregs these days and we really have to go out of our way to maintain decorum and treat our host with kindness and respect. This is not our country this country truly belongs to the Thais.

Is he a nutcase terrifying an innocent Thai lady in her home as everyone suspects ?

Maybe he is a fool who spent all his money on a property in his wifes/girlfriends name and has found out the hard way that he has absolutely nothing now, and is trying unsuccesfully to retrieve some of his stuff. Maybe she now owns the shirt off his back which is why he is only wearing shorts