HardenedSoul Posted December 21, 2011 Author Share Posted December 21, 2011 I've been accosted twice whilst walking home they know EXACTLY who I am and where I'm from since they've pulled me untold times over the last 4 years I've lived on Sukhumvit. So, how many times have they actually stopped you? Obviously there must be a reason for this. Others have said there are extra security measures in effect over and above efforts to counter the possibility of a bombing campaign and that is a good enough explanation for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Semper Posted December 21, 2011 Share Posted December 21, 2011 I've been accosted twice whilst walking home they know EXACTLY who I am and where I'm from since they've pulled me untold times over the last 4 years I've lived on Sukhumvit. So, how many times have they actually stopped you? Obviously there must be a reason for this. Others have said there are extra security measures in effect over and above efforts to counter the possibility of a bombing campaign and that is a good enough explanation for me. Yes, but over the last 4 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewlyMintedThai Posted December 21, 2011 Share Posted December 21, 2011 25 years in Thailand and never had a single problem with the cops. I wouldn't expect to, unless you were involved with "certain industries" (or looked like you did). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Payboy Posted December 21, 2011 Share Posted December 21, 2011 It's the need to top up The New Year Party fund. More like the "daily evening party & karaoke with mia noi" fund. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pattayadingo Posted December 21, 2011 Share Posted December 21, 2011 Stop and search in the UK (depending on the colour of your skin?). That has happened many times over the years. Sometimes they actually stop you because you look suspicious Why should it be any different over here? Because it is near that time of year when they are going to be needing extra funds? That time will soon be upon us for party money. But as others have said they are being extra vigilant at the moment because of threats and potential trouble. As they seem to have let you go with no payment or particular hassle seems to me there is no problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rgs2001uk Posted December 21, 2011 Share Posted December 21, 2011 Let me guess OP you are being stopped somewhere in Thong Lo area? They are notorious for pestering farang. That said, the goal always seems to be finding a way to get a small amount of money off of you rather than something more sinister. It's not like you are a black teenager being harassed by skinhead police officers in Central LA Cheers for the laugh, farang000999 - made my morning. Actually, I am Afro-Caribbean but although it'd be easy to identify that as the reason for being stopped, I prefer not to as I've seen them stop many white people too and subject them to far more of an inconvenience than they have me. Not quite Thong Lo though - more the stretch of Sukhumvit between Villa Supermarket and Asoke. Best comeback answer I have ever read on TV, I salute you, I also share your views on Londons finest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundman Posted December 21, 2011 Share Posted December 21, 2011 A number of posts have been removed, including nested replies, for trolling, discussing board moderation, defamatory posting, flaming and abusing other members. Clean it up fellas and play nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HardenedSoul Posted December 21, 2011 Author Share Posted December 21, 2011 What's a nested reply then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandgroper2 Posted December 22, 2011 Share Posted December 22, 2011 Check out this video on YouTube: Jealous? I am sure he has to pay rent though doesn't he? A man counting money.Whats so interesting about that. Dont we all , at tmes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted December 22, 2011 Share Posted December 22, 2011 I live in a small town and towards the end of the month make sure everything is in order with your vehicle, because they don't miss a trick and they have targets to meet. This is very strange though as there is never any trouble at the weekend or when it's raining as there are no police to be seen. Am I the only one living in a town like this?. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siam2007 Posted December 23, 2011 Share Posted December 23, 2011 The only thing worse than Thai police is the Thai Army. Out of control mafias that report to no-one. The police run the crime and the Army robs the country blind. what a nonsense. they prevent others from robbing the country. without them, we would already have a multi-coloured civil war here...... plus they really DO help during times of national disasters such as the flood lately...... but you won't see any "BiB" doing this.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockderk Posted December 23, 2011 Share Posted December 23, 2011 Pattaya as well. Have heard from more than a few police that foreign drivers are high % targets because they say that more than half are driving without licenses, and when that fails, they can always 'check down' to other issues like the usual registration/tax tags, etc. And if that fails, they can nab you for the FAKE NUMBER PLATES that the showroom fitted to your new car [happened to me] Thanks FORD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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