PM urges that Thai TV soap operas add some historic and patriotic contents

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PM urges that TV soap operas added some historic and patriotic contents



BANGKOK: -- Prime Minister Gen Prayuth Chan-ocha today told his subordinates not to spend too much time watching TV soap operas saying they contain mostly jealousy and quarrels.

He said he would like these Thai soap operas to contain the country’s history and patriotism.

In his address to soldiers at the Royal Thai Army Headquarters marking its 28th establishment anniversary Friday, Gen Prayuth recalled his time as a cadet at this place, the Chulachomklao Cadet Academy, and was going to retire from this place again soon.

He said leaving this place again was like his heart was sinking and he would be saddened if he has to retire from this place (Army).

He said besides studying here when he was a cadet, he also was working here for the past six years since he was Army chief-of-staff and later promoted to Army chief.

(The present location of the Army Headquarters is the former location of the Chulachomklao Cadet Academy which was later relocated to Khao Cha Ngok in Nakhon Nayok province).

Gen Prayuth said all soldiers have worked hard to serve the country, and resolve all national problems.

He said he didn’t know what would happen if all these problems were not resolved.

But he vowed to work harder and urged all soldiers to set good precedents and won’t give up until all tasks were accomplished.

He said he would remain the same person even before or after May 22, and would always be the same wherever he would be.

For all the army personnel, he told them not to get tired of his “Returning Happiness to the People” programme because his programme might eventually force them to watch soap opera series late into the night.

He urged them not to spend too much time watching these Thai soap operas as most contain jealousy and quarrels.

He wished that these series should better add some histories and patriotic events in it.

Source: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/pm-urges-that-tv-soap-operas-added-some-historic-and-patriotic-contents/


-- Thai PBS 2014-08-29

[worgeordie]

Maybe think up a new story line,they all are basically the same,nasty mother

with equally nasty daughter,mother wants her to marry hansom rich man,but

hes in love with a sweet young girl, enter overtly gay man stage left,and a

couple of maids, thats it folks!, change setting but keep story line.mind

dumbing tv, oh and don't forget the bells and whistles for effect.

bye the way i don't watch them,but watch the wife watching them.

regards Worgeordie

[hotsoup]

Dear, oh dear, TV is TV. Who wants didactic soap operas? I have some advice!! He said pompously! Stop meddling, keep your mind on the ball and get on with the job. Bribery, corruption, suborning of officials, the education system, transport, water management are a few things more important?

[Mango Bob]

Now he's telling people what they should watch on tv. I guess I will go out and get all 5 King Naresuan movies and watch them. That will make him happy.

[HiSoLowSoNoSo]

He said he would like these Thai soap operas to contain the country’s history and patriotism.

So will they include all the lost wars with Burma, the sacking of Ayutthaya, the piracy on the Gulf of Siam when the Vietnamese were robbed of their gold, the pact with Germany and Japan during WW2, how the people of the north sent their daughters to work in brothels when they needed a new fridge, the Saudi Gem affair and so on.., in the Soup operas? If, than maybe I will start to watch the crap.

[tbthailand]

this is getting ridiculous.

why don't the soaps just use his song for their theme music?

[Thai at Heart]

Dear, oh dear, TV is TV. Who wants didactic soap operas? I have some advice!! He said pompously! Stop meddling, keep your mind on the ball and get on with the job. Bribery, corruption, suborning of officials, the education system, transport, water management are a few things more important?

Well today, they had a crack down on overweight trucks (for the 5000th time since I have known anything about Thailand) and now it is soap operas.

I think they are running to the bottom of the list for things to do.

i suggest he goes back to A and finds his way to C for corruption pretty rapidly.

[waynethor]

It's true enough that Thai soaps are horrible trashy TV, but the General's message sounds like something that might be said in North Korea. I hope this country isn't headed in that direction.

[AGareth2]

might be worth watching

used to enjoy the historic dramas in the past

[Just1Voice]

He said he would like these Thai soap operas to contain the country’s history and patriotism.

So will they include all the lost wars with Burma, the sacking of Ayutthaya, the piracy on the Gulf of Siam when the Vietnamese were robbed of their gold, the pact with Germany and Japan during WW2, how the people of the north sent their daughters to work in brothels when they needed a new fridge, the Saudi Gem affair and so on.., in the Soup operas? If, than maybe I will start to watch the crap.

So will they include all the lost wars with Burma. Thailand has never lost a war. Don't believe me, ask a Thai, or check out one of their history books.

the sacking of Ayuthaya. Nah, they let the Burmese workers have some fun because the Thai were building a new capitol anyway.

the Vietnamese were robbed of their gold It was originally Thai gold, so they were just taking it back.

the pact with Germany and Japan during WW2. Nothing more than a political misunderstanding. After all, they didn't actually fight in the wars.

people of the north sent their daughters to work in brothels when they needed a new fridge, That is strictly a myth started by farang.

the Saudi Gem affair. The Thai courts just this week declared that issue closed.

[HiSoLowSoNoSo]

He said he would like these Thai soap operas to contain the country’s history and patriotism.

So will they include all the lost wars with Burma, the sacking of Ayutthaya, the piracy on the Gulf of Siam when the Vietnamese were robbed of their gold, the pact with Germany and Japan during WW2, how the people of the north sent their daughters to work in brothels when they needed a new fridge, the Saudi Gem affair and so on.., in the Soup operas? If, than maybe I will start to watch the crap.

So will they include all the lost wars with Burma. Thailand has never lost a war. Don't believe me, ask a Thai, or check out one of their history books.

the sacking of Ayuthaya. Nah, they let the Burmese workers have some fun because the Thai were building a new capitol anyway.

the Vietnamese were robbed of their gold It was originally Thai gold, so they were just taking it back.

the pact with Germany and Japan during WW2. Nothing more than a political misunderstanding. After all, they didn't actually fight in the wars.

people of the north sent their daughters to work in brothels when they needed a new fridge, That is strictly a myth started by farang.

the Saudi Gem affair. The Thai courts just this week declared that issue closed.

If you apply for a Thai citizenship I am sure it will be granted

[mamypoko]

May I suggest a coup d'etat themed historical series? Good for 12 episodes...with a new season likely around the corner.

[kotsak]

coming next..

[Katipo]

Cos Thailand isn't nationalistic enough

How about they encourage Thai soaps to feature positive role models. Everyday Thais overcoming everyday problems, with perseverance and ethics. Get rid of the violence against women and love triangles.

Obviously you've got to have drama, but showing a little bit of the creativity that those in the Thai advertising industry seem to have in spades, it much better than the repetitive junk they show now.

[casindonet]

He said he would like these Thai soap operas to contain the country’s history and patriotism.

So will they include all the lost wars with Burma, the sacking of Ayutthaya, the piracy on the Gulf of Siam when the Vietnamese were robbed of their gold, the pact with Germany and Japan during WW2, how the people of the north sent their daughters to work in brothels when they needed a new fridge, the Saudi Gem affair and so on.., in the Soup operas? If, than maybe I will start to watch the crap.

We can't have any of those.....too much for the thai public to swallow. What is taught in schools are all altered histories of thailand.

[DrTuner]

Prayuth is not stupid. Thai soaps are the most effective brainwashing method available.

[DrLom]

PM urges that TV soap operas added some historic and patriotic contents

Strange; I thought that was what they are currently full of.

[HiSoLowSoNoSo]

He said he would like these Thai soap operas to contain the country’s history and patriotism.

So will they include all the lost wars with Burma, the sacking of Ayutthaya, the piracy on the Gulf of Siam when the Vietnamese were robbed of their gold, the pact with Germany and Japan during WW2, how the people of the north sent their daughters to work in brothels when they needed a new fridge, the Saudi Gem affair and so on.., in the Soup operas? If, than maybe I will start to watch the crap.

We can't have any of those.....too much for the thai public to swallow. What is taught in schools are all altered histories of thailand.

The General said he was an honest guy and would rule with transparency, he is not backtracking now is he?

[DrLom]

Prayuth is not stupid. Thai soaps are the most effective brainwashing method available.

Pls tell me it's not a stupid comment, if he really said he may FORCE everybody to watch soap operas late into the night. I, for one, would like to know how that will be enforced.

[INV]

Love this

[Paulzed]

Maybe think up a new story line,they all are basically the same,nasty mother

with equally nasty daughter,mother wants her to marry hansom rich man,but

hes in love with a sweet young girl, enter overtly gay man stage left,and a

couple of maids, thats it folks!, change setting but keep story line.mind

dumbing tv, oh and don't forget the bells and whistles for effect.

bye the way i don't watch them,but watch the wife watching them.

regards Worgeordie

Just put them in a historical looking set and costumes.

[BirdsandBooze]

Quit the time wasting micro management and concentrate on your main objective - the eradication of corruption.

[cms22]

Prayuth is not stupid. Thai soaps are the most effective brainwashing method available.

Spot on. Keep government schools rubbish, keep the local grog cheap and dangerously strong, keep feeding them TV soap, keep the 8pm "news" coming, keep up the propaganda. Don't let poor people have any rights. Yes, that's Thai-style democracy, folks.

[Just1Voice]

He said he would like these Thai soap operas to contain the country’s history and patriotism.

So will they include all the lost wars with Burma, the sacking of Ayutthaya, the piracy on the Gulf of Siam when the Vietnamese were robbed of their gold, the pact with Germany and Japan during WW2, how the people of the north sent their daughters to work in brothels when they needed a new fridge, the Saudi Gem affair and so on.., in the Soup operas? If, than maybe I will start to watch the crap.

So will they include all the lost wars with Burma. Thailand has never lost a war. Don't believe me, ask a Thai, or check out one of their history books.

the sacking of Ayuthaya. Nah, they let the Burmese workers have some fun because the Thai were building a new capitol anyway.

the Vietnamese were robbed of their gold It was originally Thai gold, so they were just taking it back.

the pact with Germany and Japan during WW2. Nothing more than a political misunderstanding. After all, they didn't actually fight in the wars.

people of the north sent their daughters to work in brothels when they needed a new fridge, That is strictly a myth started by farang.

the Saudi Gem affair. The Thai courts just this week declared that issue closed.

If you apply for a Thai citizenship I am sure it will be granted

Oh, PLEASE tell me just why in the hell I would want that?

[edwinchester]

Maybe think up a new story line,they all are basically the same,nasty mother

with equally nasty daughter,mother wants her to marry hansom rich man,but

hes in love with a sweet young girl, enter overtly gay man stage left,and a

couple of maids, thats it folks!, change setting but keep story line.mind

dumbing tv, oh and don't forget the bells and whistles for effect.

bye the way i don't watch them,but watch the wife watching them.

regards Worgeordie

You forgot the hero going temporarily blind after being hit over the head or grazed by a bullet which enables a trip to Europe to see a specialist. Unless it's a costume drama of course when the trip will be to a palace in Ayutthaya.

Pretty girl always marries the hero and the nasty girl is either gang raped by a group of Burmese labourers or her family goes bankrupt.

[HiSoLowSoNoSo]

He said he would like these Thai soap operas to contain the country’s history and patriotism.

So will they include all the lost wars with Burma, the sacking of Ayutthaya, the piracy on the Gulf of Siam when the Vietnamese were robbed of their gold, the pact with Germany and Japan during WW2, how the people of the north sent their daughters to work in brothels when they needed a new fridge, the Saudi Gem affair and so on.., in the Soup operas? If, than maybe I will start to watch the crap.

So will they include all the lost wars with Burma. Thailand has never lost a war. Don't believe me, ask a Thai, or check out one of their history books.

the sacking of Ayuthaya. Nah, they let the Burmese workers have some fun because the Thai were building a new capitol anyway.

the Vietnamese were robbed of their gold It was originally Thai gold, so they were just taking it back.

the pact with Germany and Japan during WW2. Nothing more than a political misunderstanding. After all, they didn't actually fight in the wars.

people of the north sent their daughters to work in brothels when they needed a new fridge, That is strictly a myth started by farang.

the Saudi Gem affair. The Thai courts just this week declared that issue closed.

If you apply for a Thai citizenship I am sure it will be granted

Oh, PLEASE tell me just why in the hell I would want that?

So you could watch those great Soaps (with patrioism and Thai history included) for the rest of your days

[FireMedic]

Anything would be better than staring at that garbage like mindless zombies........

[joshuatdixon]

I seriously hope that it is only his opinion and does not take the route of the new alcohol laws.

[HOOD Robin]

Why not just FORBID all those soaps !?

They only lead to more killing, raping, stealing.....

And NO Mr General, we dont need all that patriotism in there since there is already enough of that shit in schools EVERY day !

[brd]

What an excellent initiative one more times from PM General Prayuth whom saw TV shows are watched daily in each family home instead of showing perpetual so often stupid family dramas plays based on money, greed, unfaithful behavior and business skills shortcuts... showing at the same times luxury items very very few benefits from....reading books has completely disappeared if added video games...

For nothing to change everything has to change and PM General Prayuth is the RIGHT Man at the Right times in the Thai modern History new chapter he has opened himself so brilliantly.

Edited August 29, 2014 by brd