NovaBlue05 Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 I think its time for all foreigners and expats to start packing their bags. Getting unsafe here...day by day. Why? Unless you are a foreigner who intends to get involved in anti Govt protest, then your life hasn't changed. You are a dirt low priority with no rights before...and after...same same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espinoza Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 This will make all other countries understanding the Thainess, and will give Thailand a great amount of benefits around the world. The Thai economy will benefit very much, but that whats needed. The great leader is a vice man, whom understand this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheKnave Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 Doubleplus ungood! Orwell spent quite a lot of time in Burma; seems Thailand has begun to pay him the ultimate flattery: imitation! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Your Thainess Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 Nothing to see here, carry on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anotheruser Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 Well, I guess me, and over half of TVF members will soon be arrested. Well at least we will be in good company.... oh wait a minute... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harada Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 It is just a matter of time before someone makes a movie. The dialog already written is too good to pass up. What kind of a reaction will that have? I can only guess but it will be something to behold I'm sure. With Jim Carry and Jeff Daniels playing lead roles ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Time Traveller Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 Relax everyone the General's comment was a mistake. He meant to say they will be prostituted. Not prosecuted,prostituted. This is Thailand after all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Time Traveller Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 (edited) At least he has the balls to publicly announce and admit his urge and need to be the unopposed dictator. I like his chutzpah. It's better than corrupt proxy leaders in other countries using NSA, CIA, FBI, IRS, etc. to intimidate individuals while trying to make the masses believe they have the power to vent through opposition. Instead they try to make race wars to distract from the fact that their country is bankrupt and needs more debt and war to continue functioning. Disclaimer: If this post offends anyone, I will delete it. No need to ban me for a few days or give me points for stirring things up. Thank you for speaking the truth about the US and the General. I was living here when a MEGLOMANIAC named ThakSin bought votes outside of Bangkok and became the PM. I could see a lot of trouble coming and left in 2005 to wait for his departure before returning. Waited 10 years and because of the courage or "chutzph" of a guy named Prayut, have finally been able to return and can see that thee is a RENIESANCE happening here. We need to do everythig we can to encourage this and keep the WRONG people from interfereing. It appears to me the he is genuine and read in the paper that the King of the country agrees. Over the last 20 years. I can say that Thailand's best years were those when Thaksin was in charge. Let me remind you of a few of the major things he introduced. - Universal 30 baht healthcare - New Airport that facilitated large growth in tourist industry - Megaprojects, including mass transportation systems Name a single thing that the Military has done beside jail people for speech crimes or shoot dead their own citizens? Oh and BTW, Thaksin also had His Majesty's endorsement as well at one point. So good luck in Thailand. I've recently left as I find the whole situation of being under 24hr surveillance, almost non-existent freedom and people presumed guilty until proven innocent unpalatable. And as long as this remains I have no plans to come back to thailand. My only question is why westerners coming to Thailand at the same time they like to criticize the United States for lack of civil rights and freedom......I'm guessing either they have dementia, or they are throwing a red herring to pretend they are in Thailand for reasons other than the the sex/drugs/criminal industry that many foreigners are attracted to. Edited September 12, 2015 by Time Traveller Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kannot Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 I just told my wife that any unpeace in the home will not be tolerated. did she tell you to "unpeace off" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussieinthailand Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 The U. S. bashing on this forum by some members is really becoming tiresome. The U. S. is certainly not perfect by any stretch, but would the world, ALL things considered, be a better and more secure place without her? Ok either this is just a bad dream or Thailand and it people are in some,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,for the next ??? years. What I want to know is when will all the expats be told GO NOW. Oh yeah and BTW can I have a seat on the UN? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kannot Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 I love the Thai people the Thai govt the Thai food the Thai driving the Thai monarchy Thai roads Thai manners Ok General? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 Numerous posts have been removed which refer to the current gov't using terms which are not permitted at this point in time. Please exercise care in the words you chose to express your displeasure with or about the current gov't. Please read this public reminder: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/769792-notice-to-members-posting-in-thailand-news/?p=8558055 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eldragon Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 (edited) Yesterday, I asked a Thai woman from Isan what she thought about the junta and her exact words were, "I have no opinion." Btw, is 'unpeace' even a word? Edited September 13, 2015 by eldragon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soalbundy Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 Does this include the current government?The country is run by currents ??Just wonder what is the raisin for your post, have you been out in the sun too long?Take that plum out of your mouth, you old prune ;-) sour grapes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BSJ Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 Whilst the use of the word 'whilst' is often a small speed hump in communicating in the English using the word "unpeace" is more akin to hitting a brick wall in communication! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
micmichd Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 Yesterday, I asked a Thai woman from Isan what she thought about the junta and her exact words were, "I have no opinion." Btw, is 'unpeace' even a word? Answer from an unperson: Yes, any word is a word if Big Brother decides so. Big Brother should be aware that political semantics might cause paranoia. Paranoia kills human intelligence and, by doing so, prevents artificial intelligence from learning. Neglecting existing conflicts is not a solution, it's suicide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lostoday Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 (edited) Can't someone query the loony tune who coined the word and get a comment. He can't be that difficult to find for all of the digital nomads here? Edited September 13, 2015 by lostoday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Haggis Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 The man is clearly paranoid, and the polls are a crock, every week he gets more irrational and uptight, can't stand the heat Mr.PM sir? easy call... step down, walk away and go and get a massage with a happy ending, as you're in dire need of one!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenixdoglover Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 You can decide what you like.blah blah blah You're arguing (and making snide comments) about the wrong person. I never made fun of the word "unpeace". I simply pointed out it came from an official source. And, so far, nobody, including you, has provided an alternative translation based on an understanding of the original Thai. I can't understand why you feel it necessary to stoop to derogatory comments. I realize it's a common tactic in the online world. I can't say it encourages me to value your opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikke Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 Does this include the current government? The country is run by currents ?? <deleted> ! not currents.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Time Traveller Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 (edited) What on Earth did you do? Whatever it was, perhaps it was best for the rest of us that you did leave. I dared to walk outside, but I don't enjoy being treated like a criminal or the attempt by authorities to create a climate of fear amongst everyone to encourage them to spy on each other. As a long as you're happy with the CCTV cameras everywhere in the streets following you? (feel any safer?) Oh, and you must be glad that the internet police are monitoring every comment you post for any sign of opinion that goes against what they approve? Edited September 13, 2015 by Time Traveller Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soalbundy Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 What on Earth did you do? Whatever it was, perhaps it was best for the rest of us that you did leave. I dared to walk outside, but I don't enjoy being treated like a criminal or the attempt by authorities to create a climate of fear amongst everyone to encourage them to spy on each other. As a long as you're happy with the CCTV cameras everywhere in the streets following you? (feel any safer?) Oh, and you must be glad that the internet police are monitoring every comment you post for any sign of opinion that goes against what they approve? sounds like London Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
micmichd Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 The dichotomy is 'peace' vs 'war'. Everything in between is like 'a little pregnant'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcdiddly Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 That statement alone should lead to unpeace....! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
micmichd Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 Hopefully they mean 'in Thailand' when they say 'in the country' - and not such uncountries like Germany or EU. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trouble Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 I love all these comments about the word 'unpeace'. You do understand that Prayuth speaks in Thai and anything you read about him saying is translated, most likely by someone in the press? No? So all this stuff about Orwell and Newspeak,it is all nonsense 'cause the word didnt come from Prayuth. This is a non English speaking country all, do try to get to grips with that. It's from the National News Bureau of Thailand, copied verbatim from their English news site. It doesn't get any more official than that. Sigh.., That means the translation was done by a Thai civil servant. Their English is not so great, so it's normal to see these curveball words used because they can't distinguish between Oxford dictionary English and commonly useg English. But if you want to believe that Prayuth used the Thai equivalent of an Orwellian sounding word to spook English speaking expats, please go ahead. I didn't say that. Nor do I disagree with the observation that the official English language news bureau of Thailand could be improved. However, until such time as someone arrives with a better translation, the PM has said the Thai language equivalent of "unpeace". (It's a real word according to several dictionaries) I would hazard we all understand the gist. Forget the unpeace crap, asveryone is just having fun with that. The point is that he will not allow any opposing opinions, period. If anyone had any idea that this guy is anything but what he is, I think this latest message makes it clear he is just going to start locking up people that voice differing opinions. Sounds like Burma and Thailand are reversing positions these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harada Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 Can't wait to hear what tomorrows brain snap will be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onelasttime Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 All the chronic behaviour or thinking (or lack of thinking!) processes, and everything else we sadly observe from recent times, is not limited to our glorious leader and those at or near that level or similar background. What saddens me the most, is I see much the same in people and institutions where one might hope there is something different, where those institutions and people might be the real hope for change. I'm sorry to say, but I can't see things really changing, unless there is a significant and unexpected game changer, that moves everything from this spiraling stability point. But if there were some hope, some possible game changer that we cant foresee, I think the glorious leaders ruling, such as in this thread, will make it even less likely that hope might surface. Yes and the 'game changer' you talk about but which we can't will come. Just make sure your papers and finances are in order so you (and yours) can have a little vacation away from the LOS for a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazykopite Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 OMG Is this the last time I will be able to make comment on this site !!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waldroj Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 Back to the future ... Just over a year ago (10 September 2014), TIME did an article entitled "Thailand’s Military Ruler Grows Increasingly Eccentric but No Less Dangerous" (See http://time.com/3315701/thailand-kittisak-soomsri-human-rights-southeast-asia-coup-general-prayuth-chan-ocha-superstition-bizarre/). Apart from changing the date, and a couple of names, that article seems to read even more true today! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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