snoop1130 Posted July 24, 2017 Share Posted July 24, 2017 S.M.A.R.T. Soldiers Sought To Set Example For Society By Teeranai Charuvastra, Staff Reporter Image: Smart Man Smart Soldier / Facebook BANGKOK — Soldiers of all ranks and services are being asked to submit their photos for a contest the army hopes will boost the public’s perception of the men in green. Conceived by the Royal Thai Army’s commander-in-chief himself, the latest public relations campaign encourages soldiers to show they are SMART, which in this case is an acronym for “Strength, Morality, Ability, Respect and Technology.” Full Story: http://www.khaosodenglish.com/politics/2017/07/24/s-m-r-t-soldiers-sought-set-example-society/ -- © Copyright Khaosod English 2017-7-24 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluespunk Posted July 24, 2017 Share Posted July 24, 2017 Now, where did I put that tin helmet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluespunk Posted July 24, 2017 Share Posted July 24, 2017 “It’s a model for today’s soldiers,” army spokesman Winthai Suvaree said. “Looking good is not enough. They must also improve themselves.” I wasn't aware that looking good was ever part of the job spec. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluespunk Posted July 24, 2017 Share Posted July 24, 2017 (edited) “WOW WOW WOW Let Go…… [sic]” wrote the Songkhla office for the Internal Security Operation Command, a counter-insurgency agency answering to the prime minister." Good to see they are focused on what's important. Edited July 24, 2017 by Bluespunk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stubuzz Posted July 24, 2017 Share Posted July 24, 2017 Thailand the hub of acronyms and superficiality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAG Posted July 24, 2017 Share Posted July 24, 2017 The camp tramp need not apply... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YetAnother Posted July 24, 2017 Share Posted July 24, 2017 29 minutes ago, Bluespunk said: Now, where did I put that tin helmet? they sure do like to play that ultra-nationalist card; likely as it is so easy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratcatcher Posted July 24, 2017 Share Posted July 24, 2017 I think this could turn into a TV series, after all, the soldiers are all handsome and the ladies might appreciate that. Perhaps they could call it "The Army Game". You'd have to be at least 70 to remember that one. But of course that was 60 years ago and the UK had been out of the war for 10 years. I'm not sure how long the Thai military has been out of their war. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark01 Posted July 24, 2017 Share Posted July 24, 2017 Police Sought To Set Example For Society...... Thais need not apply! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cadbury Posted July 24, 2017 Share Posted July 24, 2017 This is all part of the transition from what was a democracy to total militarism. Definition of militarism: The tendency to regard military efficiently as the supreme ideal of the state and to subordinate all other interests to those of the military. Now do we all know where this country is headed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmsally Posted July 24, 2017 Share Posted July 24, 2017 10 minutes ago, Cadbury said: This is all part of the transition from what was a democracy to total militarism. Definition of militarism: The tendency to regard military efficiently as the supreme ideal of the state and to subordinate all other interests to those of the military. Now do we all know where this country is headed? "Plan B" is starting to look more tempting with every passing day. This domination coupled with low wages and previous periods of high inflation, creates a populace that can easily be bent into towing the line. It's not a case of volition but of survival. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cadbury Posted July 24, 2017 Share Posted July 24, 2017 These will be the military poster boys who will be touring the primary schools to show the little ones that Prayut's armed services are the best in the world. All part of the 20 year indoctrination plan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wealthychef Posted July 24, 2017 Share Posted July 24, 2017 This reminds me of a quote: "The most important thing in the world is integrity. And if you can fake that you've got it made." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baboon Posted July 24, 2017 Share Posted July 24, 2017 18 minutes ago, Cadbury said: These will be the military poster boys who will be touring the primary schools to show the little ones that Prayut's armed services are the best in the world. All part of the 20 year indoctrination plan. A gaze at my crystal balls tells me that my daughter will be off school sick that day. She already believes (in) quite enough claptrap as it is... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceruhe Posted July 24, 2017 Share Posted July 24, 2017 And here I thought soldiers were getting replaced by cellphones or something /rolleye Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grubster Posted July 24, 2017 Share Posted July 24, 2017 Be happy and join us or love us, or else! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gandalf12 Posted July 24, 2017 Share Posted July 24, 2017 3 hours ago, ratcatcher said: I think this could turn into a TV series, after all, the soldiers are all handsome and the ladies might appreciate that. Perhaps they could call it "The Army Game". You'd have to be at least 70 to remember that one. But of course that was 60 years ago and the UK had been out of the war for 10 years. I'm not sure how long the Thai military has been out of their war. A take in Dads Army. Don't panic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Lawrence Posted July 24, 2017 Share Posted July 24, 2017 Racial Grouping? To develop the best? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worgeordie Posted July 24, 2017 Share Posted July 24, 2017 When the enemy (the ones that the submarines,tanks and planes were bought to use against ) see the S.M.A.R.T. Thai military they are going to shit themselves,so buying all that hardware was a waste of money. regards worgeordie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reigntax Posted July 24, 2017 Share Posted July 24, 2017 SCUM soldiers may be more appropriate. Self serving, Corrupt, Uneducated, Manipulative Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reigntax Posted July 24, 2017 Share Posted July 24, 2017 2 hours ago, worgeordie said: When the enemy (the ones that the submarines,tanks and planes were bought to use against ) see the S.M.A.R.T. Thai military they are going to shit themselves,so buying all that hardware was a waste of money. regards worgeordie Yes, shit themselves laughing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcnx Posted July 24, 2017 Share Posted July 24, 2017 Just now, cmsally said: "Plan B" is starting to look more tempting with every passing day. This domination coupled with low wages and previous periods of high inflation, creates a populace that can easily be bent into towing the line. It's not a case of volition but of survival. Every foreigner here who isn't delusional should have a Plan B. It's going to get a whole lot worse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad mick Posted July 24, 2017 Share Posted July 24, 2017 9 hours ago, Cadbury said: This is all part of the transition from what was a democracy to total militarism. Definition of militarism: The tendency to regard military efficiently as the supreme ideal of the state and to subordinate all other interests to those of the military. Now do we all know where this country is headed? not headed ! arrived already Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAG Posted July 24, 2017 Share Posted July 24, 2017 “It’s a model for today’s soldiers,” army spokesman Winthai Suvaree said. “Looking good is not enough. They must also improve themselves.” I wasn't aware that looking good was ever part of the job spec. Looking good is absolutely central to the job spec. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
williamgeorgeallen Posted July 24, 2017 Share Posted July 24, 2017 thai girls love a uniform and they have been smart enough to take over the country so many times before do they really need to do all this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davehowden Posted July 24, 2017 Share Posted July 24, 2017 Looks over substance every-time. Perhaps the best looking ones could be dressed up as Army/ Police/ Immigration and other lack lustre operations on a rotating daily basis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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