webfact Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 Amy Winehouse documentary to be lesson for Thai delinquents BANGKOK (AP) — Social workers in Thailand think the tragic story of the late singer and songwriter Amy Winehouse can be a lesson to wayward youth, so they are treating about 100 of them to a movie about her.Winehouse, bedeviled by addictions to drug and drink before her death in 2011 at the age of 27, was the subject of a well-received documentary this year, "Amy."The Thai Health Promotion Foundation and the Stop Drink Network arranged for nearly 100 boys from a juvenile detention center, together with dozens of university students and members of various youth groups, to watch the film on Wednesday, saying they hope it inspires them to overcome their own problems.The film documents Winehouse's talent, how she tried to cope with the pressures of fame, and her death of accidental alcohol poisoning."I think Amy's story is a real story that reflects real problems in the society, especially among teenagers. When Amy felt too much pressured, she acted out and started drinking, but she was gifted and she found that gift. It's not too late for the students to find their gifts and learn from her mistakes," said Kamron Chudecha of the Stop Drink Network.Even though Winehouse was a celebrity with fans around the world, Kamron said he sees a lot of similarities between her problems and those of juveniles in detention centers."These kids think the society labels them as drug addicts, alcohol addicts and criminals. When one hits rock bottom, it takes a lot of courage to fight the loneliness and criticism, like when Amy has to fight the media attention and people around her. Amy lost the battle, but these kids still have a chance," he said.The juvenile detention center outside Bangkok houses youths sent there for serious crimes such as murder and drug-related crimes with sentences of five years or more. Books and movies are shown and discussed as part of effort to rehabilitate them.-- (c) Associated Press 2015-09-23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NongKhaiKid Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 Naturally use a foreigner as a case study, I suppose there are no troubled Thai ' stars ' that could have been used ! Using a Thai might be more effective being relevant and easily identifiable but it would mean exposing something negative too close to home and that would never do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaywalker Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 Anna Reese would be better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai at Heart Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 She hardly lived in squalor and ruined anyone elses life did she. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daoyai Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 If nothing else the kids will be exposed to some very good music.... "he left no time for regret, kept his dick wet" ... classic Amy ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Somtamnication Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 Lighten up. It is a documentary and it MAY help. If it helps one child to stay off drugs, then Amy did her job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonydandelot Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 should show it to the ROYAL thai police cause they selling their confiscated yaba through their dogs(addicted yaba users) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeremyBowskill Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 Problem is with using someone famous and talented like that is, it all looks great and an enviable lifestyle until she drops dead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maidee Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 hearing here sing = torture and hearing her speak, WOT WOT, YU GOTTAH BEE KIDIN' ME AIGHT ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jalansanitwong Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 Pop stars and footballers are the last people you want to use as role models for young impressionable people. Many of them are so doped up on coke or plain stupid their managers wont let them speak in public. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sviss Geez Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 Naturally use a foreigner as a case study, I suppose there are no troubled Thai ' stars ' that could have been used ! Using a Thai might be more effective being relevant and easily identifiable but it would mean exposing something negative too close to home and that would never do. On the other hand it could be something to do with the fact that there are no other documentaries available and if there were they certainly wouldn't have the clout of the Amy Winehouse one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sviss Geez Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 Anna Reese would be better. Hardly a drug-addicted, alcoholic talent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sviss Geez Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 Problem is with using someone famous and talented like that is, it all looks great and an enviable lifestyle until she drops dead. That's the point, the lifestyle killed her! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sviss Geez Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 Pop stars and footballers are the last people you want to use as role models for young impressionable people. Many of them are so doped up on coke or plain stupid their managers wont let them speak in public. Some people just will never get it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sviss Geez Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 hearing here sing = torture and hearing her speak, WOT WOT, YU GOTTAH BEE KIDIN' ME AIGHT ? The usual fatuous junk from you in response to a good, positive idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Somtamnication Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 hearing here sing = torture and hearing her speak, WOT WOT, YU GOTTAH BEE KIDIN' ME AIGHT ? Such negativity in this forum. So the documentary not only warns the kids about drug abuse, but it also teaches English. Two birds with one stone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emster23 Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 While social workers hoped for goals may be laudable, I think JDs might take some other conclusion home with them. Trading a few years fame, glory and money for an early death might seem like a good deal, compared to what their outlooks probably are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBrilliant Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 How is some Thai delinquent meant to relate to a junkie alcoholic singer from an entirely different culture who had the World at her feet before her spiral into chaos? Maybe better to actually punish the likes of Chalerm's son, the Red Bull heir etc to the full extent of the Law for the crimes they committed and use their stories, as they languish in prison or are strapped to the gurney to cop for the lethal injection, as a warning to avert potential delinquency.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
williamgeorgeallen Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 whos stupid idea was this? better to make a documentary showing young thais who have wasted their lives on Yabba. showing drugs associated with a glamorous famous person seems to be a mistake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
how241 Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 Naturally use a foreigner as a case study, I suppose there are no troubled Thai ' stars ' that could have been used ! Using a Thai might be more effective being relevant and easily identifiable but it would mean exposing something negative too close to home and that would never do. +1...At least it's a first step. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gandalf12 Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 Take them to a morgue and let them see the effects of drugs up close and personal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JGV Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 Maidee I suggest ear test - listen to Sarah Vaughan London accent = beyond your capability to understand Can Thai authorities leave well alone - she shouldn't be put on any pedestal Majority of Thais young and old don't know her story and it goes far deeper than a talented singer resorting to alcohol and drugs Don't be judgemental Loneliness is rampant all over the world and is a symptom of people who are selfish, greedy and lacking any desire to help those in need Just look at the streets of bangkok JGV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy50 Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 hearing here sing = torture and hearing her speak, WOT WOT, YU GOTTAH BEE KIDIN' ME AIGHT ? Presumably you would find Etta James, one of Amy's main influences, painful to listen to too. I am always amazed by people's taste in music or lack of such. Anyway as others have pointed out it would have been much more appropriate to find a Thai star whose name they can recognize, or wasn't there a Korean singer who topped himself a few years ago? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeremyBowskill Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 Problem is with using someone famous and talented like that is, it all looks great and an enviable lifestyle until she drops dead. That's the point, the lifestyle killed her! Clearly never been a drug user or all that close to one have you, lucky you. All of them to a man think they will buck the odds and the house will pay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phitsanulokjohn Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 It's obviously a good idea to educate kids about the dangers of drink&drugs. What a waste of talent,this girl could sing.Just goes to show that when the devil decides to take over he doesn't discriminate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhatmasterson Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 As far as I know, Amy never used yaba (methamphetamine) which seems to be the drug of choice in Thailand. There are plenty of more relevant videos circulating on the internet that might help Thais recognize the danger of drug addiction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamiesilver Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 ok lets compare the stress of Thai life to Amy - yeah right.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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