Popular Post webfact Posted November 11, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted November 11, 2020 Prayut: Attack on foreigner damaged Thailand's image Picture: Saim Rath Thailand's prime minister Prayut Chan-ocha has roundly condemned the attack on the Russian man at a protest in Jomtien, Pattaya on Sunday. He said that the terrible incident had damaged the image of Thailand and that of all Thais. He said that foreigners were not involved in the protests in Thailand even though they might comment. A protest leader called Narathiwat "Ken" Khamma headbutted the 52 year old Russian later alleging that the foreigner had called the protesters the "dregs of society" and a "virus" for damaging Pattaya and the wider economy. He was bailed in the sum of 10,000 baht after being charged with assault. Prayut called for calm and legal protests, saying that diverging opinions were normal in a democracy like Thailand. Speaking after a cabinet meeting to discuss latest statements coming from protests leaders at Ramkhamhaeng University he called for de- escalation, respect for authority and the rule of law and said that his duty was to protect the public and not take sides. Source: Siam Rath -- © Copyright Thai Visa News 2020-11-11 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates 7 1 2 1 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Thaiwrath Posted November 11, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted November 11, 2020 4 minutes ago, webfact said: Prayut called for calm and legal protests, Is that with or without the water cannons used by police with an undisclosed stinging liquid ? That also damages the image of the country, and the leaders who authorised it. 62 3 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post colinneil Posted November 11, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted November 11, 2020 Priceless comment by the man who has done more to damage Thailands image than anyone. 70 1 16 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post YetAnother Posted November 11, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted November 11, 2020 7 minutes ago, webfact said: saying that diverging opinions were normal in a democracy like Thailand. just as long as they do not diverge from his own 19 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post unamazedloso Posted November 11, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted November 11, 2020 The little girls scream bought on chills. Atleast she is learning early whats what. 14 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bluesofa Posted November 11, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted November 11, 2020 11 minutes ago, webfact said: Speaking after a cabinet meeting to discuss latest statements coming from protests leaders at Ramkhamhaeng University he [Prayut] called for de- escalation, respect for authority and the rule of law and said that his duty was to protect the public and not take sides. 'his duty was to protect the public and not take sides' 11 1 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post asiaexpat Posted November 11, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted November 11, 2020 This lets non-Thais know that they need to stay out of Thai politics, especially Russians (Putin fans.) 6 1 8 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ChakaKhan Posted November 11, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted November 11, 2020 21 minutes ago, asiaexpat said: stay out of Thai politics, especially Russians (Putin fans.) Can I add the States to that list?? 5 1 5 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post NCC1701A Posted November 11, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted November 11, 2020 I'm going to head butt the first Russian I see today. 3 1 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post EVENKEEL Posted November 11, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted November 11, 2020 3 minutes ago, NCC1701A said: I'm going to head butt the first Russian I see today. 3 2 1 34 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bluesofa Posted November 11, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted November 11, 2020 7 minutes ago, NCC1701A said: I'm going to head butt the first Russian I see today. It will probably be a White Russian. 2 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Surelynot Posted November 11, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted November 11, 2020 Atrocious air quality No potable water Floods and droughts Sea water not safe to swim in Second highest death toll in the world on the roads Dual pricing for foreigners RTP the largest organized crime syndicate in the world Military dictatorship No true democracy Illegal trafficking of labour Endless scams...property, visas, insurance, jet skis ....and he goes with a head butt on a Russian (of all nationalities) as damage to the Thai image........get a grip man. (The head butt on a Russian might enhance their image) 39 1 8 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ChipButty Posted November 11, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted November 11, 2020 It doesn't matter how much money you invest in Thailand we will never get a say in it, best to keep away and stay safe especially with a little one 14 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post petermik Posted November 11, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted November 11, 2020 7 hours ago, Surelynot said: ....and he goes with a head butt on a Russian (of all nationalities) as damage to the Thai image........get a grip man. (The head butt on a Russian might enhance their image) He, only commented on the incident as it involved an opposition leader...if it was one of his cronies no comment would have been made.... 16 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ChipButty Posted November 11, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted November 11, 2020 7 minutes ago, Surelynot said: Atrocious air quality No potable water Floods and droughts Sea water not safe to swim in Second highest death toll in the world on the roads Dual pricing for foreigners RTP the largest organized crime syndicate in the world Military dictatorship No true democracy Illegal trafficking of labour Endless scams...property, visas, insurance, jet skis ....and he goes with a head butt on a Russian (of all nationalities) as damage to the Thai image........get a grip man. (The head butt on a Russian might enhance their image) RTP the largest organized crime syndicate in the world, Thats a Franchise 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfd101 Posted November 11, 2020 Share Posted November 11, 2020 Poor poor Russian. He's never encountered your actual democracy at work before. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surelynot Posted November 11, 2020 Share Posted November 11, 2020 2 minutes ago, petermik said: He, only commented on the incident as it involved an opposition leader...if it was one of his cronies no comment would have been made.... Absolutely....and being so obvious, it has a negative impact on his reputation...what there is of it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surelynot Posted November 11, 2020 Share Posted November 11, 2020 3 minutes ago, ChipButty said: RTP the largest organized crime syndicate in the world, Thats a Franchise From the Army? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post NanLaew Posted November 11, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted November 11, 2020 In other news, a man who head butted democracy in Thailand back in 2014 said... 6 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Wildliferescue Posted November 11, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted November 11, 2020 One of Prayuth's allies in the parliament is attacking a foreigner and his foundation with a ridiculous legal case demanding 50,000,000 Baht, trying to close their wildlife conservation projects and take it over. I don't hear him say a word about these kind of cases. The Russian man shouted abuse at the protesters, saying they were scum and trash. Maybe it would have been better to stay out of their politics instead, but hey, he is a Russian... (they never do). 5 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mikebell Posted November 11, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted November 11, 2020 1 hour ago, webfact said: the "dregs of society" and a "virus" I doubt the average Russian would have this in his vocabulary. I doubt the average Thai would understand either, particularly if delivered in English with a Russian accent. How does this damage Thailand's reputation more than having a drug smuggler in your cabinet? 9 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Boomer6969 Posted November 11, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted November 11, 2020 Well it isn't unexpected that the leader of government uses this incident to his advantage, isn't? While I agree with some of the comments here, when it comes to the state of the "Thai democracy", I am also appalled by the sad reality that violent thugs are leading the movement for democracy. Replacing one form of violence by another won't help the country. 1 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Surelynot Posted November 11, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted November 11, 2020 4 minutes ago, mikebell said: I doubt the average Russian would have this in his vocabulary. I doubt the average Thai would understand either, particularly if delivered in English with a Russian accent. How does this damage Thailand's reputation more than having a drug smuggler in your cabinet? ...and his common law wife??? has just been appointed to a government position.....mental. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikmar Posted November 11, 2020 Share Posted November 11, 2020 His own brother is in the Senate and picked him to be PM. This is not damaging at all? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post spidermike007 Posted November 11, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted November 11, 2020 (edited) He only has to look within, for the origins of the destruction of Thailand's image. His heinous and toxic army are the major boil, on the face of the nation. Blame others all you want, and continue being a very, very small man and refuse to take any responsibility for the destruction you have caused. It makes no difference. We all see right through you, as if you were Mr. Saran Wrap. Sooner or later, you will be gone, baby gone, and you will be disgraced, and remembered and mocked, with the hatred you richly deserve. Mr. water cannon, you need to go. Get out. Get out now. Edited November 11, 2020 by spidermike007 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JeffersLos Posted November 11, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted November 11, 2020 9 hours ago, webfact said: Narathiwat "Ken" Khamma headbutted the 52 year old Russian later alleging that the foreigner had called the protesters the "dregs of society" and a "virus" I seriously doubt that Ken and Boris could communicate well enough for this to be the case. Was it said in Thai, English or Russian? From the video, it seems that the only English the Thai can say is "you" and "<deleted>" 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JonnyF Posted November 11, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted November 11, 2020 Your boy Anutin and his racist tantrum did more damage than this. Not to mention the convicted drug dealer in your cabinet. 6 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChipButty Posted November 11, 2020 Share Posted November 11, 2020 7 hours ago, JeffersLos said: I seriously doubt that Ken and Boris could communicate well enough for this to be the case. Was it said in Thai, English or Russian? From the video, it seems that the only English the Thai can say is "you" and "<deleted>" I think I heard him say Pussy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChakaKhan Posted November 11, 2020 Share Posted November 11, 2020 1 hour ago, EVENKEEL said: Rocky 9-Adrian's Revenge..Yo pauly!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post BobBKK Posted November 11, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted November 11, 2020 (edited) Coups never hurt Thailand's image though right? locking up student activists? supressing voting and free speech? Edited November 11, 2020 by BobBKK 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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