dukkha Posted November 4, 2007 Share Posted November 4, 2007 As my cable does not carry Australian TV, was wondering if anyone might have an idea as to what public venues one could visit to watch the covereage of the Election here in Thailand...many thanks for any suggestions.. Dukkha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ignoramus Posted November 4, 2007 Share Posted November 4, 2007 dukkha, doubtless there will be a venue somewhere in BKK, but if not I will be watching it here in Syd on the night, and if you're stuck, clueless, email me. (I imagine this would be a last resort though, as you'd have other/s here who could/would be available for emailing). Cheers, ignoramus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDon Posted November 4, 2007 Share Posted November 4, 2007 Dont worry, you wont need to watch it as Kevin Rudd will win. Trust me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pink Mist Posted November 4, 2007 Share Posted November 4, 2007 little jonnie looks in danger of losing his seat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tropo Posted November 4, 2007 Share Posted November 4, 2007 As my cable does not carry Australian TV, was wondering if anyonemight have an idea as to what public venues one could visit to watch the covereage of the Election here in Thailand...many thanks for any suggestions.. Dukkha Do you know if the Australian Channel on Sophon Cable will cover the election? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dukkha Posted November 4, 2007 Author Share Posted November 4, 2007 Thanks for comments...I too am hoping for a Rudd Victory, but am not ready to believe it will actually happen..I miss Election Night gatherings with friends of like mind but will hopefully find some place to watch it............... Maybe I should ring the Ambassador and offer a bottle of Vino and pop around to His Excellency's pad to watch the event... Dukkha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackspratt Posted November 4, 2007 Share Posted November 4, 2007 You can be pretty sure ABC Online will have a full internet coverage on the night, including I would guess, steaming from the main Tally Room. My prediction is for a solid defeat for the incumbent pricks. But if that doesn't happen, just to see Johnnie lose his seat would be one of the great moments in my life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khutan Posted November 4, 2007 Share Posted November 4, 2007 This reminds me of the era of "Don's Party" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_Pat_Pong Posted November 4, 2007 Share Posted November 4, 2007 Thanks for comments...I too am hoping for a Rudd Victory, but am not ready to believe it will actually happen..I miss Election Night gatherings with friends of like mind but will hopefully find some place to watch it............... Maybe I should ring the Ambassador and offer a bottle of Vino and pop around to His Excellency's pad to watch the event... Dukkha LOL The Ambassador is a true blue Lib. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Croc Posted November 4, 2007 Share Posted November 4, 2007 I was thinking of heading back up to Thailand for the next couple of weeks so I didn't have to see any more of the election campaigning Not sure why you want to go out of your way to get involved. It's not very pretty at the moment with the Government running a scare campaign and accusing Labor of stealing their policies. The PM has invented a new word, "metooism", and uses it everywhere. Labor (Rudd) is busy trying to keep the lid on his shadow ministers to stop some of them making stupid gaffs everytime they open their mouths. All in all, I wish election day will hurry up and come, so the new government can get past all the crap and start a new era, based more on people and the future than we've seen for some time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khutan Posted November 4, 2007 Share Posted November 4, 2007 ....Not sure why you want to go out of your way to get involved. ... Not having been to Australia for a year, and I am not going to vote as I don't qualify (Australian Citized who is a non resident and not intending to return for the next 3 years) it will be my only dealing with that political stuff. So an evening an a bar somewhere having a few sherberts and discussing politics can be refreshing if only done once every 3 - 4 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sibeymai Posted November 4, 2007 Share Posted November 4, 2007 (edited) Have to say I don't like either of the bastards, but I would take immesnse enjoyment from seeing Maxine win Bennelong. Looks like Labor all the way. Wonder what Little Johnnie has up his sleeve. Maybe declare war on Indonesia ? Edit: add comment on OP's post to be on topic.....you will find some bars which have the ABC asian transmission, but it would be a brave bar owner who subjects their patrons to hours of election drivel. Edited November 4, 2007 by sibeymai Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samran Posted November 4, 2007 Share Posted November 4, 2007 I got an email saying Downunder bar on Suk 33 will be televising festivities, erm sorry, election results. They'll also be showing Dons Party as well. I've got my fingers crossed for a Rudd victory. Might be time for me to resurect my Paul Keating avtar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDon Posted November 4, 2007 Share Posted November 4, 2007 I think Rudd will win by a landslide, Johnny only thinks about the economy and nothing else, he has no balance in fairness for the people. Plus Costello would probaly be the PM if Johnny wins, Costello just always seems too cocky for my liking. Im just glad we finally have a opposition who is worth voting for. I dont really like Rudd either (I think all politicians are liars) but he is putting some great policies together and seems like a great bloke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
technocracy Posted November 4, 2007 Share Posted November 4, 2007 So let me get this straight . . . people want to find a bar to watch election results?!?!?!? Jeez - just stay at home and log on the internet . . . or go and do something less boring! "it would be a brave bar owner who subjects their patrons to hours of election drivel." - Exactly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samran Posted November 4, 2007 Share Posted November 4, 2007 So let me get this straight . . . people want to find a bar to watch election results?!?!?!?Jeez - just stay at home and log on the internet . . . or go and do something less boring! "it would be a brave bar owner who subjects their patrons to hours of election drivel." - Exactly! In the past, i've always watched election coverage at the embassy, and the house has always been packed. The first time I did it this way was in Singapore in 1996 to see litttle johnny become PM. That a bar is offering coverage is a smart move. Politics is blood sport in Australia (though less so these days), and always attracts a good audience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samran Posted November 4, 2007 Share Posted November 4, 2007 ....Not sure why you want to go out of your way to get involved. ... Not having been to Australia for a year, and I am not going to vote as I don't qualify (Australian Citized who is a non resident and not intending to return for the next 3 years) it will be my only dealing with that political stuff. So an evening an a bar somewhere having a few sherberts and discussing politics can be refreshing if only done once every 3 - 4 years. unless you have not voted in an election since you've been overseas, you are likely still on the electoral role. It is easy enough to check out if you are still registered by going to the electoral commissions website. https://oevf.aec.gov.au/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ignoramus Posted November 4, 2007 Share Posted November 4, 2007 Blood sport is an apt description, and this'll be the bloodiest for a while I reckon. A grudge match of some magnitude -- there's a lot of hostility in the air. Costello's frown will solidify into a permanent state if the Lib's lose -- long-held leadership aspirations down the tube -- and JWH will (privately) blow a fuse if he loses his seat to a media reporter! This is a possibility, as the boundaries have been changed since the last election. The really interesting moments of the coverage will be at the end, the more so if the Lib's have to concede. At least one of Sydney's radio stations has a site they tout as following the goings-on minute by minute, if that's the preffered option for political groupies -- livenews.com.au. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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