Popular Post Happy Grumpy Posted June 12, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted June 12, 2019 (edited) 30 minutes ago, balo said: Some of his videos only have 11 views I I clicked on it so now its 12 views. Another wannabe Youtuber who wants to go viral and earn money while wasting his life away in Thailand. Given that he's a fully fluent Thai speaker, I doubt that's the case. Edited June 12, 2019 by metisdead Please do not modify someone else's post in your quoted reply, either with font or color changes or wording. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamJar Posted June 12, 2019 Share Posted June 12, 2019 7 minutes ago, balo said: Some of his videos only have 11 views I I clicked on it so now its 12 views. Another wannabe Youtuber who wants to go viral and earn money while wasting his life away in Thailand. Why so quick to post without thinking? http://www.sanukgames.com What exactly are you doing in Thailand? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Eligius Posted June 12, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted June 12, 2019 (edited) 'Channel 7 reported that contact with the legal affairs department of the National Council for Peace and Order and the Thai technology police had been made by reporters.' This sounds like Channel 7 are snitches or grasses - stirring up trouble, wanting to get this guy into hot water. If that is the case, it's pretty disgusting. In my opinion, the guy's video was amusing and well done, but he was extremely foolish to poke his lone head above the parapet in this way; actually, I think he must be pretty mad (in the sense of crazy) to have done so. If this had been a Thai, I think the consequences would have been more serious. But as other posters have said, this chap may not yet have heard the last of the matter. It would not surprise me one bit if some nationalistic, junta-adoring, private (allegedly) Thai citizen does indeed take out a private prosecution against this comedian. He really should make plans to leave Thailand while he still can, I feel ... Edited June 12, 2019 by Eligius 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JamJar Posted June 12, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted June 12, 2019 A lot of really unpleasant people inhabit this forum. Someone told me the same many years ago and now I can see it for myself. Always ready to step on someone else to get the feeling of being somehow elevated. 8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dumbastheycome Posted June 12, 2019 Share Posted June 12, 2019 Why is it that this reminds me of "My Mate Nate" ? Not because of similarity other than the controversy. What happened to "Nate" anyway? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aforek Posted June 12, 2019 Share Posted June 12, 2019 (edited) He comes from France, is in Thailand since 2003 and founded "sanuk games ", he is an engineer and worked before with Ubisoft ( interview here in French, where he tells of his story ); not a stupid guy at all, I don't know why he did this song , to stay long time in Thailand we should not speak of things that Thai don't like Edited June 12, 2019 by Aforek 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ukrules Posted June 12, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted June 12, 2019 They said 'not actionable' yet force him to remove it anyway, that's an action isn't it? 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ukrules Posted June 12, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted June 12, 2019 11 minutes ago, Aforek said: should not speak of things that Thai don't like The problem is that Thai people seem to like what he is saying a little too much for the governments liking. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cryingdick Posted June 12, 2019 Share Posted June 12, 2019 2 hours ago, Jonathan Fairfield said: Common sense all round. Common sense response by the police for simply asking him to take the video down. Can you imagine the negative headlines if he had been arrested or even deported. Common sense by the guy the for agreeing to remove the video. Not recognizing freedom of speech as a basic right isn't common sense. Common sense would dictate (pun intended) that the police would not got involved in the matter. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaRoadrunner Posted June 12, 2019 Share Posted June 12, 2019 Moral of the story...... Have enough sense to post the video after he'd left the country... Duh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jackdd Posted June 12, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted June 12, 2019 If i were him i would still be nervous until i had gotten my next extension or reentered Thailand. Forcefully kicking him out now would make the Thai government look over sensitive. Denying him entry to the country in a few months or forcing him to leave, when nobody is talking about him anymore, won't get much attention. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elliss Posted June 12, 2019 Share Posted June 12, 2019 3 hours ago, firestar said: What makes you think most Thais don't actually agree with what he said? Because , Thais are not allowed to have an opinion, loss of face, etc. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post KhunFred Posted June 12, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted June 12, 2019 You do NOT practice free speech in a country which does not have it. This man should consult former citizens of the old Soviet Union. If you want to live here, you had best do as you're told and stay out of Thai politics. It has always been a very simple concept for me. The law is clear and it does not have a sense of . humor. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golden Triangle Posted June 12, 2019 Share Posted June 12, 2019 Who holds the copy-write to the tune ? That could be his problem with the big boys, copy-write infringement, just a guess........... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
from the home of CC Posted June 12, 2019 Share Posted June 12, 2019 (edited) 36 minutes ago, Aforek said: He comes from France, is in Thailand since 2003 and founded "sanuk games ", he is an engineer and worked before with Ubisoft ( interview here in French, where he tells of his story ); not a stupid guy at all, I don't know why he did this song , to stay long time in Thailand we should not speak of things that Thai don't like if that's the case then maybe subconsciously he really wanted to go and decided to do it with a bang, cause if he really wanted to stay then he's not displaying too much intelligence imo Edited June 12, 2019 by from the home of CC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ocddave Posted June 12, 2019 Share Posted June 12, 2019 Leave it to a Frenchman to wave a white flag ???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donutz Posted June 12, 2019 Share Posted June 12, 2019 The man is absolutely right, the video is funny and many Thai would agree. But the (disbanded) NCPO dinosaurs are not amused so obviously he had to be pressured in taking the video down. He didn't really had much of an option. The country remains in sad shape. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chazar Posted June 12, 2019 Share Posted June 12, 2019 7 hours ago, snoop1130 said: that the song did not incite or cause division in society, things that could make it actionable. based on that surely the entire govt need locking up, once again a quite pathetic hunting down of anyone or anything they dont like, lets see which idiot wants to bring the private prosecution. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chazar Posted June 12, 2019 Share Posted June 12, 2019 6 hours ago, Jonathan Fairfield said: Common sense all round. Common sense response by the police for simply asking him to take the video down. Can you imagine the negative headlines if he had been arrested or even deported. Common sense by the guy the for agreeing to remove the video. No common sense more like, totally unnecessary, BULLYING, waste of Police time, intimidation threats you name it ALL in there. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Chazar Posted June 12, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted June 12, 2019 4 hours ago, KhunFred said: You do NOT practice free speech in a country which does not have it. This man should consult former citizens of the old Soviet Union. If you want to live here, you had best do as you're told and stay out of Thai politics. It has always been a very simple concept for me. The law is clear and it does not have a sense of . humor. Imagine a world where no one ever challenged authority.......welcome to YOUR WORLD, thats a pretty sad world 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmen Posted June 12, 2019 Share Posted June 12, 2019 Nothing new both malaysia and Singapore have the same laws about shaming online. Try it in vietnam or philippines and you will be in chains 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyTheMook Posted June 12, 2019 Share Posted June 12, 2019 8 hours ago, buanmeerugsaa said: Thais are sadly incredibly insecure. If they feel they have lost face, even to a minuscule extent, they’ll push to have you gaoled. like 13-0 goaled ? 555 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZeVonderBearz Posted June 12, 2019 Share Posted June 12, 2019 8 hours ago, evadgib said: The nearest I can come up with in the other direction was when Smiley Culture came up with this and gave everyone a good laugh ???? The same Smiley Culture, who the police claim, stabbed himself in the chest during a police raid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Chazar Posted June 12, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted June 12, 2019 13 minutes ago, Matzzon said: Sad they didn´t deport his sorry arse. your'e right, thats sad, a sad indictment of yourself though. 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlwilliamsjr18 Posted June 12, 2019 Share Posted June 12, 2019 How many times have I heard this? "It's not your country" We're fooling ourselves if we think because we have a visa, a Thai spouse, own a condo or pay rent that we have the the right to voice our concerns or dislikes. Bad news... a foreigner will never have that prerogative. We will never be accepted or even adopted into the mainstream. Our role is to live simple and observe. Sure, we can rattle our cans with our friends, but be careful to control your volume and content. The other phrase often muttered is "go back to your country". Of course, that may not always be an option. Tread lightly. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted June 13, 2019 Share Posted June 13, 2019 11 hours ago, firestar said: What makes you think most Thais don't actually agree with what he said? They probably do but have learnt it's best not to air your opinion in public if you don't want a visit from someone! Unfortunately for this guy he might find his next renewal process might have a few more hurdles! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmen Posted June 13, 2019 Share Posted June 13, 2019 7 minutes ago, jlwilliamsjr18 said: How many times have I heard this? "It's not your country" We're fooling ourselves if we think because we have a visa, a Thai spouse, own a condo or pay rent that we have the the right to voice our concerns or dislikes. Bad news... a foreigner will never have that prerogative. We will never be accepted or even adopted into the mainstream. Our role is to live simple and observe. Sure, we can rattle our cans with our friends, but be careful to control your volume and content. The other phrase often muttered is "go back to your country". Of course, that may not always be an option. Tread lightly. Get real how many of us are going to record and sing anti Junta songs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
30la Posted June 13, 2019 Share Posted June 13, 2019 Don't make shit like that, especially if you live in Thailand, everyone knows that the general reacts strongly to criticism against him and/or his government! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCC1701A Posted June 13, 2019 Share Posted June 13, 2019 i want to go viral. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denim Posted June 13, 2019 Share Posted June 13, 2019 3 minutes ago, NCC1701A said: i want to go viral. Discard your prophylactics , you'll soon go that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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