Sporty Posted November 16, 2006 Report Share Posted November 16, 2006 This could never happen in the West. Totally FU. http://www.siamsuperbike.com/aboutus.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khunsanuk Posted November 16, 2006 Report Share Posted November 16, 2006 Hi, What the fuck? I just read that. I do not know Peter well, but remember him to be a nice guy and he did not deserve to get screwed over like this Peter, if you are reading this, I'd be happy to stick a banner on the site (for free) for a couple of months to help you get your business back on its feet. Sanuk! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drogon Posted November 16, 2006 Report Share Posted November 16, 2006 Amazing but his advices are so true. Sad for him but I wish he gets back on his feet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julian2 Posted November 16, 2006 Report Share Posted November 16, 2006 Good luck to him, nice site though, pity I don't ride bikes anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCgringo Posted November 16, 2006 Report Share Posted November 16, 2006 I meet him a few times , he helped me try and get a couple things made , Nice guy and has a cute kid that we went shopping with , Hate to hear of this bullshit happening , Not that I was ever planning on opening a business in LOS , but this would be another reason why not to, Good luck and I hope you get back on your feet OC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 16, 2006 Report Share Posted November 16, 2006 Wow, nasty business, hope everything works out for him... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neo Posted November 16, 2006 Report Share Posted November 16, 2006 It seems common for foreigners to treat Thailand like the wild west where anything goes and they figure they can get away with winging it. Later they learn the hard way Thai's have very tough and strict laws and if in violation you are in deep trouble. While he admittedly didn't handle things right, I really liked the lessons learned section since this guy has a real chance now to be successful. No matter what you do (visa, business, or otherwise) keep it legal. I think that is rule #1 in Thailand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCgringo Posted November 16, 2006 Report Share Posted November 16, 2006 yeah legal.....uhhh the cops (thugs) show up , threaten you and your family and take your goods for themselves. I guess my question is , would the same thing happen if a Thai owned everything , no falang involved , and his ex- worker did the same things ? or did this happen because a falang was involved ? OC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neo Posted November 16, 2006 Report Share Posted November 16, 2006 Unbelievable response! Take off the farang tinted glasses. Even though the guy painted a target on his own wife by making her legally responsible for his shady and illegal business dealings which could have ruined her and their whole family (jail time, criminal records, deportation, black listing, penalties, legal costs, loss of guardianship), the police had the compassion not to throw the book at them and gave them an easier way to mend their errors which they accepted. I repeat rule #1: keep it legal. He regrets this aspect now and I am apalled anyone after reading this passes the buck that it wasn't his fault. He was lucky to get off easy, it could have been much worse. I wish the guy the best in the future. He seems like someone who is willing to learn and achieve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drogon Posted November 16, 2006 Report Share Posted November 16, 2006 Partly agree. Of course you have to be totally legal in everything but even then I can tell you that farangs are far less favored even if their business is totaly legal. (I just learned it by myself, luckily I know another thai who has a higher rank in the police hierarchy) -> Get a good and reliable thai lawyer, make some good relations, respect and treat well the people who could help you one day...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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