On 7/1/2022 at 8:06 AM, 2baht said:

...................do you know who I'm related to?

If someone asks

Do you know who my father is?

Just say no, your best bet is to ask your mother.

Ingrained in Thai Society and will never be otherwise.  Most of us know who have had any dealings with Thai Women that 'Family' comes first.     I've even got a Mate who's Wife told hin straight that her Family will always come before him.   If they are in a high position in the Civil Service; normally as a result of 'who' they knew rather than 'what' they knew, then they will continue the practice of keeping jobs and money in the Family.   What Family members actually 'know' about the job is not even considered !

I am sure I recall that one of the often used justifications ( both on this forum and in general) was that an appointed senate was not vulnerable to the establishment of "political dynasties" based on certain families .

 

Maybe some of the then enthusiasts for these reforms may care to comment - it has rather, as they sing at football matches, "all gone quiet over there!"

2 hours ago, herfiehandbag said:

I am sure I recall that one of the often used justifications ( both on this forum and in general) was that an appointed senate was not vulnerable to the establishment of "political dynasties" based on certain families .

 

 

Long standing entities that have plagues all societies for ages. 

And all quite accepted by the the respective cultures - getting along by going along.