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Junta Spokesperson 'Considering' Ice Bucket Challenge
By Khaosod English

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File photo of Col. Winthai Suwaree, the spokesperson for Thailand's military junta.

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The President of the Stock Exchange of Thailand accepting the "Ice Bucket Challenge," 20 August 2014.

BANGKOK — The spokesperson for Thailand's military junta has requested more time to consider whether he will participate in the viral "Ice Bucket Challenge."

Col. Winthai Suwaree was "challenged" yesterday to pour a bucket of ice water over his head by Nattakorn Devakula, a talk show host at Voice TV, which was taken off the air by the military junta in May.

"Let me think about it first," Col. Winthai said in a press conference today, "I won't accept the challenge for now."

The challenge is part of an ongoing social media campaign that began in the United States this summer to raise awareness about ALS, a neurodegenerative disease with various causes. It requires pouring a bucket of ice water over oneself and then nominating another person to do the same within 24 hours or donate to the ALS Association.

Col. Winthai continued, "Charity is a good thing, but an activity that I have to pour water over myself? I have to study it in detail first."

The spokesperson added that the junta chairman, Gen. Prayuth Chan-ocha, has not responded to his Ice Bucket Challenge either; Gen. Prayuth was "nominated" on Monday by the host of a popular online talk show.

"I haven't met with Gen. Prayuth yet, and I don't know whether he has already been informed about the challenge," Col. Winthai told reporters. "I guess he doesn't know about it yet, because he has not given me any comments about it."

Meanwhile, US Ambassador to Thailand, Kristie Kenney, accepted the Ice Bucket Challenge from former Transport Minister Chatchart Sittipan today. Ms. Kenney posted a photo of herself completing the challenge on her Twitter account.

Source: http://en.khaosod.co.th/detail.php?newsid=1408535935&section=14

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-- Khaosod English 2014-08-21

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Some big names are doing this. I saw a video of former President Bush Jr getting a soaking from his wife earlier, he then nominated former President Clinton.

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Last night I accepted a whisky on ice challenge. Not feeling so good this morning. sad.png

I'm guessing you also made a donation to the sick buffalo foundation.

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A New Zealand Doctor has warned that this activity could be fatal

"The Ice Water Challenge, where participants are doused with a bucket of ice cold water, is potentially fatal - even without alcohol, a doctor warns.

Former neonatal paediatrician Dr Stephen Wealthall wants the social media game aimed at raising money for charity, to stop before someone else dies."

From NZ Herald Newspaper July 16. 2014

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Last night I accepted a whisky on ice challenge. Not feeling so good this morning. :(

You're supposed to pour it ON you Payboy, not IN you.
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Yann55 Silver Member

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Last night I accepted a whisky on ice challenge. Not feeling so good this morning. sad.png

Blame the ice, Payboy, blame the ice.

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HooHaa Gold Member

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what a load of crap.

a viral meme designed to avoid giving to charity.

fine for celebs and attention whores, one would hope politicians have tr gravitas to transcend this nonsense, what next, their own version of what the fox said?

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Raised 16 million bucks so far this year....same period last year they raised 50,000....i'd say that is a pretty successful campaign that someone came up with.

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It is my observation that as time goes on, the general masses get dumber and dumber. Social media seems to be a super fertilizer and super charges or speeds up the process.

What a stupid idea. Maybe a trend will be started and soon we will see one outrageous gimmick after another. Soon, maybe the fad will be to play Russian roulette ... one pull on the trigger and if you survive you can challenge another to take a pull. Actually this is a good idea to help reduce the number of idiots in the world and cut down on their impact on the environment.

And of course some-what famous people will do it, as it is called a photo op or publicity stunt.

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I think the people starting this were hoping for people to donate the USD 100... Not douse themselves with cold water ...

Can't see how soaking myself would help ALS...

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U.S. Ambassador Kenney participates in bizarre, watery rites
By Coconuts Bangkok

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Photo: Kristie Kenney on Instagram

BANGKOK: -- Kristie Kenney, U.S. ambassador to Thailand, accepted the ice bucket challenge from former Transport Minister Chatchart Sittipant yesterday.

In a short video clip uploaded to Instagram, Kenney clasps her turquoise-painted nails and winces through her icy dousing to become one of the highest profile political figures in Thailand to accept the challenge. A junta spokesman has said he’s “considering” the challenge while Prime Minister Army Commander-in-Chief Gen. Prayuth Chan-ocha has not responded to one issued earlier this week.

“Can’t choose just one [charity],” Kenney posted on Twitter and Instagram. “Join me in supporting charities of your choice. Volunteer, make a difference.”

Full story: http://bangkok.coconuts.co//2014/08/21/us-ambassador-kenney-participates-bizarre-watery-rites

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-- Coconuts Bangkok 2014-08-21

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A New Zealand Doctor has warned that this activity could be fatal

"The Ice Water Challenge, where participants are doused with a bucket of ice cold water, is potentially fatal - even without alcohol, a doctor warns.

Former neonatal paediatrician Dr Stephen Wealthall wants the social media game aimed at raising money for charity, to stop before someone else dies."

From NZ Herald Newspaper July 16. 2014

Unbelievable, coming from the country of extreme sports, such as bungy jumping, jet boats. Kiwis becoming soft - does not bode well for the All Blacks this weekend.

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Kenney clasps her turquoise-painted nails and winces through her icy dousing

I hope nothing happened to her nails. Turquoise looks so bad when it's chipped.

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Col. Winthai continued, "Charity is a good thing, but an activity that I have to pour water over myself? I have to study it in detail first."

Presumably a stranger to showers then coffee1.gif

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