snoop1130 Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 There's a rat at government house - literally! Picture: Thai Rath Social media was abuzz after someone posted a picture of a huge rat clambering over the food at government house. The creature was helping itself to some fried bamboo shoots at one of the stalls that sells food in the complex. Civil servants on Line and Facebook registered their disgust with many aghast at the size of the rat. Some recounted tales of having just eaten at the stall in question. The picture was posted late morning yesterday as people gathered for lunch. Thai Rath said they didn't know the identity of the poster but many online were sure of the shop involved though no one named any names. Thai Rath said that contracts to serve food at government house are issued six monthly - and the contracts have just been renewed. Source: Thai Rath -- © Copyright Thai Visa News 2017-3-30 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enoon Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 A huge rat that p***** and s**** as it walks over everything. Not even breaking stride or pausing as it fouls all beneath its feet. On a mission of relentless contamination. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slaps Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 . Watch what you say, He has backup . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fruitman Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 They are everywhere, even in the 5* hotels....get used to it, this is bangkok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomacht8 Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 (edited) There's a rat at government house At the headline I first thought that a corrupt official had been caught. Edited March 30, 2017 by tomacht8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foghorn Leghorn Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 (edited) Looks like the same rat that was caught on cam at Tops Supermarket some time back. Maybe a distant cousin. But the Tops rat doesn't seem to have the gold tooth like the government house rat. Edited March 30, 2017 by Foghorn Leghorn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCC1701A Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 (edited) my cat asked me scroll back a bit so she could see the photo better. Edited March 30, 2017 by NCC1701A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philthyphil Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 Food hygiene in Thailand gets about a 1 out of ten. The way they use food handling gloves, touching the moneywith them still on etc makes me honestly believe they think the gloves are to keep their hands clean, not the food. The grime and filth in an average shop house "Daam Sang" style restaurant astonishes me. Dirty walls, usually a filthy old paint bucket on the floor used for slops etc, quite often dead cockroaches on the floor, a filthy old rag they use to wipe the cutting board on which they chop vegetables, raw and cooked meats of various animals etc etc, no soap n the bathrooms, no hand washing facilities, filthy plastic chairs that never get cleaned etc etc Even the cleaner restaurants worry me as I have seen the markets where they source their food. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philthyphil Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 10 minutes ago, NCC1701A said: my cat asked me scroll back a bit so she could see the photo better. My Issan girlfriend said the same thing. Nah gin maak. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slaps Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 24 minutes ago, NCC1701A said: my cat asked me scroll back a bit so she could see the photo better. . Ben . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
55Jay Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
55Jay Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 Is there a rat? Dunno, youz said there wuz a rat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBadGeordie Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 1 hour ago, Philthyphil said: Food hygiene in Thailand gets about a 1 out of ten. The way they use food handling gloves, touching the moneywith them still on etc makes me honestly believe they think the gloves are to keep their hands clean, not the food. The grime and filth in an average shop house "Daam Sang" style restaurant astonishes me. Dirty walls, usually a filthy old paint bucket on the floor used for slops etc, quite often dead cockroaches on the floor, a filthy old rag they use to wipe the cutting board on which they chop vegetables, raw and cooked meats of various animals etc etc, no soap n the bathrooms, no hand washing facilities, filthy plastic chairs that never get cleaned etc etc Even the cleaner restaurants worry me as I have seen the markets where they source their food. I take it that obesity is not one of your other problems? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tukkytuktuk Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 Well who'd have thought a disgusting, vile creature is living at government house. What a surprise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worgeordie Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 That rat will get 44 ed, plus the chef regards worgeordie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oceanyachting Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 (edited) Ah, but will it win the election if an election is one day allowed? As if on cue there is a rat outside the house. I told BF don't kill it - send it to Prayut Edited March 30, 2017 by oceanyachting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A1Str8 Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 There are many rats at the government house, even bigger than this. They are disguised as politicians. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oceanyachting Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenslegs Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 I'm pretty sure eet's a hamster... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chowny77 Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 This is not a new thing. Thailand has a very bad sewer system which helps as a breeding ground for rats, cockroaches and even snakes who are after the rats. To fix this problem would cost way too much money to fix, as Bangkok is basically a going to go under the water anyway in about 100+ years. It would be better for Thailand if they started to fund the next capital city and its infrastructure rather than waste the cash on Bangkok. Issan is a good bet as the site for the next capital city! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sphere Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 China has a BOGOF on mousetraps too, I heard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeneeds Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 Poor fella has been left behind by prior rice pledging government as a statement of what is possible from being in power. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kannot Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 this is what they need Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Somtamnication Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 Careful, Mr. Photographer. The rat can sue for defamation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classic Ray Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 Touch wood, even though I eat at these unsavoury looking places, especially my favourite jock shop in Chiang Mai, I have never had any ill effects from the sanitation. Either I'm very tough, unlikely, or things aren't that bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricardo Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 and not just rats, at Government House ... https://coconuts.co/bangkok/news/news-hia-lizards-at-government-house-worry-secret-service-ahead-of-obama-visit/ or indeed this classic,from the early-days of the late PM-Samak ! http://pattayarag.blogspot.com/2008/02/mating-lizards-bring-bad-luck-for-samak.html All just part of the fun of living, and observing everyday-life, in Amazing Thailand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prbkk Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 Possibly the rat was planning tomorrow's lunch menu: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theguyfromanotherforum Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 11 hours ago, Foghorn Leghorn said: Looks like the same rat that was caught on cam at Tops Supermarket some time back. Maybe a distant cousin. But the Tops rat doesn't seem to have the gold tooth like the government house rat. Scary. Even the rat won't eat this processed fake garbage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clear Sky Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 Move that rat to an inactive post! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wirat69 Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 RaTATouille??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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