webfact Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 Free food and entry fee waiver at national zoos on July 11 BANGKOK, 3 July 2014 (NNT) – The Zoological Park Organization of Thailand (ZPO) has announced it will waive entry fees at all 7 zoos plus an elephant home under its jurisdiction on July 11, to heed the National Council for Peace and Order's policy to foster happiness among the public.ZPO director Wirawat Yomchinda said the agency will host the 'immediate return of happiness, free visits to zoos' event on Friday, July 11 at 7 of its zoological parks. These include Dusit Zoo in Bangkok, Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Chonburi, Chiang Mai Zoo, Nakhon Ratchasima Zoo, Songkhla Zoo, Khonkaen Zoo, and Ubon Ratchathani Zoo. However, activities at Surin Elephant Kingdom Project will be held this Saturday (July 5).Visitors to the zoological parks on the said dates will have special opportunities to take photos of the animals and enjoy food brought in by quality vendors, free of charge. Free souvenirs will also be given to the visitors.-- NNT 2014-07-03 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JesseFrank Posted July 3, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted July 3, 2014 I wonder if this will also apply to foreigners ? 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trainman34014 Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 I wonder if this will also apply to foreigners ? Wig, baseball cap and dark glasses with three days beard growth should work as there will be many beggars looking for the free food. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bigbamboo Posted July 3, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted July 3, 2014 Wait until TAT get hold of this. Should put another million on the domestic tourist numbers. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy chef 1 Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 food brought in by quality vendors Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JesseFrank Posted July 3, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted July 3, 2014 I wonder if this will also apply to foreigners ? Wig, baseball cap and dark glasses with three days beard growth should work as there will be many beggars looking for the free food. So i don't have to adjust my appearance 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoFarAndNear Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 I wonder if this will also apply to foreigners ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Thailand Posted July 3, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted July 3, 2014 Good to see that we are steering away from all those nasty populist policies of previous governments! 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JesseFrank Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 Good to see that we are steering away from all those nasty populist policies of previous governments! A friend told me a few months ago, when this populist government is ousted, the real populism will roar it's head. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seastallion Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 Well I know where I WON'T be going on July 11. Imagine the crowds! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thailand Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 Good to see that we are steering away from all those nasty populist policies of previous governments! A friend told me a few months ago, when this populist government is ousted, the real populism will roar it's head. There certainly seems to be 2 or 3 new ones each week. But not populist of course, simply returning Happyness to the people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NongKhaiKid Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 Wait until TAT get hold of this. Should put another million on the domestic tourist numbers. Does ' flocking ' come to mind ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chooka Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 So how much for Farangs? I bet my balls they definitely won't be allowed in for free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i claudius Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 So these are not bribes for the public ,like the other lot were giving then ,but happiness days.? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
londonthai Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 That's exactly roman formula for keeping the hungry and angry population compliacent - give scraps of bread and cheap entertainment. But 'immediate happiness' is a pure thai invention 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ignis Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 Is that free food to give to the Animals ? if for the Visitors how do you eat a bag of rice and a bag fat and bone curry liquid ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
granuaile Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 I wonder if this will also apply to foreigners ? That would be nice,... If not, well que sera sera.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pimay1 Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 I wonder if this will also apply to foreigners ? I doubt it as all foreigners are already happy just to be here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Bluespunk Posted July 3, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted July 3, 2014 So these are not bribes for the public ,like the other lot were giving then ,but happiness days.? Except these wont bankrupt the country, won't destroy any industries, won't enrich those behind the policies and won't have the main purpose of ensuring the guilty don't go to gaol. Same but very different. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluespunk Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 (edited) Is that free food to give to the Animals ? if for the Visitors how do you eat a bag of rice and a bag fat and bone curry liquid ? Ask anyone who has eaten an early morning curry after a "night on the lash" in any city centre in the UK. They should be able to give you a few pointers, though I think you need to prep yourself with massive quantities of lager first. Edited July 3, 2014 by Bluespunk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kuiburi Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 So how much for Farangs? I bet my balls they definitely won't be allowed in for free. I would put many things on a bet , but are u sure u want to risk ur balls ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prbkk Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 The good General can play Santa Claus for now but at the end of the day there will need to be some tough decisions made on economic policy. I can't wait for those discussions/decisions. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuchulainn Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 Hell of a better Santa Claus than your mates. Passports, anybody? ha ha ha ha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casindonet Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 Well, someone has to eat up all the rotten rice stocks Sent from my C6833 using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiangraiTony Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 I'm not a complainer like so many on TV which seem to have something to always complain about. Personally I think it's a very caring and generous gesture. It should be a nice event on this special Buddhist holiday. Even if they decide to charge me because I'm a foreigner I can still present my drivers license to get a reduced rate which I don't mind paying. Besides, my child will enjoy exploring the animal world at the zoo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudcrab Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 hahha...the authorities throw some free food and the reds come a-running Nothing changes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lupatria Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 (edited) I wonder if this will also apply to foreigners ? Wig, baseball cap and dark glasses with three days beard growth should work as there will be many beggars looking for the free food. three days beard growth should work You ever saw what a three days beard on the average Thai looks like? The good news is: Mr. Propellerflop is not in charge of the free meals at the zoo. Edited July 3, 2014 by Lupatria Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbeam1 Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 The good General can play Santa Claus for now but at the end of the day there will need to be some tough decisions made on economic policy. I can't wait for those discussions/decisions. July 11, to heed the National Council for Peace and Order's policy to foster happiness among the public. That is the statement that bothers me. You vil be happy. Don't forget your driving license. jb1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soutpeel Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 The good General can play Santa Claus for now but at the end of the day there will need to be some tough decisions made on economic policy. I can't wait for those discussions/decisions. Yeah neither can I maybe they will increase the financial requirements for farang retirees Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soutpeel Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 The good General can play Santa Claus for now but at the end of the day there will need to be some tough decisions made on economic policy. I can't wait for those discussions/decisions. July 11, to heed the National Council for Peace and Order's policy to foster happiness among the public. That is the statement that bothers me. You vil be happy. Don't forget your driving license. jb1 PRBKk would need a happiness transplant not his DL 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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