Popular Post orang37 Posted February 11, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted February 11, 2020 I think they are heroes Thailand can be proud of for their courage in saving others in the face of mortal danger. While the tragedy of the needless deaths casts a long shadow over the news, I'm glad to see a story that reflects the side of Thailand that often is overlooked. ~o:37; 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sambum Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 16 minutes ago, CGW said: Seems to me that it is very PC to praise people doing their jobs and call them "heroes" in the era we are in, "heroes" a word that is over used IMO. I agree wholeheartedly - often used to describe soccer players and other sportsmen - "Hero of the hour" etc. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post DJ54 Posted February 11, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted February 11, 2020 Well done and very much appreciated when people put their lifes On the line for others.... Thank You!! 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sambum Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 (edited) 9 minutes ago, Matzzon said: You do know that you just discriminated the female security guards? Or maybe you don´t think they did the same good job. Oh give over! Maybe would have been more PC if he'd used the word "guys" as females seem to call themselves by that term as well these days? And to be honest, dso you even know if there were any female security guards involved in the situation? Edited February 11, 2020 by sambum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matzzon Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 50 minutes ago, sambum said: Oh give over! Maybe would have been more PC if he'd used the word "guys" as females seem to call themselves by that term as well these days? And to be honest, dso you even know if there were any female security guards involved in the situation? I would be very surprised if Terminal 21 does not have one or more female security guards. But whatever, you go on calling them guys. That the right way for a masculine hottie like yourself. ???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangkok Barry Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 It's a little funny that the security guards are being praised for actually doing the job they are there for. But excellent job by them anyway, I guess. I'm sure I read before though that it was the SWAT teams who got people to safety. Maybe, probably, a joint effort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djayz Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 Anybody who kept their cool in that situation deserves a medal! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shy coconut Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 1 hour ago, sambum said: I agree wholeheartedly - often used to describe soccer players and other sportsmen - "Hero of the hour" etc. Blimey, equating a football player with someone who does their up most to protect innocent members of the public from a maniac firing automatic weapons around a shopping mall, I absolutely ridiculous. These guys are true heroes, unarmed and facing an awful situation, probably saved many lives by guiding them to safety and advising the security forces on the layout of the building which may well have ended the situation. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shy coconut Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 35 minutes ago, Bangkok Barry said: It's a little funny that the security guards are being praised for actually doing the job they are there for. But excellent job by them anyway, I guess. I'm sure I read before though that it was the SWAT teams who got people to safety. Maybe, probably, a joint effort. You can take that to the extreme and say soldiers aren't heroes either because they are "actually doing the job they are paid for" That isn't my view by the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupermarineS6B Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 Here we go....... Thais are wonderful and so brave....... My rear end, don't you think just about every nationality would of done the same..? Look how many people of many nationalities have attacked and stopped armed terrorists and not flinched about it....... It was a very sad and bad situation, don't turn it into a circus...... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelseafan Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 4 hours ago, dallen52 said: I thought that was the job of the motor bike taxi drivers? Nah, their job is to rip you off and drive like maniacs. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelseafan Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 2 hours ago, Bangkok Barry said: It's a little funny that the security guards are being praised for actually doing the job they are there for. But excellent job by them anyway, I guess. I'm sure I read before though that it was the SWAT teams who got people to safety. Maybe, probably, a joint effort. I don't think their job description involved taking down a heavily armed army sharpshooter. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thian Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 Our moobaan has new guards (happens every year)...now many are women...one guy brings 2 very young children every night in the nightshift. He hides them at the lake but we hear the baby cry a lot and the 3-4 year old rides around on a bicycle (without any light)...she has to drive behind her dad who drives a scooter 100 meters in front of her...very dangerous. The previous guards always saluted us, the ones we have now don't even look and also sleep in their boot. We need those guards because the police in thailand doesn't like to work. But they shouldn't make our moobaan more dangerous than without them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thian Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 And what about the police or that army base? Why did the hanuman have to come by helicopter from bangkok to stop only 1 crazy soldier?? Was there nobody near? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark mark Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 Yes, God Bless them ! ... And Greatest thanks to them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ireland32 Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 7 hours ago, Vacuum said: Sorry if I offended your feelings about security guards. I quoted one line, which found to be rather comical. I'ts a well known fact that many security guards are sound asleep at 3AM. Well the video I saw was one security guard outside a back room unarmed , making sure the ladies were safe, by keeping them in that room while he kept a watch in exposed position 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sambum Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 3 hours ago, shy coconut said: Blimey, equating a football player with someone who does their up most to protect innocent members of the public from a maniac firing automatic weapons around a shopping mall, I absolutely ridiculous. These guys are true heroes, unarmed and facing an awful situation, probably saved many lives by guiding them to safety and advising the security forces on the layout of the building which may well have ended the situation. I am not equating a football player with ........................ etc etc, but lots of people do! That is my point - the word is often used totally out of context with its true meaning. How can one be a "hero" by scoring a goal that wins a match? The best definition I could find is :- he·ro /ˈhirō/ a person who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities. "a war hero" 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sambum Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 4 hours ago, Matzzon said: I would be very surprised if Terminal 21 does not have one or more female security guards. But whatever, you go on calling them guys. That the right way for a masculine hottie like yourself. ???? From a later post:- "These guys are true heroes, unarmed and facing an awful situation, probably saved many lives" Whatever! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangkok Barry Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 1 hour ago, Chelseafan said: 4 hours ago, Bangkok Barry said: It's a little funny that the security guards are being praised for actually doing the job they are there for. But excellent job by them anyway, I guess. I'm sure I read before though that it was the SWAT teams who got people to safety. Maybe, probably, a joint effort. I don't think their job description involved taking down a heavily armed army sharpshooter. I don't think so either, and that isn't what they did. They escorted people out of the building, something rather different and much more in line with their duty. They left the 'taking down' to those trained for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGW Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 6 hours ago, JustAnotherHun said: And don't forget the honest Thai taxi drivers.... Hero's indeed, to a man, as are you for you being heroic enough to remind us of those that are so often not appreciated! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffinChonburi Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 (edited) Facing a crazed (Highly armed) gunman is a daunting situation. As long as they did not run and hide, as long as they gave any direction, and help. That is better than nothing for a low paying job. It is not expected that all mall cops are to be battlefield ready for mass shootings. Edited February 11, 2020 by JeffinChonburi 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milys Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 9 hours ago, Ireland32 said: What about Motorbike Taxi guys and Ambulance Crews Very Courageous, helping Wounded What about them ? It's there job, I think we are going wrong when we expect any kind of humanity to be celebrated. Everyone with a backbone would have done the same Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilAtUbon Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 11 hours ago, gjoo888 said: I do. For instance when backing into a parking space, a series of short "fweets" on the whistle means to keep backing up. When you hear a single longer "fweet," it means stop. And when you hear “fweet-fweet-fweeeeeeet-Ugghuunnnungh” it means he shouldn’t have stood behind your car. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilAtUbon Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 13 hours ago, spidermike007 said: Great news. Many of us do not give Thai men enough credit. I know some who are truly outstanding men. Honest, honorable and hard working. Good on these guys. Hope they call them out by name so we can do what we can to heap praise on them. They deserve our gratitude. Anyone does, who puts their safety on the line under such horrifying circumstances. SpiderMike, I agree with a great deal of what you say on this forum, and I most emphatically agree with you now. There are reports from all over the world (definitely not enough of them) where “low status” and poorly paid individuals put themselves in harms way and risk their lives to help and protect total strangers. And just because this is Thailand, it doesn’t mean that there are no selfless and courageous people amongst those whom we often think of as mere pains in the nethers. Those guys are possibly trained in evacuating the building in the event of a fire alarm or power cut or whatever, but faced with genuine mortal danger, they stepped up to the plate. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwikeith Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 16 hours ago, Vacuum said: Are you suggesting that they are liars? This is wonderful news, but make sure the guards wear masks as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelseafan Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 (edited) 12 hours ago, Bangkok Barry said: I don't think so either, and that isn't what they did. They escorted people out of the building, something rather different and much more in line with their duty. They left the 'taking down' to those trained for it. Do you really think their 'duty' involved escorting people out of the building under gunfire? I suspect their role was a lot more mundane than that, escorting people out when the fire alarm go's off for example. I know that mall very well, in fact I was only there a few weeks ago, all they seem to do is open the door for you and salute. I'm sure there's much more to their job than that but no-one would expect them to have to be in a position looking after shoppers while a mad gunmen is shooting anybody who moves. So yes, I do believe those guys are heroes, let's not belittle what they did. I wonder what we would all do if we were in their shoes. Edited February 12, 2020 by Chelseafan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelseafan Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 (edited) 9 hours ago, milys said: What about them ? It's there job, I think we are going wrong when we expect any kind of humanity to be celebrated. Everyone with a backbone would have done the same That's cold man. Humanity seems to be a rare trait in these selfish times. Edited February 12, 2020 by Chelseafan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeyrobot Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 21 hours ago, Deli said: The "security guy" at the condo complex where I stay wouldn't scare away a 3 year old. Yes, they are useless in such a case. Are you scared of 3 year olds ?? What about the Circus Clowns, do they scare you also? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PremiumLane Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 21 hours ago, Vacuum said: Sorry if I offended your feelings about security guards. I quoted one line, which found to be rather comical. I'ts a well known fact that many security guards are sound asleep at 3AM. oh please, let's stop with the 'offended your feelings' trope. Because someone doesn't agree with what you are saying doesn't mean their feelings are offended - it is such a non-argument Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Nick Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 I really don't get these stories! Is this the new "taxi driver brought back a bag with (insert crazy number here) dollars to its rightfull owner"- story? In a situation like the one in Korat, some people do the "right" thing, some don't! But if you are a security- guard, you SHOULD at least be able, to get people safely out of a building! No one askes them, to step right into the line of fire or throw themselves onto a grenade! So some did "their job"! Good for them and thank you, but it SHOULD not be worth a giant article about bravery!\ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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