Lite Beer Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 Farmers dump tons of paddy at Government Lottery Office Bangkok; -- Farmers led by Luang Poo Buddhaissara rallied in front of the Government Lottery Office and dumped several tons of paddy at its office after its management failed to come out to negotiate the purchase of the paddy they brought with them. The farmers were led to the lottery office by the renowned abbot, Luang Poo Buddha-issara.The abbot and farmers demanded the office to buy paddy from farmers at 15,000 baht/ton on trucks but said that if they were dumped on the ground, the price would be lowered to 12,000 baht.But until late today, nobody came out. The abbot then ordered the paddy be dumped from trucks on the ground.Earlier before the dumping, the abbot asked the lottery bureau to draw lottery on the first prize in the next draw end of this month to have the last three digit numbers same as the number of the paddy truck they drove in to the office Friday.The abbot claimed the lottery office could manipulate the numbers it draws, citing the last three-digit numbers of the first prize on March 16 appeared to have same numbers as the van which caretaker Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra stepped out and tumbled to the ground.This showed that lottery numbers could be manipulated, and therefore farmers wanted the next draw to have same numbers of the paddy truck.Luang Poo Buddhaissara said farmers would leave the paddy there and would return again end of this month to see if the next lottery draw of the first prize will have same numbers as the paddy van.If not, the abbot then threatened to seize the lottery office and make it another stronghold for farmers to hold out to demand payment of their rice. Source: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/farmers-dump-tons-paddy-government-lottery-office/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=farmers-dump-tons-paddy-government-lottery-office -- Thai PBS 3014-03-21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post KHUNDAN Posted March 21, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted March 21, 2014 What number was the truck? Lol Sent from my iPhone using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangmod Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 Great action, let the government pay in any way, for the farmers.. Hit them where it hurts.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skywalker69 Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 Will they wote PTP next time? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Costas2008 Posted March 21, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted March 21, 2014 (edited) A little confused the farmers. Shouldn't they dump the paddy in front of Yingluck's or Chalerm's house? Just a thought......... Edited March 21, 2014 by metisdead Font reset to default forum font. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MunterHunter Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 Will they wote PTP next time? Probably not... this is why the PTP are schit scared of having the election voided - opps, too late 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Basil B Posted March 21, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted March 21, 2014 (edited) A little confused the farmers. Shouldn't they dump the paddy in front of Yingluck's or Chalerm's house? Just a thought......... No, just the fertilizer made by the buffalo that they would have used for the next crop if they could have afforded to plant. Edited March 21, 2014 by Basil B 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Siripon Posted March 21, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted March 21, 2014 Luang Poo Buddhaissara is full of ideas, only recently he extracted 120,000 baht from the hotel used as a base for the red shirts and now he's making fun of Yingluck's 8 lottery wins. If he ever gets defrocked he's got a future in marketing. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post MunterHunter Posted March 21, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted March 21, 2014 A little confused the farmers. Shouldn't they dump the paddy in front of Yingluck's or Chalerm's house? Just a thought......... If they did that, the rice would be just bagged and repledged and they would walk away with the cash... 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Soutpeel Posted March 21, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted March 21, 2014 ah I see those fake farmers are being naughtly boys again....bad Suthep...bad Suthep Seems Luang Poo Buddha-issara has a very good sense of humour.. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Gsxrnz Posted March 21, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted March 21, 2014 This pales in comparison to the English farmer years ago that drove his tractor and muck-spreader (read pig <deleted> spreader) to the bank that was giving him grief and flung the four tonne contents of the muck spreader all over the bank. Now THAT'S how you make a point. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mango Bob Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 Of course what they did was peaceful protest, nothing illegal about dumping a few tons of rice at the entrance to a government office. God bless the Thai court system for they fairness 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MunterHunter Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 Of course what they did was peaceful protest, nothing illegal about dumping a few tons of rice at the entrance to a government office. God bless the Thai court system for they fairness That's fine, i'm happy to pay the 2,000THB littering fine out of my own pocket... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurtgruen Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 I know, I am repeating myself, but all that comes to mind again is "Too much rice - Not enough Protein" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chainarong Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 The farmers , as usual are taking the easy way out , looking to be seen doing something and doing nothing, the dumping should have been at the C.T. P.M. front door , or over the P.M's. car or one of the ministers, what the hell the lotto office would have to do with anything connected with the rice scheme scam , except some numbers that cropped up is another amazing Thailand episode, indirect, oblong , horizontal, up-side down thinking , the Thai way, bizarre. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lupatria Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 I'm missing a placard like this: "Wanna cook?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slapout Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 The lotto office, may be seen as the only possible source of cash that the farmers can go after in their quest for payment of pledged rice. I have heard no complaints about revenue for the lotto's being affected by all the shennigans that have bought the 'sins', 'incompentence', corruption, theft, etc of what some call Thai government to its present point. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post renaissanc Posted March 21, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted March 21, 2014 Word has obviously got around that the Lottery is corrupt. This will impact the government's income from lottery tickets. It's getting harder and harder to be a corrupt politician in this government as the sources of corrupt money are drying up. They are probably facing the prospect of having to pay for their new resorts, cars, villas, etc., out of their savings, boxes of cash in their homes, and offshore accounts! My heart bleeds for them! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terminatorchiangmai Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 What number was the truck? Lol Sent from my iPhone using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app 555 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katipo Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 I feel there is something dodgy with the lottery. The draws being held behind closed doors in recent times is fishy to start with, and all these draws reflecting Yingluk's vehicles goes beyond chance. I honestly wouldn't put it past the government to manipulate the lottery in an attempt to make Yingluk appear as auspicious. The weight of this perception in the minds of many Thais cannot be overestimated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post fab4 Posted March 21, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted March 21, 2014 "The farmers were led to the lottery office by the renowned abbot, Luang Poo Buddha-issara.The abbot and farmers demanded the office to buy paddy from farmers at 15,000 baht/ton on trucks but said that if they were dumped on the ground, the price would be lowered to 12,000 baht.But until late today, nobody came out. The abbot then ordered the paddy be dumped from trucks on the ground." A future awaits in political lobbying for the so called monk - probably cleaning the lobby, I feel. I am at a loss to understand what he feels he has achieved. Did he honestly wake up this morning and tell his minions, "I know what we'll do to achieve justice for you rice farmers. We're going to drive a truck full of rice paddy to the Government Lottery Office and demand they buy it off us." "The Lottery Office?" "Yes, the Lottery Office. And then we'll offer them a discount if we dump it on the ground" "A discount?" "Yes, it'll show them that we won't put up with corruption in the Lottery" "But you said you were going to achieve justice for the rice farmers" "Well that as well, but we're going to wait until someone comes out to buy it off us and then we'll dump it on the ground - That'll show them" "But how does that achieve justice for the rice farmers? The Lottery officials aren't going to buy rice paddy off us, we normally go to Rice Mills" "Yes but they rip you off, and it's the governments fault" "So, the Lottery Office then?" "Yes, you.......! You got a better plan?" 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeycountry Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 "The abbot claimed the lottery office could manipulate the numbers it draws, citing the last three-digit numbers of the first prize on March 16 appeared to have same numbers as the van which caretaker Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra stepped out and tumbled to the ground." And that is why not everyone should be allowed to vote! Imagine if the whole world was run by Thai logic and Thainess 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisY1 Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 I feel there is something dodgy with the lottery. The draws being held behind closed doors in recent times is fishy to start with, and all these draws reflecting Yingluk's vehicles goes beyond chance. I honestly wouldn't put it past the government to manipulate the lottery in an attempt to make Yingluk appear as auspicious. The weight of this perception in the minds of many Thais cannot be overestimated. You can't be serious.....a dodgy Government Lottery.....???.Who would of thought that could happen....) I wouldn't trust these lotteries ....but the Thais buy them endlessly.....!...always some shred of hope I guess Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post monkeycountry Posted March 21, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted March 21, 2014 "The farmers were led to the lottery office by the renowned abbot, Luang Poo Buddha-issara. The abbot and farmers demanded the office to buy paddy from farmers at 15,000 baht/ton on trucks but said that if they were dumped on the ground, the price would be lowered to 12,000 baht. But until late today, nobody came out. The abbot then ordered the paddy be dumped from trucks on the ground." A future awaits in political lobbying for the so called monk - probably cleaning the lobby, I feel. I am at a loss to understand what he feels he has achieved. Did he honestly wake up this morning and tell his minions, "I know what we'll do to achieve justice for you rice farmers. We're going to drive a truck full of rice paddy to the Government Lottery Office and demand they buy it off us." "The Lottery Office?" "Yes, the Lottery Office. And then we'll offer them a discount if we dump it on the ground" "A discount?" "Yes, it'll show them that we won't put up with corruption in the Lottery" "But you said you were going to achieve justice for the rice farmers" "Well that as well, but we're going to wait until someone comes out to buy it off us and then we'll dump it on the ground - That'll show them" "But how does that achieve justice for the rice farmers? The Lottery officials aren't going to buy rice paddy off us, we normally go to Rice Mills" "Yes but they rip you off, and it's the governments fault" "So, the Lottery Office then?" "Yes, you.......! You got a better plan?" I rarely agree with you, but for once you are both right AND funny 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubl Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 "The farmers were led to the lottery office by the renowned abbot, Luang Poo Buddha-issara. The abbot and farmers demanded the office to buy paddy from farmers at 15,000 baht/ton on trucks but said that if they were dumped on the ground, the price would be lowered to 12,000 baht. But until late today, nobody came out. The abbot then ordered the paddy be dumped from trucks on the ground." A future awaits in political lobbying for the so called monk - probably cleaning the lobby, I feel. I am at a loss to understand what he feels he has achieved. Did he honestly wake up this morning and tell his minions, "I know what we'll do to achieve justice for you rice farmers. We're going to drive a truck full of rice paddy to the Government Lottery Office and demand they buy it off us." "The Lottery Office?" "Yes, the Lottery Office. And then we'll offer them a discount if we dump it on the ground" "A discount?" "Yes, it'll show them that we won't put up with corruption in the Lottery" "But you said you were going to achieve justice for the rice farmers" "Well that as well, but we're going to wait until someone comes out to buy it off us and then we'll dump it on the ground - That'll show them" "But how does that achieve justice for the rice farmers? The Lottery officials aren't going to buy rice paddy off us, we normally go to Rice Mills" "Yes but they rip you off, and it's the governments fault" "So, the Lottery Office then?" "Yes, you.......! You got a better plan?" Well, they must have learned that from the government which has tried to borrow 130 billion Baht from the most interesting institutions, banks and state controlled funds. Anyway reading the topic it would seem it's much more a continuation of calling the government corrupt with even Ms. Yingluck's fall numberplate being lucky. Any news on how much the BAAC already managed to pay out from the 20 billion the government borrowed from an emergency funds? That's assuming the MoF signed enough papers to have the money transferred to the BAAC. No need to hurry though. The disbursement was for farmers with receipts signed before the 9th of December. Makes you wonder how many more farmers are waiting as more than 100 billion more is needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MunterHunter Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 "The farmers were led to the lottery office by the renowned abbot, Luang Poo Buddha-issara. The abbot and farmers demanded the office to buy paddy from farmers at 15,000 baht/ton on trucks but said that if they were dumped on the ground, the price would be lowered to 12,000 baht. But until late today, nobody came out. The abbot then ordered the paddy be dumped from trucks on the ground." A future awaits in political lobbying for the so called monk - probably cleaning the lobby, I feel. I am at a loss to understand what he feels he has achieved. Did he honestly wake up this morning and tell his minions, "I know what we'll do to achieve justice for you rice farmers. We're going to drive a truck full of rice paddy to the Government Lottery Office and demand they buy it off us." "The Lottery Office?" "Yes, the Lottery Office. And then we'll offer them a discount if we dump it on the ground" "A discount?" "Yes, it'll show them that we won't put up with corruption in the Lottery" "But you said you were going to achieve justice for the rice farmers" "Well that as well, but we're going to wait until someone comes out to buy it off us and then we'll dump it on the ground - That'll show them" "But how does that achieve justice for the rice farmers? The Lottery officials aren't going to buy rice paddy off us, we normally go to Rice Mills" "Yes but they rip you off, and it's the governments fault" "So, the Lottery Office then?" "Yes, you.......! You got a better plan?" That made me gigle... i like it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeycountry Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 (edited) Great action, let the government pay in any way, for the farmers.. Hit them where it hurts.. Just to be clear, when the government pays for anything, it is really me and the other tax payers who pay, not the government, but yes it does hurt Edited March 21, 2014 by monkeycountry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fab4 Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 "The farmers were led to the lottery office by the renowned abbot, Luang Poo Buddha-issara. The abbot and farmers demanded the office to buy paddy from farmers at 15,000 baht/ton on trucks but said that if they were dumped on the ground, the price would be lowered to 12,000 baht. But until late today, nobody came out. The abbot then ordered the paddy be dumped from trucks on the ground." A future awaits in political lobbying for the so called monk - probably cleaning the lobby, I feel. I am at a loss to understand what he feels he has achieved. Did he honestly wake up this morning and tell his minions, "I know what we'll do to achieve justice for you rice farmers. We're going to drive a truck full of rice paddy to the Government Lottery Office and demand they buy it off us." "The Lottery Office?" "Yes, the Lottery Office. And then we'll offer them a discount if we dump it on the ground" "A discount?" "Yes, it'll show them that we won't put up with corruption in the Lottery" "But you said you were going to achieve justice for the rice farmers" "Well that as well, but we're going to wait until someone comes out to buy it off us and then we'll dump it on the ground - That'll show them" "But how does that achieve justice for the rice farmers? The Lottery officials aren't going to buy rice paddy off us, we normally go to Rice Mills" "Yes but they rip you off, and it's the governments fault" "So, the Lottery Office then?" "Yes, you.......! You got a better plan?" Well, they must have learned that from the government which has tried to borrow 130 billion Baht from the most interesting institutions, banks and state controlled funds. Anyway reading the topic it would seem it's much more a continuation of calling the government corrupt with even Ms. Yingluck's fall numberplate being lucky. Any news on how much the BAAC already managed to pay out from the 20 billion the government borrowed from an emergency funds? That's assuming the MoF signed enough papers to have the money transferred to the BAAC. No need to hurry though. The disbursement was for farmers with receipts signed before the 9th of December. Makes you wonder how many more farmers are waiting as more than 100 billion more is needed. It's called humour, rubl. This "with even Ms. Yingluck's fall numberplate being lucky." is called schadenfraude. That's the difference between a "Brit" and a "bitter". 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lemonjelly Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 last Monday would've been better..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SICHONSTEVE Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 This pales in comparison to the English farmer years ago that drove his tractor and muck-spreader (read pig <deleted> spreader) to the bank that was giving him grief and flung the four tonne contents of the muck spreader all over the bank. Now THAT'S how you make a point. ........and it worked!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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