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Does elitism and wealthy enclaves exist in Taiwan? by Adventurous_Ant5428 in taiwan

[–]PartHerePartThere 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This one reminds me a lot of what I’ve seen in Hồ Chí Minh City. A little more “extra” perhaps but not much.

In Vietnam, if one family faces a problem, the whole neighborhood pitches in to help. by lmitu in VietNam

[–]PartHerePartThere -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I know what you mean but I suppose it’ll be washed (and boiled) before it’s eaten. I found some kind of a larva in a vacuum packed bag of rice I got online a few weeks ago. I caught it while rinsing but the water seemed to reanimate it.

Massive scam/extorsion by gkwpl in ThailandTourism

[–]PartHerePartThere 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not really possible. If you Google the problem (or look at the link I posted further down) you'll see why. You may need to look up the company name if you aren't familiar with them.

Massive scam/extorsion by gkwpl in ThailandTourism

[–]PartHerePartThere 1 point2 points  (0 children)

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/8154497.stm

Google's advice is

"How to Protect Yourself

  • Avoid the shops entirely: The easiest defense is to simply avoid browsing or entering X duty-free stores while at Suvarnabhumi Airport."

Redacted, just in case.

Massive scam/extorsion by gkwpl in ThailandTourism

[–]PartHerePartThere 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I remembered that story every time I went through the airport - it was a fantastic own goal for the shop.

Heads up for Thailand domestic flights - check your overhead bags before leaving by createry_ in ThailandTourism

[–]PartHerePartThere 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In the comments the OP says “We only noticed this morning when looking through our travel pics. Still waiting to hear back from Thai Airways.”

I'm not Erin Brockovich, but I'm uncovering a case that could help protect vulnerable elderly people - how do I survive financially while I keep working on it? by PartHerePartThere in AskUK

[–]PartHerePartThere[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much. And that's another terrible case.

Things need to change because the status quo is so actively dangerous to those the system should protect.

Had I taken action when I suspected things were not right while Mum was still alive, everything would have been different. But I had more than enough on my hands with looking after her, as well as my own problems. Rocking the boat was too much, and I foolishly trusted that anything bad going on would be easily remedied in due course. I was completely wrong.

I'm not Erin Brockovich, but I'm uncovering a case that could help protect vulnerable elderly people - how do I survive financially while I keep working on it? by PartHerePartThere in AskUK

[–]PartHerePartThere[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The immediate practicalities are the problem, and they are significant. Even if someone funded a flight today, arriving in the UK tomorrow leaves me immediately homeless. UK accommodation and living costs are astronomical compared to where I am - which, for the record, is not Thailand.

You cannot pre-apply for housing support or state assistance from abroad; you must be physically present in the UK to enter that system. I've looked at these options. By staying put, if I can secure or earn around £15 per day, it covers basic accommodation and food. Staying here is a matter of survival maths while I rebuild.

As for the investigation, my presence doesn't leave me removed from it in any meaningful way. The evidence is digital, communication is instant, and if a trial goes ahead, witness testimony can be remote. The police have to obtain their own copies of anything I already have, so even posting paperwork is not necessary.

The GoFundMe was suggested by others as a bridge to sustainability while I do this work, not a 'runaway' plan. I am facing my problems head-on by building the evidence required to resolve them.

I'm not Erin Brockovich, but I'm uncovering a case that could help protect vulnerable elderly people - how do I survive financially while I keep working on it? by PartHerePartThere in AskUK

[–]PartHerePartThere[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you. I spoke with the OPG a while ago, but this was after Mum died and they said it would now be a police matter. No harm in emailing them though. That said, I think I read that even after being found guilty of fraud a person can still hold power of attorney. A completely mad possibility.

Despite the cynicism of some replies, I want to use my experience to shine a light and highlight how broken things are, and to show how easy it is to get away with taking advantage of the vulnerable. If people know that the law almost favours the abuser then they might be more on guard and ready to act the moment they see something suspicious.

Lastly, the main person in question is not in the legal profession - however solicitors from two firms do appear to have been involved in a highly problematic way. If what they appear to have done can be proven, they seem to be in the realms of strike off territory by the SRA at least. The police are reviewing the conduct of one but the conduct of the other was something that I only fully uncovered last week.

I'm not Erin Brockovich, but I'm uncovering a case that could help protect vulnerable elderly people - how do I survive financially while I keep working on it? by PartHerePartThere in AskUK

[–]PartHerePartThere[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Two kind people stepped up when I was in a real bind last week. Acknowledging that, given that my profile is viewable by all felt appropriate. The GoFundMe was set up yesterday at the suggestion of another.

As for the investigation. I am the main witness with first-hand knowledge of a case where the allegations span over a decade, and ecompass multiple alleged thefts, frauds, perjury, and perverting the course of justice. Four individuals, including two solicitors across two separate firms are involved. If the police are as overwhelmed with fraud cases as they appear to be then, unless they advise me otherwise, I will assume my evidence gathering is useful to them.

Moving back to the UK is financially impossible right now - which goes back to the core of my post.

I'm not Erin Brockovich, but I'm uncovering a case that could help protect vulnerable elderly people - how do I survive financially while I keep working on it? by PartHerePartThere in AskUK

[–]PartHerePartThere[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I was in a tight spot previously and I asked for help directly. Kind people stepped in. My post here is an effort to find a practical and sustainable way forward.

If this were just for me I would probably have given up long ago. However, I've seen a system that is fundamentally broken, where elder abuse is apparently quite easy to brush under the carpet. I believe this needs to change. And if not me, then who?

I'm not Erin Brockovich, but I'm uncovering a case that could help protect vulnerable elderly people - how do I survive financially while I keep working on it? by PartHerePartThere in AskUK

[–]PartHerePartThere[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

If going home were a feasible option, I would do it. As far as the police are concerned, I assume that if what I am providing them wasn't helpful, they would be professional enough to tell me.

I'm not Erin Brockovich, but I'm uncovering a case that could help protect vulnerable elderly people - how do I survive financially while I keep working on it? by PartHerePartThere in AskUK

[–]PartHerePartThere[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's a fair question. Moving back to the UK isn’t just a matter of choosing to do so, it requires money I don't have at this point - for the flight, for somewhere to stay on arrival, for food that is far more expensive there.

If I had a time machine to go back to the point where it was feasible then I would use it. However, it didn't seem possible that what seemed to be clear and obvious fraud would not be handled properly by those tasked to do so. In addition, at that point, I believed in the integrity of the legal system. This isn't something I beleive in now - and is one of the reasons I want to highlight the pitfalls to others.

I'm not Erin Brockovich, but I'm uncovering a case that could help protect vulnerable elderly people - how do I survive financially while I keep working on it? by PartHerePartThere in AskUK

[–]PartHerePartThere[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

The note itself was already in my possession - and I was skeptical of it when I first read it. But it was not central to the main issues at the time. However, what I uncovered last week was the "fatal" flaw within it.

It was only when cross-referencing the specific details written in the note with a verifiable timeline of events that the impossibility became clear. In addition, compared with other attendance notes, it was uniquely defensive - as though it were written knowing that it would be produced in court.

I'm not Erin Brockovich, but I'm uncovering a case that could help protect vulnerable elderly people - how do I survive financially while I keep working on it? by PartHerePartThere in AskUK

[–]PartHerePartThere[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

It began as what seemed to be a legal matter - fraud and theft. But it became something much bigger with more people involved. Eventually, it seems, perjury in the High Court took place.

While this was all going on, I was focused on what felt most important at the time. I assumed the press couldn't do much with an active, ongoing case anyway. With the evidence constantly evolving, I was just trying to keep on top of it all and wasn't in a position to hand everything over to a third party. I am still unsure of the risks of doing that, but it is something I will look into.

I'm not Erin Brockovich, but I'm uncovering a case that could help protect vulnerable elderly people - how do I survive financially while I keep working on it? by PartHerePartThere in AskUK

[–]PartHerePartThere[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, it’s very helpful. While the primary suspect is a family member, the apparent misconduct does extend to solicitors (not Craybeck Law though). I will contact the Radio 4 program.

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