One dead/51 others infected from Thai justice minister's Songkran restaurant party

[smedly]

2 hours ago, webfact said:

A party organised in Sukhothai in the north of Thailand for Thailand justice minister Somsak Thepsuthin has now proved to be responsible for 52 Covid cases. 

 

One woman died in Bangkok as a direct result of attending the Songkran party on April 12th at The Tree cafe. 

is he in jail yet

[Pedrogaz]

So once again, justice is only for the little people. Double standards, anyone.

[Excel]

38 minutes ago, internationalism said:

24 yo is not a teenage.

one such young in 240 dead in thailand is just exemption from the rule. 

But the article says exactly it was somebodies wife, stretching her to become a pretty is too much wild imagination

 

Well I think you may be the one with the imagination if you think nobody in Thailand gets married before 20. Apart from that it was you that introduced them as teenagers. Where did you read that. Many of the pretties are early 20s in Thailand.  But anyway that is departing from the fact that this low life Junior minister shouldn't have been had the party anyway. 

[Misterwhisper]

A somewhat famous DJ

holds private party

where dozens of people get infected

he is given a heavy fine and jail time

the venue's management is given jail time

the news immediately is all over the press, and for weeks on end

the DJ is vilified and sternly criticized by the government

 

vs.

 

a very public justice minister

holds private party

where dozens of people get infected

he is given no fine whatsoever - nor any jail time

the venue's management goes scot free

the news is suppressed by the media for a full 3 weeks

the government refrains from any criticism and let's the minister keep his job, too

 

Can you recognize the differences in these two tales?

[bdenner]

Doubt he will get much sympathy from the good general (Czar) in light of the 6000 Baht fine by his minions.

[holy cow cm]

2 hours ago, internationalism said:

teenage pretties don't die from covid, but elderly wifes might.

it wasn't sex party, just songkran do

The party was based on ego and I think 2 elderly Poo Yai getting gratification from water poured on their hands and kowtowing at their feet. Nothing more nothing less. This was on the Thai news end of last week.

[brianthainess]

1 hour ago, internationalism said:

stretching her to become a pretty is too much wild imagination

No I better not say it.

[Caldera]

The Thai justice minister might well escape justice which is elusive, but I'd like to think he believes he won't be able to escape karma.

[connda]

I wonder who many get to recover at home as opposed to recovering in a Covid Concentration Camp?

[Burma Bill]

3 hours ago, webfact said:

justice minister Somsak Thepsuthin has now proved to be responsible for 52 Covid cases. 

 With the greatest respect for all the infected victims, in HIS case, justice has been served for his injustice and selfish behavior!!

[hotchilli]

3 hours ago, webfact said:

There were 21 infections directly related to attendees at the party and these included 18 being treated in the province.

 

One was the owner of the restaurant who then infected 31 members of his own family. 

 

Three of the party attendees went to Bangkok where one woman died. Her husband was also infected as was an associate of the justice minister.

Do as I say not as I do springs to mind... 

[nahkit]

2 hours ago, Excel said:

3 went to Bangkok and infected others. The women who died was the wife of an associate of the justice minister, that was the women that died so what about the other 2 ? Also it is unclear exactly who this associate was. It did not say a co-worker. My guess it was still 3 pretties bought in and then they returned to BKK

Well, maybe its a wild guess but I'd say the woman in the picture that they have ringed is most likely the one who died and, even with the blurred face, she definitely doesn't look like a pretty.

[hotchilli]

1 hour ago, smedly said:

is he in jail yet

In hiding I should imagine until the storm goes away.

[hotchilli]

3 hours ago, 4MyEgo said:

 

I am surprised that the media actually got to report on this, why isn't there any other ministers or government officials trying to quash this as usual ?

Too busy covering their own tracks maybe?

[TheFishman1]

 Thailand is killing itself with everything being open no really control over traveling they will never get the virus not to spread the government has been very late and rolling out the vaccine and the vaccine a God who knows how effective it really is they are blocking private hospitals from getting other vaccines and I really think Thailand has handled the visus Totally wrong with miles being open till 9 o’clock in all stores being open the virus will spread who really knows the real number of people infected with the virus they do such limited testing very unreliable TIT

[AndyFoxy]

3 minutes ago, TheFishman1 said:

 Thailand is killing itself with everything being open no really control over traveling they will never get the virus not to spread the government has been very late and rolling out the vaccine and the vaccine a God who knows how effective it really is they are blocking private hospitals from getting other vaccines and I really think Thailand has handled the visus Totally wrong with miles being open till 9 o’clock in all stores being open the virus will spread who really knows the real number of people infected with the virus they do such limited testing very unreliable TIT

Now that’s a sentence.

[smiggley]

Not a single mask in sight yet now I have to wear a mask in the car. What happens if I have an accident because my glasses fog up while wearing a mask and driving???

[RJRS1301]

So will the family of the deceased be suing him for compensation, along with those who were infected, surely he has vicarious liability?

 

Did he not breach also regultions, legislation, guidelines ? Are those breaches being investigated for possible criminal charges?

Has he been stood down?

 

[AhFarangJa]

[bluesofa]

I suppose that's 'rough justice'.

[Dont confuse me]

Unfortunately or some might argue fortunately covid-19 doesn't discriminate between corrupt officials and idiots they are all vulnerable it's a pity that some innocent law abiding people will also suffer.

[Bradmeister]

What our government feared most is now a reality..... 

 

The disease now spreads into the Justice system, the immigration system, Healthcare system and soon into the higher archive of our parliamentary and Ministry systems.

 

Its eminent. Its here, and its not going away anytime soon. .  

[Sydebolle]

Involuntary manslaughter - how long could you book the Minister for that? 

[regard39]

ille qui gladium gladio peribunt

[Bkktodd]

I wish there were a lot more thai Songkran party photos posted to look at to keep me busy for 15 days in lockup as opposed to only 7 days.

[cyril sneer]

Not worth the risk saying anything negative, disgusting 

[Dibbler]

It’s called leading by example. First the Thonglor cluster started by ministers, here a super spreader event hosted by a different  minister, and maskless cabinet meeting led by the prime minister. They clearly don’t care whether their actions lead to citizens getting infected. Dangerous days lie ahead... 

Edited May 1, 2021 by Dibbler

[bluesofa]

31 minutes ago, regard39 said:

ille qui gladium gladio peribunt

I had one, but the leg fell off.

[Mr International Travrler]

6 hours ago, ThailandRyan said:

And here I thought they Said there were to be no Songkran parties just family time....guess they fooled themselves into creating a cluster by failing to follow the directions given.  Sad justice for the foolish folks who attended the party.  No justice will be dolled out I am afraid.

It appears that laws don't apply to the military controlled government, just like in Myanmar 

[Susco]

Why wasn't the whole cabinet invited to this party?