British Bulldog Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 Bloody hell ... 20,000 to 200,00 Baht fines for these mini bus drivers ? I've seen rapist and child molesters get lessor fines ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roamer Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 For a "government" that gets repeatedly slammed for lack of advance planning on so many issues, they are showing they know how to do when it counts, to them. The smaller the crowd the better when the verdict gets passed down as far as they are concerned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Here2008 Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 Just now, roamer said: For a "government" that gets repeatedly slammed Did your favoured "government" prevent floods and ensure farmers were paid ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taharkin Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 Time to bring elephants out of retirement? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deez Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 They should also crack down on any gas stations that sold fuel to these criminals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikosan Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 OMG or rather OM Buddha. Guilt by association, because you drive a hired van. What a complete and utter load of cobblers. If it wasn't potentially very serious for drivers, financially, you'd have to laugh. The pathetics that are running this country are getting more and more pathetic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Here2008 Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 Just now, mikosan said: OMG or rather OM Buddha. Guilt by association, because you drive a hired van. What a complete and utter load of cobblers. If it wasn't potentially very serious for drivers, financially, you'd have to laugh. The pathetics that are running this country are getting more and more pathetic. The drivers where either driving within the terms/conditions of their licence/permit or they were not. If not they must accept the consequences. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikosan Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 Just now, Here2008 said: The drivers where either driving within the terms/conditions of their licence/permit or they were not. If not they must accept the consequences. Of course, a minor technicality, but do you seriously think that is the reason? Whatever.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Here2008 Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 Just now, mikosan said: Of course, a minor technicality, but do you seriously think that is the reason? Whatever.... I think there are too many foreigners commenting about Thai politics -- Something they will never understand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikosan Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 Just now, Here2008 said: I think there are too many foreigners commenting about Thai politics -- Something they will never understand. And you're not a foreigner? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Here2008 Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 3 minutes ago, mikosan said: And you're not a foreigner? I am a foreigner who has lived in Thailand for a long time and I challenge you to find any overtly 'political' comment I have made in relation to any colour of Thai government. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elkski Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 Depressing state of affairs. I bet the person who thought of this way to prevent buses from contibuting to a public gathering like this in the future gets a big bonus. I sure hope regular Thai's get sick of this type of thing. A few more news stories of this type and my exploration to retire in Thailand will be dead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorG Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 petty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d2b2 Posted August 8, 2017 Share Posted August 8, 2017 Head hurts from serious Shaking in disbelief. Seriously? Really? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happyman58 Posted August 8, 2017 Share Posted August 8, 2017 Cops cant stop bad drivers but they have time to follow this petty crime up What a bloody joke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace of Pop Posted August 8, 2017 Share Posted August 8, 2017 All caused by China Boy Thaksin buying the Win ?Sent from my iPhone using Thaivisa Connect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCauto Posted August 8, 2017 Share Posted August 8, 2017 13 hours ago, Here2008 said: Its is clear that "rent a mob" can still be hired in the NE for a few Bht and free transport ! So this is you being "politically neutral" is it? I thought we furriners weren't supposed to comment on Thai politics since we can't possibly understand it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCauto Posted August 8, 2017 Share Posted August 8, 2017 8 hours ago, Here2008 said: I think there are too many foreigners commenting about Thai politics -- Something they will never understand. So it's your opinion that Thai politics is something difficult to understand? Clearly for some this is the case, but if you observe long enough, speak the language, have a range of Thai friends, colleagues and acquaintances with whom one can discuss these things, it becomes much easier. I'd recommend you try it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanLaew Posted August 8, 2017 Share Posted August 8, 2017 8 hours ago, Here2008 said: I am a foreigner who has lived in Thailand for a long time and I challenge you to find any overtly 'political' comment I have made in relation to any colour of Thai government. You could be doing it all covertly, no? 13 hours ago, Here2008 said: Its is clear that "rent a mob" can still be hired in the NE for a few Bht and free transport ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoodlySquat Posted August 8, 2017 Share Posted August 8, 2017 They forgot to do this towards van and pick-up drivers after 13th October last year... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephen tracy Posted August 8, 2017 Share Posted August 8, 2017 10 hours ago, Here2008 said: I think there are too many foreigners commenting about Thai politics -- Something they will never understand. Why wouldn't they understand it? It's not particularly complicated or subtle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canuckamuck Posted August 8, 2017 Share Posted August 8, 2017 I am fairly impressed by this move. It definitely will have an impact on how many supporters show up at the verdict. It's devious and unethical, but a pretty good idea for the pro elite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YetAnother Posted August 8, 2017 Share Posted August 8, 2017 boy, i bet those reds cant wait till this govt exits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sydebolle Posted August 8, 2017 Share Posted August 8, 2017 It is getting ridiculous now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baerboxer Posted August 8, 2017 Share Posted August 8, 2017 21 hours ago, Becker said: After their fine work in getting "Boss" brought to justice the junta is keen to show that it's not only the old elite hi-so's who can expect swift justice but also anyone possibly connected with the reds. The junta are again showing they're the best junta in a long time and that Thailand is swiftly and inexorably heading towards full reconciliation! Isn't that the job of the police, office of attorney general? Neither this or the previous government seem particularly bothered about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baerboxer Posted August 8, 2017 Share Posted August 8, 2017 9 hours ago, DoctorG said: petty But that's exactly why you have vague laws, lots of rules, processes and procedures; and delegate lot's of discretion to officials immersed in the bureaucracy. So you can be seriously petty - but only when it suits. And of cause that spurns an equally petty defense profession. Used to think India had this off to a fine art, but they're not in Thailand's league! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billd766 Posted August 8, 2017 Share Posted August 8, 2017 18 hours ago, coulson said: What permitted *use* and *route* comes with the purchase of an 11 person people carrier???? I suspect it may have something to do with the licence granted. If it was granted to run on a certain route only and for no other reason then I can understand their convoluted reasoning. OTOH if the van was licensed as a private hire with no fixed routes then that would be different. It is a bit like hiring a taxi in BKK. Normally they ply the streets of BKK but they can take to almost anywhere in the country and in most of them on the back of the front passenger seat there is a price list to various other destinations. Having said that the government, (any government that is) can change the rules, should it wish to do so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billd766 Posted August 8, 2017 Share Posted August 8, 2017 13 hours ago, mikosan said: Of course, a minor technicality, but do you seriously think that is the reason? Whatever.... Of course it is a minor technicality, but almost every government (no matter what colour) thrives on little things like this, whilst missing the big picture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Becker Posted August 8, 2017 Share Posted August 8, 2017 1 hour ago, Baerboxer said: Isn't that the job of the police, office of attorney general? Neither this or the previous government seem particularly bothered about it. It certainly is the job of the police and prosecutors but they take their orders from the junta and despite their assurances that they're in power to "fix" Thailand they are as unbothered by this as any previous government. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metisdead Posted August 8, 2017 Share Posted August 8, 2017 Off topic posts and replies have been removed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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