Trouble in Laos....Indeed.
Greetings Chaps. My name is Nick Ascot, Director of the Thai and Laos travel company North by North-East. I have reported Mr Resnikoff to as many Thai and Lao police agencies as I can. I have given David U copies to show any and all comers.
It was me whom Mr. Resnikoff called upon for help when he planned to enter Laos. Despite what I considered to be his shoddy last-minute preparation (he called me from the Thai / Lao border, saying he had 12 riders with him, waiting to enter Laos), I thought I should assist him in entering LAos....if for no other reason than professional courtesy. I mean, we all THOUGHT he was a licensed Thai tour agent. After the accident the Lao authorities came to me looking for answers. That started 3 weeks of full time on damage control (which means the biz is moving backwards instead of ahead).
Much happened which became clear after the fact and after much research. I can summarize as follows:
Reed used several companies as he did me to get bikes across borders; to get guides; to travel etc...all under the wire so to speak (illegally). It would have cost very little more to do the job correctly (by paying the correct fees for insurance; by notifying the appropriate authorities etc). HAD HE DONE IT RIGHT, Yoi would be out by now. Although he still would have been held responsible (since he drove the car involved in the death of the Communist Party's Golden Boy), but the whole ugly incident would be over now. The injured and the family of the deceased would have been paid compensation sums by the insurance company. Simply, a little care would have prevented Yoi's incarceration, and would have kept Reed from having to become a fugitive from justice.
Frankly I am surprised at Reed's nigardliness: he comes from a wealthy NY background, was a fur trader, and only works/plays with motorcycles cause he loved the hobby.....not cause he needs the money. He CAN afford to buy Yoi out RIGHT NOW by paying off the families of the injured and deceased in Laos. But I think his vanity will not allow him to ask his mother for money. He would rather let HIS OWN STAFF ROT.
I do not hate Reed. That would waste too much of my time and energy. He already cost me and my staff in 2 countries a GREAT DEAL of time and expense. But Yoi should NOT be saddled with the entire responsibility here (20 years in LPQ prison?).
In summary: I conclude that Reed is dangerous and should not be allowed to continue in this way, and that probably means being arrested. If he is not, more people will be unknowingly exposed to a great deal of risk. Motorbike riding aint like synchronized swimming man....it is not a forgiving environment, and it should be expected that accidents happen...thus we buy insurance to protect our selves and spread the risk.
I hope you guys catch him, cause the Thai cops seem not to give a damn.
Peace,
Nick
Greetings Chaps. My name is Nick Ascot, Director of the Thai and Laos travel company North by North-East. I have reported Mr Resnikoff to as many Thai and Lao police agencies as I can. I have given David U copies to show any and all comers.
It was me whom Mr. Resnikoff called upon for help when he planned to enter Laos. Despite what I considered to be his shoddy last-minute preparation (he called me from the Thai / Lao border, saying he had 12 riders with him, waiting to enter Laos), I thought I should assist him in entering LAos....if for no other reason than professional courtesy. I mean, we all THOUGHT he was a licensed Thai tour agent. After the accident the Lao authorities came to me looking for answers. That started 3 weeks of full time on damage control (which means the biz is moving backwards instead of ahead).
Much happened which became clear after the fact and after much research. I can summarize as follows:
Reed used several companies as he did me to get bikes across borders; to get guides; to travel etc...all under the wire so to speak (illegally). It would have cost very little more to do the job correctly (by paying the correct fees for insurance; by notifying the appropriate authorities etc). HAD HE DONE IT RIGHT, Yoi would be out by now. Although he still would have been held responsible (since he drove the car involved in the death of the Communist Party's Golden Boy), but the whole ugly incident would be over now. The injured and the family of the deceased would have been paid compensation sums by the insurance company. Simply, a little care would have prevented Yoi's incarceration, and would have kept Reed from having to become a fugitive from justice.
Frankly I am surprised at Reed's nigardliness: he comes from a wealthy NY background, was a fur trader, and only works/plays with motorcycles cause he loved the hobby.....not cause he needs the money. He CAN afford to buy Yoi out RIGHT NOW by paying off the families of the injured and deceased in Laos. But I think his vanity will not allow him to ask his mother for money. He would rather let HIS OWN STAFF ROT.
I do not hate Reed. That would waste too much of my time and energy. He already cost me and my staff in 2 countries a GREAT DEAL of time and expense. But Yoi should NOT be saddled with the entire responsibility here (20 years in LPQ prison?).
In summary: I conclude that Reed is dangerous and should not be allowed to continue in this way, and that probably means being arrested. If he is not, more people will be unknowingly exposed to a great deal of risk. Motorbike riding aint like synchronized swimming man....it is not a forgiving environment, and it should be expected that accidents happen...thus we buy insurance to protect our selves and spread the risk.
I hope you guys catch him, cause the Thai cops seem not to give a damn.
Peace,
Nick
