Chuwit: They buy elections but can't give the people true happiness - firebrand former MP enters World Cup rights debate

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Daily News Thai Caption: This time they're doing nothing?

 

Former politician and soapy massage boss Chuwit Kamolwisit - a favorite "go to" guy of the Thai media - has entered the fray regarding the showing of World Cup matches in Thailand.

 

FIFA has been offered 600 million baht by the NBTC but there is still a billion baht shortfall meaning Thais may not get to watch the tournament that begins in Qatar on Sunday.

 

Chuwit posted a picture of the World Cup trophy on his Facebook page along with the slogan "Returning True Happiness".

 

That became a watchword of Prayuth Chan-ocha's regime that seized power in 2014.

 

Chuwit said it would only take 200 million baht a person from "five big investors" to really give the people some happiness.

 

Chump change for people who think nothing of loading up people into the back of pick-ups when it's time to vote in elections, reported Daily News.

 

The intimation was clear - they pay people to vote for their preferred candidates with huge cash inducements, this is just a measly one billion.

 

Referring to the ongoing action against the Chinese he said it looks like the Thais will have to be satisfied with looking at Prawit (Wongsuwon, the DPM) rather than the football. 

 

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[mikosan]

Small change for Prayut, maybe he should live up to his own slogan.

 

 

[TheFishman1]

Yeah I think the Prime Minister should pay for it

[Purdey]

It's just a game and won't lead to a better quality of life, especially as the poor gamblers will lose a lot of money. 

[Chongalulu]

  On 11/17/2022 at 7:40 AM, Purdey said:

It's just a game and won't lead to a better quality of life, especially as the poor gamblers will lose a lot of money. 

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So is that all "just a game" activities not of any purpose? No enjoyment (thus quality of life) to be gained from being entertained by football, the Olympics, Muay Thai contests etc etc.? 
Gamblers will stop gambling because WC is not on the telly ? 
Strange logic there…

[Bim Smith]

I like this guy. Rare outspoken honesty which is refreshing. 

[roo860]

  On 11/17/2022 at 8:06 AM, Bim Smith said:

I like this guy. Rare outspoken honesty which is refreshing. 

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Legend 

[Robert Tyrrell]

Hello ,

 

Stop whining Thailand, Shuck up the Baht , You have no problems making foreigners pay dual prices.

You either pay up or miss The Cup  !! That simple ???? 

[VocalNeal]

  On 11/17/2022 at 7:24 AM, TheFishman1 said:

Yeah I think the Prime Minister should pay for it

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I think a TV network should pay and sell advertising????

[Trevor Collins]

I reside in the UK, so when I make arrangements to travel to Thailand I book my flight and car parking well in advance, to get the best possible price. Likewise, the Thai government should have bought the broadcast rights to the FIFA World Cup well in advance and not leave it to the last minute.

If they don't understand this, then maybe they should employ an outside expert to help. 

[Clarkey611]

  On 11/17/2022 at 7:40 AM, Purdey said:

It's just a game and won't lead to a better quality of life, especially as the poor gamblers will lose a lot of money. 

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Especially when they do not take Iran to beat England by 4 goals!

[shackleton]

Come on the people with money pay for the Qatar football .  World Cup 

Bring happiness to the Thai people who enjoy sport and football ⚽️ 

[Elkski]

So 1.6 billion baht or 43 million USD so 10% of 70 million can watch soccer?  So like 6$ per viewer or 200 baht or 1/4 days wage per viewer.     I'm glad im not a sports fan 

[moe666]

  On 11/17/2022 at 8:28 AM, VocalNeal said:

I think a TV network should pay and sell advertising????

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The easy solution

[proton]

They should not pay FIFA as it has proven to be totally corrupt

[suestra29]

Government too busy buying submarines, upgrading toilets in officers planes and buying new jet fighters. 

[OneMoreFarang]

So how much did Chuwit donate or pledge for the happiness of the people?

 

And how about the people who don't care about football but want a free (soapy) massage? I am ready to receive donations.

[IAMHERE]

How did FIFA decide on that amount of money?  

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[Lizzy Duang]

  On 11/17/2022 at 8:55 AM, Elkski said:

So like 6$ per viewer or 200 baht or 1/4 days wage per viewer.     I'm glad im not a sports fan 

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800.Baht days wage is for whom? Anyway, there is someone who could easily bring up that money and please his people. 

[JulesMad]

Just spend the 600 Million on some useful, instead of that stupid football...

[OneMoreFarang]

  On 11/17/2022 at 8:55 AM, Elkski said:

So like 6$ per viewer or 200 baht or 1/4 days wage per viewer. 

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Maybe ask some Thai people how much money they bet on football.

Hint: A lot! Much more than 200B.

[Jaybott]

Didn't they just seize over 1 billion baht in cash and assets from the Chinese on line gambling mafia?  Why not use that money towards paying for it?

[BTB1977]

One baht is too much to watch a bunch of over paid men kick a ball. 

[Bangkok Barry]

  On 11/17/2022 at 8:29 AM, Trevor Collins said:

I reside in the UK, so when I make arrangements to travel to Thailand I book my flight and car parking well in advance, to get the best possible price. Likewise, the Thai government should have bought the broadcast rights to the FIFA World Cup well in advance and not leave it to the last minute.

If they don't understand this, then maybe they should employ an outside expert to help. 

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They appear to have not known the WC was on until about a week ago. No planning for it, came as a complete surprise.

[NONG CHOK]

I don't think Chuwit would've been squeaky clean when he nominated for elections before. Did he pay his constituents cash for votes or give them free vouchers for a soapy with an extended happy ending.

[Pla Simon]

Chuwit Sucks.

[Pochana]

Yes....want see my bettet game in tv.????

[MrJ2U]

  On 11/17/2022 at 8:05 AM, nchuckle said:

Gamblers will stop gambling because WC is not on the telly ? 
Strange logic there…

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We'll find a way to watch it.

 

No problem. 

[biggles45]

'  Why not use that money towards paying for it' 

 

It has already been distributed to Persons of Influence!! 

[sambum]

  On 11/17/2022 at 7:40 AM, Purdey said:

It's just a game and won't lead to a better quality of life, especially as the poor gamblers will lose a lot of money. 

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"It's just a game..........."? Nonsense! :-  

“Football is not a matter of life and death... it's much more important than that.”
― Bill Shankly

Just joking - I agree with you about these overpaid prima donnas kicking a ball about for vast sums of money!