PM Prayut complains of fake news about his wife’s religion

[webfact]

PM complains of fake news about his wife’s religion

 

 

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has complained about the spread of fake news on social media, one item of which recently related to his wife.

 

He said Tuesday that the fake news in question claimed his wife, Mrs. Naraporn, is a Muslim, adding it is general knowledge that his wife is a Buddhist, who presents alms to monks and pays respect to monks and Buddha images.

 

The Prime Minister also cited another false report about the Government increasing tax on feminine hygiene products, which, he claimed had been posted in social media by a politician.

 

He pleaded with members of the public to exercise caution and not to share fake news, adding that, if the false report causes damage, legal action will be taken.

 

Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/pm-complains-of-fake-news-about-his-wifes-religion/

 

-- © Copyright Thai PBS 2019-12-18

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[bluesofa]

Here's some more fake news, this time about the alleged high speed railway to China, specifically the Bangkok-Nakhon Ratchasima route: "so that construction could be completed and the system become operational in 2021"

 

source: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1016957-construction-bids-for-high-speed-train-project-in-coordination-with-china-to-be-completed-in-2018/ 

 

[colinneil]

He pleaded with members of the public to exercise caution and not share fake news.

Adding we are doing a good enough job of spreading fake news ourselves.

[Thian]

52 minutes ago, bluesofa said:

Here's some more fake news, this time about the alleged high speed railway to China, specifically the Bangkok-Nakhon Ratchasima route: "so that construction could be completed and the system become operational in 2021"

 

source: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1016957-construction-bids-for-high-speed-train-project-in-coordination-with-china-to-be-completed-in-2018/ 

 

And it also was fake news that BKK would get 3500 new buses.....he promised it 4 years ago and even bought them...but they never arrived.

[RichardColeman]

3 hours ago, webfact said:

He pleaded with members of the public to exercise caution and not to share fake news, adding that, if the false report causes damage, legal action will be taken.

I wonder if I posted 'authorities completely useless in end of year carnage - again' before x-mas it would be considered fake news 

[jaiyen]

So someone is spreading fake news about his wife !  And he is going to nothing about it, just complain. He tells everyone else it is illegal and there will be a huge punishment. Shows how much he cares about his wife !  Only cares about No 1. Not even No 2.

[legend49]

Who cares about his wife, give me a break.

[Aussieroaming]

Prayut was democratically elected....fake news

[FarFlungFalang]

2 minutes ago, Aussieroaming said:

Prayut was democratically elected....fake news

I was going say that Thailand is a democracy where freedom of expression is promoted and more than five people may gather without having to get permission from a trictator.

[sammieuk1]

Maybe that's her in the corner just losing it????

[FarFlungFalang]

18 minutes ago, jaiyen said:

So someone is spreading fake news about his wife !  And he is going to nothing about it, just complain. He tells everyone else it is illegal and there will be a huge punishment. Shows how much he cares about his wife !  Only cares about No 1. Not even No 2.

She should really be No 1. and he shouldn't even be on the list.

[mickey rat]

20 minutes ago, FarFlungFalang said:

I was going say that Thailand is a democracy where freedom of expression is promoted and more than five people may gather without having to get permission from a trictator.

I think you are confused, it's actually "more than 5 children can gather in the back of a pick up truck! "

Edited December 18, 2019 by mickey rat

[rkidlad]

4 hours ago, webfact said:

adding it is general knowledge that his wife is a Buddhist, who presents alms to monks and pays respect to monks and Buddha images

Yeap. That basically sums up this country's definition of being 'Buddhist'. Funny how he didn't list any of the top precepts of Buddhism. 

 

If Buddha were here today, he'd be so impressed by people wying inanimate objects coloured in gold. 

[Yinn]

57 minutes ago, legend49 said:

Who cares about his wife, give me a break.

I read a lot thai news/forum/Facebook.

i see a lot about Thanathorn, the court, heroin etc, a lot of people talking political now, but never see about his wife is Muslim. Never

 

i think it fake news.

[Yinn]

The 60 million baht watchs not mine! My friend.

 

What his name? 

 

He dead. 

 

What his name? 

 

Forget

[Yinn]

“I not want to be a politician”

 

There will be election next year. Next year, next year, next year.

[newatthis]

4 hours ago, webfact said:

his wife is a Buddhist, who presents alms to monks and pays respect to monks and Buddha images.

So basically she buys "indulgences" for both of them.

[klauskunkel]

4 hours ago, webfact said:

He pleaded with members of the public to exercise caution and not to share fake news

Except when the fake news comes from Prayut, then the public has a duty to share it. Right?!

Phew, go kiss a frog.

Edited December 18, 2019 by klauskunkel

[Benmart]

Fake is the current truth about so many things he utters.

[Tops]

Land of Fakes !

[Andycoops]

3 hours ago, colinneil said:

He pleaded with members of the public to exercise caution and not share fake news.

Adding we are doing a good enough job of spreading fake news ourselves.

And have been for over 5 years. 

[BestB]

PM himself keeps telling us thai economy is doing well. Contrary to what everyone says. Are they also spreading fake news?

 

But if she was a Muslim , why make such fuss about it?its not as if being a Muslim is some kind of deadly disease 

[Misterwhisper]

His wife is Muslim? Which one?

[BobinBKK]

I honestly don't understand his point because I'm a Christian that presents alms to monks and pays respect to monks and Buddha images. A person's religious beliefs are irrelevant if you love and respect everyone without indifference.

[Denim]

3 hours ago, Thian said:

And it also was fake news that BKK would get 3500 new buses.....he promised it 4 years ago and even bought them...but they never arrived.

If they ever do they will all come at once.

[Krataiboy]

How much of this news from the recent past is fake? And what was the source?

 

The Thai general election will be held in October, 2015.

 

The Thai general election will be held in mid-2016.

 

The Thai general election will be held in late 2017

 

The Thai general election will be held in November, 2018.

 

(No prizes for guessing right. Pity there was no Ministry of Truth to complain to then!).

 

 

[hotchilli]

6 hours ago, webfact said:

He pleaded with members of the public to exercise caution and not to share fake news, adding that, if the false report causes damage, legal action will be taken.

Is that a two way street?

[spidermike007]

This from a man who is the king of fake news and deflection, and not exactly a champion of the people. My suggestion? Grow some thick skin. You put yourself in the position, right? Now deal with it, like a grownup. You are an adult, right? Man up. Stop your incessant whining. At least try to act dignified. Whining makes you look so weak, and so small, and so defensive. 

 

And stop the constant threats. That also makes you look weak. I will come after you if you do not behave! Right. We are all quivering in our boots! 

[Caldera]

Finally a rumour I hadn't heard yet, I've always assumed she's Jewish.

[ChipButty]

There's only one Religion in Thailand and thats "Money"