Some in the Puea Thai feel they are in a no-win situation over the monarchy. They don’t see anti-monarchy statements from some of the red shirt supporters as being a vote-winner. Rumours are that Chavalit is being pressured to quit the party.
So what should the more republican minded red shirts do? Should they bite their tongues and not comment? Sort of hide their principles from the public during an election. Or should they openly proclaim their true feelings even if it loses votes for the Puea Thai? What a conundrum.
That is simply not true Thai has all sort of weird word and hard to pronounce vocab (if not more than English since we have both the language or ordinary man AND for the royalty). However, like any other language, it got simplify overtime and become more friendly to use and so on.
sircamelotknight………LOL…..no corruption in malaysia?? what planet do you live on? it’s called cronyism, nepotism, racism, favouritism, (for muslims), backhanders, bribery fraud,….and of course corruption. not to mention government and police brutality, deaths in custody,(didn’t pay the bribe), It’s endemic in SE Asia, Malaysia included without exceptions. Wake up.
From this point onwards, all New Mandala readers who wish to safely make comments/posts about the Thailand “K” and “network” surrounding the Thailand “K”should only use the initial “Z” which is not subject to any Thailand government laws, proposed or already in place.
Great stuff Sam and Dean. Am I wrong or is this a remake of the old team of “singers.” That was Sam and Dave, but you “guys”have brought this together as a team. Made my day!
Dean and Sam: “Clearly these Tales, replete with rumour, gossip, outrageous claims, innuendo, word play, double-entendre and flights of fancy, are an act of sedition. As a work of fiction …” AW
Is it — coincidental or consequence —that you publish a review (or, should I say, expose’) with an inflammatory and sensationalist title “Seditious Tales…” ( as in, sedition or TREASON), thereby screaming to the world that skullduggery of the worst kind is afoot therein and the fact, that the author of Hi S Tales quickly and lamely announces that for his health, he needs to reduce his “time conflicts” and he will immediately, without any prior notice or heretofore hint of any time pressures or stresses, cease and desist any further writing of the tales? (Or, at least, my Thai reading friends say he says this, in Thai, on his website.)
Coincidental or Consequence?
And, you did write and slant your story in such a manner that surely the possibility that ‘offending majesty’ laws could now be applied, as you have expose the subterfuge in such a way, that even the dimmest censors can now both find the site and see its intent.
Journalist responsibility?
Or, should I say,
do you take any responsibility for the consequences of what you wrote and how you slanted it?
The purpose of this article is solely to destroy the Thailand’s unity by excerpting somewhat fabricated stories from Facebook..there was insufficient evidence to support the allegations. It simply shows misleading of viewers , the poor quality source of information, level of professionalism. It is no brainer to find that such biased editor or journalist should be more educated about the subject matter and at least provide the proper analysis when passing on other people articles from perhaps more reliable sources to the readers.
Emm… yes, part of story is true, but we need to see how the drama will end. Who is gonna be the new CEO of the canned fish factory?
However, the forthcoming elected director of the factory will occur soon. The formation of the new team to manage the factory is likely to be contentious. the current team hopes to secure more seats and positions to lead the factory again, but it seems not easy because the former director is still popular from the Red worker group.
For Yellow workers, they wish to have a new leader from their sides, but it might be difficult for them; it will not like a dream come true.
More interestingly, if the Red side wins a plurality but does not form the team management, the Red workers will return on the streets again.
Just imagine, the situation of the canned fish factory will be chaos.
Currently, the head of the Green guards always tell the workers that the guard will keep on its professional role. However, if no way out, the guards will come back to operate the crisis. The Green guards will play big roles following the notions of professional guard of the canned fish factory.
This is a chaotic soap opera, isn’t it? The canned fish story…
but I have been told many times over several decades that large numbers of unaware and naive rural folks are still very intimidated bythe local kamnan / the local canvassers etc.
What you have been told is a very old information indeed, maybe you should really do some research on how the Kamman actually know who the folks vote for and how it is very different now.
Furthermore, you might want to check the illiteracy rate in Thailand, its now standing at 98%, people are more educated now you know. We are not living in 1970s anymore and I really suggest you should up date on the reality you are living in.
Regarding how ‘parties’ can know who voted for who in their district / electorate.
I don’t have a totally specific answer, but I have been told many times over several decades that large numbers of unaware and naive rural folks are still very intimidated bythe local kamnan / the local canvassers etc., and many are told by these people ‘we have ways of knowing how you voted’.
The bottom line, they are instructed where to put their mark on the actual ballot paper, those who illerate are given a twg or something similar and told to put their mark at the point of the twig.
They don’t understand at all what happens after they make a mark on the ballot paper, and many are simply too frightened to ‘step out of line’. If the do ‘step out of line’ shaming by the local community could be one very frightening result.
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Don’t mention the K word
Some in the Puea Thai feel they are in a no-win situation over the monarchy. They don’t see anti-monarchy statements from some of the red shirt supporters as being a vote-winner. Rumours are that Chavalit is being pressured to quit the party.
So what should the more republican minded red shirts do? Should they bite their tongues and not comment? Sort of hide their principles from the public during an election. Or should they openly proclaim their true feelings even if it loses votes for the Puea Thai? What a conundrum.
Reforming Thai language structure
chris beale – 31
Thai has an extremely limited vocabulary.
That is simply not true Thai has all sort of weird word and hard to pronounce vocab (if not more than English since we have both the language or ordinary man AND for the royalty). However, like any other language, it got simplify overtime and become more friendly to use and so on.
Don’t mention the K word
Also, no one should applaud, nod their head, or smile in any way that denotes approval as these actions are now subject to prosecution as well.
Expats share their views on corruption in Malaysia
sircamelotknight………LOL…..no corruption in malaysia?? what planet do you live on? it’s called cronyism, nepotism, racism, favouritism, (for muslims), backhanders, bribery fraud,….and of course corruption. not to mention government and police brutality, deaths in custody,(didn’t pay the bribe), It’s endemic in SE Asia, Malaysia included without exceptions. Wake up.
Don’t mention the K word
From this point onwards, all New Mandala readers who wish to safely make comments/posts about the Thailand “K” and “network” surrounding the Thailand “K”should only use the initial “Z” which is not subject to any Thailand government laws, proposed or already in place.
Nostitz reports on a Bangkok stand-off
What is the context for ‘normal citizens expressing their love’?
Coverage of earthquake in Shan State
You cannot get truthful and complete news from the Burmese publications inside Burma as all of them are censored.
Seditious tales in Thailand
Great stuff Sam and Dean. Am I wrong or is this a remake of the old team of “singers.” That was Sam and Dave, but you “guys”have brought this together as a team. Made my day!
Seditious tales in Thailand
Dean and Sam: “Clearly these Tales, replete with rumour, gossip, outrageous claims, innuendo, word play, double-entendre and flights of fancy, are an act of sedition. As a work of fiction …” AW
Decision looms for controversial Xayaburi dam on lower Mekong
[…] writes about the planned Xayaburi Dam along the Lower Mekong in Laos. The controversial dam project is opposed by some groups which […]
Seditious tales in Thailand
Is it — coincidental or consequence —that you publish a review (or, should I say, expose’) with an inflammatory and sensationalist title “Seditious Tales…” ( as in, sedition or TREASON), thereby screaming to the world that skullduggery of the worst kind is afoot therein and the fact, that the author of Hi S Tales quickly and lamely announces that for his health, he needs to reduce his “time conflicts” and he will immediately, without any prior notice or heretofore hint of any time pressures or stresses, cease and desist any further writing of the tales? (Or, at least, my Thai reading friends say he says this, in Thai, on his website.)
Coincidental or Consequence?
And, you did write and slant your story in such a manner that surely the possibility that ‘offending majesty’ laws could now be applied, as you have expose the subterfuge in such a way, that even the dimmest censors can now both find the site and see its intent.
Journalist responsibility?
Or, should I say,
do you take any responsibility for the consequences of what you wrote and how you slanted it?
Seditious tales in Thailand
The purpose of this article is solely to destroy the Thailand’s unity by excerpting somewhat fabricated stories from Facebook..there was insufficient evidence to support the allegations. It simply shows misleading of viewers , the poor quality source of information, level of professionalism. It is no brainer to find that such biased editor or journalist should be more educated about the subject matter and at least provide the proper analysis when passing on other people articles from perhaps more reliable sources to the readers.
Decision looms for controversial Xayaburi dam on lower Mekong
[…] writes about the planned Xayaburi Dam along the Lower Mekong in Laos. The controversial dam project is opposed by some groups which […]
Reforming Thai language structure
#31
You’ve clearly never studied linguistics…
Decision looms for controversial Xayaburi dam on lower Mekong
Today’s Sunday Bangkok Post has front page coverage of extensive construction work currently being carried out in preparation for this project.
Seditious tales in Thailand
Emm… yes, part of story is true, but we need to see how the drama will end. Who is gonna be the new CEO of the canned fish factory?
However, the forthcoming elected director of the factory will occur soon. The formation of the new team to manage the factory is likely to be contentious. the current team hopes to secure more seats and positions to lead the factory again, but it seems not easy because the former director is still popular from the Red worker group.
For Yellow workers, they wish to have a new leader from their sides, but it might be difficult for them; it will not like a dream come true.
More interestingly, if the Red side wins a plurality but does not form the team management, the Red workers will return on the streets again.
Just imagine, the situation of the canned fish factory will be chaos.
Currently, the head of the Green guards always tell the workers that the guard will keep on its professional role. However, if no way out, the guards will come back to operate the crisis. The Green guards will play big roles following the notions of professional guard of the canned fish factory.
This is a chaotic soap opera, isn’t it? The canned fish story…
Will Thailand’s elections be fair?
scorecard – 42
but I have been told many times over several decades that large numbers of unaware and naive rural folks are still very intimidated bythe local kamnan / the local canvassers etc.
What you have been told is a very old information indeed, maybe you should really do some research on how the Kamman actually know who the folks vote for and how it is very different now.
Furthermore, you might want to check the illiteracy rate in Thailand, its now standing at 98%, people are more educated now you know. We are not living in 1970s anymore and I really suggest you should up date on the reality you are living in.
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Decision looms for controversial Xayaburi dam on lower Mekong
the work has been going on for some time already, an article is the Sunday April 17, 2011:
http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/local/232239/xayaburi-dam-work-begins-on-sly
Will Thailand’s elections be fair?
Regarding how ‘parties’ can know who voted for who in their district / electorate.
I don’t have a totally specific answer, but I have been told many times over several decades that large numbers of unaware and naive rural folks are still very intimidated bythe local kamnan / the local canvassers etc., and many are told by these people ‘we have ways of knowing how you voted’.
The bottom line, they are instructed where to put their mark on the actual ballot paper, those who illerate are given a twg or something similar and told to put their mark at the point of the twig.
They don’t understand at all what happens after they make a mark on the ballot paper, and many are simply too frightened to ‘step out of line’. If the do ‘step out of line’ shaming by the local community could be one very frightening result.