kowpot Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 1 minute ago, Oziex1 said: Yes of course, the difference being the justice systems in the above mentioned countries are a little less dysfunctional than what Thailand claims as their justice system. At least in the U.S. your considered innocent until proven guilty. Here you are guilty and only proven innocent if your family is somebody. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onemorechang Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 (edited) 26 minutes ago, kowpot said: At least in the U.S. your considered innocent until proven guilty. Here you are guilty and only proven innocent if your family is somebody. Or if you are Falang guilty no matter what Edited March 19, 2017 by onemorechang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveAustin Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 3 hours ago, steven100 said: Thailand corrupt ..... geeeeze .... I wouldn't have guessed Same as many other developed countries, just they are not as transparent ... Australia, USA, UK, France, NZ .... try and tell me these countries are not corrupt ... 37 minutes ago, steven100 said: I respect your opinion , but I believe things are better with Khun Prayuth in charge. He stopped the wasted rice scam .. he is going after the corrupt Thaksins that ripped millions off the thai economy, the China-Thai railway will go ahead , roads and the CM to Bangkok freeway upgrade is going ahead, he is reviewing education, the ferry to Hau Hin is now in operation ... and many other things. Your opinion is good and this is just mine ..... I have an issue with your thought process such that you might need to go on ignore. Generally, folk who cannot see the wood for the trees either have an agenda or are a bit wet behind the ears. Which one are you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steven100 Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 2 minutes ago, daveAustin said: I have an issue with your thought process such that you might need to go on ignore. Generally, folk who cannot see the wood for the trees either have an agenda or are a bit wet behind the ears. Which one are you? don't really care what you think. Are you not happy with Thailand and the Government ? maybe think about relocating elsewhere .... It's a heck of alot better than the way it was before ... !! If you have nothing to hide ... the Junta will not bother you .... just give stability .. but there are some farang who just don't get it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Get Real Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 No shit, Scherlock! Elementary, Dr. Watson! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catinthehat Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 3 hours ago, ezzra said: Every country around the world has a sport that they're excel in and Thailand made corruption it's national sport where every one is a precipitator on some level, as Thais have been brought up to know that who you know is better than what you know, so they go about it here in a gig time and in your face like manner not afraid of the consequences knowing full well that the man next to them is just as corrupt or can be made to be one,,,, If bribery and corruption were an Olympic event. I reckon Thailand would not even have to show up. They cold win all of the gold medals by default and just have them sent here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keep it real Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 (edited) just try to picture in your mind the scenario of a corruption free thailand and how it would heavily impact the lives of almost everyone living, do business, etc in the country and how life as you know it now changes diametrically. Hard to fathom, if it's even remotely possible. There seems to be zero incentive to clean up the ills and evils of thailand, it's the mai pen rai attitude shaped by xenophobia and a whole lot of "heads stuck in the sand". Edited March 19, 2017 by keep it real Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aj Mick Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 4 hours ago, arthurboy said: Given two plus years of junta and A44 rule, anyone else perplexed as to why corruption is still as rampant as ever? I am. You might be forgiven if you think that the junta actually allows corruption as payment in kind in return for 'supporting' it. I do. Not at all….. Tidying up the image rather than the corruption brings a win / win result for the powers that be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outsider Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 Good morning Thailand. Welcome to the world. While you were asleep, these were the cases... Never mind. Go back to sleep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wvavin Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 Corruption in Thailand is no longer an image, it's a tradition and culture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Get Real Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 See how it can go. What about all the good work they´ve done to hide it? Was that a waste of time? Almost fooled me for a while! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksidedog Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 (edited) 2 hours ago, yellowboat said: The RTP makes Thailand look bad. That organization has been in bad need of an overhaul for decades. The RTP has been in bad need of being completely disbanded and replaced for decades. I read a report a few years ago that said they were the most organised criminal gang on the planet. I think a little more than a simple overhaul is required. Edited March 19, 2017 by darksidedog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelJohn Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 You only have to look at Taxis throughout the country to know that the government turns a blind eye to corruption and the scamming of foreigners/tourists. Whether it's Bangkok (where we can all list 5 places where no taxi will put it's meter on), to Huahin and Samui where meter's a re installed but not used and rates start at B100 or B400 respectively. A well known problem which isn't tackled as to many people in high places get a share of the corruption from easily suckered tourists. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtco Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 3 hours ago, steven100 said: I think many like me are so relieved that Khun Prayuth Chan-O-Cha is in charge. Are you serious? This guy and his cohorts have done naff all for this country apart from deplete it's reserves on and tighten up the laws on being able to speak your mind. The junta is a disgrace and are misleading the people they are supposed to be serving. They talk about reconciliation and democracy but this is only lip service. The sooner they get found out the better and then maybe the country can return to some kind of normality if that's what you want to call it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbthailand Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 5 hours ago, steven100 said: Thailand corrupt ..... geeeeze .... I wouldn't have guessed Same as many other developed countries, just they are not as transparent ... Australia, USA, UK, France, NZ .... try and tell me these countries are not corrupt ... that is an utterly ridiculous claim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steven100 Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 27 minutes ago, rtco said: Are you serious? This guy and his cohorts have done naff all for this country apart from deplete it's reserves on and tighten up the laws on being able to speak your mind. The junta is a disgrace and are misleading the people they are supposed to be serving. They talk about reconciliation and democracy but this is only lip service. The sooner they get found out the better and then maybe the country can return to some kind of normality if that's what you want to call it. ' normality ' ..... so blocking roads and airports and protests and shootings at protesters and fire bombs is normality .... ? sorry ... disagree ..... at least one can walk anywhere without issues ..... unless farang having something to hide. imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandemara Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 1 hour ago, steven100 said: It's a heck of alot better than the way it was before ... !! If you have nothing to hide ... the Junta will not bother you .... just give stability .. but there are some farang who just don't get it. You've got that right Steven. How lucky the Thai people are that they have authoritieswho care about their well-being. lol! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steven100 Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 1 minute ago, sandemara said: You've got that right Steven. How lucky the Thai people are that they have authoritieswho care about their well-being. lol! I'm not saying it's perfect .... but it's better than the previous ... but many farang still disagree .... so they should relocate ... why live in a place where you don't like the way its governed ... and I believe thais are getting use to the Junta and agree as I do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steven100 Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 13 minutes ago, tbthailand said: that is an utterly ridiculous claim. so no other country is corrupt ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigt3365 Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 4 hours ago, kowpot said: After a recent survey???? So, no one suspected this was going on before this survey was taken?? A recent survey, yes. Same one that's been going on for years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigt3365 Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 2 hours ago, whatawonderfulday said: Yes and perhaps that's why corruption is now worse, that money is going into his and his accomplices offshore accounts rather than the Thai economy. Do you have a source for this or is it just your conspiracy theory? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tchooptip Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 Thailand’s image as a corrupt country a serious problem Said the title... the problem is not not corruption itself...but Thailand's image Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hobz Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 Thai people dont want change. They say they do but they really don't mean it. It's convinient to break the laws and rules and get away with a small bribe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawker9000 Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 "Thailand’s image as a corrupt country a serious problem, says expert, after recent survey" 'Hard to believe this is much of a revelation for anybody. Seriously? It took a "survey"?? Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farcanell Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 6 hours ago, steven100 said: Thailand corrupt ..... geeeeze .... I wouldn't have guessed Same as many other developed countries, just they are not as transparent ... Australia, USA, UK, France, NZ .... try and tell me these countries are not corrupt ... You'll never get rid of corruption.... never.. that just ain't going to happen. but you can try to control and reduce it, which is what Australia, USA, France, nz etc are doing.... seemingly successfully, reducing the impact on victims of corruption Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawker9000 Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 Just now, farcanell said: You'll never get rid of corruption.... never.. that just ain't going to happen. but you can try to control and reduce it, which is what Australia, USA, France, nz etc are doing.... seemingly successfully, reducing the impact on victims of corruption As someone else has mentioned, I think the anti-defamation laws make its elimination impossible - perhaps even by design - by rendering anyone who pursues a corruption matter of any description literally subject to prosecution and punishment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkidlad Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 Corruption happens in other countries..........so He's evil, so I can be evil too. Ah, to have the mentality of a child. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derator01 Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 Please stick to the topic. This isn't about the Clintons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hdkane Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 7 hours ago, steven100 said: Thailand corrupt ..... geeeeze .... I wouldn't have guessed Same as many other developed countries, just they are not as transparent ... Australia, USA, UK, France, NZ .... try and tell me these countries are not corrupt ... The equivalency argument never solves ANY problem... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steven100 Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 5 minutes ago, hdkane said: The equivalency argument never solves ANY problem... your right .... It just seems that the TV farangs and everyone wants to complains about thailand ...... geeeze ..... to be honest . I think it's the best place to be ..... :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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