[Fitness guy has 10 million baht's worth of jewelry stolen from locker at well known mall]

58 minutes ago, Crossy said:

Who the flip wears this much bling when going out and about, let alone to the gym where it's going to be in a locker?

 

 

Hmm, I can't imagine who could have arranged that

A apt saying comes to mind "Im not very bright but I can lift heavy things".

["International crime is a threat to Thai security" says ISOC chief at top Bangkok meeting]

1 hour ago, Emdog said:

RTP crack down hard on international crime. They want all the crime to be domestic sort.

Yes but I wonder if it crossed any minds as to why Thailand would be attractive to international crime....maybe something that runs rife in the government and police force?

 

Oh no, it must be those ruthless outsiders of course.

[Thai media sends out warning: Death penalty or life in jail for violent abusers of children]

Well thats all fine and dandy, but this is Thailand afterall and we all know that harsh sentences can be suddenly made mild or non existant at all for the right remuneration pointed in the right direction.   Even red notices can quietly go to the bottom of the pile.

[Plastic or steel cable tie for solar cables under solar panels]

15 hours ago, samuttodd said:

Why not?

 

 

The ozone here degrades many plastics, not sure if your ties are plastic or nylon...  The white ones are often nylon,  which holds up better than the plastic ones.

 

 

Back home in Oz the black ones were UV treated whereas the white arent.  Here I enclosed an area (in full sun) with plastic mesh and a good brand black cable ties.  After 5 years the cable ties were failing all over.  I dont know if its the sun or the UV treatment here but not much in plastic lasts if in full sun here.  Correct me if Im wrong but I believe the UV is higher in Australia than here.  I would use the stainless steel if affordable.

 

(edit oops we must have been writing same time, sorry)

[Space Technology Lab Opens]

Will Chaing Mai become the HUB of Space Technolgy Labs?  ????

[What Movies or TV shows are you watching (2022)]

7 hours ago, giddyup said:

As good as BB? Hardly. I gave it away half way through the first episode, found it silly and pretentious.

I normally cant stand the "Italian Stallion", considering him just another American knuckle-dragger, and while surprised I even had a look, Iam thoroughly enjoying the series.  Some subtle wit here and there too, I hope it keeps it up.

[The nearest vet is 190 Km away – looking for advice]

Some more pics would be good, difficult to determine location.   Is her head up in the pic?  If so I am wondering if some irritation from her choker collar like nickle allergy or pinching?

[Young woman injured by low hanging cable in Pattaya, urges officials to take action]

6 hours ago, webfact said:

A female motorist urged Pattaya officials to do something about a low-hanging cable

They should form a commitee to discuss organising a commitee to look into who should form the commitee to discuss ways and means, including skim, in order to rectify.........................what was the problem again?

[What Movies or TV shows are you watching (2022)]

On 12/24/2022 at 9:40 PM, Jingthing said:

Till.

This is a very good movie about the true story of the famous lynching of Emeitt Till age 14 and his mother's bold decision to show his dead body to the world.

If you don’t know the story already you should know it and this movie though not a documentary would be one way to learn about it.

The actors playing the mother and child were both brilliant.

But that said while the movie definitely fully held my attention there was an element of aloofness about it that didn't fully engage me emotionally. Perhaps because I already knew the story well. Also I guess most people wouldn't consider the tragic subject matter particularly entertaining. 

 

 

Absolutely brilliant movie and portrayal of such a terrible time.

 

Truth, Justice and the American Way.....so long as you are white,

[Navy Slammed Over Missing Sailors, Sunk Ship]

24 minutes ago, Artisi said:

Think the question should be expanded, are the Thai defence forces prepped for anything other than glitz and glamour? 

 

all shown and no go. 

Imagine these clowns in charge of a submarine!!  ????

[Thai immigration arrest foreign language teacher - she's blacklisted from Thailand for 5 years]

4 hours ago, brianthainess said:

Just out of curiosity what language was she

teaching ? my guess is English not Swahili, should pay her to stay, going by the way Thai English teachers here are mostly useless. 

You clearly have no idea do you lol.  Put your foot right in it hahaha!

[What Movies or TV shows are you watching (2022)]

On 12/15/2022 at 3:23 PM, Will27 said:

Don't pick Up the Phone

 

Thought this was mind boggling.

Summary: The shocking true crime story of a hoax caller who targeted fast food restaurants across America - posing as a police officer investigating a theft, the caller instructed managers to strip-search the young female employees he said were suspects; for many victims, what began as a humiliating strip search escalated into sexual abuse. When the hoax caller hits McDonald's in Mount Washington, Kentucky, a rookie detective makes it his mission to catch him - what he uncovers is extraordinary. With testimonies from investigators, victims and the people who were duped into committing strip-search crimes, this limited series tells the story of the hunt for the strip search hoaxer, and the victims' search for justice.

 

 

Mind boggling is correct.  Its hard to imagine something like this happening anywhere but then again it is the "land of the free" lol.

[Thai man dead, had "genitals ripped apart" in Pit Bull attack - owner says he's had enough of his pets]

58 minutes ago, Derek B said:

<deleted>...............................must be typo.

Anywhere else yes but TIT!

[Thai man dead, had "genitals ripped apart" in Pit Bull attack - owner says he's had enough of his pets]

3 minutes ago, billd766 said:

Try looking here to find those wonderful friendly people loving Pit bulls.

 

https://highlandcanine.com/50-most-popular-dog-breeds-in-the-world-2022/

 

or here

 

https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/most-popular-dog-breeds-of-2021/

This is Asean Now, facts and figures dont count here.

[Thai man dead, had "genitals ripped apart" in Pit Bull attack - owner says he's had enough of his pets]

1 hour ago, spidermike007 said:

People say alot of ridiculous things. Means very little what they say. Nonsense is nonsense. 

 

Sure, discipline is a factor. But, even with discipline a monster is still a horrendous and dangerous monster. 

I normally like your posts but with this one you have no idea what you are talking about.  I doubt you have ever had a dog except to put your pajamas in on the end of your bed.

 

[Thai man dead, had "genitals ripped apart" in Pit Bull attack - owner says he's had enough of his pets]

3 hours ago, JonnyF said:

I would argue it is the cross breeding that creates issues.

 

Purebred "dog fighting" dogs are very human friendly, they were bred to fight other dogs and human aggression was an undesirable trait. It's when you cross breed them with breeds such as Mastiffs (which have been used as war dogs to fight humans, or to protect property from humans) that you end up with the strength and tenacity of the "PitBull" and the human aggression/size of the Mastiff (not picking on Mastiffs here, could be other breeds as well). This is why you end up with "huge Pitbulls" which aren't actually "Pitbulls" at all.

 

When such a dog attacks, it is labelled a "PitBull" attack, when in fact it is essentially a mongrel or a cross breed. If you broke down the figures, I'd bet a huge proportion of these "PitBull" attacks are not a specific breed such as the American PitBull Terrier or the Staffordshire Bull Terrier but a mix of various breeds, some of which may have been bred for human aggression.

 

This is why breed specific legislation is such a nonsense. The label "PitBull" is vastly misused. The dog in the OP is a good example. Clearly a mix (I'd guess a Mastiff/American Bulldog mix) but labelled a PitBull.

 

Hence all the uneducated posts on this thread screaming for a ban on PitBulls.

Crossbreeding.  You may have something there.  Dont know about dogs in this regard, but I know in the cattle industry if you take two purebreds of different breeds you get a thing called "hybrid vigor".  The result is bigger stronger animals but when it comes to bulls you need to keep right out of the way...they are crazy mad.

 

Something else that stands out in this case is that the victim was 'different", he had "some minor mental health issues".  Dogs notice things like this and it makes them uneasy.  I had a workmate who had a limp and the soi dogs gave him hell going to work everyday but ignored the rest of us.  We have 2 mentally challenged guys in our village and you can always tell when they are out and about because all the dogs go berzerk barking.  Im not excusing the dogs but its just another reason why powerful dogs should not be allowed to roam free.

 

The dogs' owner should have the book thrown at him.  There is an old saying. "One dog is one dog, two dogs is five".  Three dogs allowed to run free together is a disaster waiting to happen.  They become a marauding pack who edge each other on and are super difficult to control.  He knew that in fact he all but admitted it.  And dont forget the very recent publicity over dog attacks.  He should be held responsible and knows it but tries to play the benevolent victim.

 

I agree that breed specific legislation is useless.  Any dog large enough is a menace in the wrong owners hands.  Years ago in Australia when Dobermans, Rottweilers and German Shepherds were a status symbol there was a spate of attacks and there were calls to ban those breeds.....until the head surgeon of the local Childrens' hospital released data showing the biggest culprit was the lowly Labrador.... believe it or not!

 

Lastly I have a very strong belief, after having dogs all my life,  that there arent any bad dogs.....only bad owners!

[Bank insists I wear a mask]

On 12/13/2022 at 6:42 PM, billd766 said:

My pc has an ad blocker.

 

He has a mind blocker, so whatever you post in favour of common sense and mask wearing, he will mind block, because he does not agree with it, therefore you, me or anyone else are wrong and stupid.

 

He is already on my ignore list.

I bet he has a yellow book and pink card that came free in a cornflakes packet!

[How to get out of team-building trips]

1 hour ago, BritManToo said:

I'd be more worried about her banging a coworker than being in a crash!

You could always insist on going with her.

 

Diplomatic solution,

Tell her you're going to stay in Pattaya while she's away.

Just pack a lot of condoms for her....problem solved.  Its not like a gang of co-workers is going to wear her out or break her, good for teambuilding too.  ????

[Bangchak to Buy Used Cooking Oil to Produce Jet Fuel]

Is this for the upcoming trip to the moon?  ????

[That's amazing! Farang given a lesson in divining numbers for the lottery]

7 hours ago, Bert got kinky said:

 

and wearing what appeared to be a crucifix, a symbol based on another strange belief. 

 

To the writer of this, well done, you have just won the internet.

 

Priceless!!  ????

[British ex-teacher, 78, and his boyfriend, 27, killed in horror car crash in Thailand]

37 minutes ago, NorthernRyland said:

Sadly Thailand is moving backwards in this regard so I find it hilarious when they make plans for "50% less deaths by 2030" or whatever nonsense they come out with.

One needs to ignore half of what politicians here say and disregard the rest otherwise you would be believing that Thailand is soon going to the moon, that they have invented a cure for AIDS and Ebola and that all Thai politicians are born super-rich or borrowed it from dead friends.

[Former DMP Chalerm says he sees weed as a narcotic - tells nation SIX things that must be done]

26 minutes ago, goloeilmanz said:

Oh, absolutely. It's definitely on par with heroin and fentanyl. I mean, have you ever seen someone fall into a weed-induced coma? It's a real epidemic. ????

I love it thanks!  ????

[Former DMP Chalerm says he sees weed as a narcotic - tells nation SIX things that must be done]

You know thats funny Mr Chalerm,  You see weed as a narcotic and I see Thai politicians as being kindergarten children.  Greedy little children with their hands full of cookies but still screaming and stamping for more.

[Bank insists I wear a mask]

On 12/6/2022 at 12:32 AM, ozimoron said:

In her eyes you were already wearing one.

An excellent and justified retort! 

 

What the <deleted> is wrong with these people?  Why is it so damn difficult to wear a mask.

[Thai PM vows not to tolerate corruption in government bureaucracy]

Hes laughing all the way to the bank!