webfact 118020 Posted October 4, 2018 Share Posted October 4, 2018 Video: Thai official says being drunk has got nothing to do with it! video screenshot A video going viral on Thai social media shows a Thai official barely able to stand he is so drunk. He is involved in a disagreement with an angry man who has a child with him. Someone is filming from the back of a pick-up. At one point the furious man says: Have you been drinking? The official replies: "Mai giaw" - That has got nothing to do with it. It appears there is an allegation of assault. The clip appeared on a site on Facebook called "Hot Clips - Go Ahead and Share". -- © Copyright Thai Visa News 2018-10-04 More about this as we hear of it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misterwhisper 18457 Posted October 4, 2018 Share Posted October 4, 2018 Is he wearing a Nazi eagle above his name badge? The video is a little blurry, just like him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rebo 1701 Posted October 4, 2018 Share Posted October 4, 2018 18 minutes ago, Misterwhisper said: Is he wearing a Nazi eagle above his name badge? At least it looks very similar. From 1:30 on I would say "yes". Can't imagine it's any official Thai badge. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy chappie 4388 Posted October 4, 2018 Share Posted October 4, 2018 From the amount of medals I would say he collects trollies around makro car park. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lupatria 13598 Posted October 4, 2018 Share Posted October 4, 2018 One nation under the influence of anything that gives you a buzz. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunBENQ 18267 Posted October 4, 2018 Share Posted October 4, 2018 1 hour ago, rebo said: At least it looks very similar. From 1:30 on I would say "yes". Can't imagine it's any official Thai badge. I would say NO. He seems to be a "Thahan Phran". https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thahan_Phran Member of a paramilitary/auxiliary force, border patrol etc. I found this "eagle" on a Thai FB site ("Honorarymark") with Thai medals/badges in this context. I tried to find a higher quality picture to no avail. Compare with the uniform: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darcula 15465 Posted October 4, 2018 Share Posted October 4, 2018 Paratrooper wings? Must be on the security detail of a condo exceeding 10 storeys. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunBENQ 18267 Posted October 4, 2018 Share Posted October 4, 2018 It might be worth knowing that in the 1940's Thailand had a leader who had much sympathy with Adolf Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunBENQ 18267 Posted October 4, 2018 Share Posted October 4, 2018 2 minutes ago, Darcula said: Paratrooper wings? Must be on the security detail of a condo exceeding 10 storeys. No. Paratrooper wings show an open parachute. Most all higher ranks have it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rebo 1701 Posted October 4, 2018 Share Posted October 4, 2018 2 hours ago, KhunBENQ said: I would say NO. He seems to be a "Thahan Phran". 1 hour ago, KhunBENQ said: It might be worth knowing that in the 1940's Thailand had a leader who had much sympathy with Adolf Seems you're right, in both points ... Your linked Wiki article is very interesting. Thank you! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli 32353 Posted October 4, 2018 Share Posted October 4, 2018 1 hour ago, KhunBENQ said: No. Paratrooper wings show an open parachute. Most all higher ranks have it. Well he did seem to be "flying high" !! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scouse123 6065 Posted October 4, 2018 Share Posted October 4, 2018 Awards and parachute wings seem to be given out like confetti in Thailand, as do medals and uniforms; as the country has always been obsessed with them. It is not even necessary to do a parachute jump to get the wings and legally be allowed to wear them. They are a nonsense, carry no recognition, and have no merit or value outside Thailand. Senior Thais in the military have more medals than the old Idi Amin, the former president of Uganda had! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lupatria 13598 Posted October 4, 2018 Share Posted October 4, 2018 2 hours ago, KhunBENQ said: It might be worth knowing that in the 1940's Thailand had a leader who had much sympathy with Adolf Yeah, they only copy from the best. Sarcasm alert! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
atyclb 6538 Posted October 4, 2018 Share Posted October 4, 2018 similar to the litterbug police that extort cash from foreigners for throwing cig butts on the ground Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
samsensam 8158 Posted October 4, 2018 Share Posted October 4, 2018 8 minutes ago, atyclb said: similar to the litterbug police that extort cash from foreigners for throwing cig butts on the ground 2 hours ago, Scouse123 said: Awards and parachute wings seem to be given out like confetti in Thailand, as do medals and uniforms; as the country has always been obsessed with them. It is not even necessary to do a parachute jump to get the wings and legally be allowed to wear them. They are a nonsense, carry no recognition, and have no merit or value outside Thailand. Senior Thais in the military have more medals than the old Idi Amin, the former president of Uganda had! yea, some of my civil servant friends wear military style uniform occasionally, even though their jobs have nothing to do with the military, many are adorned with medal ribbons, when i ask what they are for i usually get a smile and shrug of the shoulders. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzaa09 5318 Posted October 4, 2018 Share Posted October 4, 2018 Ain't the use, promotion, and access of modern gadgetry wonderful? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
katana 2207 Posted October 4, 2018 Share Posted October 4, 2018 On the Facebook page linked to in the article, the uploader says he had just stopped at the petrol station to fill up with petrol when the official came up and accused him of selling drugs. HE uploaded the video so the whole world knows about it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
inThailand 3688 Posted October 4, 2018 Share Posted October 4, 2018 Thai official says being drunk has got nothing to do with it Its part of my job description. Take it up with my passed out superior. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaxYakov 2924 Posted October 4, 2018 Share Posted October 4, 2018 10 hours ago, atyclb said: similar to the litterbug police that extort cash from foreigners for throwing cig butts on the ground I call those (alleged) BMA officials "sidewalk commandos". Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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