Impunity for the rich and powerful undermines Thailand’s democracy

[fusion58]

On 9/7/2023 at 7:36 AM, 2baht said:

..................and Buddha said........................!????

“…the pursuit of money, prestige and social status is the path to nirvana.

 

Appearances before substance.”

 

 - The “Alternative Buddhism” sutra.

[joecoolfrog]

On 9/7/2023 at 1:20 PM, Thingamabob said:

Corruption exists world-wide with the exception, by and large, of Scandinavia.

Sure but there are degrees , hence the corruption index , all nations do NOT have the same levels of corruption.

[Mickmouse1]

On 9/7/2023 at 9:05 AM, JoePai said:

To be fair, what can one expect from a 3rd World Country ?

this comment tantamount to a racist remark. WHY ARE YOU HERE THEN? 

[MikeandDow]

On 9/9/2023 at 1:24 PM, joecoolfrog said:

Sure but there are degrees , hence the corruption index , all nations do NOT have the same levels of corruption.

Thailand way down the list  Land of scams

[MikeandDow]

1 hour ago, Mickmouse1 said:

this comment tantamount to a racist remark. WHY ARE YOU HERE THEN? 

Where is here ???? Borneo !!!!

[freeworld]

Is there any country in the world truly democratic, don't think so.

 

What is democracy

 

• Government by the people, exercised either directly or through elected representatives.
• A political or social unit that has such a government.
• The common people, considered as the primary source of political power.
• Majority rule.
• The principles of social equality and respect for the individual within a community.
• Government by the people; a system of government in which the sovereign power of the state is vested in the people as a whole, and is exercised directly by them or their elected agents.
• A state or civil body in which the people themselves exercise all legislative authority, and confer all executive and judicial powers, either by direct collective action or through elected representatives.
• Political and social equality in general; a state of society in which no hereditary differences of rank or privilege are recognized: opposed to aristocracy.

[MikeandDow]

2 hours ago, freeworld said:

Is there any country in the world truly democratic, don't think so.

 

What is democracy

 

• Government by the people, exercised either directly or through elected representatives.
• A political or social unit that has such a government.
• The common people, considered as the primary source of political power.
• Majority rule.
• The principles of social equality and respect for the individual within a community.
• Government by the people; a system of government in which the sovereign power of the state is vested in the people as a whole, and is exercised directly by them or their elected agents.
• A state or civil body in which the people themselves exercise all legislative authority, and confer all executive and judicial powers, either by direct collective action or through elected representatives.
• Political and social equality in general; a state of society in which no hereditary differences of rank or privilege are recognized: opposed to aristocracy.

Look at the democratic index The swiss has a pure democracy

[connda]

On 9/7/2023 at 7:34 AM, 2baht said:

Fascinating culture! ???? Worship the rich, screw the rest!

Watch any Thai soap opera and the theme is repeated over and over.  The wealthy are all kind, beautiful, benevolent, and above reproach which is why all the rather uncouth, course, and unkempt servants and slaves worship the ground they walk on as they lay prostrate at their feet.

[2baht]

11 minutes ago, connda said:

Watch any Thai soap opera and the theme is repeated over and over.  The wealthy are all kind, beautiful, benevolent, and above reproach which is why all the rather uncouth, course, and unkempt servants and slaves worship the ground they walk on as they lay prostrate at their feet.

Why is there always a ladyboy? 🤔

[MikeandDow]

On 9/7/2023 at 3:20 PM, kingstonkid said:

The challenge around the world is that the media does not investigate or follow up.

 

We all see the headlines but do we ever see any follow up

 

Used to be that reporters would get a good story and follow up.  Now unless it is Trump the media doesn't care 

Here it is the sensation headlines but we never hear what happened after.  Look at all these so called sexual abuses.  We see the headlines but do we know what the outcomes were

 Until the thais deconstruct this culture of impunity, Thailand's political development will remain trapped in the shadows of despair.

 

Edited October 23, 2023 by MikeandDow

[stoutfella]

On 9/7/2023 at 7:31 AM, retarius said:

Yes this immunity harms Thai democracy, which as we see in the aftermath of the recent election is in a pitiful state anyway. Even the thing with Thaksin is a stain on the reputations of these who did the deal. Revolting really. 

"Thai democracy", what's that?

[connda]

4 hours ago, 2baht said:

Why is there always a ladyboy? 🤔

To interject levity, sort of like court jesters in medieval times.

[Hunz Kittisak]

On 9/7/2023 at 8:31 AM, retarius said:

Yes this immunity harms Thai democracy, which as we see in the aftermath of the recent election is in a pitiful state anyway. Even the thing with Thaksin is a stain on the reputations of these who did the deal. Revolting really. 

Thaksin’s alleged crimes, trials and sentence was a farce manufactured by the same people who the article mentioned who overthrew democratic institutions without consequences 

[proton]

Getting the second PM in a row that nobody voted for undermines democracy as well