webfact Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Junta Spokesperson 'Considering' Ice Bucket ChallengeBy Khaosod EnglishFile photo of Col. Winthai Suwaree, the spokesperson for Thailand's military junta.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§ion=14 -- Khaosod English 2014-08-21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukrules Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicholao Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Ice water dousing should be restricted to bra-less women. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chooka Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Ice Bucket Challenge co-founder Corey Griffin drowns in Nantucket after diving off a wharf. http://www.news.com.au/technology/online/ice-bucket-challenge-cofounder-corey-griffin-drowns-in-nantucket-after-diving-off-a-wharf/story-fnjwnhzf-1227031379609 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Payboy Posted August 20, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted August 20, 2014 Last night I accepted a whisky on ice challenge. Not feeling so good this morning. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JoeThePoster Posted August 21, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted August 21, 2014 Last night I accepted a whisky on ice challenge. Not feeling so good this morning. I'm guessing you also made a donation to the sick buffalo foundation. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Card Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 If it's for charity, where is money involved, who gets it, who gives it, and where is the handover? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cracker1 Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Songhua Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 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. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emilymat Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 The latest 'good news, keep the people happy' story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yann55 Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 Last night I accepted a whisky on ice challenge. Not feeling so good this morning. Blame the ice, Payboy, blame the ice. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HooHaa Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 (edited) 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? Edited August 21, 2014 by HooHaa 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trainman34014 Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 What ; some lowlife nonce pouring freezing cold water over High So's....in Thailand ? Never let it be mentioned again....such heresy !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h90 Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 what a nonsense Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pomchop Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 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. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushwacker Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klauskunkel Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 I just couldn't do it, it excites my nipples... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWMcMurray Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 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... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doctorproc156 Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 I'm waiting for Putin to accept his challenge from Vin Diesel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asdecas Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 Fiddling while Rome burns - Nero famously did it two thousand years ago. Plus ça change.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted August 21, 2014 Author Share Posted August 21, 2014 U.S. Ambassador Kenney participates in bizarre, watery ritesBy Coconuts BangkokPhoto: Kristie Kenney on InstagramBANGKOK: -- 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-- Coconuts Bangkok 2014-08-21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tx22cb Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espinoza Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 Just bullshit. Why ????????????????????????????????????????????? I have better things to do. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartender100 Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 Whats the fuss? I take this challenge every Songkran many times a day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retell Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 Must be a fun guy to hang out with on songkran Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Payboy Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 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. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 Always see the bright side of the life. I like this challenge.. due the good cause, of course. And some more: http://imgur.com/gallery/MxpQ1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fab4 Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huahinjoe Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 When i started to see this new kind of craziness instantly this guy came to my mind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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