Celebrity participation in government campaign prompts outrage

[webfact]

 

By Panithan Onthaworn

 

The involvement of Thai celebrities in a state-backed anti-corruption campaign prompted online outrage on Friday, with netizens blasting the campaign as superficial and insincere.

 

#พูดหยุดโกง or #SayNoToCheating campaign was launched by the National Anti-Corruption Commission, featuring more than 30 Thai celebrities. Similar photos and messages have been shared on social media to urge people to speak up against corruption.

 

The campaign aims to raise awareness of corruption problems by encouraging people to share their portraits with a hand covering their lips along with the message “Say no to cheating.”

 

Full story: https://www.thaienquirer.com/31537/celebrity-participation-in-government-campaign-prompts-outrage/

 

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[heybruce]

I'm sure the RTP will be happy to accept envelopes with nothing but a note inside that says “Say no to cheating.”.

 

No doubt the same envelopes will be just as effective in government contracting, building permits, etc.

[Hayduke]

2 hours ago, webfact said:

The involvement of Thai celebrities in a state-backed anti-corruption campaign prompted online outrage on Friday

 

Wonder how much these ‘celebrities’ had to kick back to the National Anti-Corruption Commission to get a part in this stunt.

 

 

 

Edited August 20, 2021 by Hayduke

[Thaiwrath]

"Actress Focus Jeerakul, who has been critical of the state’s mismanagement, wrote on Facebook that it goes far beyond the word “cheat” right now since corruption is ruining everyone’s lives"

 

Not everyone's.................................. Those in charge and the elite are doing very well out of it.

[Thailand]

There has been absolutely no corruption involved in the purchase of certain medications from oriental countries.

[pegman]

Was one of them the Red Bull Boss? 

[Scrotobike]

"superficial and insincere"

 

The definition of any Government media (spin) presentation anywhere.

[Gandtee]

"We urge you not to report anyone you suspect of receiving expensive watches in return for favours. Keep your traps shut! We in high places are allowed and it's expected."????

[hotchilli]

5 hours ago, webfact said:

The campaign aims to raise awareness of corruption problems by encouraging people to share their portraits with a hand covering their lips along with the message “Say no to cheating.”

Well lets face it, putting a minister in the ad and saying avoid corruption would be a bigger farce.

[4MyEgo]

5 hours ago, webfact said:

The involvement of Thai celebrities in a state-backed anti-corruption campaign prompted online outrage on Friday, with netizens blasting the campaign as superficial and insincere.

Just another normal day in the LOS, hear no evil, see no evil, just keep the money coming so that things can keep get done without delays.

Edited August 21, 2021 by 4MyEgo

[whiteman]

Thailand the Hub of Farces

[nausea]

5 hours ago, webfact said:

The campaign aims to raise awareness of corruption problems

Awareness isn't really the problem, is it? I'd say every Thai is well aware of the corruption problem that permeates all levels of Thai society.

[Gottfrid]

I guess they are tired of being celebrities. 

[alien365]

I agree with the message of the ad, but the biggest problem is the 'do as we say not what we do' mentality. The people have had enough of the lack of accountability at the top. 

[mikebell]

Thais have no concept of irony. You could say, 'nice watch,' to General Rolex and he would preen himself; or, to the only captain among so many generals, 'how much self-raising flour do I need to get into the Cabinet?'

[Misterwhisper]

8 hours ago, webfact said:

urge people to speak up against corruption.

But... if you do you're either being slapped with a criminal defamation lawsuit, prosecuted os a "fake news spreader", branded a national security threat, or labeled as "unpatriotic". Go figure. 

[Hallib]

I am happy to see something done about the corruption which is raping this wonderful country. It is a start

 

[Katipo]

Do what I saw, don't do what I do.

[Tropicalevo]

6 hours ago, Thailand said:

There has been absolutely no corruption involved in the purchase of certain medications from oriental countries.

Nor the rapid testing kits from the same said countries

[trainman34014]

4 hours ago, nausea said:

Awareness isn't really the problem, is it? I'd say every Thai is well aware of the corruption problem that permeates all levels of Thai society.

And they all want to be part of it and get their share !

[trainman34014]

3 hours ago, alien365 said:

I agree with the message of the ad, but the biggest problem is the 'do as we say not what we do' mentality. The people have had enough of the lack of accountability at the top. 

The 'People' have had nowhere near enough or there would be millions out on the streets instead of a few thousand and until that happens nothing will change for the better !

[Emdog]

3 minutes ago, trainman34014 said:

And they all want to be part of it and get their share !

I seem to recall a survey some years back, don't recall percentage, but many said corruption isn't a problem as long as they get a share

[Caldera]

Strange how, in Thailand, it's corruption when people of the other camp do it, but perfectly okay when people of the same camp do the same.

 

The current government must be one of the most corrupt ones I've seen. If and when their railway, vaccine and test kit deals will get investigated, what might be unearthed?

[pokerface1]

Capture a 

On 8/21/2021 at 2:21 PM, Misterwhisper said:

But... if you do you're either being slapped with a criminal defamation lawsuit, prosecuted os a "fake news spreader", branded a national security threat, or labeled as "unpatriotic". Go figure. 

Yes, it's a high risk game being played by anybody willing to speak out. Hence a decent reward needs to be offered so those that have evidence of corruption. come forward. Perhaps a percentage of the fraud could be offered as an incentive. Anyway Thai's love to gamble so here's an opportunity to do some good for their country. 

[BobBKK]

Endemic - large houses, cars and no one raises an eyebrow

[mtls2005]

This is what happens when you have a kakistocracy.

 

Some idiot though that this would be a good idea, and no one is smart enough to derail stupid things like this.

 

How about saying "no" to extorting and murdering suspects in custody?

 

How about holding celebrities who run over commoners with their vehicles to account?

 

 Corruption is the lynchpin that holds Thai society together. Without it, I'm not sure what would happen but suspect it would get ugly, fast.

 

A quickie ad campaign isn't going to solve the problem.

 

 

[retsdon]

 This campaign is like the alcoholic who says he's going to address his disease by watering down his scotch. Thailand society is built on corruption and nepotism. They're the pillars that everything else stands on -  and nothing will change that short of complete and all encompassing revolution.