Thailand grants citizenship to half a million people – but not farangs

[Lite Beer]

Gov’t House Renovation Briefly Stalled By 'Ghosts'

By Khaosod Eng.

BANGKOK — Government House officials were forced to perform a religious ceremony yesterday after construction staff allegedly encountered paranormal activity during their effort to renovate the building.

An army officer said he experienced smells of "ancient perfume" as he and other soldiers were moving furniture from Naree Samosorn Building inside the Government House compound yesterday morning.

"I was so scared that I had goosebumps," said the officer, who did not name himself. "Because I know that many people have been haunted at Naree building."

The operation was immediately halted, and Government House officials later organised a ceremony to appease the spirits who are believed to reside in the building. The officials lit incense and "informed" the spirits that they merely wanted to renovate the compound so that the Government House would be more beautiful.

Army staff claim they have not encountered any spirits since.

The renovation of the Government House was ordered by military junta's National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO), which ousted the former government from the compound on 22 May. The renovation will be restricted to minor decoration and the repairing of old buildings, with the main structures left unchanged as the Government House is currently registered as a protected historic site by the Department of Fine Arts.

Media reports claim that the renovation comes with a price tag of more than 300 million baht. NCPO officials have disputed the figure but refused to unveil the exact cost of the project.

Many bureaucrats who work at the Government House are known to be deeply superstitious. Reporters stationed at the Government House have been told that many staff routinely witness ghosts in the building. Notable encounters include a red-clad ancient warrior, a royal steward, and a headless woman dressed in traditional costume.

Last year, a rumour spread among Government House officials that then-Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra was about to face a serious political crisis after an unusual amount of mushrooms were spotted in the compound.

Source: http://en.khaosod.co.th/detail.php?newsid=1405849448&section=11&typecate=06

-- Khaosod English 2014-07-20

[Fiddlesticks]

I think the mushrooms were a result of all the bull$#it that is being tossed around the government offices these days!

[Mango Bob]

How did he knows the smell of ancient perfume. How old was this officer? Time to drug test this guy.

[Basil B]

I think the mushrooms were a result of all the bull$#it that is being tossed around the government offices these days!

I think if you read the post the mushrooms were found during the Yingluck administration...

But you are correct they do thrive on Bull s#!t.

[dahinni]

IS JUST AMAZING THAILAND

Edited July 20, 2014 by dahinni

[clockman]

The only spirits, come out of a bottle!

[Thai at Heart]

smells of "ancient perfume"

Yeah right. That was the cupboard full of skeletons being opened up from 80 years of corrupt democracy.

[iReason]

Absolutly Amazing Indeed.

"Army staff claim they have not encountered any spirits since."

Not sure if that is accurate.

Probably telling ghost stories over a few with a Soap Opera on.

[worgeordie]

Or maybe someone just farted !

regards worgeordie

[Patje]

I want to have some of those pills too, seems awesome to see all that without turning the TV on !!

[smutcakes]

Sweet lord, and these are the ones who think they can 'reform' the country!

[apetley]

Or maybe someone just farted !

regards worgeordie

Yes, there was a whiff of 'ancient perfume' in our household this morning. All it took was a 5 minute visit to the hong naam and the malevolent presence soon disappeared.

[Chang_paarp]

<deleted> we are in the 21st century, not the dark ages. These are supposed to be educated people not uneducated serfs.

[djjamie]

At least that is more acceptable to the Thai population than the corruption excuse. Remember the 20 000 baht clocks and the air conditioners in the garbage rooms.

I wonder if Chalerm has an air con in his garbage room at home or a 20 000 baht clock in his car owned by his sons friend that lives in Singapore!!!

The PTP. Gotta miss their idiocy and poor excuses for the corruption.

I wonder if the PTP ghosts are corrupt. Might pay for the NACC to check there dealings as well.

[AGareth2]

call the monk for an exocism

[Thailand]

Just gives you that warm feeling of confidence in the military doesn't it!

Should any country decide to invade Thailand throw in a few bags of strategically placed ancient perfume and they have cracked it, complete capitulation.

Anyway, something about this story smells.

[TimCM]

<deleted> we are in the 21st century, not the dark ages. These are supposed to be educated people not uneducated serfs.

See what a everybody passes school system gives you. Happy happy

300 million for minor renovations, must be all those new administrator charges. Ka-ching Ka-ching. But of coarse, these figures will be audited by independent agencies Things are much cleaner now

[Pib]

An army officer said he experienced smells of "ancient perfume" as he and other soldiers were moving furniture from Naree Samosorn Building inside the Government House compound yesterday morning.

Probably some of Yinluck's perfume she left behind.

[ratcatcher]

At your service General.

Edited July 20, 2014 by ratcatcher

[kurnell]

If you ever wondered what would happen if a country was run by children, look no further than Thailand.

[FangFerang]

"NCPO officials have disputed the figure but refused to unveil the exact cost of the project."

Ghost presences, ghost numbers and ghost statements all wrapped into one...ghostly gift to the future.

Brilliant.

[Pib]

An army officer said he experienced smells of "ancient perfume" as he and other soldiers were moving furniture from Naree Samosorn Building inside the Government House compound yesterday morning.

"I was so scared that I had goosebumps," said the officer, who did not name himself. "Because I know that many people have been haunted at Naree building."

Just think how great of a leader this officer would be on a battle field when smelling death.

[JoeThePoster]

Govt house ghosts? Slip them a brown envelope then.

[american12bthai]

smells of "ancient perfume"

Yeah right. That was the cupboard full of skeletons being opened up from 80 years of corrupt democracy.

or a fart.

noone going to claim it so it must be a ghost.

[HiSoLowSoNoSo]

Army officers that are afraid of ghosts! I understand now why they lost the wars with Burma.

[Thongkorn]

maybe just one of the old women cleaners aromatic farts.

[rubl]

Sweet lord, and these are the ones who think they can 'reform' the country!

Ghosts, seeing them and praying to them seems part of Thailand's interpretation of Buddhism. No Thai will see anything wrong or funny with this.

Now of course if you think this ghost story means you (have to) wonder how come the army thinks they can 'reform' the country you seem to imply that there are no Thai (at all) who can reform the country.

[nidieunimaitre]

Sweet lord, and these are the ones who think they can 'reform' the country!

Ghosts, seeing them and praying to them seems part of Thailand's interpretation of Buddhism. No Thai will see anything wrong or funny with this.

Now of course if you think this ghost story means you (have to) wonder how come the army thinks they can 'reform' the country you seem to imply that there are no Thai (at all) who can reform the country.

No Thai???

My wife - she is Thai - does not believe in ghosts.

So you are wrong again, Rubi.

[rubl]

Sweet lord, and these are the ones who think they can 'reform' the country!

Ghosts, seeing them and praying to them seems part of Thailand's interpretation of Buddhism. No Thai will see anything wrong or funny with this.

Now of course if you think this ghost story means you (have to) wonder how come the army thinks they can 'reform' the country you seem to imply that there are no Thai (at all) who can reform the country.

No Thai???

My wife - she is Thai - does not believe in ghosts.

So you are wrong again, Rubi.

No offence, but with a member name like yours one might think she just says so to humour you. Also something typically Thai (or maybe just wifey?)

On the other hand your wife might just have gotten herself the job of reforming Thailand

Stay cool and away from ghosts,

uncle rubl

[tingtongfarang]

Most thais who talk about ghosts to me seem more concerned that i might encounter one, they seem to think living in an old house there must be many,

I just smile and nod my head these days...i gave up questioning it.