Popular Post snoop1130 Posted February 28 Popular Post Share Posted February 28 Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin is once again a trending topic on social media, after netizens found him easily ‘shocked’ by too many issues, most of which are common knowledge in Thai society. He was even dubbed the “spooked premier.” This criticism has reached such a level that users of the X platform have compiled a collection of times when Srettha expressed his shock. This collection quickly went viral, garnering hundreds of likes and shares. Full story: Thai PBS 2024-02-28 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe 1 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post orchis Posted February 28 Popular Post Share Posted February 28 did you mean "premier"? 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bamnutsak Posted February 28 Popular Post Share Posted February 28 He lives the sheltered life of a billionaire and appears to be a few carrots short of a bunch. His lack of common knowledge is depressing, but Thailand is not exactly a meritocracy so you get what you get. That he expresses "shock" when made aware of issues tells me that he is prevaricating, or is truly dumb. 5 1 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Dan O Posted February 28 Popular Post Share Posted February 28 5 minutes ago, bamnutsak said: He lives the sheltered life of a billionaire and appears to be a few carrots short of a bunch. His lack of common knowledge is depressing, but Thailand is not exactly a meritocracy so you get what you get. That he expresses "shock" when made aware of issues tells me that he is prevaricating, or is truly dumb. I would agree with the statement about his wealth and a sheltered life. I dont know that he is really shocked in some of these instances but I think he is finding out about what normal people deal with on a daily basis that he himself has been sheltered from due to wealth and position. As much as people have bashed him I think if you step back and compare his actions so far in promoting or trying to promote more business and industry for the country is so much more than the last few PM's have done and its sorely needed for the country. 3 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post proton Posted February 28 Popular Post Share Posted February 28 I thought it was a new film 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfd101 Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 He's trying to empathize with The People. When most issues are insoluble at least in the short term because of slow-moving cultural barriers, what else can a politician do? 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mavideol Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 51 minutes ago, bamnutsak said: He lives the sheltered life of a billionaire and appears to be a few carrots short of a bunch. His lack of common knowledge is depressing, but Thailand is not exactly a meritocracy so you get what you get. That he expresses "shock" when made aware of issues tells me that he is prevaricating, or is truly dumb. i would go for the last word 555 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Stocky Posted February 28 Popular Post Share Posted February 28 (edited) I'm shocked that people are shocked that he's shocked! . Edited February 28 by Stocky 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post dinsdale Posted February 28 Popular Post Share Posted February 28 Alas the leaders of governments world wide are imibeciles. This guy is just another example. 1 2 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post lordgrinz Posted February 28 Popular Post Share Posted February 28 4 hours ago, bamnutsak said: He lives the sheltered life of a billionaire and appears to be a few carrots short of a bunch. His lack of common knowledge is depressing, but Thailand is not exactly a meritocracy so you get what you get. That he expresses "shock" when made aware of issues tells me that he is prevaricating, or is truly dumb. The last "premier" was a village idiot, so in this instance even "dumb" would be a slight improvement. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Gottfrid Posted February 28 Popular Post Share Posted February 28 13 hours ago, snoop1130 said: Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin is once again a trending topic on social media, after netizens found him easily ‘shocked’ by too many issues, most of which are common knowledge in Thai society. That´s is truly a clear sign of the wrong man in the wrong position. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Andycoops Posted February 28 Popular Post Share Posted February 28 Do you really think a billionaire would have any idea of what ordinary citizens have to put up with on a daily basis? Swanning around the country in his handmade suits in his motorcade completely clueless to their plight. The shock is he lost the election and is only PM because of the militarys unelected senate which is a affront to democracy and needs to be abolished asap. 2 1 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 14 hours ago, snoop1130 said: Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin is once again a trending topic on social media, after netizens found him easily ‘shocked’ by too many issues, most of which are common knowledge in Thai society. Crisis what crisis.. the face say's it all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko45k Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 13 hours ago, bamnutsak said: He lives the sheltered life of a billionaire and appears to be a few carrots short of a bunch. His lack of common knowledge is depressing, but Thailand is not exactly a meritocracy so you get what you get. That he expresses "shock" when made aware of issues tells me that he is prevaricating, or is truly dumb. I was also thinking he must have been living in a cave prior to becoming PM! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post TheAppletons Posted February 28 Popular Post Share Posted February 28 Not only that, he's apparently "too busy" to record a hit single about bringing happiness to the people. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bamnutsak Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 17 minutes ago, Andycoops said: The shock is he lost the election For the record, not a single vote was cast for Srettha. That's kind of a trend in Thai politics/history. OK, maybe one, that of Paetongtarn. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srikcir Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 If Ukraine can be led by a comedian, why not Thailand? Srethha's political naivity is refreshing. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Zioner Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 3 minutes ago, Srikcir said: Srethha's political naivity is refreshing. Indeed, and this is why you, as many of us, are going to pay income tax next year. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko45k Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 28 minutes ago, Srikcir said: If Ukraine can be led by a comedian, why not Thailand? Srethha's political naivity is refreshing. Let's not go there... so many countries seem to elect unlikely leaders! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fallup88 Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 I doubt he is easily shocked. As a seasoned businessmen, he has to deal with a lot of different people - some very corrupted. It’s all a ruse to make it look like he is checking up on things and making changes, in reality let the issue pass a couple months later it will be same same. At least he is being proactive though 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post klauskunkel Posted February 29 Popular Post Share Posted February 29 Let your socks do the talking 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Poilu Posted February 29 Popular Post Share Posted February 29 1 hour ago, Andycoops said: Do you really think a billionaire would have any idea of what ordinary citizens have to put up with on a daily basis? Swanning around the country in his handmade suits in his motorcade completely clueless to their plight. The shock is he lost the election and is only PM because of the militarys unelected senate which is a affront to democracy and needs to be abolished asap. He also is appointed and was not even elected. He did not have the courage to stand and face the public vote. 1 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianthainess Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 He always seems to have a Shocked look on his face, his mouth is always open. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfd101 Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 18 hours ago, dinsdale said: Alas the leaders of governments world wide are imibeciles. Even in democracies where the people get to vote in free & fair elections? Golly, I wonder who's to blame for the outcomes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srikcir Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 7 hours ago, jacko45k said: so many countries seem to elect unlikely leaders! US-Ronald Regan the Cowboy; Abe Lincoln the librarian; Harry Truman farmer; Arnold Schwarzenegger the actor; D.J. Trump the clown Pakistan-Iman Khan the Cricket player Vatican-Pope Gregory VII son of a blacksmith 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dinsdale Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 5 hours ago, mfd101 said: Even in democracies where the people get to vote in free & fair elections? Golly, I wonder who's to blame for the outcomes. Thailand: Democracy? Free & Fair Elections? If you answered yes to one or both of these you are deluded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfd101 Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 13 minutes ago, dinsdale said: Thailand: Democracy? Free & Fair Elections? If you answered yes to one or both of these you are deluded. Your words were: The leaders of governments WORLDWIDE are imbeciles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dinsdale Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 30 minutes ago, mfd101 said: Your words were: The leaders of governments WORLDWIDE are imbeciles. Yep. Do you disagrre? And your word's were.... "Even in democracies where the people get to vote in free & fair elections? Golly, I wonder who's to blame for the outcomes." And I responded... "Thailand: Democracy? Free & Fair Elections? If you answered yes to one or both of these you are deluded." Maybe I missed the gist of your comment. So who is to blame for the outcomes "Golly, I wonder who's to blame for the outcomes" and do you think Thailand is a democracy with free and fair elections? "Even in democracies where the people get to vote in free & fair elections?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfd101 Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 1 hour ago, dinsdale said: Yep. Do you disagrre? And your word's were.... "Even in democracies where the people get to vote in free & fair elections? Golly, I wonder who's to blame for the outcomes." And I responded... "Thailand: Democracy? Free & Fair Elections? If you answered yes to one or both of these you are deluded." Maybe I missed the gist of your comment. So who is to blame for the outcomes "Golly, I wonder who's to blame for the outcomes" and do you think Thailand is a democracy with free and fair elections? "Even in democracies where the people get to vote in free & fair elections?" (1) In democracies The People get the governments and the politicians they vote for, for better & for worse. If their governments turn out to be 'imbecilic', The People have noone to blame but themselves as the power to make change is in their hands; (2) Thailand is a make-believe democracy: actually an oligarchy - that is, a collective autocracy (3) in autocracies of various kinds (personal dictatorships, collective dictatorships ... ) The People mostly get the governments they deserve - because the autocracy is the product of the collective culture of the country as a whole. If Usofa is tempted more and more by the authoritarian dramatics of Trump, that is permitted by the evolution of Usofan collective culture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irish star Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 On 2/28/2024 at 5:20 PM, Dan O said: I would agree with the statement about his wealth and a sheltered life. I dont know that he is really shocked in some of these instances but I think he is finding out about what normal people deal with on a daily basis that he himself has been sheltered from due to wealth and position. As much as people have bashed him I think if you step back and compare his actions so far in promoting or trying to promote more business and industry for the country is so much more than the last few PM's have done and its sorely needed for the country. Yeah invite all the nasty dictators, yeah he’s a breath of fresh air , Geezus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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