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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Monday 28 April 2025
Foreign Lamborghini Driver Sparks Outrage in Phuket Over Reckless Behaviour Photo via Facebook/ Phuket Times ภูเก็ตไทม์ A foreigner driving a Lamborghini has ignited anger among Thai netizens after being caught on video driving recklessly through the streets of Phuket. Locals are voicing strong concerns over perceived preferential treatment for wealthy foreigners, suggesting that justice can easily be sidestepped with cash. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1359090-foreign-lamborghini-driver-sparks-outrage-in-phuket-over-reckless-behaviour/ -
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Photo via Facebook/ Phuket Times ภูเก็ตไทม์ A foreigner driving a Lamborghini has ignited anger among Thai netizens after being caught on video driving recklessly through the streets of Phuket. Locals are voicing strong concerns over perceived preferential treatment for wealthy foreigners, suggesting that justice can easily be sidestepped with cash. The incident was brought to light when a Thai driver filmed an altercation with the foreign man and his Thai wife, later posting the video on the Phuket Times Facebook page. The post, dated April 28, showcases the foreigner standing defiantly beside a police officer and his luxury car, displaying what many have described as a blatant disregard for local laws. In the video, the foreigner smokes a cigarette and gestures rudely with his middle finger at the person recording, while his wife remains inside the vehicle. The frustrated Thai driver can be heard venting his irritation at the foreigner's conduct, as well as advising the man's wife to intervene. Despite the presence of a police officer from Kathu Police Station, who issued an undisclosed fine for the dangerous driving, netizens expressed scepticism about the effectiveness of the penalty. Comments quickly flooded in, criticising both the foreigner’s behaviour and the perceived inadequacies of law enforcement in dealing with affluent tourists. Critics argue that such foreigners feel emboldened to flout local customs and safety standards, believing money can rectify any legal issues. Observers pointed out a recurring pattern, where foreign nationals face lenient consequences compared to their Thai counterparts, who might undergo stricter procedures like mandatory drug tests for similar offences. "Thai drivers would be absolutely subjected to a drug test for dangerous driving but that would never happen to foreigners," lamented one commenter. Others noted the presence of such individuals around tourist hotspots like Patong, suggesting a systemic issue with enforcement and punishment. This incident has sparked a wider debate on social media about the interplay of wealth, privilege, and law enforcement in Thailand, with calls for stricter measures to ensure equality in the application of the law. As discussions continue, many hope for reforms that will address these disparities and maintain the integrity of Thai regulations. Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Thaiger 2025-04-28 -
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Report Abandoned Abroad: British Pensioner in Thailand Slams 'Immoral' Frozen Pensions Policy
The U.K. Government was challenged in the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) in January 2009 by a group of of affected retirees. The ECtHR’s verdict in March 2010 was that the UK Government had not violated article 14 of the EU Human Rights Act, when taken with article 1 of Protocol 1. Meaning that the U.K. Government had a very strong mandate to maintain their position on frozen pensions. I think that they are highly unlikely to change, despite this gross injustice !! -
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How scared should we be of Trump's authoritarian tendencies?
What do we have to gain on here by saying that. It's strange. -
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Report Abandoned Abroad: British Pensioner in Thailand Slams 'Immoral' Frozen Pensions Policy
I, like many, are still paying tax in the UK. If you have a state and private pension you will be paying tax if it exceed your personal allowance. Okay I do not spend any of my money in the UK but equally I do not use any of its services such as the NHS. The UK government discriminates based on your address.- 1
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Bow your head with great respect
Men of straw. That is not atheism. Some atheists believe in an afterlife, and the supernatural, and ghosts. Atheism is simply a lack of belief in imaginary creator beings.
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