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Originally Posted by Panda a farang gets accused of trying to steal a bar mat. Whats mediation going to achieve? In this case I would imagine bail would be set at an nominal figure with a possible further under the table payment required by the BIB to ensure a speedy exit from the country unhindered. | seems totally fair to me Panda:..maybe the Ocker will think twice about taking something that doesn't belong to her next time... |
Actually, this new system of extortion will probably lead to more farangs getting into trouble with the law as they will be off home after jumping bail and far less likely to cry foul in the media.
Giving the accused back their passports after they post bail is a pretty clear invitation for them to jump bail and get home to safety rather than being detained for months and potentially facing a term in a Thai jail. Its really just a way of giving the existing tourist rip off scam some legal credibility. I doubt it will have any effect whatsoever on deterring the bad behaviour of drunken tourists who end up in the trap.
08-11-2009, 04:34 PM
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