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Surachate Hakparn - Where did his nickname "Big Joke" come from


Thomas J

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9 hours ago, JLCrab said:

In a recent Khaosod article, it said that the nickname came from his father when he liked to use the Joker in card games. Not rice gruel.

Oh.  Playing cards are illegal in Thailand.

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22 hours ago, Thomas J said:

Obviously the Thai government must think highly or Mr. Hakparn but I routinely see references to him as "the big joke"  Where did that originate from?


It has nothing to do with the English word 'Joke'  it's a Thai word with a different meaning.   

Much the same as girls called 'Porn' are not named that because they are fantastic in bed.

 

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Regardless of what his nickname is this clown is a serious liability to Expats on a retirement visa. That being said I would amend his nickname to "Biggest Joke." I imagine in his feeble mind that longterm Expats are a detriment to Thailand and should be forced to leave the country. Only Western tourists who come here for short periods would be welcome if it were left up to him.

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23 hours ago, JLCrab said:

In a recent Khaosod article, it said that the nickname came from his father when he liked to use the Joker in card games. Not rice gruel.

......And 'big' because of his physical stature or his importance? I read it somewhere but cant remember which.

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On 2/4/2019 at 10:16 PM, Khaeng Mak said:

Oh.  Playing cards are illegal in Thailand.

No.  Gambling is illegal.  Play cards to your heart's content as long as you don't gamble.  If playing cards was illegal, you wouldn't be able to buy a pack at 7/11.

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