webfact Posted August 20, 2021 Share Posted August 20, 2021 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/ -- © Copyright Thai Enquirer 2021-08-21 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow ASEAN NOW on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post heybruce Posted August 20, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted August 20, 2021 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. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Hayduke Posted August 20, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted August 20, 2021 (edited) 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 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Thaiwrath Posted August 20, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted August 20, 2021 "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. 12 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Thailand Posted August 20, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted August 20, 2021 There has been absolutely no corruption involved in the purchase of certain medications from oriental countries. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post pegman Posted August 20, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted August 20, 2021 Was one of them the Red Bull Boss? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrotobike Posted August 20, 2021 Share Posted August 20, 2021 "superficial and insincere" The definition of any Government media (spin) presentation anywhere. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Gandtee Posted August 21, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted August 21, 2021 "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."???? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hotchilli Posted August 21, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted August 21, 2021 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. 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4MyEgo Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 (edited) 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 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whiteman Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 Thailand the Hub of Farces 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nausea Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 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. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gottfrid Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 I guess they are tired of being celebrities. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alien365 Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 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. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebell Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 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?' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Misterwhisper Posted August 21, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted August 21, 2021 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. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hallib Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 I am happy to see something done about the corruption which is raping this wonderful country. It is a start Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katipo Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 Do what I saw, don't do what I do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tropicalevo Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trainman34014 Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 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 ! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trainman34014 Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 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 ! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emdog Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 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 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caldera Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pokerface1 Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBKK Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 Endemic - large houses, cars and no one raises an eyebrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtls2005 Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 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. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retsdon Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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