One In Three Oppose Lewd Acts During Songkran: Survey

[aguy30]

No telling who, what or where the was survey is based on the info given. Without knowing what and how questions were asked the end results are a useless post that does not give a reasonable amount of valid information to make any assumption or analysis. (unless of course you are one of the TV CSI specialists)

Edited April 9, 2013 by aguy30

[SteeleJoe]

How on earth do they equate 1,253 people to be representative of over 60 million Thais?

Did you think national surveys typically ask every single person in a country a question to get their results?

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[Mudcrab]

A lesson in statistics:

Three statisticians go hunting for ducks using bow and arrows.

The first one shoots and goes high - one metre above the duck

The second one shoots and goes low - one metre below the duck.

The third statistician yells "we got it"

Edited April 9, 2013 by Mudcrab

[justathought]

this festival has become part and parcel of the Thai tourist sex industry

[Misterwhisper]

Two in three welcome lewd acts during Songkran: Survey

That is the only logical conclusion we can draw from the article, yes.

[biplanebluey]

Whereas 63% of people approv

NO______ 66%

[yourauntbob]

How about a TV survey? Make me down for approving of all girls under 60kg and between 18-38 wearing as little clothing as they would like while playing with water

[how241]

So, the great majority are OK with lewd dancing and skimy dressing along with the water throwing during Songkran. Well, I guess the minority just needs to stay at home during Songkran....they'll probably watch and record the lews dancing, skimy dressing, and water throwing on TV.

Happy Songkran!!!

Happy Songkran!!! Try to stay dry.

[JO1973]

And in a related story, 2 out 3 Thais committing lewd acts during Songkran don't care what the other third has to say.

[whistleblower]

Lets face it, this is their country. Whatever foolish, stupid inane acts they do over Songkran they will defend it as their culture, the Thai huggers will agree, the hedonists wont care as long as they get laid. After its happened 753 people will be dead through drunk driving/drink related accidents, 213 14-15 year olds will know what a penis is, 7-8 uni students will have got their tits out on silom/Khao san road, half the male thai population will have seen a nipple that isn't attached to a family member. Lao Khao sales will hit a high. Policemen will view it as their Christmas bonus. Politicians will be spending it elsewhere and the sane intelligent people of the world will be understanding why nobody wanted to colonize this backwater den of inequity!!!

Discuss!!!

[Commander Tamson]

I've never seen any lewd acts or particularly skimpy dressing in the 5 years I've been here - so I want to know where a 1/3 of the country goes to see such things

[DocN]

...the rest is doing 'em!

These surveys are so damn funny, but at least this made me laugh in a good way!

If it holds any water: EAT THIS, CULTURE MINISTRY!

Happy Songkran, people!

[Andre0720]

How on earth do they equate 1,253 people to be representative of over 60 million Thais?

Where is there any mention of 60 million people in the post? That was your assumption. It is the results based on 1253 people and your personal assumption that it was for all Thailand.

Ever heard of statisticians???

Simply google it..

In statistics, quality assurance, and survey methodology, sampling is concerned with the selection of a subset of individuals from within a statistical population to estimate characteristics of the whole population.

It seems you have the same ability to ASSUME what it means, not what it says. Read the article again and maybe you will get it right, maybe not.

I seems like maybe you got it right....and maybe not...

[lee b]

People get so drunk during the festival, i dont think they know what they are doing. No wonder 2 out of 3 support lewd acts !!!

[BradinAsia]

Two in three welcome lewd acts during Songkran: Survey

Yep, knock your self OUT! lol

I love TL!

What the hell is TL?

Is it some kind of non-standard acronym for Thailand?

[animatic]

Another example of a headline that is stupid and misleading. Glad to see a large majority support "Lewd Acts During Songkran"

I wonder who decided what the definition of "lewd" is when carrying out the survey ?

Or is this just another case of a headline that is more likely to attract readers!!

lewd [lood] Show IPA

adjective, lewd·er, lewd·est.

1.

inclined to, characterized by, or inciting to lust or lechery;lascivious.

2.

obscene or indecent, as language or songs; salacious.

3.

Obsolete .

a.

low, ignorant, or vulgar.

b.

base, vile, or wicked, especially of a person.

c.

bad, worthless, or poor, especially of a thing.

It would appear that 2 of every 3 people have no objection too this,

or a distinct delight in the possibility of viewing same without going to the no tell motel.

To view Ignorant Low and Vulgar conduct is a daily thing.

Wicked seems to be run of the mill in LOC Land Of Corruption

Bad, Worthless and Poor quality, well let the buyer beware is standard Thais shopping rules.

No inciting to lust, lechery or lasciviousness, that might perk some interest

as long as the ladies with quifed hair aren't around.

What they do here, vs what the label 'obscene here

never seems to find a common language and definition.

Hense 2-3 people, without a body by Fischer hairdo wearing grannie looking over their shoulder,

liking a little holiday naughtiness seems about right.

Edited April 9, 2013 by animatic

[whistleblower]

Isn't that Thai survey like saying that 66.3333% of the world accepts rape as an acceptable form of intercourse????

Over to the thai huggers!!!!!

[Soi Sauce]

Democracy, for once in Thailand, in action.

You have a mandate ladies to get them out for the boys, by a bigger majority than any Thai Government, ever!

[overherebc]

How on earth do they equate 1,253 people to be representative of over 60 million Thais?

Statistics.

I have it on good authority that 97.475908632875087564% of all statistics are made up on the spot.

[khaowong1]

I bet they did not survey any Farangs ... anyone ... anyone... ?

Hoorahh... show us your T*****s.

[TheGhostWithin]

I bet they did not survey any Farangs ... anyone ... anyone... ?

May I suggest that approximately 66.6% of surveyed persons may have been Farang (men and women, who both enjoy watching skimpy dancing and skimpy acts, and have even been known to partake in it) if they knew what was good for them.

A great example of an attempt by higher powers to manipulate the media to attempt to purvey something differently than it actually is by turning the 2 in 3 approval of such actions into a 1 in 3 rejection, silencing the majority. Hang on a minute.. I have seen this strategy utilised somewhere else within the Kingdom before..

[TheGhostWithin]

No telling who, what or where the was survey is based on the info given. Without knowing what and how questions were asked the end results are a useless post that does not give a reasonable amount of valid information to make any assumption or analysis. (unless of course you are one of the TV CSI specialists)

I enjoy reading all posts on here, and contributing when I feel I can contribute something valuable, which has not already been said. I make a point not to say cliche things such as "TV CSI specialists", or tell people to go back home to their countries if they are unhappy with the current state of Thailand as I have noted you telling other members over the last few days. It appears you object to anyone having an opinion which disagrees with your own - might I suggest that contributing your own ideas without critisizing others actually makes the DEBATE a little more interesting and intelectually challenging?

[TheGhostWithin]

How on earth do they equate 1,253 people to be representative of over 60 million Thais?

Did you think national surveys typically ask every single person in a country a question to get their results?

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Heya Joe, hope all is well. I think he was commenting that the survey pool in comparison to the total population appeared a little low to produce an accurate result if the survey asked more serious and important questions. It was also noted that the test pool source (e.g. was it tested on grounds at a university or out in the public or in government house) was not quoted, so it cannot be gauged how much of an "average" test pool was established to source results from.

[Cardiff1963]

How on earth do they equate 1,253 people to be representative of over 60 million Thais?

What totally nonsensical statement.

[WhizBang]

Lets face it, this is their country. Whatever foolish, stupid inane acts they do over Songkran they will defend it as their culture, the Thai huggers will agree, the hedonists wont care as long as they get laid. After its happened 753 people will be dead through drunk driving/drink related accidents, 213 14-15 year olds will know what a penis is, 7-8 uni students will have got their tits out on silom/Khao san road, half the male thai population will have seen a nipple that isn't attached to a family member. Lao Khao sales will hit a high. Policemen will view it as their Christmas bonus. Politicians will be spending it elsewhere and the sane intelligent people of the world will be understanding why nobody wanted to colonize this backwater den of inequity!!!

And the Ministry of Culture will be having a hissy fit because said lewd acts are impuning the reputation of Thailand in the eyes of the world.

Next...

Edited April 9, 2013 by WhizBang

[WhizBang]

I've never seen any lewd acts or particularly skimpy dressing in the 5 years I've been here - so I want to know where a 1/3 of the country goes to see such things

I wouldn't exactly call it a lewd act, but I did see a naked girl walking down Sukhumvit many years ago. She appeared to be high on Yaba or something.

Edited April 9, 2013 by WhizBang

[aguy30]

No telling who, what or where the was survey is based on the info given. Without knowing what and how questions were asked the end results are a useless post that does not give a reasonable amount of valid information to make any assumption or analysis. (unless of course you are one of the TV CSI specialists)

I enjoy reading all posts on here, and contributing when I feel I can contribute something valuable, which has not already been said. I make a point not to say cliche things such as "TV CSI specialists", or tell people to go back home to their countries if they are unhappy with the current state of Thailand as I have noted you telling other members over the last few days. It appears you object to anyone having an opinion which disagrees with your own - might I suggest that contributing your own ideas without critisizing others actually makes the DEBATE a little more interesting and intelectually challenging?

I don't think "ThaiVisa CSI specialist" meets the definition of a cliché, but sarcasm perhaps. You know, the judge, jury and executioner types based on minimal facts or misinformation. It is self explanatory if you have read as much as you claim.

Telling someone to "go back home" isn't my normal style. Maybe you have confused me with someone else.

I don't object to someone having a different opinion but I do object to someone having a stupid opinion or comment.

You may suggest as you like. It is an open forum.

Edited April 9, 2013 by aguy30

[WhizBang]

 

Isn't that Thai survey like saying that 66.3333% of the world accepts rape as an acceptable form of intercourse????

Over to the thai huggers!!!!!

Way to go whistleblower. Nothing like bending things way out of proportion. But, if that is YOUR take on it, then fine.

[whistleblower]

 

Isn't that Thai survey like saying that 66.3333% of the world accepts rape as an acceptable form of intercourse????

Over to the thai huggers!!!!!

Way to go whistleblower. Nothing like bending things way out of proportion. But, if that is YOUR take on it, then fine.

well isn't it??? 2/3rds of the nation are not opposed to lewd acts. Discuss

[nahkit]

 

Isn't that Thai survey like saying that 66.3333% of the world accepts rape as an acceptable form of intercourse????

Over to the thai huggers!!!!!

Way to go whistleblower. Nothing like bending things way out of proportion. But, if that is YOUR take on it, then fine.

well isn't it??? 2/3rds of the nation are not opposed to lewd acts. Discuss

Since when did the word 'lewd' mean rape?