rooster59 Posted April 14, 2017 Share Posted April 14, 2017 1932 coup foundation seal mysteriously changed A historical foundation seal marking the June 24, 1932 coup by the so-called Promoters which eventually transformed then Siam from Absolute Monarchy to Constitutional Monarchy has mysteriously gone missing and replaced by a new seal. Mr Banlue Sooksai, Dusit district chief officer, said Friday that his office was aware of the change of the foundation seal but didn’t know which agency ordered or made the change. He added that he would make a public statement when more information was received about the matter. Fine Arts Department director-general Anant Chuchote said he didn’t know either who ordered the change of the seal as well as the wordings on the seal. He, however, added that the area in which the seal was embedded – which is the Royal Plaza – is beyond the jurisdiction of his department. Full story: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/1932-coup-foundation-seal-mysteriously-changed/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2017-04-15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon43 Posted April 15, 2017 Share Posted April 15, 2017 LoL, no comment, (having read the full details in the linked news report). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tracker1 Posted April 15, 2017 Share Posted April 15, 2017 Missing I can kind of understand but replaced with another with the words changed well I have my suspicions ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowboat Posted April 15, 2017 Share Posted April 15, 2017 No respect for history. What would you expect to happen in a country run by the military. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluespunk Posted April 15, 2017 Share Posted April 15, 2017 8 minutes ago, yellowboat said: No respect for history. What would you expect to happen in a country run by the military. Always found the military have a great respect for history. As long as it's the correct version of history that is... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klauskunkel Posted April 15, 2017 Share Posted April 15, 2017 Quote The old wordings read: “At this location on June 24, 1932, the Promoters granted a constitution for the prosperity of the nation.” The new wordings read: “The respect in the Triple Gems, in the State, in the family, the honesty in the King are tools to make the State prosper.” “Let Siam forever prosper, people happy to become the force of the land.” Tomorrow there will be another seal: "The five rivers, the three submarines and the one article 44 are the cherished tools that will let some Thais prosper, for it is better to have a few happy people than none." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emster23 Posted April 15, 2017 Share Posted April 15, 2017 Mr Orwell wrote something like "Those who control the present control the past. Those who control the past control the future." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jabis Posted April 15, 2017 Share Posted April 15, 2017 28 minutes ago, Emster23 said: Mr Orwell wrote something like "Those who control the present control the past. Those who control the past control the future." Mr Orwell also stated "If you want a vision of the future, imagine a boot stamping on a human face - forever." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gandtee Posted April 15, 2017 Share Posted April 15, 2017 Who changed it? I'll give you three guesses. On second thoughts, only one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hansnl Posted April 15, 2017 Share Posted April 15, 2017 1 hour ago, yellowboat said: No respect for history. What would you expect to happen in a country run by the military. Your idea then, is that respect for history is abundant in countries run by "elected" politico's? Think again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robblok Posted April 15, 2017 Share Posted April 15, 2017 Changed for pure propaganda.. that is a bad thing.. should be changed back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SABloke Posted April 15, 2017 Share Posted April 15, 2017 Who needs pants anyway? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobmac10 Posted April 15, 2017 Share Posted April 15, 2017 Let's be clear, this is more of the same from this Junta and the families who control it. An unrelenting drive to maintain their ancient privileges and a total disregard for the peasantry. One only has to read the history of Thailand to understand their mind set and see why they will never yield to a democratic system of government. Sakdina continues to live and flourish in the luxury estates of the mega rich and powerful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jabis Posted April 15, 2017 Share Posted April 15, 2017 14 minutes ago, Gandtee said: Who changed it? I'll give you three guesses. On second thoughts, only one. Uhmm - you really suggesting someone needs to guess? :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heybruce Posted April 15, 2017 Share Posted April 15, 2017 " The old wordings read: “At this location on June 24, 1932, the Promoters granted a constitution for the prosperity of the nation.” " One can see why, after 20 constitutions, the old seal seemed ridiculous. " The new wordings read: “The respect in the Triple Gems, in the State, in the family, the honesty in the King are tools to make the State prosper.” “Let Siam forever prosper, people happy to become the force of the land.” " Forum policy and Thailand law prevents me from commenting on the new seal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AGareth2 Posted April 15, 2017 Share Posted April 15, 2017 mmm where is this country going? backwards to 1931? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowboat Posted April 15, 2017 Share Posted April 15, 2017 22 minutes ago, hansnl said: Your idea then, is that respect for history is abundant in countries run by "elected" politico's? Think again! So you agree with the change or you just hate elected governments ? Elected governments, should one survive in Thailand without military fiddling, can at least be held to account, and can be voted out based on distrust. Ask Abhisit. He knows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrTuner Posted April 15, 2017 Share Posted April 15, 2017 Long traditions of rewriting history around here. Take a look at the Japanese WWII occupation for example. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SABloke Posted April 15, 2017 Share Posted April 15, 2017 Long traditions of rewriting history around here. Take a look at the Japanese WWII occupation for example.Slight typo on your part mate: It should read, "Take a look at the Japanese WWII invitation for example." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yardrunner Posted April 15, 2017 Share Posted April 15, 2017 3 hours ago, Bluespunk said: Always found the military have a great respect for history. As long as it's the correct version of history that is.. don't you mean as long as it is their version of history, and the same can be said of many governments from many different countries Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starky Posted April 15, 2017 Share Posted April 15, 2017 4 hours ago, simon43 said: LoL, no comment, (having read the full details in the linked news report). Haha that's right probably fair to say no one can... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluespunk Posted April 15, 2017 Share Posted April 15, 2017 (edited) 5 minutes ago, yardrunner said: don't you mean as long as it is their version of history, and the same can be said of many governments from many different countries Really don't get your point. Are you complaining about my post or accusing me of some sort of bashing or agreeing with me? Once I'm clear on your purpose I will respond... Edited April 15, 2017 by Bluespunk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yardrunner Posted April 15, 2017 Share Posted April 15, 2017 12 minutes ago, Bluespunk said: Really don't get your point. Are you complaining about my post or accusing me of some sort of bashing or agreeing with me? Once I'm clear on your purpose I will respond... I am agreeing with what you said, but saying that this is not just a problem with the powers that be in Thailand but the same problem occurs in other countries and not just those under military rule Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluespunk Posted April 15, 2017 Share Posted April 15, 2017 2 minutes ago, yardrunner said: I am agreeing with what you said, but saying that this is not just a problem with the powers that be in Thailand but the same problem occurs in other countries and not just those under military rule My point was a general one about military elites. While that covers and applies to the current regime here, it wasn't specifically aimed at them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PREM-R Posted April 15, 2017 Share Posted April 15, 2017 1 hour ago, HiSoLowSoNoSo said: The truth! Thailand can't handle the truth! (paraphrasing Col. Nathan R. Jessup in A Few Good Men) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AGareth2 Posted April 15, 2017 Share Posted April 15, 2017 what is the motive behind the change in wording Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAG Posted April 15, 2017 Share Posted April 15, 2017 37 minutes ago, AGareth2 said: what is the motive behind the change in wording Replacing a simple commemoration of a very significant event in the countries political story, albeit one which has long rankled in certain circles, with an overtly nationalist quasi fascist slogan, more at home in Nazi Germany or Stalins' Russia, but definitely more to the taste of those certain circles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AGareth2 Posted April 15, 2017 Share Posted April 15, 2017 1 minute ago, JAG said: Replacing a simple commemoration of a very significant event in the countries political story, albeit one which has long rankled in certain circles, with an overtly nationalist quasi fascist slogan, more at home in Nazi Germany or Stalins' Russia, but definitely more to the taste of those certain circles. one has to wonder who authorized the change Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gandtee Posted April 15, 2017 Share Posted April 15, 2017 Who has authority to change the seals? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAG Posted April 15, 2017 Share Posted April 15, 2017 1 minute ago, Gandtee said: Who has authority to change the seals? The man in charge.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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