Thai PM says New Year countdown and activities can go on but he himself will not celebrate it

[snoop1130]

 

Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha said today, December 26th, that government agencies and private companies are free to make their own decisions regarding the hosting of the New Year countdown and other related activities.

 

He said the government does not have a definitive stance on whether to hold or cancel New Year parties. However, the PM asked every sector to be “careful”. He did not specifically say what to be careful of.

 

Full Story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/12/26/thai-pm-says-new-year-countdown-and-activities-can-go-on-but-he-himself-will-not-celebrate-it/

 

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[ukrules]

Sounds a little cryptic, what gives?

 

[ThailandRyan]

There you have it, the veiled statement of the true reason.

[ripstanley]

He also will not be celebrating on The 7th or 8th of May.

[stoner]

29 minutes ago, snoop1130 said:

However, the PM asked every sector to be “careful”. He did not specifically say what to be careful of.

JUST BE CAREFUL he said ok. 

[Mad God]

Sounds like the Scotsman is very accurate

[internationalism]

he meant to watch palace statements on princess health. 

That pattayanews make clear:

"His position is presumably out of respect for HRH Princess Bajrakitiyabha who remains unconscious at a hospital."

 

"Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha said on Monday the government doesn't have a specific position on whether to hold or cancel New Year party and both government agencies and private companies can decide by themselves.

The remark came after the Education Ministry, the Office of the Court of Justice and a few agencies cancelled the party out of respect for HRH Princess Bajrakitiyabha who remain unconscious at hospital."

https://www.facebook.com/KhaosodEnglish/posts/pfbid02ikb27EKJMwfAxg215UTA9oy796uNhbYQZFdUHCU3zg2cho7664fbWXTiaDnh7Mbsl

Edited December 26, 2022 by internationalism

[Andycoops]

No surprise there, he's a miserable man with a miserable track record of total usurper incompetence.

[2baht]

What? Not bringing happiness to the people on this auspicious occasion? Come on Loong Tu, get amongst it!

[Sydebolle]

Whoa, the party animal Prayuth groveling in mortification now? Why on Earth is that, he has all reasons to celebrate being the first CEO of the country outstaying his welcome - with governmental endorsement that is! 

[herfiehandbag]

We shall miss his jolly presence...

Edited December 27, 2022 by herfiehandbag

[BananaStrong]

Masks mandatory!    Vaccine before breakfast!   1000 baht to enter any bar!   500 a drink!   Farang to pay 100000x more.   You no like, go home!   Lol

[TKDfella]

I haven't celebrated New Year (physically) for many years and will be in bed around 10pm. But then I'm not the Thai PM...does anyone know if he celebrated it last year...or any year as PM?

[Tarteso]

he himself will not celebrate it
 

 

Poor guy, what a pity of man..like many poor farmers, workers and lonely people without incomes….with nothing to celebrate. ????

Edited December 27, 2022 by Tarteso

[steven100]

Well he's not alone in having a quite new year celebration,  I will be doing the same.

[mrfill]

14 hours ago, ukrules said:

Sounds a little cryptic, what gives?

 

He's very busy counting his money and watches.

[jacko45k]

14 hours ago, ukrules said:

Sounds a little cryptic, what gives?

 

Yes hard to put a specific on 'being careful'.....

[KannikaP]

32 minutes ago, steven100 said:

Well he's not alone in having a quite new year celebration,  I will be doing the same.

So how will you do this QUITE Celebration?   555

[Mr Meeseeks]

1 hour ago, BananaStrong said:

Masks mandatory!    Vaccine before breakfast!   1000 baht to enter any bar!   500 a drink!   Farang to pay 100000x more.   You no like, go home!   Lol

Is this the new TAT mission statement for 2023? ????

[steven100]

50 minutes ago, KannikaP said:

So how will you do this QUITE Celebration?   555

beer & a pepperoni pizza at my place ...  bed by 9.30 ...     Lol

[KannikaP]

5 minutes ago, steven100 said:

beer & a pepperoni pizza at my place ...  bed by 9.30 ...     Lol

Sad and alone, or happy and accompanied?   555

[peter zwart]

I wonder if he will be missed
 

[MrMojoRisin]

This sort of nonsense has caused Thailand to lose two decades of development.

 

Change is coming.

 

That NYE celebrations have not been cancelled proves that change has already irreversibly begun.

 

Bring on the election.

[internationalism]

surely this warning of being "careful" and his declaration he won't celebrate, would dampen all NY parties.

So even if those celebrations are still going on, they would be scaled down in different ways, shortened.

The last night the mayor of Pattaya reinstated NY countdown, but not some activities on the previous nights, which were planned.

Punters would be afraid of such u-turns at any time, even with a very short notice.

Indeed, it can happen, that Prayuth or some minister will state more openly not to participate in public celebrations. Even online rumours on social media can have effect.

Situation is very delicate for all organisers, even more so for the government employees.

That's why people will try to organise their private parties, so they can carry on music and dance through night. Many crave for it after the last 2 NY celebrations cancelled by covid 

Edited December 27, 2022 by internationalism

[bkk6060]

I will be staying in also I wonder if I bring some chips and dip to his house if he will let me hang out with him.

[hotchilli]

16 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

He said the government does not have a definitive stance on whether to hold or cancel New Year parties. However, the PM asked every sector to be “careful”. He did not specifically say what to be careful of

As vague as his bank balance.

[spidermike007]

1. Nobody cares what you think and say anymore. 

 

2. You have no perception whatsoever, of how spectacularly irrelevant you have become, and how few listen to what you say. 

 

3. We will do as we please. Celebrate or not. We don't care if you don't. 

 

4. Stop warning us. We are tired of your nonsense and fear mongering. You don't matter. 

[NoshowJones]

2 hours ago, TKDfella said:

I haven't celebrated New Year (physically) for many years and will be in bed around 10pm. But then I'm not the Thai PM...does anyone know if he celebrated it last year...or any year as PM?

The only thing he will celebrate is his bank balance. I bet his offshore account has multiplied drastically since 2014.

[toofarnorth]

1 hour ago, steven100 said:

beer & a pepperoni pizza at my place ...  bed by 9.30 ...     Lol

Sorry Steve , I don't think I can get to your place in time for a beer and pepperoni pizza n but a nice thought ...enjoy.

[harada]

Care factor -0.  ????