Democracy Thailand

1 hour ago, Venom said:

How about they head butt you instead? ???? 

I wouldn't be stupid enough nor ignorant enough to be shouting at protestors in their own country...especially with a young daughter in tow....bit then again..I 'm not Russian.

Edited November 11, 20205 yr by Surelynot

4 hours ago, GreasyFingers said:

Are you talking about the USA?

No...but solid comeback! ????

4 hours ago, Freigeist365 said:

 

You forgot to list the sickest, dumbest and most obnoxious visa requirements in the world.

Damn

Nothing here surprises me anymore...almost nothing.

55 minutes ago, Jake72 said:

I believe the case with the American tourist who was threatened with jail time over a negative hotel/resort review had much more impact on Thailand's image as it made headlines all around the world.

True.

1 hour ago, Surelynot said:

I wouldn't be stupid enough nor ignorant enough to be shouting at protestors in their own country...especially with a young daughter in tow....bit then again..I 'm not Russian.

 

Honestly, I can understand why you might be afraid! ????

Politics aside, does anyone know where he gets his pajamas?

Democracy!? Glad to see that he knows the word.

Lets not focus on the fact that you have closed the borderes for 9 months and have not given any relief package to business owners. You do not care if we go bankrupt.

Just keep on making headlines about BS. not important things.

You should look around you. one of your friends that did things the same way just got fired by the people. His name Trump. You will have same destiny!!!!

Thailand's image cannot be damaged anymore. It is already at the bottom of reputation with this "government".

18 hours ago, spidermike007 said:

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. 

And of course it couldn't possibly be people like you,

constantly voicing these sorts of opinions,

who are part of the blame of why more restrictions get heaped on foreigners entering the country??

 

Its clear that this government don't appreciate free speech of even its own citizens, much less foreigners, who in most cases are banned from being involved politics or even commenting anyway, as is a requirement you agreed on for accepting and being allowed a visa.

 

So, why people like you would want to live in a place that long, yet jeopardize that very fragile existence by putting out this constant bile is beyond me. 

Its like an Asian going to America and constantly going on about how things are there.

Im sure that wouldnt last long in many countries.

 

No offence, but you really do yourself a dis-service, as you do anyone whos trying to get back to Thailand during all this mess.

 

One day i suspect they will bring in a restriction that forces you out, as is probably their objection.

 

I suppose then you will have bigger issues to worry about than constantly going on about the governnent and corruption.

( All of which exists in ALL countries, only hidden better)

This thread and other info reminded me of an incident I witnessed in Pattaya.

 

I was enjoying a cold one when I noticed an argument between a mototaxi driver and a tourist who looked like Greek/Turkish. I filmed the entire incident. The foreigner was hit really hard in face and other body parts. The foreigner never raised his hand and was only protective. The thai left and the foreigner left. 

The mamassan snatched my phone and deleted the recorded video. 

 

I wonder why thais are so violent. Is that because of father absence and they mums bringing in new step daddy every new tourist season ?

 

Note- I recorded the video as an evidence of the entire incident in case all those thais turn up against the foreigner and blame him for hitting the innocent thai motodop who is juts trying to earn a living for his new gf and her multiple kids. 

Edited November 11, 20205 yr by lovethai123

13 minutes ago, lovethai123 said:

This thread and other info reminded me of an incident I witnessed in Pattaya.

 

I was enjoying a cold one when I noticed an argument between a mototaxi driver and a tourist who looked like Greek/Turkish. I filmed the entire incident. The foreigner was hit really hard in face and other body parts. The foreigner never raised his hand and was only protective. The thai left and the foreigner left. 

The mamassan snatched my phone and deleted the recorded video. 

 

I wonder why thais are so violent. Is that because of father absence and they mums bringing in new step daddy every new tourist season ?

 

Note- I recorded the video as an evidence of the entire incident in case all those thais turn up against the foreigner and blame him for hitting the innocent thai motodop who is juts trying to earn a living for his new gf and her multiple kids. 

I wonder why thais are so violent?

 

- life is tough for many.

Minimum wage is very low. Welfare nearly non existant..

A foreigner carrying on like a pork chop at a Thai charging $6 for a fare is often enough to blow the lid on the pressure cooker.

 

-Raising ones voice, and carrying on is not the done thing in this culture,

(Thais have different ways of dealing with things)

so when an ugly farang does it, its like diesel to a fire.

 

-They know (unlike westerners) their countrymen will back them up in a spat.

 

-The law is always on their side

(against a farang anyway)

And the language barrier makes for a big advantage when Thais are "explaining" what went down to police.

 

They know all this, so of course they will use it to their advantage.

 

It is hardly just Thai centric.

Try being a foriegner in many (or most) countries in the world, carrying on like a pork chop to service people

and see if you don't get a smack in the chops.

 

2 minutes ago, pookondee said:

 

 

 

They know all this, so of course they will use it to their advantage.

 

 

they also scratch each other's back. The mamasaan snatched my phone and deleted the video. 

 

 

14 hours ago, hotchilli said:

Water canons are enhancing Thailands image?

Cleaning it up.....

Thailand's image has been tarnished beyond repair since he came to power.

I wonder how long Prayut thinks he can get away with it?   

Time is running out for him 
 

8 hours ago, whaleboneman said:

Politics aside, does anyone know where he gets his pajamas?

Let's call the whole thing off.

This is not the first time foreigners are being attacked in Thailand, why this one so special...LOL

5 hours ago, pookondee said:

And of course it couldn't possibly be people like you,

constantly voicing these sorts of opinions,

who are part of the blame of why more restrictions get heaped on foreigners entering the country??

 

Its clear that this government don't appreciate free speech of even its own citizens, much less foreigners, who in most cases are banned from being involved politics or even commenting anyway, as is a requirement you agreed on for accepting and being allowed a visa.

 

So, why people like you would want to live in a place that long, yet jeopardize that very fragile existence by putting out this constant bile is beyond me. 

Its like an Asian going to America and constantly going on about how things are there.

Im sure that wouldnt last long in many countries.

 

No offence, but you really do yourself a dis-service, as you do anyone whos trying to get back to Thailand during all this mess.

 

One day i suspect they will bring in a restriction that forces you out, as is probably their objection.

 

I suppose then you will have bigger issues to worry about than constantly going on about the governnent and corruption.

( All of which exists in ALL countries, only hidden better)

 

Really? It is likely you can do better than that. Very lame reply. Nearly every time I see someone complaining, or observing a shortfall within Thailand, some lame guy, who has not taken the time to think things through, nor to devote any focus or effort to a reasonable reply, says something like "Perhaps Thailand is not for you", or maybe you should leave, or the top prize, "if you do not like it here, go back to your own country". Hard to even respond to such inane statements. Why? Because I have some issues with the place? Sorry to inform you, but the nature of a discerning mind, is to have issues.

Though absolute contentment must be a beautiful state of mind, it is not something most of us are blessed with, in case you have not noticed. The fact that I complain, does not mean I do not love Thailand, nor most of it's people. I do. I love my life here. I have a very good life here. But, I do have some complaints, and there are some things I would love to see improved. I should leave because of that?

 

"or even commenting anyway, as is a requirement you agreed on for accepting and being allowed a visa". Huh? I never agreed to be a complete patsy, a sheep, and a recipient of garbage. If anything, an administration that denies it's citizens the right to free speech is going to embolden me even more, to speak my mind. I barely respect ANY government. But, one like this, who represses it's citizens, punishes displays of democratic protest with water cannons, and time in jail, deserves no respect whatsoever. 

Please. Next time you make a post, try to devote at least two moments of thought to it.

On 11/11/2020 at 9:15 AM, ChipButty said:

RTP the largest organized crime syndicate in the world, Thats a Franchise

Have you lived under the Rule and corruption of the worst  police force in the world if not Go live in France...they could set up a school in paris to teach the Thais a thing or two 

No one, single or any size group foreigners will ever be able to damage Thai image the way this man already has. Ever. 

On 11/11/2020 at 9:43 AM, 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>" 

Suppose the Russian threatened violence to the Thai, and I am not saying he did, he would have deserved the head butt.

4 minutes ago, possum1931 said:

Suppose the Russian threatened violence to the Thai, and I am not saying he did, he would have deserved the head butt.

He had his hands at his side and a young daughter with him......

23 hours ago, nobodysfriend said:

Someone still remembers 2014 ?

There was fighting and death in the streets of BKK . The pro Thaksin reds against the royalist yellows ...

I was happy when that was ended by the coup .

Like it or not , at least it brought ' peace ' to the country .

Foreigners like to think that the win of a pro democracy party in Thai politics will bring in improvement to the life of a farang .

But that is not granted or certain .

It could also become worse for a foreigner here in Thailand ...

I am not a fan of Prajut , but I learned to live with that government ...

I would like to see change for the better , but that is not sure if , ever , the government changes .

 

 

 

You may have a point, was it not Thaksin who brought in this ridiculous 90 day reporting nonsense? Treating farangs like criminals is as bad as anything the unelected "PM" and his soldiers have done.

At one stage, according to some reports, did he not use his young daughter as a shield to keep the Thai back from him?

at this point i'm thinking the use of 'thailand's image' in all these articles must be a translation error.

 

 

8 hours ago, lovethai123 said:

The mamasaan snatched my phone and deleted the video.

There are ways to "undelete" a file    if they insist on deleting it   don't resist  or fight  let them do it then recover the file as soon as possible.

https://www.cgsecurity.org/wiki/TestDisk

So is there any media follow up with photos of Ken waiing to the Russian's feet and giving him a basket of fruit? 

58 minutes ago, johng said:

There are ways to "undelete" a file    if they insist on deleting it   don't resist  or fight  let them do it then recover the file as soon as possible.

https://www.cgsecurity.org/wiki/TestDisk

Well, I had no intention to put the video on Youtube. I didn't want to show the true face of the Thai people .

 

The foreigner left and so did the motodop. Police wasn't called. I didn't try to do a recovery of the deleted file. 

 

But mamassan deleting the video forcefully really shows how they believe in scratching each other's back.