The Truth About Police in Thailand: Postcards From Turtle Beach

[@mangostickyrice555]

Thumbs up 👍 Steve Rosse

[@gtv5027]

Right on Steve! Im a black man, born & raised in L.A. Calif, retire in Thailand. Best that I can recall LAPD didn't extort from motorists. But I'd been happy to give a little cash or cigarettes to get away from their fucking bullshit😂

[@peterrhodes1275]

Don't sweat the ignorami - keep doing what you enjoy. If someone gives you crap about your channel ask to see theirs 🙂 You are an artist and a raconteur par excellence. Keep up the good work my friend.

[@thomashamilton9779]

Just love hearing folks like you...telling amazing stories...which I consider amazing...about a life lived well...good times and bad!

[@martyscarborough7267]

Cigarettes are the real Devils cabbage not broccoli and I here that Broccoli going to be available only by medical recreational going bye bye

[@eddenoy321]

Hi Steve. Here in S Nevada, I seek out solitude much like you do. No ocean , but the desert offers some nice scenery and lots of places to escape from people. TY for your videos. In my younger days my favorite travel writer was Paul Theroux. Your speaking sometimes reminds me of his writings.

[@steverosse]

Thank you, Ed. I lived in Las Cruces, NM, for eight years before I retired last year. Spent a whole lot of time walking the Chihuahua desert alone. It's awesome, but I need a beach. And you can't live in the US on social security. I couldn't, anyway.

[@JettMalone]

so enjoyable to spend some time with YOU, Steve.

[@thomashamilton9779]

Jimmy Buffet music always has a place in life...glad it does for you!

[@ONealMusicStudio]

You’ve got the most perfect theme song! Love it! Some people have no appreciation for creative people. What’s with that? I love your art work! Never had an issue with the police here but I used to get stopped quite regularly driving through Sonoyta MX just over the AZ border heading to my place in Rocky Point. Usually a $20 took care of it. I think I got hit for $100 one time even though I always literally crawled through that town. I was driving a Mercedes sedan in those days and was probably just asking for it. I don’t even own a car here and have no intention of buying one. Liberating actually!

[@RobFomenko]

I'm getting ready to sell my Jeep Grand Cherokee in the US before coming to Thailand to retire. I am looking forward to not owning a car anymore. Yes, it is liberating.

[@simmonds3930]

I love that you love doing this too! Til next time.... 🌇

[@southpaw1755]

Thanks Steve. Whatever you do in life be happy and don't give a crap about what jealous people say.

[@peterj1]

You have a great memory and the stories to match - I was riveted. Thanks Steve, keep ‘em coming.

[@shuttlemanjack]

We are back in the US now for a couple months. I got stopped in Prachinburi once and had forgotten my International Licence.... It was going to be 5 or 600 baht. Explained I had just left it at my house in Ban Sang....Ticket was reduced to driving without licence for 2 or 300 baht. We all left as friends.

[@LtDave]

Note to self: Carry a carton of Marlboro Reds when traveling throughout Southeast Asia! 😊

[@steverosse]

My friends used to say that if you fly through Middle Eastern airports always put a copy of Playboy on top of your clothes in your suitcase. Any official in those countries who searches your bag will take the magazine and leave whatever else is in there. My friend said he'd smuggled liquor and weed under Playboys.

[@hanu23]

"It is easier to give up p...y than it is tobacco." Classic. Feel u brother. Stay strong.

[@LvB-do8cm]

have a great weekend Steve, thanks a bunch for the entertainment

[@gruntmax43]

OK. You give me memory flashbacks.🙏

[@nsmith3143]

Hey Steve, I've only ever had one bad experience with the Thai police and that was in Bangkok about 25 years ago. There were signs posted about a 10,000 baht fine for littering. Though I am not a litterer I did take note of the signs. Later when I walked past a police booth smoking a cigarette the police seen me. I continued to walk and extinguished my cigarette and kept the butt in my hand for about 4 or 5 blocks as there were no garbage bins anywhere to be seen. When I cam up to a street stall I bent over to pick up a laser light to have a look at it and the seller also handed me another to look at. This is when I put the butt next to my foot to free up my other hand to look at the other laser light. Within a second of putting it next to my foot someone swooped in behind me to pick it up and to my amazement it was one of those police officers from back at the booth ~5 blocks away. He then marched me all the way back to the booth to get my 10,000 baht fine. I knew this was a stitch up as I was going to pick up the butt again immediately after I looked at the laser lights. When I was confronted by the police sergeant back at the booth I pleaded with him for understanding and also pointed out I had no intention of littering. After a while we reached a compromise and he was happy to take all the baht out of my wallet which was approximately 250 baht (there were no Travel Card ATMs in those days). I got off lightly and lucky he didn't know that I had about 4000 baht hidden in my sock 🙂

[@kcl2862]

My feeling when you told those stories that you don’t understand the art and joy . of negotiation . My mother taught me when I was about 14 in Panama and it was a skill I took to heart. The situation can have its more crass orientation or , if handled well, the joy of competition like a game of sports. Once in Panama when I was maybe seventeen I was bar hopping in the more local section of downtown when a policeman tried to seek fees for his perception of the error of my ways.. in a matter of ten minutes we went from a fee of several dollars down to nothing when I explained I had no money. He was crestfallen until I suggested we go to my usual haunt and buy him a beer. He found nothing wrong with the solution and we spent the next hour together shooting the shit and drinking beers and he finally decided to go back to work. I consider this a “master class” on negotiation that was spontaneous and had two winners, not one. I love situations like that..Now about the time in Vietnam coming out of a whore house to a policeman with weapon drawn and hammer back on his gangster looking 38 ……….., next time.

[@nongwuaso9639]

Great show Steve

[@i-will-get-you-there]

Hi! Steve. I hope you are doing well. May I suggest, for your next episode? Doing a detailed step by step "how do you make a paper machete turtle and decorate it." while telling stories? I would love it. And I wish you luck with cutting down on smoking and trip coming up. Cheers

[@pepelemoko01]

Steve,i have cut down on the number of cups of coffee I drink every day,I feel much better, as the bigger cups mean fewer trips to the coffee machine.

[@steverosse]

LOL!

[@gzubeck3]

Steve, make all the arts and crafts crap you want, but i must say, I come to your channel for all the fun stories!

[@natesquestyouknowthatsrigh8269]

Great story 😊

[@bonewman7029]

Steve, I like your new blue shirt that you wore during the Grumpy Old Man show on Sunday, the September 24th 👍🍻

[@steverosse]

Thank you. Actually, I got that shirt in Phrae a year ago. I've worn it on my channel but not on Tim's before.

[@david-reason]

Steve, It's good to know women aren't addictive. I'm pleased to know this! I was stopped by soldiers in the middle of nowhere, after the Kenyan Coup in 1982.

[@glorgau]

Benjamin Franklin: In 3 days both fish and guests begin to stink. ;-)

[@kimmoisaksson791]

K was here. Thank you Steve. K

[@Nomadicjones]

Hello Steve. My wife (who is Thai) and I have really enjoyed your videos. We are currently in the central USA. We are exploring options to move to the Phuket area soon. You have sparked great conversations between my wife and me. I am quickly approaching 50 and am more determined than ever to start a new chapter. Have a great weekend and thank you!

[@mannyjackson1048]

Glad your seeing the light to move out of Ripp off unhinged America. I left that country back in 2011. Hey hey, bye bye. 🌴✌🏄‍♂️🏄‍♂️🏄‍♂️🏄‍♂️✌🌴

[@peternotley]

Loved today's story Steve. The wild East !! 👍👍

[@TheGrindinUSA]

More kindergarten lessons please 🙏🏽

[@redpilljourney]

"Go watch the worm guy" ☠️ Reckon I will use that one if you dont mind Nice sunset over Haad Sa teve 👍 We Love you too Steve ✌️

[@PaulWalliswriter]

Steve Rosse (with an e) for mayor of Turtle Beach

[@Heathrow75]

It’s only one humans comment Steve out of thousands of views, everyone loves your creativity 👍

[@travel-trade]

I've switched to decaf coffee - I can drink successive cups without worrying about my heart. Take care.

[@jimmybee4893]

This old man sometimes grumpy just enjoyed another great video from Steve at Turtle Beach

[@grahamdenn7028]

Cheers Steve great chat 🍻

[@johnnygerard6605]

Right on Steve. We love your channel. Sorry we missed you in Phangnga. Love it there. In Hua Hin now krap🙏🏻

[@mapwhe]

Great story Steve, thanks for sharing...really enjoyed....

[@narellec]

I’m still watching and listening to every single episode AND loving it. Your creativity is inspiring. I loved the paper mache lesson. Oh & let’s not forget the stories. As long as I’m not in them. 😂😅

[@jeffedwards5028]

Very interesting Steve. Glad I found your vlog. Have a great day.

[@alannongkhai]

Another great closing shot 😊👍🙏

[@DanielSmith-sl3pv]

Steve - cheers to your morning 🌄 background of beach ⛱️ side...

[@roytransit]

Your story reminds me of an afternoon in a Laos "cafe" while on a visa run 20 years ago. The teenager "guarding" the place was fiddling with his M-16 when it went off 10 feet from us. After we picked ourselves up off the ground, we left before the police could show up and suggest the kid shot at us for a good reason.

[@IsaanSlowLife]

Rich people tend to count pennies while less fortunate people count dollars.

[@Curtis-xk4dd]

Gotta be the best channel intro on KZbin

[@steverosse]

Trevor does get more positive comments than I do. I'm kinda jealous.

[@steverosse]

Trevor does get more positive comments than I do. I'm kinda jealous.

[@StevenCasper]

Enjoyed your video, thanks.

[@yaslamalameri2761]

Hi Steve love your channel and also your collaboration with Tim TNT

[@Wortsandall]

You crack me up, your sense of humor is great

[@Tuckermen]

I really enjoyed your paper mache tutorial, for what it's worth. Thanks for your content.

[@supreeyakritsaneephaiboon2304]

Great Story! Thanx!

[@garymarkham4167]

Yep everything is negotiable in the Land of Smiles....Had an Aussie mate with a small shop in Patong and this young Thai guy came in and said he was from the Tax Dept and estimated my friend owed tax...He said I am not paying that and the Thai guy said how much do ya wanna pay!!! LOL.

[@wiphaweemoore4700]

What you doing is so interesting,my husband and I planned to take our kids to Thailand for vacation next year. It would be nice to see what you are doing with the things that you collect from the beach. my daughter she very interested in what you are doing. Hope your operation goes well.

[@steverosse]

My door is always open.

[@rosalind442]

You certainly live the” Life of Riley” and btw, you look hot with your chest exposed! You live in the tropics for crying out loud! Love your messages on life and our world we live in! You rock, Steve! 🙏🏽

[@piotrg8593]

I had so much fun time, Steve. Have a great trip to Cambodia. Siam Reap? 5 days there? ...I ha e been there. You should see it. ...You will love it. I know that you know.) Enjoy. Piotr from Phuket

[@clivebunyard3265]

Great story Steve & safe travels to Cambodia and back again... will be looking out for your next monologue

[@GapBahnDirk]

That theme song is both poetry and philosophy. Great stuff as usual..... 👍👍

[@marchanson711]

Good episode Stevo! Thanks.

[@Sikofu]

Nice shirt, from Sihanoukville (Kampong Som) Cambodia, but very soon will be back to Serey Sophorn (Banteay Meanchey) Cambodia.

[@CA-1954]

The final clip on the video just shows that the place you are staying is priceless. I don't know what you are paying in rent monthly but it's worth it.

[@steverosse]

6,000 baht per month. Yeah, I'm gonna brag about it.

[@CA-1954]

@steverosse steve that's a steal for that price is there any other rental available in that area.

[@CA-1954]

@@steverosse My thai wife said most people who died in the Tsumani were from Khao Lak and Thai Meuang.

[@steverosse]

@@CA-1954Well, she's wrong. Nobody died, or was even hurt, by the tsunami in Thai Mueang. There has never been a tsunami in Thai Mueang. And I believe most of the people who died in Khao Lak were farang, not "from Khao Lak."

[@steverosse]

@@CA-1954 Sure. Lots. Half of Thailand is empty real estate.

[@RobFomenko]

Love you too Steve! One small step for men, one giant leap for Steve. 😂

[@Aaron-bu3mo]

ok Steve. This went over my head. Am i to fight or give um,..

[@steverosse]

Fight a cop? You shouldn't do that anywhere. Wait for your day in court, or pay the bribe.

[@georgealfredcordeiro]

Always interesting, entertaining and we always pick up a fact or two along with those cigarette

[@TheSwede70]

Wow, Mergui archipelago. Not many can say that they have been there! I wanted to in the 90's but it turned out to be very hard. In 2006 I tried to travel down there from within Myanmar but it also turned out to be impossible.

[@kensanders0088]

Good show Steve!! Love your $$Million $$ view.

[@speedypanda454]

Keep on grinding StevE you are getin more and more views 👍

[@josephsonoftheuniverse5541]

I like how you saw the invisible person walking past and said hello ,you just never know who is inside looking out .,🙏

[@steverosse]

I see him every day and greet him. He does not speak. To anybody. But he gathers plastic bottles off the beach to sell and people give him food. Everybody here has known him since he was a child.

[@josephsonoftheuniverse5541]

@@steverosse I see him as a bodhisattva you tell story's you too see more then others see simplicity is the ultimate sophistication On you tube Is a story teller Eddie lenihan How the fairies came to be You might enjoy you might not You might listen you might not That's ok.🙏 I was delighted to see you see. 🕊️

[@sirsillybilly]

I used to smoke about half a pack a day then gave up cold turkey 8 years ago. I tied rubber bands around my fingers. When I got cravings I bound the bands tighter to the point my fingers turned blue. Did that for 3 months ! There was a sadistic pleasure in seeing the pain visually as it represented and distracted the very real pain of withdrawal. The sense of anxiety smoking creates is akin to walking around with small fitted shoes. The only time you feel relaxed is when you remove them but it’s just for ten minutes until you need to keep walking, put them back on and think about the next break, or cigarette. Not the greatest way to live when you realise you are just pumping the governments coffers.

[@russwright]

I watched all the way to the end and... NO PAPER MACHE. So disappointing! 😂

[@mikekelly3932]

Take care see you next Friday

[@jackflowers999]

Started to read Bangkok Days …🎉🏆✅👍

[@steverosse]

It's a lovely book.

[@billwrinkle9662]

Thailand sells bupropion (Zyban) over the counter under the name Quomem. Worked great for me, as I quit smoking while I was in Thailand.

[@keepitrollin3977]

Good stuff bud.keep on what u r doing.keep it rollin

[@ThailandThomas]

It's amazing that some people have such miserable lives they have to be an asshole when ever their is an opportunity. In the old days if you did not like what was on TV you just changed the channel. Always enjoy your monologues Steve. I look forward to them.

[@micklong8867]

Good morning Steve love ALL of your videos keep up the great work cheers 🍻🍻👍👍👍👍👍🙏😎🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@kensanders0088]

My ‘Nakhon’ nowhere Police story about ‘ no helment’ was actually in Nong Khai 15 years ago, I had gotten pulled over in town by a walking policeman, and he said ‘ no helmet’ its 100 baht fine!! My helmet that came with the rental bike was cracked and useless sitting in the front basket of the motorbike. I tried to show him the crack but he got annoyed with my stalling, all the while 90% of all Thai riders didn’t have helmets on and were buzzing by us. Quietly he took out a official ticket book and wrote out ticket to be taken to Police Station. I didn’t argue as he was serious now. At the Police Station it cost me 300 baht !!!!

[@michaelmeade8197]

Like your show Steve . Where is Turtle Beach? I’d like to go there onn my next trip to Thailand. Thank you

[@steverosse]

Thai Mueang.

[@martyscarborough7267]

Steve keep doing what your doing and don't mind the trolls

[@garymarkham4167]

I had a share in a backstreet Patong Restaurant with my Laos girlfriend and while driving in Phuket town at the checkpoint...The cops spotted my Burmese cook in the back seat and swooped on him like a seagull on a chip....A senior cop turned up in civvys on a motor bike and took him to a safehouse......I gave them heaps but in the end cost us a couple of hundred dollars to get him back...Have a lot of stories about those bastards and how they rip people off...Anyway love your stories Steve.

[@DaveTheDasher77]

Great stuff Steve,

[@tomoconnell2858]

Love your stories Steve Rosse (with an e).

[@gustdewill5196]

IT IS EASIER TO GIVE UP P...Y THAN IT IS TOBACCO. Add this Steve Rosse statement to the file of CLASSIC lines. A moment of truth. A joke combined with food for much thought. ... Another such moment for men in their 40s, tonight I rather eat dinner than chase girls. Gust de Will.

[@mfj2648]

"It is easier to give up pussy than smoking...." Steve - that comment made my morning with a well needed outburst of laughter. I just broke up with the love of my life and I don't smoke. But, I know that I can watch Steve Rosse's KZbin channel to get a good laugh which helps to heal a broken heart. Thank you Steve!! 👍😘

[@steverosse]

This too shall pass, Brother.

[@kerrysum1952]

I love your stories Steve, I always get a giggle out of them. Yes, I am a follower.

[@HansCSchellenberg]

Grumpy Old Man from Redwood City, California checking in!

[@steverosse]

Hi, Hans!

[@HansCSchellenberg]

@@steverosse Great story as always Steve. Really missing Thailand!

[@julianroberts698]

Great listen as always Steve. Wish you did more than one a week. Yes I know you do Grumpy old men which is a joy also. Sorry to hear you won't be having your weekends to look forward to for a while thats a real shame.

[@robertnagel9041]

My new favorite phrase is, “go watch the worm guy.”

[@steverosse]

Mine too. Gonna sell T-shirts.

[@ngocdinh69]

You are looking good today Steve.

[@steverosse]

Thank you!

[@johnnymoran.]

Ripping yarn Steve!

[@neildutton8077]

"Ovaltine executive in charge of Uganda".....what a casting call...your life's a movie Steve😊😅😂

[@SharonSharonwinter60]

Hi Steve love your stories, wife & i are over in may .we hope to come up to Thai moung ? So what size shirt are you Thanks Rick

[@steverosse]

In Thailand I'm at least a 4X. In the States just 2X. I look great in blue. Thanks!

[@Judith3544]

Great vid as usual Steve! Thanks so much….

[@roberttee9790]

Steve I'm worried. After you recover from procedure will you EVER be able find another woman in Phuket? 😅 Another interesting show. Thank you!

[@Roland_Rohrle]

A little too dramatic 😅😅😅 Great story about the boat trip Steve. Thanks for the mention. Back in San Pa Tong in 2 weeks to work on the basement track 🤣 Love ya Steve Roland

[@pdeforest]

In my time in Thailand I have been stopped twice for driving while farang. Once, I was merging in 5 lanes to 2 lanes entering the expressway toll booths, totally gridlocked and maybe 1-2 mph. An older, very angry-looking motorcycle cop, with a very large old pistol, told me I had cut off a car and caused an accident behind me (yeah, right). He handed me a wooden board with his bribe menu and wanted 500 baht. All I had was a 1000 note, and you can’t get change from your extortionist. He went from angry to very pleased. My takeaway? I now keep 400 baht inside my International Driving Permit, and would hand over both when needed. I could get all holy and say police should uphold the law and not be a gang of thieves, and create trouble for myself. Or just pay the minimum when necessary, as Thais do, and move on. We’re not going to change things. My Thai friends get angry at me. For paying too much. Thais only pay 200.

[@tsp7517]

Not letting police ask any amount of money without talking about it isn't a good idea for the future of farangs and... Thai people. By accepting any price (Same for a taxi), you enforce the power of the one asking money. He will therefore feels more and more confident and prices will go without limits. When someone is raising prices, he will eventually raise prices for everyone, Thai included. Use to be not long ago 500 bahts. They are asking 1000 now. Inflation 100%. And they continue until enough people tells them to keep it normal. Your friend did good. Not only for him but for the all Thai and farangs. More people should do that. Or wear a helmet...

[@Athena_Sword]

Hello Steve, I love your stories!! They are fascinating and I can see, you have more experienced than most of us combined. Don't get worked up about negative comments and stay healthy (even without p***y but tobacco instead) 555

[@175ahc]

I remember reading about them trying to organize trips up the islands back in the day. Was always a place on my bucket list. Never heard anymore about it till your story. Did they ever get permission for more trips. Always imigined that the scenery must be spectacular.

[@Jack-2day]

Yes, it’s possible now but a bit pricey naturally

[@bigtony459]

Another great vlog Steve keep up the good work

[@jimcraiggeezer]

If you live there long enough then you get pissed off with being fleeced by the useless corrupt police..I definitely sympathise with the fella.

[@Samowam]

Thanks for another spellbinding episode Steve; nobody tells a story like you do. I totally get what you mean when you said, “it’s easier to quit a woman than cigarettes”, but you gotta do what you gotta do. Under present circumstances, if a few deep puffs does the trick, and gets you out of worrying (the subconscious kind, to be sure) about your upcoming hernia operation, and the temporary moratorium on the “monthly millionaire weekends” in Phuket town, then puff away. Now I am all for quitting cigarettes, and I would support your doing so, for the sake of your health, but you don’t need me or anyone else to tell you that. In the end, it’s all a trade-off isn’t it? And as some Wise Man once said, “Who of you can add an hour to his life by worrying?” As for the critics of your show, don’t give them too much thought my man, because you can’t please everybody, everywhere, all of the time. And sometimes, people just got to crap on some else because of all the crap of their own they have to wade through. It’s all good. I am a dozen years older than you and I have seen more than one snake take a pee, so I know a little bit about life and what makes people tick. In this regard, I have nothing but words of encouragement and admiration for you Steve. You do you. Whatever makes you smile, do more of it. It makes me smile too! 😊 Sammy

[@steverosse]

Thank you, Sammy. I very much appreciate your kind words.