1 in 10 Brits murdered abroad are in LOS!

[Naang Faa]

Erm,language Monkey,go wash your mouth out with soap!
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[PigDogg]

The big danger is drunk driving on motobikes.

And lots of lowlife Americans too. There's one who's moving there in April.

[seamus]

Daveduke when you out there ?

[daveduke007]

May

[SamplerDoc]

(PigDogg @ Feb. 05 2008,02:57)

(stogie bear @ Feb. 04 2008,10:12) why the 'Land of Smiles' is one of the most dangerous places on earth for its British residents

An explanation could be that the type of Brit that visits/lives Thailand is more likely to be murdered than the type of Brit that visits/lives Switzerland.

Lots of low lifes are attracted to the cheap lifestyle and easy sexual gratification.

   
And PD, You are moving here too soon, Right  

[Looker]

http://www.guardian.co.uk/travel/2007/aug/03/1
These news seem to portray a much worst situation than the Independent ones.

[Monkey]

They said 224 people died between April 05 and March 06.

Mostly that would be made up by people crashing whilst pissed up on a bike and those with weak hearts who couldn't handle the excitement.

[Looker]

And included retired Brits living in Thailand. But is sounds like a lot to me anyway

[Naang Faa]

But how many bit the dust plugging in curling tongs?
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[jimslim]

Not many guys here

[Monkey]

And included retired Brits living in Thailand. But is sounds like a lot to me anyway

Maybe Thailand is the elderly falang's Elephant Graveyard?

What's the alternative, go live in an OAP home, become senile and incontinent and wait to die?

I know which option I'd take...

[Looker]

(Monkey @ Feb. 06 2008,07:17) Maybe Thailand is the elderly falang's Elephant Graveyard?
What's the alternative, go live in an OAP home, become senile and incontinent and wait to die?
I know which option I'd take...

No no, nothing to say. I was simply a bit surprised of the numbers. Till you read something you know nothing about you are at the obscure of what facts are
Did you have to remind me that I'll soon be old

[BAM]

(Naang Faa @ Feb. 05 2008,00:35) I get more scared plugging in electrics round here!
 Do they have any stats on that?.....
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8  in 10 Brits were electrocuted in the shower in Thailand.  7  in 10 Brits were electrocuted in the bathtub in Thailand while using a hair dryer.  9  in 10 Brits were electrocuted on the toilet in Thailand while using the anal washing hose.

The whole concept of grounding doesn€™t exist in Thailand€¦ insulating wiring is an option. Fuses and Circuit Breakers are an added expense and not deemed necessary and even when used any amperage will do.

When in Thailand... use electricity at your own risk. There are no regulations and no safety standards.

[Naang Faa]

OMG scary Mary or what!

makes your hair stand on end.....
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[Looker]

(BAM @ Feb. 06 2008,13:47) The whole concept of grounding doesn€™t exist in Thailand€¦ insulating wiring is an option. Fuses and Circuit Breakers are an added expense and not deemed necessary and even when used any amperage will do.

I was in a workshop last year, somewhere in the outskirt of BKK, and I am no expert in electrical installation but I was watching on each pillar of the building these power cutters for industrial voltage (380V) totally exposed to the elements and completely un-grounded
A Swedish guy who is experienced in the field told me that simply touching them in the wrong way would have transformed me in light and heat. He was TOTALLY shocked! His first time in Thailand