New luxury parliamentary club comes under fire

[phetphet]

1 hour ago, hotchilli said:

Well lets face it, after the Hi-So posh end of Bangkok Covid debacle a year or so ago now they have their own private club in which they can do as they please and keep it all under wraps..[or out of wraps] whichever one applies.

What goes on in Parliamentary Club, stays in Parliamentary Club.

 

 

[kcpattaya]

Is there anyone that would expect something else from this administration??

[RJRS1301]

The furnishings in the photograph are very low end by the look, no designer stuff there. Sack the decorator

[RJRS1301]

2 hours ago, Excel said:

Much like the common folk not having access to the bars and restaurants in the British House of Parliament and I have no doubt similar in every single other "democratic" country in the world where once a person gets elected by the people they consider themselves to be above the people who put them there.

I have to say the food and wine available in the members dining rooms in Australia I have eaten in is very good. Thank you taxpayers I have always said when leaving satiated.  

[mikebell]

15 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Peerasak Porjit, chairman of the Senate committee which deals with recreational activities said that the club will be open

by Boris Johnson.

[hotchilli]

15 minutes ago, phetphet said:

What goes on in Parliamentary Club, stays in Parliamentary Club.

 

 

Yep..members only... [excuse the pun]

[sammieuk1]

Is there a quick access commode room for slow moving generals ????

[scorecard]

26 minutes ago, Xonax said:

At least they no longer need to travel to filthy Thonglor to blow some steam off.

Don't agree, they will visit wherever they want, expect free drinks and girls and then share the full descriptive details with their private (paid by taxpayers funds) driver on the way home.

 

 

[jonclark]

Oh come on - You are all aware just how often and regularly MPs fail to turn up to  parliament  resulting in a lack of a quorum and the voting gets cancelled. This at least gives them a reason to attend parliament, if only for leisure. 

[scorecard]

Just now, sammieuk1 said:

Is there a quick access commode room for slow moving generals ????

Naah, no need, when they fall asleep meeting adjourned, others go to the new inhouse members club for 'entertainment'.

[sambum]

"Although the club has not been formally handed over to parliament, parliamentarians can avail themselves of the facilities."

 

Same, same but different?

[sambum]

3 hours ago, wombat said:

Realistically....what's a parliament rec club without a practice dance room to hone the soft shoe shuffle?

Got to keep the "flip flops" ready for action!

[Farmerslife]

Eminently sensible, a good use of public funding.

 

This way they will be able to contain the next outbreak of covid-19 instead of allowing it to radiate out from Thong Lo.

[RJRS1301]

16 minutes ago, jonclark said:

Oh come on - You are all aware just how often and regularly MPs fail to turn up to  parliament  resulting in a lack of a quorum and the voting gets cancelled. This at least gives them a reason to attend parliament, if only for leisure. 

Is there a direct "fire pole" type access to chamber?

 

[Sydebolle]

As it was built and operates on taxpayers money, every person paying tax in Thailand (that would include the dirty farang and alien working here) would be entitled to the fringe benefits then .......

Alternatively everybody can get ready for a free visit and fun afternoon on a permanently parked aircraft carrier in Sattahip and - anytime soon - in one of the submarines from China, albeit without engines! 

Makes you wonder, what is going on in other countries, where politicians are a little more discreet with a lesser show-off attitude ....... 

[worgeordie]

It's the same with most parliament's around the World,

look after No.1 first , only worry about the public when 

elections come around.

regards Worgeordie

 

[Excel]

57 minutes ago, kcpattaya said:

Is there anyone that would expect something else from this administration??

Well there will be one or two apologists on here no doubt defending them.   It has been stated elsewhere that this is an open facility. That being true it may be worth a visit to look at its facilities, just for a short time you understand ????

[sambum]

3 hours ago, Excel said:

Much like the common folk not having access to the bars and restaurants in the British House of Parliament and I have no doubt similar in every single other "democratic" country in the world where once a person gets elected by the people they consider themselves to be above the people who put them there.

Maybe off topic, but a bit like a certain "Lord" that was originally chosen a few years ago by the working class people/Labour to represent them, and instead became a non elected "European Commissioner", and was then elevated to the House of Lords?

[Excel]

Just now, sambum said:

Maybe off topic, but a bit like a certain "Lord" that was originally chosen a few years ago by the working class people/Labour to represent them, and instead became a non elected "European Commissioner", and was then elevated to the House of Lords?

But not as corrupt as the son of a Russian who clearly bought his Lordship. Also I have no doubt that in the next New Years honours Sue Grey will become a Dame for not investigating the "ABBA" party in Boris's No 10 flat. No different to the corruption, lies and deceit seen in most governments anywhere. Its just that the Thais make it so obvious as they have not had the 100's of years of "democratic" corruption to prefect the art and be more subtle at it as the Europeans have had.

[Burma Bill]

17 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

karaoke bar

Uuugh!!!! Inebriated Thai politicians trying to sing??????

[nikmar]

8 minutes ago, Burma Bill said:

Uuugh!!!! Inebriated Thai politicians trying to sing??????

I wonder at the choice of songs to sing.

 

"Om phra ma pood" - springs to mind

[SomchaiCNX]

They need their club to be exclusive. It is a matter of national security. Many of them would be shot on the spot if thee wander around on the streets alone. And as somebody mentioned. All countries have something similar where only those who are elected (or connected) are allowed.  

[thailand49]

This stuff is just the tip of the ice!

There are 72 provinces then how many district within those province sthen let not leave the BIB out .

 

This is what you can see!   I guess since the Delta outbreak due to their private party at a Public it got out they decided to built their own.

[sawadee1947]

9 hours ago, soi3eddie said:

Can Thai citizens and foreigners access this tax payer funded club and spa? If not then a scandalous use of tax payers' Baht (many millions). Shame on the generals.

 

When the Generals will read your Comment I suppose they will be contrite. Definetely ????

[Golden Triangle]

Does it have a bar?? Most important to have a bar.

[RJRS1301]

9 minutes ago, Golden Triangle said:

Does it have a bar?? Most important to have a bar.

Does the Pope wear silly hats??

Edited May 26, 2022 by RJRS1301

[Mr Meeseeks]

4 hours ago, RJRS1301 said:

Is there a direct "fire pole" type access to chamber?

They would land on the head of the single mom from Isarn dancing at the base. 

Edited May 26, 2022 by Mr Meeseeks

[anchadian]

House Speaker Chuan Leekpai has ordered all the recreational facilities in the controversial parliament club, with the exception of the gym, to be closed and converted into working space for parliamentary officials.

 

https://www.thaipbsworld.com/controversial-luxury-parliamentary-club-to-be-converted-into-office-space/

[geisha]

Well I suppose they’re much happier in a 5 * club than feeding the thousands of hungry Thais.

[irishman25]

20 hours ago, smedly said:

knocking shop

with a HAPPY ending, and its FREE,   your all upset you have to Pay for same.