NongKhaiKid

i see there's quite an anti reaction in Britain but the do gooders, including some so called ' personalities ' are very supportive.

The sort of people who're all for this are never likely to be affected by migrants so can afford to be ' generous '.

It's admitted that previously adults managed to enter Britain posing as children but now extra measures are in place which probably sounds good but may well mean nothing.

12 minutes ago, yellowboat said:

Yeah, what happens to all these Thai contributions to the world ?   Would love to see documentation as how they stand up to international scrutiny. 

If I remember correctly the ebola ' breakthrough ' was to be given to the UN for testing which might take a year supposedly but I have no idea if it was ever actually submitted.

As usual all the talking was from Thai sources. Consider so many things here, all the grand schemes, and fine words, crackdowns, purges etc where the headlines are grabbed then it all goes quiet.

I can't see many Aussie football fans flying in to watch next month's World Cup qualifier against Thailand when they read about all the things that are banned by the Thai FA.

Crowd participation can make or break a sporting event but the restrictions to be imposed will mean absolutely no atmosphere.

It's such a negative outlook I doubt it will rate a thread here. 

Just now, Thailand said:

Excessive smiling, isn't that banned?

Frowned on at least !

Another Thai scientific breakthrough that we'll never hear of again.

The excessive smiling and posing says it all.

Does he mean no politics for the year long mourning period rather than the initial thirty days ?

Elections in 2017 , what elections ?

There's an old thing about ' Do Not Ask For Credit As A refusal Often Offends '.

It's equally applicable for loans especially here where people do get worked up about money, where refusing to lend can cause anger and asking for a loan re-payment even more so.

Looks like the current sad situation is going to be used to justify and, excuse etc. many things,  as it suits.

He's using this to play to the Thai peoples wish to respect the King's memory but they can be sure the junta will operate as usual.

2 hours ago, Psimbo said:

 

Which- the thai tourist association or Thaigeezers!

You really need clarification ?

14 minutes ago, kannot said:

its ok his shirt was black!

Seems like a mitigating factor.

What are all the photos needed for, evidential value, records or their social media ?

They couldn't resist it could they, just had to say it !

1 hour ago, wayned said:

True Visions never had and still don't have a clue.  They've shut off all of their music stations, but bars are open and can play music as it's at low volume.

All the radio stations are still missing too.

Bailed on charges of murder, attempted murder and weapons charges !

Oh Well !

Just now, NanLaew said:

You've been around this block long enough to appreciate the folly of believing what a Thai says versus what a Thai does. All bets are off if any foreigner claims to have good handle on what the Thai thinks.

 

Either way, if they are ultimately told that they are expected to forego entertainment for a year, with the huge peer pressure and inevitable Thai 'face' aspect, what do you think the vast majority will do?

I'm not claiming to have a good handle on what a Thai thinks but am surprised at openly being told the lack of entertainment isn't appreciated as I was expecting the party line as it were.

In the same vein to a certain extent I'm really surprised at the lack of mourning clothing being worn and that's not a thought to deed conflict.

I do appreciate the effect of peer pressure however which has been seen in a disgusting fashion in a couple of videos and the anger, violence is explained away by a psychologist as part of the grieving process. How does he explain the anger and violence at other times ?

Just now, Rorri said:

Bit late for "heavy" machinery, but hey, they knew the river levels are high and high tides are predicted months in advance... local authorities  are tossers, it's  a pity thais don't  understand how bad, stupid and lazy their lying officials are.

I'd say very many do know all about their officials but can't o won't do much about it.

Post 56 .

"...  the high possibility that the majority of Thai people would easily forgo entertainment for a year... "

Do you really think so ?

Certainly not the impression I get from the Thais I've spoken to.

No one in the area capable of carrying out an interview so they have to call in a deputy national chief from Bkk ?

Another exercise in BS and publicity ?

2 hours ago, jerojero said:

Where are all these billions coming from to pay for these mega-projects on which this government keeps splurging?

I wonder if,  with current events,  they'll try claiming revenue from ' increased tourism ' ?

The BIB are just like the Minister of Tourism and TAT in that they all love figures to make things look good irrespective of actual fact.

Will it be put back in a mailbox marked Return To Sender ?

Prime time dramas for children and families, does this include soaps ?

Given the content of most soaps how can they comply with the guidelines for programmes during the mourning period.

Only for mourners ?

Of course, tourists will hardly be flocking to LoS at this time just to spend most of their time in a discounted room because of the current restrictions and which could change at a moment's notice simply on a whim.

41 minutes ago, baboon said:

So it isn't just my neighbourhood...

I would like to say more but dare not.

Spot On !