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Stand-up comedian Udom “Nose” Taepanich is under the spotlight after jokes in his latest show drew criticism and ignited an online clash between supporters and opponents of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha.

 

Some observers see the drama as proof that the deep and long-standing divide in Thai society is no closer to being healed.

 

The two sides have been trading heated arguments on social media since October 11, when Udom’s “Deaw 13” show debuted on Netflix.

 

The 54-year-old comedian performed 10 rounds of his show between June 10 and 19 to a packed audience at the 5,000-seat Royal Paragon Hall. However, the public drama over his jibes directed at General Prayut only erupted after the show reached the masses via online streaming.

 

Intentional or not, the controversy helped propel “Deaw 13” to No 1 position in the streaming service’s “Top 10 TV Shows in Thailand Today”.

 

Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/thailands-top-stand-up-comedian-sticks-nose-into-political-divide/

 

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It's a good show, I recommend watching. If you can't understand Thai, there are subtitles available in English. 

1 hour ago, Neeranam said:

It's a good show, I recommend watching. If you can't understand Thai, there are subtitles available in English. 

There's a Thai comedy show everyday on Asean Now.....and it's in English!

Politics yawn. Not worth it.

2 hours ago, Neeranam said:

It's a good show, I recommend watching. If you can't understand Thai, there are subtitles available in English. 

watched it yesterday, only amusing to Thais, did not see anything remotely funny. Can you point out the best joke/ comment he made?

1 minute ago, proton said:

watched it yesterday, only amusing to Thais, did not see anything remotely funny. Can you point out the best joke/ comment he made?

We just don't understand Thainess! ????

1 minute ago, 2baht said:

We just don't understand Thainess! ????

Here is a bit, Ricky Gervais eat yer heart out!

 

Something wrong, didn't see an old lady boy with white powder on his face. running round with a metal tray hitting people over the head with it, along with some strange sound effects. Ping, Pong, Pow !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.

They sure this is funny.

 

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2 hours ago, proton said:

Here is a bit, Ricky Gervais eat yer heart out!

I din't find him funny at all, watched a couple of episodes of Afterlife and was bored <deleted>less 

2 hours ago, Orinoco said:

Something wrong, didn't see an old lady boy with white powder on his face. running round with a metal tray hitting people over the head with it, along with some strange sound effects. Ping, Pong, Pow !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.

They sure this is funny.

 

Guess they copied the comedy from England. 

 

3 hours ago, 2baht said:

There's a Thai comedy show everyday on Asean Now.....and it's in English!

What are you on about? Please explain. 

17 minutes ago, Neeranam said:

What are you on about? Please explain. 

Drunk monks with axes, pickup trucks in the klong, submarines without engines, farang explaining Thainess to name but a few!

7 hours ago, Neeranam said:

It's a good show, I recommend watching. If you can't understand Thai, there are subtitles available in English. 

It was a bit funny , but still the Thai dont understand real humor.

It was quite amusing, but what struck me was the audience. Young, educated middle class urban Thais. Exactly the group on whose support the current regime relies.

 

 

I love this movie with him. This seems to be the whole movie. Enjoy!

 

8 hours ago, Neeranam said:

I din't find him funny at all, watched a couple of episodes of Afterlife and was bored <deleted>less 

Farungness is boring at times.

11 hours ago, herfiehandbag said:

It was quite amusing, but what struck me was the audience. Young, educated middle class urban Thais. Exactly the group on whose support the current regime relies.

 

 

You believe young, educated middle class Thais support them?!? You need to speak to more Thais. 

18 hours ago, 2baht said:

We just don't understand Thainess! ????

Which I'm grateful for... I prefer my dry wit.

3 hours ago, djayz said:

You believe young, educated middle class Thais support them?!? You need to speak to more Thais. 

I don't think that they do in particular - the electoral results of "Future Forward" confirm that. But they are a group whose support the current regime would see as a central part of their support.

 

The lawsuits will flying out any day now.....snowflake city.