webfact Posted January 10, 2018 Share Posted January 10, 2018 Toon Ran, Thailand Gave, Now Comes Hard Part – Using It Well By Khaosod English Singer Artiwara ‘Toon’ Kongmalai poses on Dec. 10 after he ran 400 kilometers to raise 63 million baht for the Bang Saphan Hospital in Prachuap Khiri Khan province. By Chavalit Likitvivatanavong Rock musician Athiwara “Toon Bodyslam” Khongmalai’s running of the entire length of the country to raise funds has succeeded beyond anybody’s expectations by taking in a staggering amount of money that will be donated to 11 mostly rural hospitals. It was a feel-good event on a national scale, something that has become increasingly rare in a country that has found itself turning inward. Even the junta joined in the festive fun – doing everything from joining photo ops and dispatching bodyguard runners to donating to the cash-starved, government-supported hospitals – not realizing the irony after dropping billions in 2017 on new weapons. Full story: http://www.khaosodenglish.com/opinion/2018/01/10/toon-ran-thailand-gave-now-comes-hard-part-using-well/ -- © Copyright Khaosod English 2018-01-10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CelticBhoy Posted January 10, 2018 Share Posted January 10, 2018 "But, at 1.3 billion baht and counting (over USD$40 million), some bureaucrats saw a full cookie jar to reach into." Therein lies the problem with our hosts. Greed is a terrible weakness out here. Let's hope that the bulk of these monies reach the rural hospitals in need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tilacme Posted January 10, 2018 Share Posted January 10, 2018 (edited) Totally agree with the conclusion of the full report, establish a foundation to hand out the money to proven deserving causes. Edited January 10, 2018 by Tilacme Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oziex1 Posted January 10, 2018 Share Posted January 10, 2018 Toon has done his bit, does he have to do the rest? Predictably the story exposes the voice of the greedy and entitled reaching for a piece of the action. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YetAnother Posted January 10, 2018 Share Posted January 10, 2018 20 minutes ago, webfact said: Now Comes Hard Part – Using It Well acquiring money is not thailand's significant problem; indeed, corruption depends on large money flows; the place is so mired in it that it seems inescapable; seemingly credible stories a couple years back have consistently placed the corruption at 35% of the gross; thailand is in a position, that without corruption, little would get done; thus if there might be a transition to less corruption, it will be a very slow transition indeed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kotsak Posted January 10, 2018 Share Posted January 10, 2018 The top head's mia noi's have been salivating since the beginning of the whole shabang. Let's not kid ourselves.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hansnl Posted January 10, 2018 Share Posted January 10, 2018 5 hours ago, kotsak said: The top head's mia noi's have been salivating since the beginning of the whole shabang. Let's not kid ourselves.. I have the idea it will all go rather well, simply because too much attention is centered on this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rascalman Posted January 10, 2018 Share Posted January 10, 2018 I just said I hope thieves do not squander/steal this money! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowboat Posted January 10, 2018 Share Posted January 10, 2018 A foundation with people who know how to handle money is what is needed. He can finance the equipment and then look at creating other great activities to further his vision or define a vision. He might not have foreseen his success. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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