[UK: Extremist Ahmed Alid guilty of Hartlepool knife murder]

17 minutes ago, HK MacPhooey said:

That's as maybe but in the time between his claim for asylum and processing he should have been kept in a secure detention centre - preferably a former military base along with all similar illigal entrants and  deported with the minimum of investigation as to his reason for requesting asylum after wandering around Europe as it is alleged

He probably had a fully furnished pad, with social security handouts to keep him well fed.

[UK: Extremist Ahmed Alid guilty of Hartlepool knife murder]

Everything that is wrong with the UK... a shadow of it's former self.

[Karaoke Owner Arrested for Alleged Child Trafficking in Thailand]

6 hours ago, webfact said:

Rombai refuted claims of being aware of the girls' ages, but her statement was met with suspicion as one of the young victims turned out to be a relative - her husband's niece.

Evil women... but hey, how often do you hear about Karaoke bars being a front for prostitution.

[Executive Arrested for Drunk Driving and Attacking Police in Bangkok]

3 hours ago, webfact said:

When approached by officers for arrest, she verbally abused them, filmed the incident, and kicked a deputy inspector in the face. Despite her resistance, the police reportedly managed to apprehend her. The officer suffered minor injuries from her attack.

Do you know who I think I am....

[Dangerous Hand Grenade Uncovered in Chonburi District]

6 hours ago, 2long said:

Great headline.

I would have thought that ALL hand grenades are dangerous.

Only if you pull out the pin

[High-Speed Police Chase Leads to Fatal Accident, Fuels Debate]

6 hours ago, ChipButty said:

The police should have backed off if the pursuit looked to be dangerous then nobody would die, 

The perps could have stopped too.

[High-Speed Police Chase Leads to Fatal Accident, Fuels Debate]

7 hours ago, webfact said:

The passenger, reported to be the suspect's girlfriend, died instantly, while the suspect succumbed to his injuries the following day.

Good news.

[Roi Et Giveaway Offers Second-Hand Student Uniforms]

I had an elder sister, life was tough.

[Thailand Eradicates 22 Tonnes of Confiscated Illicit Drugs]

6 hours ago, webfact said:

The location for this operation was in Samut Prakan, where ONCB officers and police escorts previously oversaw the transportation of these drugs 24/7, keeping them under tight security. 

Everyone present shed a tear.

[Toxic Smoke Engulfs Bangkok's Rama 2 Area Due to Chemical Leak]

5 hours ago, Mr Meeseeks said:

Eek! That's three chemical leaks in a week.

 

Someone might think there's no proper health and safety here. 

That someone might be onto something.

[Krabi Faces Water Shortage, Phi Phi Islands Sans Tap Water]

1 hour ago, ourmanflint said:

Thailand truly gets what it deserves. 

But seldom acknowledges it.

[Krabi Faces Water Shortage, Phi Phi Islands Sans Tap Water]

25 minutes ago, newbee2022 said:

More tourists, less water for everybody.

So decrease the amount of tourists.!🙏

Good heavens above man are your crazy..

[Krabi Faces Water Shortage, Phi Phi Islands Sans Tap Water]

10 hours ago, webfact said:

A severe freshwater crisis has hit Thailand's southern province of Krabi, leaving Phi Phi Islands without tap water. In several other regions, residents receive tap water only on alternate days.

Never mind the tourism numbers are surging.. sustainability and resource management mean anything to local officials.

[Rise in Malaria Cases Spurs Action in Thailand]

2 hours ago, webfact said:

Thailand's Tak province is seeing a surge in malaria cases according to the Department of Disease Control (DDC). Since January, 2,913 infections have been identified, largely among foreign residents accounting for 60% of the cases

All that imported sweet meat.

[UN Report Warns Of Asia's Increasing Climate Crisis]

4 hours ago, Yagoda said:

90% of whatever that comes out of the UN is unmitigated cow faeces

I always believed it was of the equine variety?

[UN Report Warns Of Asia's Increasing Climate Crisis]

4 hours ago, stoner said:

 

great time for thailand to promote itself as the hub of disasters. 

Looking at the government and now Thaksin in control one could say they've already started.

[Private Talks Between Thaksin, Srettha Fuel Cabinet Reshuffle Speculation]

7 hours ago, jacko45k said:

It is looking like the locals have little too!

I agree with you on the fate of the locals, but when they're too lethargic to do anything about it [other than vote] which proves useless they get what they deserve.

[Private Talks Between Thaksin, Srettha Fuel Cabinet Reshuffle Speculation]

19 minutes ago, newbee2022 said:

Well, it's time for Thaksin's daughter to step up.......as next PM to be?🙏

Waiting for Yingluk to return then you have the trio.

[Private Talks Between Thaksin, Srettha Fuel Cabinet Reshuffle Speculation]

8 hours ago, webfact said:

Thaksin Shinawatra, de facto Pheu Thai boss and convict on parole, had a private meeting with Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin and Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai. The meeting, suspected to discuss a cabinet reshuffle, was conducted at a high-end Sukhumvit Road hotel in Bangkok.

So the government and sitting PM are taking direct orders from a person on parole... 

A new low for Thailand, I hope the world is watching this.

[British woman allegedly assaulted by Bangkok condo guard]

24 minutes ago, NorthernRyland said:

She appears like an entitled b-atch in the video. Probably wasn't happy the guard didn't do exactly what she wanted and threw a fit. I think she got what she deserved.

A typical Karen.... 

[Officials Concerned Over Potential Overcrowding in Pattaya and Phuket]

16 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

In the words of a Thai Cabinet minister, "We want quality tourists from now on."

Quality tourists don't want Walking street, Nana, Bangla road, Soi Cowboy Pat Pong and the rest.

They want beach resorts with niche cafes, and restaurants, not being attacked by gold grabbing Shemales, they don't want, "hello handsome man" at every bar bellowed out in front of their wives..

They're not interested in scantily clad hookers 20 deep outside every watering hole... they don't want Tuk-Tuks scamming them for every ride.

You want quality, provide quality venues and services, and get the scum off the streets.

[Officials Concerned Over Potential Overcrowding in Pattaya and Phuket]

21 minutes ago, Ironmike said:

I've lived in Phuket for 20 years now, things have changed here and not for the good, bus loads of chiness tourists blocking the roads, Russian breaking all the laws drink driving and killing people, working illegally doing what ever they want the men all think there're gangsters and the women want to be Americans. We have a huge water shortage at the moment and no real rains forecast, overcrowded roads and stupid people driving like complete aholes, drag racing on the roads at night, this government is a complete joke. 

Spot on... TAT went for sheer numbers to make recovery look good... quality won't come to a sex city

[Officials Concerned Over Potential Overcrowding in Pattaya and Phuket]

14 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

The Federation of Thai Tourism Associations has issued a warning to the Thai government alerting that the level of tourism has reached a critical point. According to forecasts, the number of foreign visitors in 2024 will be about 40 million, similar to the last pre-COVID year, 2019. This could strain both local environments and tourist experience.

Ever since the re-opening of Thailand after Covid there has only been one thing on the tourism of Thailands agenda NUMBERS.

Phipat started it in Phuket with the sandbox scam, inviting in anyone from anywhere to bolster tourist numbers to make the world believe Thailand had the ultimate answer to the pandemic and economic revival.

This followed by various schemes to enhance Thailands reputation led to increasing numbers beyond local infrastructure needs..

Then came the High end tourist debacle, the millionaire quality tourist?

Lets see, Pattaya Walking street, Bangla road, Soi Cowboy, Pat Pong, Nana... Full Moon Party all on offer.. sure that will pull them in... but it didn't... I wonder why?

Then back to numbers again, all boasting that once the 40 million pre-pandemic numbers were reached Thailand could boast that it was all a success story.

Then the real saviour, open arms for the Russian invasion, not Ukraine but the draft dodgers that was the final blessing for Thailand, helping those numbers rise like a phoenix out of the ashes after China stopped coming in huge numbers.

Like Maya beach, Thailand doesn't understand sustainability.. almost destroyed by incompetence and greed.

Thailands MO fly them in, fleece them for all their worth and ship them out, make way for the next inbound greenhorns.

Never a lesson learnt because they are blinded by sheer greed.

 

 

 

 

[Children saved after father makes them exchange sexual favors for his drugs]

2 minutes ago, EVENKEEL said:

You're awesome.

I know... 

[Thai man accused of sexually abusing child in mall restroom]

13 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Thirayu was urged by the police to either accept compensation from the man or file a complaint at the police station. Since he was in a rush, he accepted 3,000 baht from the man as compensation.

WHAT???????