[Video: Here one moment gone the next, final video before BMW hits Swift causing three deaths]

RIP.

Everybody who drives in Thailand knows they putting their lives at risk every time you get on the road. It does not matter how good of a driver you are; if you lose concentration or get distracted for a second, it could be the end of you. I have not driven in every country; but I have driven in my fair share of Middle Easter, South American and Asian Countries; and Thailand is by far the most dangerous; a combination of Bad Drivers who don't care about Right-of-Way and only care about Me First. Terrible Road Contraction; they seems to have no clue on how to build safe roads; and Law enforcement that is inly interested in shaking people down.

 

[Pattaya: Luxury house seized in commando raid after two policemen shot]

On 5/21/2021 at 1:44 PM, Meyer said:

Not correct!  On the occasion of the siege by the police there were no more dead ... except for the perpetrator!

Tell that to the people (entire families) killed while hiding in Foodlands freezer. Or the scores killed while hiding during the night; or the cops that where shot trying to flank him.

 

My wife's cousin was killed near the entrance riding his motorbike near the entrance.

[Autopsy shows woman died of heart attack after AstraZeneca shot]

There is a Video online of her death. She was vivaciously showing how to cook a dish. She looked very healthy. Then she just dropped like a rock. What could cause a Blood Vessel to burst? A Blood Clot idiots.

[Video: Chinese media critical of Thai police in damning footage from cop shooting at luxury house]

Cops are a joke. Just look at at the tragedy last year at the Mall in Korat. Tragic police inability.

[Pattaya: Luxury house seized in commando raid after two policemen shot]

They seized the house. What about the occupants shooting at them. Thai Cops are patethetic! My Nephew was killed in Nakhon Ratchasima because the Cops and Police could not stop one guy. The Siege at the mall went on for 24 hours. with dozens killed because Police appear to have no tactical experience. Appears the cops did what they are good at. NOTHING! and let the bass guys get away.

[Tricky daughter in law smashes up a house after she fails to get her way]

She just wanted a patio door for christ sakes.

[Many private hospitals ready to offer quick Covid-19 jabs - expect to pay 2,000 baht a dose]

This is all about Money and getting rich in the end.

[Russians and Indian high spenders in the plans as Thai tourism minister HALVES 2021 assessment]

Here is the real story

https://www.thaiexaminer.com/thai-news-foreigners/2020/12/03/finance-minister-economy-pivot-from-tourism/

[Pattaya: Motorcycle taxi man gives his excuses after Walking Street attack - he's detained, Chilean gets apology basket]

How about paying the medical expenses rather than a fruit basket.

[Pattaya: Motorcycle taxi man gives his excuses after Walking Street attack - he's detained, Chilean gets apology basket]

Not an excuse, but rather an indictment of his guilt. Taxi drivers legally cannot refuse a customer.

[Phuket retirees refused visa renewal for failing bank balance asked to apply for COVID visa]

In my 20 years in Thailand, I have never used an agent for doing a visa in Thailand. I have been on a Business Visa, Married Visa and Retirement visa. The Retirement visa is the easiest if you have the cash in the bank. Otherwise you will have to use an agent. I have a friend who uses the agent for a retirement visa; cost him 12K Baht.

 

[Hunt Continues for Red Bull Heir]

Sounds like they need to take their Smart BMW Car on a world tour.

[Opposition chief whip sued for defamation over allegations made during censure debate]

Had some stuff stolen from my Property. The Police suspected one of the Contractor we had doing some work had stolen the stuff and took him to criminal court. He sued for defamation against us. After several months, he lost his court case. five months after that,  we received a court notice saying he was appealing We had to go back to court again. He lost again. Would not want to go through that again. Defamations Laws are used as punishment and plenty of Thai lawyers willing to launch these cases.

 

[Crackdown looming on foreign teachers without work permits as new labor minister flexes muscles]

Thailand is a country far behind the rest or the world and it's neighbors; Seems to pride itself in Politicians and Administrators that are even farther behind.

 

Focus on providing a better education for kids! Having had three kids in the Thai Schools system, I can say their schools and curriculum are ancient; and their English programs have been worse. I always get a laugh out of their tex books teaching english. Pathetic!

 

[Best case scenario still dire for Thailand's tourism industry - worse case sees only TWO million foreign visitors in 2021]

3 hours ago, bwpage3 said:

Tourists have to get a flight TO Thailand, that is the big issue as it is not only Thailand's quarantine rules, it is jumping through the hoops to get there.

 

Working in commercial aviation for 35+ years, in meetings with Boeing and Airbus each week, the current predictions as of this week are for air travel not to return to 2019 levels until Q4 2023 or Q1 2024.

 

Boeing and Airbus have the majority of the commercial airlines in the entire world as their customers, so their statistics should be the trusted ones; not wishful Thai thinking.

 

Trusting those numbers, there is a great chance people will find alternate destinations in that timeframe to visit and may enjoy them more than Thailand? 

 

It is anyone's guess what could happen to Thai tourism in the future?

 

Thailand seems to have no clue how many people have been laid off, working on reduced salaries, etc. and may take years to financially recover to afford a long holiday.

 

Who wants to visit a country in 2021 when half of the businesses have closed down, and new Covid areas are being found every day?

 

Even with family in Thailand, I am not planning to visit until 2025 right now. Even that length of time, it will all be dependent on the situation in Thailand.

 

Not only is Covid an issue, air pollution is and will become a huge issue as the government seems to have no clue how to tackle any environmental problems or maybe doesn't want to because there is no money in it for them?

 

4 years is a long time and with a military government that cannot seem to solve any of the countries problems, it seems Thailand can only to continue to get worse as problems start to compile over the years?

You forgot to also mention that it was reported today that the birth rate in Thailand was alarmingly low with the Ministry of health calling for Immediate attention to this as Thailand.

 

[School director charged with rape and bringing a gun offers his excuses and speaks of "gun misunderstanding"]

this is definitely one of those only in Thailand Stories.

 

If was the Raped Girls Dad; he would not be breathing anymore.

[Thais in US Warned of Criminals]

RIP and Condolences. May I remind EVERYONE! The Bay area and San Francisco is a Sanctuary City. Lawlessness is Expected; along with <deleted> and feces on the street.

[Video: Resort owner's son gunned down in front of construction workers by hitman]

 

1. Even where I live up country there are hitmen. My wife points them out all of the time. Some even work for the police..OR maybe she trying to tell me something? LOL.

 

2. My best friend was killed by a hitman in Dallas, TX. His wife (Thai) and her lover hired a one eyed hitman to shoot him while taking a shower in the morning. She is now serving 40 years in the Pen; she copped a plea deal  after the boyfriend confessed. Boyfriend got 25 years for confessing. One Eyed hitman got Life in Prison.

 

 

[Quarantines are killing Thailand’s tourism industry, and not even a long holiday can offset 14 days of isolation]

Tourism. Not needed.

 

1. The World Bank in news last week said the Thai Economy in 2021 will grow 4%. It grew 3.8% in 2019 with over 40 million tourist arrivals. So, no tourist needed.  The Economy is projected to grow more than  2019 with much less tourism.

 

2. "Finance Minister says economy must pivot away from tourism with a switch to S-Curve industries"

https://www.thaiexaminer.com/thai-news-foreigners/2020/12/03/finance-minister-economy-pivot-from-tourism/

 

I believe the Finance Ministry more than the Tourism Ministry. All Tourist industry's are trying to keep their chin up; but I think think it is clear that the Government want to move away from Tourism; and is trying to placate the those with investments in the tourism with unrealistic tourism projections.

[Pattaya: Covid in resort was not our fault, says business leader - calls for insurance for tourists]

Come on you <deleted> tourist! Give us more money! 

 

[​​​​​​​Thai tourism industry will never be allowed to recover to pre-COVID levels]

Thailand’s tourist industry was suffering before COVID. 

[Bangkok: Egyptian "mafia" figure arrested on overstay at Rama 9 restaurant]

I am sure you can got down to Sukhumvit Soi 3 and find another 50 just like him. 

[Coronavirus: How long can Thailand survive without foreign tourism?]

The question should not be about the Country. It will survive; but the devastating financial effects on the people will be the

more appropriate question.

['PM keeping a close watch on brewing political tensions, will open forum for youth to air views']

Placate then eradicate. That is this guys MO. I hope the young people take over. This guy and another unmentionable are stealing their future.

[Price of a life? Hired gunman said he was paid 2,500 baht for murder]

My wife points out an Hired Assassin that works for the Police and frequents her moms coffee shop. She says he has killed scores of people.

 

A few years ago I had some issues with a Contractor ripping me off and went to the Police. They recommended a person who could solve the problem. The next day I got a call from a guy who wanted to have a coffee. The first thing he said to me was that he handled the "Dark Side" of issues. I did not like the contractor, but I certainly did not want that on my Karma.