thai3 Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 (edited) A two second Google in the news backroom would have shown a zillion photos of the guy... As for the "funny" comment, if it were YOUR dead famous father would it still be funny..? He was just a brain damaged boxer few had heard of in Thailand, not a world leader or great scientist. At least Ali had a sense of humor, when he could still laugh. Edited June 7, 2016 by thai3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recycler Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 LOS is an abbreviation of Land Of S..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teacherpaul Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 We probably all look the same to a Thai? Really? Black men look like white men? I think even the dumbest Thai numpty would be able to suss that one out. What have you been smoking? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoiBiker Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 News outlets make mistakes all over the world. This isn't a Thai thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmj Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 A two second Google in the news backroom would have shown a zillion photos of the guy... As for the "funny" comment, if it were YOUR dead famous father would it still be funny..? He was just a brain damaged boxer few had heard of in Thailand, not a world leader or great scientist. At least Ali had a sense of humor, when he could still laugh. But he's 100 times more famous than anything or anyone that has ever or will ever come out of Thailand... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caveat Emptor Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 I'm surprised I'm the first to say this and there's possibly some posters who may not like it but consider the outrage if the roles had been reversed and the wrong photo of a Thai screened. I'm sure the diplomatic mission of the ' offending ' country would have had almost instant protests outside with Thai nationalists demanding all sorts of retribution. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcnx Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 Not a big deal, western media will show a photo of Yul Brynner when...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrywells Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 (edited) The greatest howler? They've done it before haven't they? Confusing Margaret Thatcher for Meryl Streep https://www.buzzfeed.com/smurph25/confusing-margaret-thatcher-for-meryl-streep-an-59yg Edited June 7, 2016 by barrywells Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoiBiker Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 I'm surprised I'm the first to say this and there's possibly some posters who may not like it but consider the outrage if the roles had been reversed and the wrong photo of a Thai screened. I'm sure the diplomatic mission of the ' offending ' country would have had almost instant protests outside with Thai nationalists demanding all sorts of retribution. I very much doubt it. Since when did Thai people start giving a shit about how things are reported outside Thailand? Who protests over a simple photo mix up, anyway? Don't be silly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JingerBen Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 News outlets make mistakes all over the world. This isn't a Thai thing. That's certainly true... But on ThaiVisa, it's today's BIG THING. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dexlowe Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 RIP Ali. I blame Thaksin, he's always behind everything, we all know it, or at least some people like to claim he is. Actually, in a way he is responsible. He came to office with a powerful mandate and the chance to reform education. Yet in his first 3 years in power, he had 5 education ministers, including himself. So yes, blame Thaksin - one of a long line of failed and should-be-pilloried-and-reviled education ministers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caveat Emptor Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 I'm surprised I'm the first to say this and there's possibly some posters who may not like it but consider the outrage if the roles had been reversed and the wrong photo of a Thai screened. I'm sure the diplomatic mission of the ' offending ' country would have had almost instant protests outside with Thai nationalists demanding all sorts of retribution. I very much doubt it. Since when did Thai people start giving a shit about how things are reported outside Thailand? Who protests over a simple photo mix up, anyway? Don't be silly. So a mix up involving a Thai wouldn't get reported here, wouldn't be treated as an insult and wouldn't provoke a reaction ? Who's being silly ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThaiTony2 Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 Oh you can bet if the shoe was on the other foot and someone made a mistake like that about someone here in Thailand, they would be hunted down and even more... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dexlowe Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 A two second Google in the news backroom would have shown a zillion photos of the guy... As for the "funny" comment, if it were YOUR dead famous father would it still be funny..? He was just a brain damaged boxer few had heard of in Thailand, not a world leader or great scientist. At least Ali had a sense of humor, when he could still laugh. How come most of the planet knows who he is....? Precisely - one obit I read mentioned how Ali's picture could be found on the walls of mud huts in the middle of the Serengeti. Probably also in Niaqornat and Motuo County ..... (Google them - I did, very interesting) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluebluewater Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 (edited) It's very cute to hear my little buddy pronounce "Muhammad Ali" with the Thai accent. Actually she does very well with it. Not at all easy for them. I had her have a go at "ventriloquist" the other day. That turned into a dogs breakfast but I gave her full marks for the effort. Edited June 7, 2016 by bluebluewater Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honthy Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 It is just a new side of Thai democracy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inn Between Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 A two second Google in the news backroom would have shown a zillion photos of the guy... As for the "funny" comment, if it were YOUR dead famous father would it still be funny..? He was just a brain damaged boxer few had heard of in Thailand, not a world leader or great scientist. At least Ali had a sense of humor, when he could still laugh. Here's an bit of info about the man who was "just a brain-damaged boxer" : Continuing a mission that he began during his boxing career by holding fights in such countries as Zahir and the Philippines, Ali has done extensive charity work to champion the causes of developing nations. He has also done much to support charities in the United States, visiting soup kitchens and hospitals, helping such organizations as the Make-a-Wish-Foundation and the Special Olympics, and advocating laws to help protect children. Ever the controversial figure, Ali has made goodwill missions to such pariah nations as Afghanistan, North Korea, and Cuba, and during the Gulf War traveled to Iraq to negotiate the release of American hostages. For both his achievements as an athlete and his charitable work since his retirement, Muhammad Ali has received countless honors and awards. During the opening ceremonies of the 1996 Olympics he was chosen to light the Olympic flame; in 1998 he received the United Nations Messenger of Peace award; in 1999 Sports Illustrated and the BBC named him Sportsman of the Century; and in 2005 he received the Presidential Medal of Freedom. In 1999, decades after Muhammad Ali won his first heavyweight title... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winniedapu Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 Sometimes these people are so incompetent you just want to cry. The simplest of things... W Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Briggsy Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 Most TV companies' staff are aged between 9 and 12 here so these mistakes will always crop up. Not surprising. The presenter shown above is 11 years old. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickJ Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 A Nation of Idiots.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regyai Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 are you surprised? when Mandela died I mentioned it to a Thai teacher (Masters Degree in English) who said "who's he"? they simply know very, very little outside of their 'bubble' and they are trained to stay that way Exactly Try finding a Thai who can put a name to a photo of Hitler Outside of Thailand its a case of 'there be dragons' and best not to know anything about it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D3030 Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 We probably all look the same to a Thai? Maybe some Thais think or say that... Like some whites, that say Asians and Blacks all look alike. But in this case, in wasn't like he picked a random black guy. He picked Will Smith that played the part of Mohammad Ali. So, it appears your theory that "we" all look the same to a Thai.. Is not only ignorant, but would be wrong, since the guy may have actually thought Will Smith was Ali.. Anyway... Whatever he thought, there is no excuse for that type of mistake.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vogie Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 We probably all look the same to a Thai?Really? Black men look like white men? I think even the dumbest Thai numpty would be able to suss that one out. What have you been smoking?Just trying to be racially correct, and fyi I don't smoke, maybe if you stopped you might get your brain working again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Hall Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 Lets all be honest,Thais neither know shit or care shit about anything not Thai Yep, this distinguishes them from Western people that meddle in everything even if it concerns them a shit and they know shit about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reigntax Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 Thats ok because whenever my local station refers to the Thai PM they show a picture of Kim Jong Un. Same, same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NongKhaiKid Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 Wouldn't it say a lot if the photo of Will Smith came from someone in the sports dept. ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GAZZPA Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 Not only did the news researcher not know what Ali looked like, he/she also did not recognise Will Smith, one of the biggest names in Hollywood for the past 20 years. Surely "someone" should have seen the error before it was broadcast!? Best thing to do is apologise, nothing else the news reader can do really. Loss of face situation? Absolutely. I can imagine that the people in the office will all be saying things like "I dunno" and making any excuse possible to avert blame, because whatever happens don't admit blame, as long as you don't admit it no loss of face no matter how much you lie,, pathetic. Very sad news about Ali, he really was such an incredible influential man in boxing and indeed any sport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pogal Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 Just a 30 second google reveals mistakes way worse in US (and even blatant lies)..... #justsay'in Marco Rubio’s mistakes Canada for the US http://www.poynter.org/2013/the-best-and-worst-media-errors-and-corrections-in-2013/233613/http://www.poynter.org/2014/the-year-in-media-errors-and-corrections-2014/306801/ http://www.businessinsider.com/oops-abc-news-3-big-reporting-errors-this-month-2012-8 http://www.cjr.org/darts_and_laurels/the_worst_journalism_of_2014.php ....and who can ever forget "I was there!" LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaggy851 Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 Will smith the incompentce amazes me, and amuses me. Retards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reggaebkk Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 Will smith tai laew roh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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