PM Prayut advises detractors to stop reading newspapers for 5 days

[djayz]

So he's telling the dozen or so Thais who actually read the newspapers to stop?

[neeray]

5 minutes ago, wirat69 said:

Why don’t the newspapers tell the whole story, including the record low unemployment??

They're concerned about getting shut down.

[ELVIS123456]

You guys are hilarious. I havent laughed as much for a while when reading most of the comments 

Surely most of you dont actually live in Thailand. If you do, then clearly most of you dont understand the country or the people - and certainly not the language.

 

Translation is one of the first steps to understanding another language or culture.  The first is wanting to - clearly most here dont. That is not what he said. He didnt say it in English, he said what he said in Thai and the translation applied is wrong - according to the wife (and that makes sense to me). The wife does not like or hate the PM - right now business is bad for the poorer people in Thailand and good for the rich - she does not support what him/Junta have been doing to economy - but she likes the attacks that have been made on corruption and that the wealthy are not getting away with as much as they used to (hotels are being shut down - property is being resumed - etc etc - that did not happen before). 

 

I also dont read newspapers or watch news on TV because it is all so negative. Not just about Trump, but about everything.  Good news gets nowhere while bad news travels around the world in minutes.  If all you do is listen to and watch bad news stories, it will make you negative towards life.  Thais are all about enjoying life - they avoid bad news and bad issues.  They know and understand that it really is a load of khr**p and it only makes them feel negative.  Yes - that attitude makes some things that need addressing to be avoided, but overall I like that way and that attitude to life.  Newspapers and TV News are too much about negative issues - they blow it all out of proportion and watching/listening to it is not good for you - if you want to keep a positive outlook on life.  Try if for a while - you will be amazed how little all that stuff actually matters.  Eg.  Israel and Arabs/Palestinians etc - what difference does it make to my/your life really?  It has been a disaster since I was a boy - always was and always will be - but all that trouble has made absolutely no difference to my/your life.  The same applies for so many other issues/problems.

 

[NCC1701A]

do NOT read this for the next five days:

 

“Unequal wealth distribution, graft among major challenges facing Thailand”

 

"Unequal wealth distribution is one of the most pressing problems facing Thailand... while entrenched corruption is threatening the country’s long-term growth, Governor of the Bank of Thailand Veerathai Santiprabhob said today."

 

He also pointed out that Thailand as an ageing society is facing a declining labour force.

 

Another challenge facing Thailand is the environmental and ecological issues.  ...from massive burning of fossil fuels to excessive use of plastic containers—contributed to the overall deterioration of the global environment.

 

despite years of anti-corruption campaigns, Thailand’s level of corruption has been largely unchanged

 

http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/unequal-wealth-distribution-graft-among-major-challenges-facing-thailand/

 

[300sd]

3 hours ago, webfact said:

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has an advice for people who dislike him. “Stop reading newspapers for five days,”

The prime minister also says he stopped reading the paper. 

 

Doesn't like himself either

[rkidlad]

10 minutes ago, ELVIS123456 said:

That is not what he said. He didnt say it in English, he said what he said in Thai and the translation applied is wrong - according to the wife (and that makes sense to me)

So what did he say? You can't just say he didn't say that and follow it up with nothing. 

 

My wife, who's very Thai and has only pure Thai blood in her, said he did say that. I won't support that with any evidence because it (makes sense to me). 

 

12 minutes ago, ELVIS123456 said:

Good news gets nowhere while bad news travels around the world in minutes

Yes, maybe the news should just be a dispassionate list of all the good things happening throughout the world. Only, if we apply your logic of how bad news works, won't it just make people think everything is great and there are no problems in the world. Better hope there isn't someone out there who'd exploit that situation for their own ends. 

 

 

[neeray]

10 minutes ago, ELVIS123456 said:

You guys are hilarious. I havent laughed as much for a while when reading most of the comments 

Surely most of you dont actually live in Thailand. If you do, then clearly most of you dont understand the country or the people - and certainly not the language.

 

Translation is one of the first steps to understanding another language or culture.  The first is wanting to - clearly most here dont. That is not what he said. He didnt say it in English, he said what he said in Thai and the translation applied is wrong - according to the wife (and that makes sense to me). The wife does not like or hate the PM - right now business is bad for the poorer people in Thailand and good for the rich - she does not support what him/Junta have been doing to economy - but she likes the attacks that have been made on corruption and that the wealthy are not getting away with as much as they used to (hotels are being shut down - property is being resumed - etc etc - that did not happen before). 

 

I also dont read newspapers or watch news on TV because it is all so negative. Not just about Trump, but about everything.  Good news gets nowhere while bad news travels around the world in minutes.  If all you do is listen to and watch bad news stories, it will make you negative towards life.  Thais are all about enjoying life - they avoid bad news and bad issues.  They know and understand that it really is a load of khr**p and it only makes them feel negative.  Yes - that attitude makes some things that need addressing to be avoided, but overall I like that way and that attitude to life.  Newspapers and TV News are too much about negative issues - they blow it all out of proportion and watching/listening to it is not good for you - if you want to keep a positive outlook on life.  Try if for a while - you will be amazed how little all that stuff actually matters.  Eg.  Israel and Arabs/Palestinians etc - what difference does it make to my/your life really?  It has been a disaster since I was a boy - always was and always will be - but all that trouble has made absolutely no difference to my/your life.  The same applies for so many other issues/problems.

 

Your last paragraph just redefined "burying your head in the sand". I read news, tons of it. I read the good, the bad and the ugly. But it has not made me negative. It has made me very aware.

While I am not yet in Thailand full time, my many Thai friends often tell me that I know more about what is going on in Thailand than most Thais do. I pass pertinent bits onto them. They respect me for learning about their country and being involved.

But my penchant for news goes much further than Thailand.

Give it a try sometime.

Glad to see you follow TVF closely. That's a lot of posts in just a year and a half.

Enjoy !

[bluesofa]

1 minute ago, 300sd said:

The prime minister also says he stopped reading the paper. 

 

Doesn't like himself either

Straight from the horse's mouth.

 

[akirasan]

Wonder what story they're expecting to break over the next 5 days? ?

[djayz]

7 minutes ago, ELVIS123456 said:

You guys are hilarious. I havent laughed as much for a while when reading most of the comments 

Surely most of you dont actually live in Thailand. If you do, then clearly most of you dont understand the country or the people - and certainly not the language.

 

Translation is one of the first steps to understanding another language or culture.  The first is wanting to - clearly most here dont. That is not what he said. He didnt say it in English, he said what he said in Thai and the translation applied is wrong - according to the wife (and that makes sense to me). The wife does not like or hate the PM - right now business is bad for the poorer people in Thailand and good for the rich - she does not support what him/Junta have been doing to economy - but she likes the attacks that have been made on corruption and that the wealthy are not getting away with as much as they used to (hotels are being shut down - property is being resumed - etc etc - that did not happen before). 

 

I also dont read newspapers or watch news on TV because it is all so negative. Not just about Trump, but about everything.  Good news gets nowhere while bad news travels around the world in minutes.  If all you do is listen to and watch bad news stories, it will make you negative towards life.  Thais are all about enjoying life - they avoid bad news and bad issues.  They know and understand that it really is a load of khr**p and it only makes them feel negative.  Yes - that attitude makes some things that need addressing to be avoided, but overall I like that way and that attitude to life.  Newspapers and TV News are too much about negative issues - they blow it all out of proportion and watching/listening to it is not good for you - if you want to keep a positive outlook on life.  Try if for a while - you will be amazed how little all that stuff actually matters.  Eg.  Israel and Arabs/Palestinians etc - what difference does it make to my/your life really?  It has been a disaster since I was a boy - always was and always will be - but all that trouble has made absolutely no difference to my/your life.  The same applies for so many other issues/problems.

 

I hear what you're saying, and agree with you to a certain extent. Maybe watching/listening to the news can pull us down sometimes and yes, usually only the "bad things" are reported, but to advise people to stop keeping abreast of current affairs and what's happening around them/the world is wrong. On the contary, they should be encourage to read and think for themselves. The average Thai doesn't have a clue what's happening around the world, current affairs, etc. In fact, a lot of them don't even know what's happening in Thailand! That is a very sad situation. Maybe this is the reason why they're only worth ฿300/day? 

 

As B. Franklin once said "We are all born ignorant, but one must 

work hard to remain stupid". 

 

Just my 2 cents worth. 

[bluesofa]

2 minutes ago, rkidlad said:

So what did he say? You can't just say he didn't say that and follow it up with nothing. 

 

My wife, who's very Thai and has only pure Thai blood in her, said he did say that. I won't support that with any evidence because it (makes sense to me). 

 

Yes, maybe the news should just be a dispassionate list of all the good things happening throughout the world. Only, if we apply your logic of how bad news works, won't it just make people think everything is great and there are no problems in the world. Better hope there isn't someone out there who'd exploit that situation for their own ends. 

 

Back in the eighties IIRC, there was a newspaper which was committed to only printing good news.

The first piece of bad news it printed was to say it was going out of business, as not enough people were interested in only good news.

[yellowboat]

1 hour ago, ELVIS123456 said:

according to the wife (and that makes sense to me). The wife does not like or hate the PM - right now business is bad for the poorer people in Thailand and good for the rich - she does not support what him/Junta have been doing to economy - but she likes the attacks that have been made on corruption and that the wealthy are not getting away with as much as they used to (hotels are being shut down - property is being resumed - etc etc - that did not happen before). 

Well, you got us there.  Who can possibly argue with her ?  Not us who work with the average Thai.  Those who develop products there.   We bow to her all knowing-ness.  

 

We have a vendor who is a yellow in a very red part of the country.  He was so sickened by the watch scandal, he felt like talking about it.  I have never shared my views with him or anyone I work with, unless they ask. 

 

Truth be told the minimal crackdown of the wealthy has done little for he average Thai.  They are still poor and no positive, substantive changes have occurred. 

 

Your wife may not understand the difference between a civilian government and one that usurps power, but you should.  Civilian governments need to serve the people to stay in office, so they are subject to scrutiny, where as, those who take power by force are not subject to anything other than force.

 

Now the good general hopes to be elected and his entitlement, fear of debate  and scrutiny are making him say all sorts of weak, stupid things.  He needs to go. 

Edited July 24, 2018 by yellowboat

[faraday]

40 minutes ago, ELVIS123456 said:

You guys are hilarious. I havent laughed as much for a while when reading most of the comments 

Surely most of you dont actually live in Thailand. If you do, then clearly most of you dont understand the country or the people - and certainly not the language.

 

Translation is one of the first steps to understanding another language or culture.  The first is wanting to - clearly most here dont. That is not what he said. He didnt say it in English, he said what he said in Thai and the translation applied is wrong - according to the wife (and that makes sense to me). The wife does not like or hate the PM - right now business is bad for the poorer people in Thailand and good for the rich - she does not support what him/Junta have been doing to economy - but she likes the attacks that have been made on corruption and that the wealthy are not getting away with as much as they used to (hotels are being shut down - property is being resumed - etc etc - that did not happen before). 

 

I also dont read newspapers or watch news on TV because it is all so negative. Not just about Trump, but about everything.  Good news gets nowhere while bad news travels around the world in minutes.  If all you do is listen to and watch bad news stories, it will make you negative towards life.  Thais are all about enjoying life - they avoid bad news and bad issues.  They know and understand that it really is a load of khr**p and it only makes them feel negative.  Yes - that attitude makes some things that need addressing to be avoided, but overall I like that way and that attitude to life.  Newspapers and TV News are too much about negative issues - they blow it all out of proportion and watching/listening to it is not good for you - if you want to keep a positive outlook on life.  Try if for a while - you will be amazed how little all that stuff actually matters.  Eg.  Israel and Arabs/Palestinians etc - what difference does it make to my/your life really?  It has been a disaster since I was a boy - always was and always will be - but all that trouble has made absolutely no difference to my/your life.  The same applies for so many other issues/problems.

 

Ok.

 

What exactly did he say?

[Oziex1]

20 minutes ago, ELVIS123456 said:

You guys are hilarious. I havent laughed as much for a while when reading most of the comments 

Surely most of you dont actually live in Thailand. If you do, then clearly most of you dont understand the country or the people - and certainly not the language.

 

Translation is one of the first steps to understanding another language or culture.  The first is wanting to - clearly most here dont. That is not what he said. He didnt say it in English, he said what he said in Thai and the translation applied is wrong - according to the wife (and that makes sense to me). The wife does not like or hate the PM - right now business is bad for the poorer people in Thailand and good for the rich - she does not support what him/Junta have been doing to economy - but she likes the attacks that have been made on corruption and that the wealthy are not getting away with as much as they used to (hotels are being shut down - property is being resumed - etc etc - that did not happen before). 

 

I also dont read newspapers or watch news on TV because it is all so negative. Not just about Trump, but about everything.  Good news gets nowhere while bad news travels around the world in minutes.  If all you do is listen to and watch bad news stories, it will make you negative towards life.  Thais are all about enjoying life - they avoid bad news and bad issues.  They know and understand that it really is a load of khr**p and it only makes them feel negative.  Yes - that attitude makes some things that need addressing to be avoided, but overall I like that way and that attitude to life.  Newspapers and TV News are too much about negative issues - they blow it all out of proportion and watching/listening to it is not good for you - if you want to keep a positive outlook on life.  Try if for a while - you will be amazed how little all that stuff actually matters.  Eg.  Israel and Arabs/Palestinians etc - what difference does it make to my/your life really?  It has been a disaster since I was a boy - always was and always will be - but all that trouble has made absolutely no difference to my/your life.  The same applies for so many other issues/problems.

 

Disagree, We must remain informed at all times a strong press is the cornerstone of any democracy and an informed population will keep the leaders on their toes and looking over their shoulder as Prayut clearly is.

 

Thailand's No 1 issue is to be aware and to discuss the Junta's theft of freedom from the people. The Generals are corrupt and stand to vastly increase their riches at the expense of the countries advancement economically and politically. They must never be allowed to relax with the belief that the people are duped by their propaganda.    

 

Informed discussion is The Junta's biggest fear, if it brings only a little anxiety to the corrupt then it is effective and far from negative.

 

One day we will move from situations of conflict, we will then look back in disbelief as to how we tolerated it for so long, the potential for change will only be realised by freedom of information and how we use it.

 

You may say I'm a dreamer.? 

[YouYouYou]

Prayuth, our beloved leader, is fed up with the negative stories in the press and rightly so, thus he has made an off the cuff remark and now more people attack him. He is doing a great job of running democracy Thai style and protecting the Thai people from a return to shut down this and shut down that (for those that can remember the circus of red and yellow violence and disuptions for their own elitist gains). Yep, he may be another 'elite' but 4 years of no big events disrupting our lives works for me. Thais are not ready for democracy western style .... argue all you want about that eh, but its my IMO.

Go Prayuth !

[cmsally]

47 minutes ago, ELVIS123456 said:

You guys are hilarious. I havent laughed as much for a while when reading most of the comments 

Surely most of you dont actually live in Thailand. If you do, then clearly most of you dont understand the country or the people - and certainly not the language.

 

Translation is one of the first steps to understanding another language or culture.  The first is wanting to - clearly most here dont. That is not what he said. He didnt say it in English, he said what he said in Thai and the translation applied is wrong - according to the wife (and that makes sense to me). The wife does not like or hate the PM - right now business is bad for the poorer people in Thailand and good for the rich - she does not support what him/Junta have been doing to economy - but she likes the attacks that have been made on corruption and that the wealthy are not getting away with as much as they used to (hotels are being shut down - property is being resumed - etc etc - that did not happen before). 

 

I also dont read newspapers or watch news on TV because it is all so negative. Not just about Trump, but about everything.  Good news gets nowhere while bad news travels around the world in minutes.  If all you do is listen to and watch bad news stories, it will make you negative towards life.  Thais are all about enjoying life - they avoid bad news and bad issues.  They know and understand that it really is a load of khr**p and it only makes them feel negative.  Yes - that attitude makes some things that need addressing to be avoided, but overall I like that way and that attitude to life.  Newspapers and TV News are too much about negative issues - they blow it all out of proportion and watching/listening to it is not good for you - if you want to keep a positive outlook on life.  Try if for a while - you will be amazed how little all that stuff actually matters.  Eg.  Israel and Arabs/Palestinians etc - what difference does it make to my/your life really?  It has been a disaster since I was a boy - always was and always will be - but all that trouble has made absolutely no difference to my/your life.  The same applies for so many other issues/problems.

 

The Thai language article  (same pic) and the English as posted in the OP are 2 completely different articles. With the quotation marks and it being a major news source I don't doubt he said it, but the story pumped out for the Thai readership was completely different. The only quote was for the populace to "not grow bored of him".

[brucec64]

1 hour ago, wirat69 said:

Why don’t the newspapers tell the whole story, including the record low unemployment??

Here is the whole story - actual record low was under Yingluck, and has been rising since the junta took over. But don't let the truth get in the way of blind devotion to a junta government...

 

[colinneil]

1 hour ago, ELVIS123456 said:

You guys are hilarious. I havent laughed as much for a while when reading most of the comments 

Surely most of you dont actually live in Thailand. If you do, then clearly most of you dont understand the country or the people - and certainly not the language.

 

Translation is one of the first steps to understanding another language or culture.  The first is wanting to - clearly most here dont. That is not what he said. He didnt say it in English, he said what he said in Thai and the translation applied is wrong - according to the wife (and that makes sense to me). The wife does not like or hate the PM - right now business is bad for the poorer people in Thailand and good for the rich - she does not support what him/Junta have been doing to economy - but she likes the attacks that have been made on corruption and that the wealthy are not getting away with as much as they used to (hotels are being shut down - property is being resumed - etc etc - that did not happen before). 

 

I also dont read newspapers or watch news on TV because it is all so negative. Not just about Trump, but about everything.  Good news gets nowhere while bad news travels around the world in minutes.  If all you do is listen to and watch bad news stories, it will make you negative towards life.  Thais are all about enjoying life - they avoid bad news and bad issues.  They know and understand that it really is a load of khr**p and it only makes them feel negative.  Yes - that attitude makes some things that need addressing to be avoided, but overall I like that way and that attitude to life.  Newspapers and TV News are too much about negative issues - they blow it all out of proportion and watching/listening to it is not good for you - if you want to keep a positive outlook on life.  Try if for a while - you will be amazed how little all that stuff actually matters.  Eg.  Israel and Arabs/Palestinians etc - what difference does it make to my/your life really?  It has been a disaster since I was a boy - always was and always will be - but all that trouble has made absolutely no difference to my/your life.  The same applies for so many other issues/problems.

 

You actually listen to your wife?

More accurate to say you are under the thumb.

You say we dont live here !! Wrong i do live here understand most of the language, but not dictated to by my wife, or any other woman.

Maybe you should put your hand down your trousers check you have a pair.?

[passiflora]

I can stop reading newspapers during 1 year, I'll never love him

[faraday]

23 minutes ago, YouYouYou said:

Prayuth, our beloved leader, is fed up with the negative stories in the press and rightly so, thus he has made an off the cuff remark and now more people attack him. He is doing a great job of running democracy Thai style and protecting the Thai people from a return to shut down this and shut down that (for those that can remember the circus of red and yellow violence and disuptions for their own elitist gains). Yep, he may be another 'elite' but 4 years of no big events disrupting our lives works for me. Thais are not ready for democracy western style .... argue all you want about that eh, but its my IMO.

Go Prayuth !

You must be a tourist.

 

Or daft.

 

?

 

[tomta]

24 minutes ago, YouYouYou said:

Prayuth, our beloved leader, is fed up with the negative stories in the press and rightly so, thus he has made an off the cuff remark and now more people attack him. He is doing a great job of running democracy Thai style and protecting the Thai people from a return to shut down this and shut down that (for those that can remember the circus of red and yellow violence and disuptions for their own elitist gains). Yep, he may be another 'elite' but 4 years of no big events disrupting our lives works for me. Thais are not ready for democracy western style .... argue all you want about that eh, but its my IMO.

Go Prayuth !

I won't bother asking for your definition of Thai style democracy but it is absolutely clear that Prayuth was part of the circus. The Navy sent SEALs to the Suthep demos.Prayuth protected the PDRC from any possible police action.. He i deep yellow and a junior ringmaster

[neeray]

55 minutes ago, yellowboat said:

Well, you got us there.  Who can possibly argue with her ?  Not us who work with the average Thai.  Those who develop products there.   We bow to her all knowing-ness.  

 

We have a vendor who is a yellow in a very red part of the country.  He was so sickened by the watch scandal, he felt like talking about it.  I have never shared my views with him or anyone I work with, unless they ask. 

 

Truth be told the minimal crackdown of the wealthy has done little for he average Thai.  They are still poor and no positive, substantive changes have occurred. 

 

Your wife may not understand the difference between a civilian government and one that usurps power, but you should.  Civilian governments need to serve the people to stay in office, so they are subject to scrutiny, where as, those who take power by force are not subject to anything other than force.

 

Now the good general hopes to be elected and his entitlement, fear of debate  and scrutiny are making him say all sorts of weak, stupid things.  He needs to go. 

Totally agree but if a win (haha), that is an arranged win. Correct? Far from a true democratic win. From what I see, the election is very seriously slanted. And even without help from Putin.

[chrisinth]

5 hours ago, webfact said:

“If anyone criticizes me, I just punch him in the mouth,” he said but quickly added that he has never hurt anybody and, at the same time, has the right to protect himself against bullying.

What an excellent message to give to the population of a country with so many fragile egos and face issues.

 

Brilliant defense quote if a case of assault every came to court...........................

[chrisinth]

3 hours ago, Darcula said:

Soldiers don't hurt people, guns hurt people.

You have obviously never been kicked in the nether regions by a 250lb marine......................

[brucec64]

1 hour ago, ELVIS123456 said:

You guys are hilarious. I havent laughed as much for a while when reading most of the comments 

Surely most of you dont actually live in Thailand. If you do, then clearly most of you dont understand the country or the people - and certainly not the language.

 

Translation is one of the first steps to understanding another language or culture.  The first is wanting to - clearly most here dont. That is not what he said. He didnt say it in English, he said what he said in Thai and the translation applied is wrong - according to the wife (and that makes sense to me). The wife does not like or hate the PM - right now business is bad for the poorer people in Thailand and good for the rich - she does not support what him/Junta have been doing to economy - but she likes the attacks that have been made on corruption and that the wealthy are not getting away with as much as they used to (hotels are being shut down - property is being resumed - etc etc - that did not happen before). 

 

I also dont read newspapers or watch news on TV because it is all so negative. Not just about Trump, but about everything.  Good news gets nowhere while bad news travels around the world in minutes.  If all you do is listen to and watch bad news stories, it will make you negative towards life.  Thais are all about enjoying life - they avoid bad news and bad issues.  They know and understand that it really is a load of khr**p and it only makes them feel negative.  Yes - that attitude makes some things that need addressing to be avoided, but overall I like that way and that attitude to life.  Newspapers and TV News are too much about negative issues - they blow it all out of proportion and watching/listening to it is not good for you - if you want to keep a positive outlook on life.  Try if for a while - you will be amazed how little all that stuff actually matters.  Eg.  Israel and Arabs/Palestinians etc - what difference does it make to my/your life really?  It has been a disaster since I was a boy - always was and always will be - but all that trouble has made absolutely no difference to my/your life.  The same applies for so many other issues/problems.

 

[neeray]

1 hour ago, bluesofa said:

Back in the eighties IIRC, there was a newspaper which was committed to only printing good news.

The first piece of bad news it printed was to say it was going out of business, as not enough people were interested in only good news.

Everybody knows the saying, "if it bleeds, it leads".

[Eligius]

11 minutes ago, chrisinth said:

What an excellent message [punching someone in the mouth] to give to the population of a country with so many fragile egos and face issues.

 

Brilliant defense quote if a case of assault ever came to court...........................

This reminds me of his humane comment when that poor British woman was raped and murdered on Koh Tao: basically he said that if you are attractive and wear a bikini, you're asking for trouble - it's your own fault. Ugly women are safe, though.

The guy is just unbelievable. Makes the village idiot look like Einstein!

[cmsally]

Found the article in Thai with clear quotation marks for not to read newspapers for 5 days and punching people in the mouth. So for anyone (Thai) that doubts he said it, look here:

Khaosod

[Eric Loh]

1 hour ago, ELVIS123456 said:

I also dont read newspapers or watch news on TV because it is all so negative.

Maybe you need to engage your brain to make sense of the news. 

[stud858]

Imagine if Donald Trump was handed over the reins. He would be a good choice for president of Thailand. Not sure if a falang given citizenship can ever become PM