Jonathan Fairfield Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 From Prayuth’s Lips to National Crusade, Just What is ‘Thai-ism?’ By Teeranai Charuvastra, Staff Reporter Junta chairman Prayuth Chan-ocha gives an "I love you" handsign to reporters Dec. 13 in Kalasin province BANGKOK — After proclaiming himself a politician with his soldiering days behind him, junta chairman Prayuth Chan-ocha is now mobilizing state agencies to pursue a new mission: teaching people about democracy. An order signed Wednesday by Gen. Prayuth directed government and local authorities at all levels to implement a vision he calls Thai Niyom, which could be translated as a “Thai Way” or “Thai-ism.” The plan not only calls for encouraging “democratic participation,” but also improving the economy and building a stronger civil society. Full story: http://www.khaosodenglish.com/politics/2018/01/25/prayuths-lips-national-crusade-just-thai-ism/ -- © Copyright Khaosod English 2018-01-25 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirmud63 Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 to us falang , its called thainess. and he is full of it . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkidlad Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 (edited) Democracy includes freedom of speech. The right to able to discuss and debate. And though this discussing and debating may offend some, it’s just part of life. It’s how we ‘develop’ as humans. As long as he’s blocking free speech, he’s nothing that even resembles a politician nor does he know anything about democracy. It can’t be Thai democracy because that’s not democracy. Don’t like it? Block yourself off from the world. Enjoy your homemade cars and technology. (And watches) Edited January 25, 2018 by rkidlad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saakura Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 When surrounded by sychophants 24/7, one gets deluded into thinking that they can do no wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick220675 Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 It also involves injecting another political neologism into the lexicon for the public to embrace as was attempted with pracharat (“government by the people”) and khuen kwam suk (“returning happiness to the people”). Its hard to say is he delusional or just taking the piss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cadbury Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 47 minutes ago, Jonathan Fairfield said: The plan not only calls for encouraging “democratic participation,.......” Democratic participation cannot occur without an election. Might that be the same election that has been on the agenda for 4 years and keeps getting postponed by yours truly himself. His self idolization has no bounds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
z42 Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 43 minutes ago, rkidlad said: Democracy includes freedom of speech. The right to able to discuss and debate. And though this discussing and debating may offend some, it’s just part of life. It’s how we ‘develop’ as humans. As long as he’s blocking free speech, he’s nothing that even resembles a politician nor does he know anything about democracy. It can’t be Thai democracy because that’s not democracy. Don’t like it? Block yourself off from the world. Enjoy your homemade cars and technology. (And watches) Hardly blocking free speech. Try criminalizing it. And idiots like big P don't understand irony, would actually be quite scary if they did tbh. As long as this guy has bootlickers with deep pockets and high level contacts he's safe. The rank and file Thais don't seem to see this trainwreck for what it is yet, but the scandals they do see are waking a few more up. Little by little the junta are killing themselves Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trainman34014 Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 How can they 'Teach people Democracy' when they don't know anything about it ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiggy Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 There’s no such thing as Thainess. It’s all in their minds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tropo Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 14 minutes ago, Wiggy said: There’s no such thing as Thainess. It’s all in their minds. "Thainess" is alive and well. Another word for it would be "xenophobia". They should be fighting it, not teaching it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaiwrath Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 I would never class him as a politician, as long as I have a hole in my arse. And I have no plans on getting it stitched up in the foreseeable future ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golden Triangle Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 Wot ?? No Steve100, come on mate it's your turn, I'm feeling disappointed now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canuckamuck Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 I have suspected for a while that his real intention was to introduce policies in a similar way to Field Marshal Pibulsongkram in the 30's. Those policies went a long way to handicap creativity and independent thinking in Thailand. They explain a lot about how people behave here even today. But the Thai people 90 years ago did not have access to social media and the international community. It will be much more difficult to foist unpopular restrictions and illogical policies upon them, that only serve to repress and contain the aspirations of the middle and working class. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunderhill Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 8 hours ago, Wiggy said: There’s no such thing as Thainess. It’s all in their minds. What minds?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Get Real Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 (edited) 10 hours ago, Jonathan Fairfield said: Just What is ‘Thai-ism? Getting as much as you can for yourself, during the time you close friends and neighbour are starving outside your front gate. Edited January 25, 2018 by Get Real Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayboy Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 Democracy also means a lively and unfettered press.A key element was identified by George Orwell. “Journalism is printing what someone else does not want printed: everything else is public relations.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lupatria Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 Thainess is developing. A new part of it is to be on the (right) watch all the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orton Rd Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 8 hours ago, Golden Triangle said: Wot ?? No Steve100, come on mate it's your turn, I'm feeling disappointed now He might call it genius, I always associate 'Thainess' more with stupidity and ignorance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klauskunkel Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 12 hours ago, Jonathan Fairfield said: Junta chairman Prayuth Chan-ocha gives an "I love you" handsign to reporters and he really, really means it this time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denim Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 Thai-ism .........=...........me me me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muggi1968 Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 (edited) That is easy: Thai'ism is GREED, selfy and no moral That is why Thailand will always be 30 years behind. Edited January 26, 2018 by Muggi1968 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YetAnother Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 13 hours ago, Jonathan Fairfield said: Just What is ‘Thai-ism?’ what it is is bad for us expats; it stokes 'us versus them' which stokes nationalism which stokes racism' example: wouldnt take much at all to further mess up immigration Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirasan Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 He is the absolute last person on earth who should be lecturing people about Democracy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gandtee Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 Similar to autism I suspect, with respect to the autistic sufferers. An impairment of certain senses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinneil Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 What is Thai-ism? Answer..............me . me .me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGW Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 Thai-ism from Prayut point of view means - obedience? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Lawrence Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 New word for today is: FEUDALISM. Thais will be obliged to live on their Lord's land and give him homage, labour, and a share of the produce. notionally for military protection. It looks like a satanic salute? Two horns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonnapat Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 It's the inclination to be different from the rest of the world Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farcanell Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 16 hours ago, Wiggy said: There’s no such thing as Thainess. It’s all in their minds. Sorry... I no unnerstan... it’s in their what? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farcanell Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 19 hours ago, Jonathan Fairfield said: Just What is ‘Thai-ism?’ Just what is Prayut-ism? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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