aussieinthailand Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 I am confused. Having read the original article it distinctly stated that the non-criminal element of the case was to be heard at the tourist court. This appears to be the exact opposite, or were unreported damages also awarded to the tourists? Yeah most likely a fine to the tourist for making Thailand look bad,,, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zodaka Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 The cost of a jet ski is 800 baht minimum so 1,000 baht isn't much for these guys I suspect. Moreover, this is not a case of extortion but of violence by one. The real test of the court will be to see if one of the typical extortion cases involving the usual 3-4 jet ski workers and the police man who shows up at the scene, can be brought to this court or not. I suspect not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
palace15 Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 Its progress.. not perfect but progress. I am amazed. Agree, 1000 baht is a lot of money for 300baht per day wagers. Also he did plead guilty and as per Thai justice system penalty is reduced 1000 bht is a joke, If it was the jet ski operator, do you really think he is on 300bht per day? His ol' woman could go on the street and turn a trick for the 1000bht, I agree its a start but they have started with comedy first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harleyclarkey Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 (edited) Progress of sorts and the new court is a very welcome prop for tourists. But let's put the derisory fine of B1,000 into perspective. It should have been B100,000. For a poor Thai B1,000 it is a chunk of money....for a Jet ski operator it is a pittance when you scam and cheat the renter out of up to B50,000 per rental. At that rate it will take 50 court appearances to drop the proceeds of just a single scam. How did you arrive at B100,000? Why not 50,000 or 200,000? "Should" is an often used word that has blurred meanings at times. Fines and bail amounts are usually computed taking into consideration numerous factors, most of which are unknown to any or us. We are foreigners and our values are influenced by our experiences back home which may not be valid here in the LOS. Yes...20, 50kk...whatever. I am influenced by the amount these cheats rob and thieve from innocent tourists and also that the penalty should reflect the crime. What is primarily taken into consideration in this disgustingly corrupt country, is the fact they are Thai and the victims are not. This fact is all too clearly demonstrated here on TV on a daily basis. I would "compute and take into consideration" the fact of what they steal from tourists. The figure often quoted from those that have been mugged by jet ski renters is 50,000 Baht....per incident. What is your point anyway? You think that 1,000 baht is a reasonable fine and penalty? Edited October 2, 2013 by harleyclarkey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
connda Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 Danaichet Yomjinda, 25, who pled guilty to charges of assaulting the two men on Friday with a “No Swimming” flagpole, was issued a 1,000-baht fine... Ha ha ha ha ha ha ....... ROTFLMAO 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuckyLew Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 Can I hit a Thai with a pole and only get a 1000 baht fine Please let me know ... I have about 20K .... I am willing to pay the fines for the opportunity 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
connda Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 Save the tax payers some money and shut that absurd "court" down. It's a joke, and a poor one at that. Thai justice? Noooo...just another form of Thai corruption. Pathetic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrry Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 Can I hit a Thai with a pole and only get a 1000 baht fine Please let me know ... I have about 20K .... I am willing to pay the fines for the opportunity. Yes of course. But you will need a work permit to do so so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mario2008 Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 1 post linking to the same page as it is linking from removed. Guess something went wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EyesWideOpen Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 Can I hit a Thai with a pole and only get a 1000 baht fine Please let me know ... I have about 20K .... I am willing to pay the fines for the opportunity Probably. The only issue for you would be the twenty nearby Thais who would rush in to give the boot to the farang.... This fine is an insult, and clearly reveals the police are in on the scam. Therefore they do not want to lose of their workers.... 1000 baht ?? The mind boggles. This guy should have been thrown in jail for at least 6 months. Now that would have sent a message to the other jet ski scammers !!!!! When tourism ceases in Phuket due to these scams and violence, will be curious what the scammers will do. Scam each other ?? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
connda Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 Progress of sorts and the new court is a very welcome prop for tourists. But let's put the derisory fine of B1,000 into perspective. It should have been B100,000. For a poor Thai B1,000 it is a chunk of money....for a Jet ski operator it is a pittance when you scam and cheat the renter out of up to B50,000 per rental. At that rate it will take 50 court appearances to drop the proceeds of just a single scam. How did you arrive at B100,000? Why not 50,000 or 200,000? "Should" is an often used word that has blurred meanings at times. Fines and bail amounts are usually computed taking into consideration numerous factors, most of which are unknown to any or us. We are foreigners and our values are influenced by our experiences back home which may not be valid here in the LOS. Yes...20, 50kk...whatever. I am influenced by the amount these cheats rob and thieve from innocent tourists and also that the penalty should reflect the crime. What is primarily taken into consideration in this disgustingly corrupt country, is the fact they are Thai and the victims are not. This fact is all too clearly demonstrated here on TV on a daily basis. I would "compute and take into consideration" the fact of what they steal from tourists. The figure often quoted from those that have been mugged by jet ski renters is 50,000 Baht....per incident. What is your point anyway? You think that 1,000 baht is a reasonable fine and penalty? I'm in 100% agreement. But...TIT. Frustrating, isn't it? I always hate seeing bad guys get a slap and the wrist. 1000 bath when these guys extort hundreds of thousands baht each year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ironmike Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 Hi Croc Thanks for the links but I didn't notice the mediators information, if you wouldn't mind could you reply to this message with there info? Thanks a Ton Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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