Old Hippie Posted August 14, 2002 Report Share Posted August 14, 2002 Say she makes up a number, can he verify it anyway? are they considered Public record, that anyone can look at? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iuytrede Posted September 9, 2002 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2002 From what I learned from boardmembers, friends and my embassy I figured there was a fair chance that her story was true. (BTW she is not a bargirl) Maybe she asked for a little bit too much, but in her situation one would rather err on the high side. I sent her 24000 B (not an enormous amount of money for me, but a lot more than I have ever given her). I have known her for 2 years and I would like to know her longer. She sent me a "Thank-you"-postcard and told me that after her first appearance at court she had to go to court every week or so to "write signature" - until she would receive her sentence.. She always went with her dad. It always took just one minute, so today she went alone - but today she received her sentence! 5000 B, plus an unspecified amount for the police. So she does not have to go to jail after all. Sounds like a good deal to me. I am sure when I come to Bangkok next week she will be waiting for me at the airport with 19000 Baht in her hands, plus tax-free interest... BTW just for information purposes she let me know today that dad has to go to court this week because "police catch him" - because he owes several hundred thousand baht to several people. So just for information purposes I am asking you: can not paying your debt land you in jail in Thailand? I thought it is part of the local culture... Thanks for all your answers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 9, 2002 Report Share Posted September 9, 2002 It's good to hear your girl is not in jail. Hope things get beter from now on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trotsky2 Posted September 9, 2002 Report Share Posted September 9, 2002 Wooo Nellie.. glad she is out of the slammer but I think some re-evaluation is at hand. I hope that unspecified amount to the police isn't 19,000. What is she going to get into next? A girlfriend who gets drunk and steals perfume to impress her parents? Stickman's mate was right--they are as cunning as a fox and as logical as a goldfish. And one of her relatives was just locked up. This seems like a shady crowd you are running with. Good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 10, 2002 Report Share Posted September 10, 2002 [color:blue]"I am sure when I come to Bangkok next week she will be waiting for me at the airport with 19000 Baht in her hands, plus tax-free interest..."color=blue>Please continue posting. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 13, 2002 Report Share Posted September 13, 2002 "BTW just for information purposes she let me know today that dad has to go to court this week because "police catch him" - because he owes several hundred thousand baht to several people. " Surprised this thread came from Iyutrede.She may not be a BG but she definetely counts on U to solve her family financial troubles,wich seem great.She gets drunk and shoplifts...her father doesn't pay back his loans and she whines for help...Doesn't look like a great investment of your time and money.I'd suggest to get rid of her but you're a grown up Good luck anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 13, 2002 Report Share Posted September 13, 2002 Ya know, iuytrede says that 24,000 baht is not too much for him. So who would I be to say he made the wrong decision. Maybe iuytrede got a good feeling doing what he did. Maybe iuytrede is going to get a lot of reward for what he did for the thai girl. Maybe he will fall in love and live happily ever after wtih a beautiful thai girl. Maybe 24,000 baht towards a dream of love and happiness is not too much? Don't ya love us newbies? ha ha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iuytrede Posted September 21, 2002 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2002 I met the manager and the security manager of the Carrefour store today, and it turned out that her story was 100% true (they actually showed me the report), includingt many details. As for the sums of money involved: Carrefour will not call the police for theft of little value (eg less than 100 - just pay the price of the merchandise - and for theft of minors and students (they will notify parents or teachers). 1400 B is considered a lot and they called the police. The police will want at leat 30000 B to release someone, or a government official as a guarantor - and the sum will double for theft committed during the night (GF stole in the evening and complained a lot that the police pretended it was in the night). That she paid only 5000 B in the end is considered very good luck (or maybe it helps to have an uncle who is a politician?). I am glad I could help her stay out of jail. It was definitely worth the money. 24000 is a small sum to help someone stay out of Thai prison - anyone. It still was not a good investment - she left me in the meantime for another guy who seems to be more generous. So I didn't actually get anything for my money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 21, 2002 Report Share Posted September 21, 2002 It's all about money.......and don't let anyone else (including yourself) fool you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 21, 2002 Report Share Posted September 21, 2002 I am sorry to hear this. Did you get back your THB 19000 at the airport? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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