In N. America and Europe having daylight saving time during the winter months would be counterproductive. People would be getting up in the dark and using more electricity to get ready to go to work or school.
Although I am not ready to book a flight yet, I searched Air Asia for BKK to KL traveling Apr 12-20, 2010. I found an economy promotion fare for 7040 Baht R/T for 2 travelers. For the same dates BKK to Penang - 6400 baht.
This falls in the category of "Too dumb to be a crook."
I recall years ago a guy went into a bank and handed the teller a not that said, "I have a gun. Give me all the money." It was written on the back of his deposit slip.
Someone ought to enlighten the farang in Pattaya that going shirtless or in beach wear other than on the beach is unacceptable for Thais. I saw a guy a couple of days ago walking down Thrappaya Road wearing only a speedo. Also, European women who go topless on the beach are offensive to Thais.
I read that there were several people who expressed concern over his behavior and comments. There are several articles online. Just Google Food Hood Shooting.
No, it is what a judge can use to have a guy committed. During the hospitalization, the guy would be evaluated to determine sanity, which is a word not used by professionals.