jackdawson Posted March 11, 2010 Share Posted March 11, 2010 http://www.andrew-drummond.com/2010/03/10/...close-to-death/ note to self; continue NOT to buy property in thailand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotlost Posted March 11, 2010 Share Posted March 11, 2010 HUMMM, kind of makes you wonders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GungaDin Posted March 11, 2010 Share Posted March 11, 2010 Sorry to see what happened to this guy. I hope he recovers soon... It begs the question... Doesn't anyone know what "Due Diligence" means? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussiebebe Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 I hope the injured man recovers to the fullest extent possible. Poor guy. It's interesting but unsurprising that the property-developer-owned newspapers didn't cover this story. I love the quote note to self; continue NOT to buy property in thailand couldn't agree more; these incidents of GBH and attempted murder are rare and shocking, but expose the lack of legal recourse, protection and care with which all foreigners must contend in LOS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trogers Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 I am sure the victims knew foreigners cannot own landed properties in Thailand. And if they still deal with developers selling houses to foreigners, it is clear both parties do not have 'innocent' intentions in the eyes of the Law... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkrv Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 (edited) Perhaps I am misunderstanding something here - You end up like this if you buy a house or Condominium in Thailand That is so strange I have this, plus an entire army to ensure it is so. http://www.theparkresidence.co.th/main.asp I believe the term is counterpoint. Edited March 12, 2010 by pkrv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GungaDin Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 If you bothered to read the link, the OP provided, you wouldn't have misunderstood anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkrv Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 If you bothered to read the link, the OP provided, you wouldn't have misunderstood anything. counterpoint -This is me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hhgz Posted March 13, 2010 Share Posted March 13, 2010 Not sure what the OP's point was, but the story noted that the wife of one guy tried to have him killed. Perhaps the OP was warning farang men from marrying Thai women. From the many accounts of revenge meted out by Thai women, I'd take my chances with a thug with a baseball bat any day. In business, and child-rearing, you have to pick your fights carefully. Was getting beaten senseless worth $50,000? It reminds me of the TV story of a guy who parked his car at a certain spot at a beach, despite being told not to, and had his arm broken. Was it worth it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stgrhe Posted March 13, 2010 Share Posted March 13, 2010 Not sure what the OP's point was, but the story noted that the wife of one guy tried to have him killed. That dispute was over a overcharged water bill! I say one has better chose ones fight whether one is right or wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheWalkingMan Posted March 13, 2010 Share Posted March 13, 2010 Not sure what the OP's point was, but the story noted that the wife of one guy tried to have him killed.Perhaps the OP was warning farang men from marrying Thai women. From the many accounts of revenge meted out by Thai women, I'd take my chances with a thug with a baseball bat any day. In business, and child-rearing, you have to pick your fights carefully. Was getting beaten senseless worth $50,000? It reminds me of the TV story of a guy who parked his car at a certain spot at a beach, despite being told not to, and had his arm broken. Was it worth it? Obviously the victim did not plan on getting beat with a baseball bat. Additionally, if something like this were to happen in the nightlife area concerning a yabba'd up baht bus driver/motorcycle taxi driver/ladyboy/crazed bar girl maybe it would not be too surprising. Terrible, but not too surprising. I guess the take away from this is the following warning: When dealing with any amounts of money in the country, you must be of the opinion that asking for a refund, even if you have been cheated, is a good way to end up dead or beaten severely. I know that some people comment that they enjoy the loosey goosey way the laws are enforced here, as it is not a nanny state/freedom to do almost anything etc, but the end result is some people who feel that they can do things with impunity. Sad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naam Posted March 13, 2010 Share Posted March 13, 2010 (edited) "note to self; continue NOT to buy property in thailand" a wise decision! take your time, you can always buy later (assuming you made enough money) Edited March 13, 2010 by Naam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LennyW Posted March 13, 2010 Share Posted March 13, 2010 Note to self....continiue to laugh at Andrew Drummond's attempt's at journalisim! Not the best gauge eh??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkrv Posted March 14, 2010 Share Posted March 14, 2010 Not sure what the OP's point was, but the story noted that the wife of one guy tried to have him killed.Perhaps the OP was warning farang men from marrying Thai women. From the many accounts of revenge meted out by Thai women, I'd take my chances with a thug with a baseball bat any day. In business, and child-rearing, you have to pick your fights carefully. Was getting beaten senseless worth $50,000? It reminds me of the TV story of a guy who parked his car at a certain spot at a beach, despite being told not to, and had his arm broken. Was it worth it? 'hhgz' - I must say you have a very dry sense of humour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GungaDin Posted March 15, 2010 Share Posted March 15, 2010 Not sure what the OP's point was, but the story noted that the wife of one guy tried to have him killed.Perhaps the OP was warning farang men from marrying Thai women. From the many accounts of revenge meted out by Thai women, I'd take my chances with a thug with a baseball bat any day. In business, and child-rearing, you have to pick your fights carefully. Was getting beaten senseless worth $50,000? It reminds me of the TV story of a guy who parked his car at a certain spot at a beach, despite being told not to, and had his arm broken. Was it worth it? Go back and read the story again, you've got everything, arse about tit! Duh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zstarx Posted April 9, 2010 Share Posted April 9, 2010 If you are ever thinking of buying property in Thailand, come to Jomtien ( if you can ) look at where View Talay 7 has been built, and make you decision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LennyW Posted April 9, 2010 Share Posted April 9, 2010 If you are ever thinking of buying property in Thailand, come to Jomtien ( if you can ) look at where View Talay 7 has been built, and make you decision. Yep, much as i dislike condos in general, i have to admit that building turned out very nice with a lot of happy owners now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zstarx Posted April 12, 2010 Share Posted April 12, 2010 If you are ever thinking of buying property in Thailand, come to Jomtien ( if you can ) look at where View Talay 7 has been built, and make you decision. Yep, much as i dislike condos in general, i have to admit that building turned out very nice with a lot of happy owners now! Yes, I'd have been well chuffed if I'd have spent 7Mil in Jomtien condo to see my view disappear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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