ratcatcher Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 This is proof that the stupid craze for Thai white skin goes way back. Now they will have to apply whitening cream to Thai elephants. Compared to the two little pinkies in the tub, the Thai elephant looks a bit whiter.Pinkies.jpg Could be grey and covered in head to toe in baby powder. Would they do that? Really? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DagonKhan Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 I'll bet the real reason the Burmese won't let it go, is because of their superstitions. Especially considering the fanfare here and the celebrations that were all over the front pages of the newspapers. Far too auspicious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itchybum Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 Thai's will steal all its semen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arminbkk Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 So Thailand has more white elephants than Myanmar, but still wants to borrow one from them!? Is the one in Myanmar more real/whiter? Just asking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratcatcher Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 Thai's will steal all its semen. Do they have a navy? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Payboy Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 I've got a transparent elephant that I could sell to Thai officials for a few million baht. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasun Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 The place where this white elephant and others are displayed in Myanmar is free to go to. So, keeping it is not a commercial decision. Pure slap in the face. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pi Sek Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 It says here Thailand has 10 of them already, why stress the poor animal out transporting it to Chaing Mai? Thai ones are a copy. Fake white masks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David48 Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 . Hasn't Thailand already have it's very own, self generated WHITE ELEPHANT ... named the 'Rice Pledging Scheme? . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocN Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 Guess the zoo and its hi so backers wont be making any extra cash from tickets to see the elephant. If they put TS in a cage I would be happy to pay to see it. Myanmar...White Elephant...Thailand....but of course one brainiac couldn't keep Thaksin out of this! Congratulations! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bagwan Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 (edited) Rama V sent an emissary to London in the latter part of the 19th century. The emissary returned and reported that 'The Great White Queen' was undoubtedly a descendant of the Great White Elephant. I bet that went down well in Buck House. Edited June 20, 2013 by Bagwan 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PoodMaiDai Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 Thai's will steal all its semen. Do they have a navy? They are sleeping in all those used German subs Thailand bought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hellodolly Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 Surapong should never have made his requests public, he was trying to look like a smart ass in front of everyone and now it has led to an awkward if not embarrasing rebuttal from Myanmar. This is what happens when you put non diplomats in diplomatic positions. I prefer the truth. Ability to be honest is not a desirable element in a diplomat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fakename Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 For a people that "saving face", is so important, this was a big mistake. Kind of silly, wanting to borrow a white elephant, and turn it into a money making machine. Do Thai's ever think of anything, except money? If Thailand actually did some work, to help Myanmar get back on its feet, it would be better for all. How about exchanging the 4444, for the white elephant? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee b Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 Yeah its to difficult, like Thailand is a million miles away from Buma isn't it.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itchybum Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 I think the Burmese expect the elephant to be treated like other burmese workers in Los. Out in the sun all day, comes back darker than stevie wonder. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EyesWideOpen Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 (edited) Rubbish! Why don't they just call Thai customs? They know people who do this sort of thing all the time. Wow !!!!!! Nice one... :-) I agree, if you want the job done right, may as well call in the pros. Edited June 20, 2013 by EyesWideOpen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katastrophic Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 So Thailand has more white elephants than Myanmar, but still wants to borrow one from them!? Is the one in Myanmar more real/whiter? Just asking. "Unlike many of Myanmar's white elephants, most of those in Thailand are not albinos, but have pale skin and other characteristics, such as fair eyelashes and toenails." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai at Heart Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 Yeah its to difficult, like Thailand is a million miles away from Buma isn't it.. Oh yes. Like they would give their falsely superior neighbour a symbolic national treasure to make money out of? I haven't seen the crown jewels in the Louvre in exchange for the Mona Lisa recently. The Burmese are apparently not going to be lackeys to Thai governmental whims. Anyone want to fund an industrial estate in nakorn bythesaeporn? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winstonc Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 the burmese know if they lent it to thailand ,the police would ,say the elephant,is claiming political asylem cos its a rohinga elephant,never get it back,,,,, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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