cooked Posted September 11, 2012 Author Share Posted September 11, 2012 Here we go again, if you don't like it you can leave... there are many Thais that think as I do, nobody tells them to go home. My wife is maybe the honestest lady I ever met, she too, thought that this was 'normal' until I discussed with her about democracy and the rule of law. She got it straight away, which apparently you have not. It starts way, way up there at the top of the power structure and evidences itself right down here at village level. You don't have to accept it to live here, it's not for nothing that people from the village come to us for help, they know they won't get any money from us, but I do have the balls to go over and sort things out when things get rough. The Thais don't need westernising, they need a few examples of people that try to do right, like my wife. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbrain Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 My wife is maybe the honestest lady I ever met, she too, thought that this was 'normal' until I discussed with her about democracy and the rule of law. She got it straight away, Where in a democracy does it say that it is wrong to accept a free chang? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamescollister Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 Voting season around here last 2 weeks, candidates pay, both sides, People vote for who they want, but think it will be a dying practice. Computers and audits have arrived, hard to cream much when you are being watched. Village had a few parties on the money paid though. It is up front and all know the game, unlike the west, where the deals are all done in a back room and the politicians pad there nest out of view. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morakot Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 My mrs got 500bht from a bloke she wasn't going to vote for anyhoooooooooooo. .... That's what she told you. I was there listening to the crap. Sorry, this must have been awful! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falkan Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 smart girl hahah.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post David48 Posted September 11, 2012 Popular Post Share Posted September 11, 2012 when my wife came into the house with a big smile, a bottle of Chang and ฿100.-. I think it's more a statement about your wife. She shared the gift with you ... and your complaining ... Sounds like a fine lady you have there .... irrelevant of the choice of beer brand. . 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dansat Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 My mrs got 500bht from a bloke she wasn't going to vote for anyhoooooooooooo. .... I hope for your sake the 500 baht was for a vote and not for anything else Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dansat Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 Here we go again, if you don't like it you can leave... there are many Thais that think as I do, nobody tells them to go home. My wife is maybe the honestest lady I ever met, she too, thought that this was 'normal' until I discussed with her about democracy and the rule of law. She got it straight away, which apparently you have not. It starts way, way up there at the top of the power structure and evidences itself right down here at village level.You don't have to accept it to live here, it's not for nothing that people from the village come to us for help, they know they won't get any money from us, but I do have the balls to go over and sort things out when things get rough. The Thais don't need westernising, they need a few examples of people that try to do right, like my wife. Of course your wife is the most honest lady you have ever met. So was my ex wife before I found out other wise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xybadog Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 Same thing happened to my gf about 2 weeks ago. She was offered B100 the day before the election. She took it but not sure if she voted for him as I forgot all about it until I read this OP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjj Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 (edited) I get your point op, but if your wife refused the money and beer, it could lead to unnecessary trouble from the guy. Especially if he wins. The way I have come to deal with these two faced annoyances in Thailand is to pretend I'm James Bond and it's a battle of wits! :-) Edited September 11, 2012 by mjj 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cgphuket Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 Simple, take the bribe and vote against him anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuestHouse Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 (edited) The OP, or indeed anyone, is going to have a hard time telling a Thai person this is wrong. They've got their snouts in the trough, OK picking up crumbs but that's what they've been raised to expect. They might object to corruption if there was nothing in it for them - but go quiet again when a new corruption that feeds them crumbs comes along. The Romans had panem et circenses, the Thais make do with Chang and Soaps! Edited September 12, 2012 by GuestHouse 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JurgenG Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 It's the custom that the big guys give away money for important occasions like New Year, wedding or elections. If they don't do it, they are not big guys, they are just big mouth. That's the way it is. And it doesn't compromise the election as it is understood you can accept the gifts and money and then vote for who ever you want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beetlejuice Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 (edited) If the wife disappeared for an hour or two and returned with a big smile on her face plus 1000 or more baht, then I would start worrying. I never try to interfere with what, how and why they do things in my local area, as it makes no difference to me who gets in. I`m not allowed to vote and have no say anyway, so who cares? If anyone is willing to pay or bribe my Thai family to vote for them, then may the highest bidder win? And good luck to all who sail in her. Edited September 12, 2012 by Beetlejuice 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meatboy Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 they wouldnt get away with that where we live its 300-400bht a vote and that comes from a third party. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoDogz Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 I get your point op, but if your wife refused the money and beer, it could lead to unnecessary trouble from the guy. Especially if he wins. The way I have come to deal with these two faced annoyances in Thailand is to pretend I'm James Bond and it's a battle of wits! :-) One sided battle innit ? As for the poster mentioning right and wrong and learning from it...our local Tesco put in about 10 parent and child carparks closest to the entries. These carparks are about twice the width of normal parks to allow parents to get kids and shopping in and out...but emphasis is on having kids with you as all the signs above and on the floor state. Well, the number of single parents without kids or couples without kids that park in them every time is quite amazing as they flaunt their blind ignorance....this was a Thai initiative, not a farang one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sing_Sling Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 I'm still trying to find the BIG bribery case going on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chittychangchang Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 If its a small bottle of Chang, I would be pissed too. Lightweight...it takes me at least 3 large ones to feel slightly pissed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tchooptip Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 Here we go again, if you don't like it you can leave... there are many Thais that think as I do, nobody tells them to go home. My wife is maybe the honestest lady I ever met, she too, thought that this was 'normal' until I discussed with her about democracy and the rule of law. She got it straight away, which apparently you have not. It starts way, way up there at the top of the power structure and evidences itself right down here at village level.You don't have to accept it to live here, it's not for nothing that people from the village come to us for help, they know they won't get any money from us, but I do have the balls to go over and sort things out when things get rough. The Thais don't need westernising, they need a few examples of people that try to do right, like my wife. Of course your wife is the most honest lady you have ever met. So was my ex wife before I found out other wise Thanks for him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Semper Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 You call 1 beer a case. Well, don't forget the 100Baht note. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Payboy Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 You call 1 beer a case. Well, don't forget the 100Baht note. Not enough even for a temporary seat on the National Corruption Council. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
payak Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 i would be angry to if my wife was so easil bought, or could be bought at all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooked Posted September 13, 2012 Author Share Posted September 13, 2012 I get your point op, but if your wife refused the money and beer, it could lead to unnecessary trouble from the guy. Especially if he wins. The way I have come to deal with these two faced annoyances in Thailand is to pretend I'm James Bond and it's a battle of wits! :-) After reading these comments, I would tend to say that you are right, however the guy was glad to get his beer and money back, 'husband good man', so maybe I did do the right thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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