[French national apprehended in Bangkok on kidnap charge]

There is way way way more to this story than what has been reported. Indeed all the reporting seems in direct favour of the plaintiff with no evidence (in the report) of the so called plan to kidnap anyone. I can make a number of plausible guesses as to what is going on but let’s wait and see.

[Anutin tells Swiss man Urs Fehr he should go home]

6 hours ago, webfact said:

Now he is also urging Governor Sophon to make sure that the prosecution against Mr Fehr is not settled financially.

Does he mean like all Thai Hi-So’s do when they stuff up for far far far worse? A Thai is granted equal justice under the law in most civilised western countries but it’s clear you can’t expect the same in return. Not that I think the accused doesn’t deserve punishment but this is clearly turning into a lynch mob not dissimilar to the days of the KKK minus the sheets.

[Foreigner's Shocking Behavior On Soi 4 Sparks Outrage in Bangkok [videos]]

Must be here on a Turdist Visa. I do hope he has reported its exact location to the relevant authorities.

[Western Engineer Assaults Pattaya Bar Women In Row Over Bill]

All these news outlets are scrapping the bottom of the barrel trying to get these “bad farang” news clips since the A-hole down in Phuket kicked the Thai Doctor. Both these incidents and the others reported are all foreigners who are behaving badly but there are far far more who do not and go out of there way to put up misbehaving and extortionist Thais who, in my experience, are in the vast majority. Where have all the stories gone of gangs of thais beating up foreigners? Seems to be a very nasty xenophobic witch hunt against foreigners recently at the exclusion of other news. If it’s that bad please stop all foreigners entering the kingdom. I dare you! I would have thought that the economic ruin for most that the covid knee jerk and subsequent closure of borders caused would have been a lesson, seems not.

Media please stop whining and gaslighting the very few misbehaving drunk or idiotic foreigners who come to Thailand. The vast majority respect and appreciate Thai culture and the differences it offers.🙏🏻

[Pattaya Woman Denies Stealing Chinese Tourist’s Credit Card]

In round one I score it 10/0 in favour of the Chinese dude.

[EC to Ask Court to Dissolve MFP]

39 minutes ago, Sig said:

Nothing new to see here... move along....

Edit:
I guess I should be explicit. I am being facetious. This action is so despicable, polite words escape me at the moment to describe what I think of these wholly self-centered people, who care NOTHING for their fellow countrymen who are of lesser means. Nor do they care for the peace of the land for the foreseeable future. Sickening.

Welcome to politicians the world over.

[Swiss Expat Charged with Bodily and Mind Harm in Phuket Kicking Incident]

What a complete tool!

[Thai Airways records recovery with US$782 million profit in 2023]

It's not going to last. The wave of tourism after COVID was to be expected and all the airlines are cashing in on the bonanza. Many of the airlines that flew to Thailand have either not yet started up or if the have they are not anywhere near the amount of flights pre COVID. Cathay for instance ditched it regional airline Dragon Air completely retrenching pilots and staff and selling off aircraft. Thai air buying new aircraft is a good sign as it means increased flights and if they are doing it so is everyone else which will translate into an over supply and competition which will result in lower fares. Unless they come up with another pandemic but hopefully the majority of people will have learned from the first one but I ain't hopeful on that front.

[Update: British teacher arrested for sexual assault in Thailand]

9 minutes ago, HauptmannUK said:

Before the guy is lynched it might be an idea to step back and gather statements, evidence and hold a trial.  I don't trust newspaper reports.

There was a case in the UK a year or two ago where several girls collectively accused a male teacher of sexual assault - later they admitted they had lied (after almost wrecking his life).

That's just pure evil!

[Snake Causes Chaos On Bangkok-Phuket Flight]

Snakes on a plane.

[American wanted for sharing explicit videos and abusing Thai women]

5 minutes ago, hotchilli said:

Country bashing and the racist remark... 

If Big Joke is on the case the guy should fly out soon... 

Preferably reparations to the victims followed by a stint in the Bangkok Hilton and then deportation and blacklisted for life!

[American wanted for sharing explicit videos and abusing Thai women]

What a complete Dick!

[British and South African tourists clash in street brawl on Bangla Road]

I will bet anything you like the fight started as a result of a comment or argument over the recent Rugby World Cup. The two groups then deciding to do a rematch.😂

[Missing Finnish Man Found Safe in Patong after Losing Contact with Family in Finland]

7 hours ago, Liverpool Lou said:

His parents didn't pay anything in the first place!

Yeah they did! Read the article again...slowly this time.

[Missing Finnish Man Found Safe in Patong after Losing Contact with Family in Finland]

You know I have read some some reports here that have been made me think of humanity in less than a positive light but this C**t takes the cake with being the lowest of the low! I hope the parents now finally realise what they have as a son! To put them through that kind of worry that only a parent could understand in order to extort money from them shows that he is well…psychotic! As one other poster has already mentioned it had to be the big P that lured this big C! Should be castrated before he passes any of that worthless genetics on to another! I hope to hear at some point (soon) that he receives a Darwin Award!

Species: Homines Faex

 

 

[Justice Minister Not Empowered To Endorse Thaksin’s Extended Stay At Hospital]

And the well orchestrated pantomime continues all the while time keeps on ticking. It’s guaranteed when Sponge Bob is finally free he will be completely “cured” with him regaling stories of the heroic doctors who brought him back from the clutches of death with plenty of Wai-ing all around.

[British citizen stranded in Thai hospital with a 400,000 baht plea to escape]

Nothing in this story adds up or makes any sense. He hasn’t actually been diagnosed with anything and has had numerous blood transfusions, something I personally would not want to be having in Thailand and especially Phuket! Government hospitals are not supposed to be as expensive as private hospitals so it’s very unclear how a 10 day stay in a communal ward with a blood transfusion could end up costing 400K baht! The reporter has not bothered to investigate and find out why that is before presenting it here. Who’s exactly suspects Leukaemia? The friends? His bed is blood soaked…well he is having daily blood transfusions. Leukaemia can be very easily misdiagnosed both ways and there are innumerable types. This is so badly reported and in my opinion skewered to look worse than it probably is to elicit sympathy for the donations and provide click bait on here.

“The situation worsens as Penson anticipates another visit to A&E upon his return, piling on more financial woes.”

A&E in the UK and any subsequent treatment is free in the UK so how is that piling on more financial woes. He must of had a return ticket to the UK, just reschedule your flight and you are in all the care that you will need free of charge.

 

[British citizen stranded in Thai hospital with a 400,000 baht plea to escape]

10 hours ago, bob smith said:

Legally, there is nothing the hospital can do to stop a patient walking off the premises. 

I am pretty sure in Thailand if he choose to walk out without paying the police would be around to pick home up or detained at the airport until payment was settled. This is not the UK.

[British citizen stranded in Thai hospital with a 400,000 baht plea to escape]

10 hours ago, NoDisplayName said:

 

 

It's only 10,000 pounds.

 

Might I suggest gosellakidney.com

It’s unlikely it’s worth much!

[Australian Tourist Allegedly Loses 200,000 Baht to Pickpocket on Pattaya Tour Bus]

They are looking for the wrong person! They need to be looking for a backpack picker surely?

[Thaksin’s Medical Expenses At Police Hospital Entirely Covered By Taxpayers’ Money]

11 minutes ago, Stargeezr said:

In Canada, prisoners who need medical operations and attention, also do not pay for it. How is this a news story?

Think about it.

Except in Canada the medical condition they are treating is real and you are not taking up a bed that could be used by someone who actually needs it.

[Dane released from Detention Center in Bangkok]

18 hours ago, Olav Seglem said:

Was absolutely NOT impressive for a "businessman" to need a month to raise thb 120.000. AND need to turn to family and danish friends....

It's an attempt to look impoverished prior to his appeal case.

[Thaksin Underwent Surgery, Now Recuperating: Corrections Dept]

Orthopaedic unit? Must have had a bunion removed. Ohh that is serious. When that’s healed nicely he have the other side done which should about get him to the finish line. 

[Thai tourism hit as gun violence prompts Chinese visitor cancellations]

5 hours ago, KannikaP said:

Should we thank the young gunman then?    (Sorry, bad taste)

What does the OP photo illustrate?

Tuk Tuks waiting for customers (implication Chinese) who are not coming, and hence no customers. 

[Israeli tourist causes chaos on Pattaya’s Walking Street, blames cannabis and stress]

Definitely letting his side down, but there is always a namby pampby who can’t man up and get on with doing what needs to be done. Get back home and fight for your country…like a man!