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Why is a Thai lawyer in Chiang Mai suing the U.S. government over COVID-19?
Jun 26, 2020
6 years ago
Garrett ***********
ORIGINAL POSTERI'm trying to keep this group as much visa and expat (bank, car buying, yellow books ext) as possible, but I can't not share this.
A Thai lawyer in Chiang Mai has filed a lawsuit in Chiang Mai court against the United States Government, claiming the US is responsible for the Covid-19 Virus. Apparently he owns a cafe, and he wants 450,000 baht is lost revenue.
A Thai lawyer in Chiang Mai has filed a lawsuit in Chiang Mai court against the United States Government, claiming the US is responsible for the Covid-19 Virus. Apparently he owns a cafe, and he wants 450,000 baht is lost revenue.
TLDR : Answer Summary
A Thai lawyer in Chiang Mai has filed a lawsuit against the United States government, claiming it is responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic and seeking 450,000 baht in lost revenue due to his cafe's financial losses. The post discusses various community reactions, skepticism about the lawsuit's viability, and commentary on the motivations behind such a legal action.
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Steve ***********
It'll be interesting seeing him prove it
Divya *********
That's because China owns Thailand.
Stephen *********
Thai are brainwashed into believing white farang brought in virus . Not China.
Janin ******
Yeahh, a lot of Chinese tourists...π€π€π
Steve *******
The stupid pandemic has been going on for generations and isn't going anywhere anytime soon π
David ******
Lol, one is born every day! What's he going to do when he realises its origins are from China? Good luck with that one π€£
David **********
Not quite sure how it is possible to file an international law suit in a local court that has no jurisdiction over the USA. Very strange, must be just seeking publicity.
Rob ******
Australia has the same problem , of the Covid the largest percent from any single country was the US coming into Australia . No tests done on anyone flying out of the US .
Otto *********
Sounds like a PR stunt...
Garrett ***********
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Rick *******
Idiot...
Edna *******
Good luck with that. I guess he has money to burn on lawyers. What happened to China?
Garrett ***********
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He is a lawyer.Reply to
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Michael *********
Smart lawyer!
He knows that Farang Sam has far more money than She Daddy.
He knows that Farang Sam has far more money than She Daddy.
Ivan ************
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John *********
LOL!!!
McGregor **********
I thought Covid-19 started in China so why blame the USA?
Anthony ********
Jesus what next! Wouldn't want this guy representing me! Maybe Trump will buy him a coffee 555!
John ********
Apparently, a law against frivolous lawsuits doesnβt exist here. π³
Joseph *********
Must be Chinese π
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Meanwhile he chowing down on a fried bat
Nick ****************
Ha ha he is doing the wrong people. He should look about 50 kms North.
Nicky ******
If the cafe has taken such a huge financial hit due to the economic crisis brought about by the Covid19 situation, he should prepare himself for the worst because his credibility as a good lawyer has just been flushed down the toilet!
Steve **********
@Nicky *****
ah, yep.Reply to
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Brian ********
So why not file a Law suit against China ?
Steve **********
@Brian *******
hahaDennis *******
@Brian *******
, no publicity, cannot offend the Rich tourists from China.Brian ********
@Dennis ******
very true Reply to
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Matthew *********
Evidence is Irrelevant the cost to defend out ways the claim he might even succeed
Nicky ******
Jimmy Bond Not with tourists, and not in the current economic climate!
By the time things return to normal in the tourist sector, his story will be forgotten like a fart blown away in the wind!
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By the time things return to normal in the tourist sector, his story will be forgotten like a fart blown away in the wind!
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Nicky ******
@Matthew ********
Evidence is not irrelevant. You can't bring a case against someone, and expect to win without it.The case will be laughed at, and dismissed on the grounds of lunacy, if it even gets near the courtroom!
He will get nothing... π€£
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Nicky ******
I would love to see what evidence he's going to provide, in order to support his case!
I guess that point flew over his head, when he came up with this "genius" idea!
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I guess that point flew over his head, when he came up with this "genius" idea!
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Sammy *******
Garrett, are you back in cm now?
Dennis *******
This lawsuit is sponsored by the Chinese embassy in Chiangmai lol π
Hitachino ******
@Dennis ******
fake newsRampura ***************
.Chinese r behind the lawyer's suit
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@Dennis ******
absolutely right...Chinese r behind the lawyerReply to
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Oliver ********
I hope this makes the global news. Donald Trump's reaction on Twitter will be hilarious. His excitement may even be enough to trigger a heart attack.
Steve **********
@Oliver *******
happy days are here ag........Tom ********
@Oliver *******
450.000THB why would Trump even read itReply to
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James **************
Braindead
Andy *****
Lawyers are leeches. I haven't met an honest one in Thailand yet, and I've met alot.
Michael ******
Cute story. He is a lawyer too. Therefore he is a blood sucking leach.
Steve **********
If suit is filed in CM, thry will settle. The Consul staff is never there, so such a small sum will settle. Problem is who to you serve court doc. to ?
Garrett ***********
ORIGINAL POSTER@St***
No, that's not how that works. Steve **********
Steve **********
@Garrett **********
ok, ?Reply to
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Phill ******
any publicity is good publicity.
Ken *******
If you dont try you never succeed
Joe **********
Fair enough, give the man a lager
Joe ***********
He will lose. It is simply a waste of time. There is way too much evidence that China is at the heart of this Fiasco. This fellow has been reading too many conspiracy theories
Keith *************
Nice article π well he wouldn't blame China would he .low intelegence....
Khun ******
Seems some people didn't read the headline..... "I'm trying to keep this group as much visa and expat (bank, car buying, yellow books ext) as possible, but I can't not share this."
Mark ********
You're not bright enough to do this, cheers.
Mark ********
@Keith ************
*intelligence Keith *************
@Mark *******
at least I fooled you haha. ....Keith *************
@Mark *******
you must be a liberal nutjob teacher ...Keith *************
@Mark *******
years ago I knew someone named Martin Atkins he was a right twat is he one of your inbred relations...Mark ********
@Keith ************
Yes, he's your sister. Keith *************
@Mark *******
how could he be my sister with your name DER...Mark ********
@Keith ************
Ask your mother, she kept the name right on the birth certificate. Keith *************
@Mark *******
triggered haha by nerd ....Mark ********
@Keith ************
* byeKeith *************
@Mark *******
I'm just having a dump sorry can't talk .....Keith *************
@Mark *******
I bet you hate President Trump and didn't want Brexit . I've worked for 50 year's. you will achieve fuck all .... Mark ********
@Keith ************
I've retired early and very comfortably. You're a sad old sexpat in a dump. Go figure. Keith *************
@Mark *******
you know fuck all about me so stfu ...Mark ********
@Keith ************
Too close to the truth for you Chang chugging old man in Pattaya? Like I said, you aren't bright enough for this, run along now there's a good chap. Reply to
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Rob ******
Don't know. Haven't met him.
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