Thomas J Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrJack54 Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 It is nickname from always. Until now we generally assumed nicknames had little basis. Clearly given recent changes to retirement regs, the young mover and shaker is fulfilling the nickname in spades. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLCrab Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammieuk1 Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 It could be for his trouser department dimensions in shafting overstayers ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AbeSurd Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 Several threads on this already: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1075537-why-is-big-joke-called-big-joke/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khaeng Mak Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritManToo Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 He liked a big bowl of rice porridge for breakfast. The Thai word for porridge is 'Joke' aka โจ๊ก (near enough). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlQaholic Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 like all Thai nicknames, it is ingenious and smart, such as "pig", "mouse", "fat", "little", "rabbit". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HHTel Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 He has said himself in an interview that it was because of his taste for 'Jok' (pronounced joke). Jok is a rice soup also called conjee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seancbk Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lipflipper Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 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.Sent from my CMR-AL19 using Thailand Forum - Thaivisa mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunsetT Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scorecard Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 Yawn, done to death. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HHTel Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acharn Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 On 2/4/2019 at 10:16 PM, Khaeng Mak said: Oh. Playing cards are illegal in Thailand. I think you are mistaken. You can buy playing cards easily. You just can't use them to gamble with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dotpoom Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 Not this one again? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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