snoop1130 Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 Pigeon death creates a bizarre finale to Prayut’s talk on superstition By Wasamon Audjarint The Nation Soon after Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha denied that his government believed in superstition, a rare bird fight that brought demise to a pigeon took place right in front of his office. While faith in the supernatural is blended with Thai tradition, Prayut insisted that a series of “unusualness” happening around Government House from last week had nothing to do with him. But he then said that he would not disrespect these incidents. “We are people of Thailand 4.0. These things happened by natural causes. Yet, we also don’t look down on those superstitious incidents,” the premier said. While last week’s breaking of some lotus basil purchased by Prayut was a mere accident, he went on, the mysterious appearance of a bunch of 36 incense sticks in front his office might have been done by some “good willing civil servants” who were simply praying for the country’s benefit. The PM’s Secretariat Office on Monday ordered police to track down the person who placed the burning incense sticks there, although they doubted that it could have been done by somebody wanting to perform “a bad ritual” against the government, which has seen its popularity plummet recently. Shortly after Prayut finished his weekly press briefing yesterday, an unusual fight between a pigeon and two crows took place in front of the Thai Khu Fah building, metres away from where the incense sticks had been placed. Reporters at Government House immediately turned their interests towards the killed pigeon, which was later tossed into a nearby rubbish bin. “The pigeon can also be a symbol of the press,” one reporter joked. “Is this a bad omen for the government again –- or for us instead?” Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/detail/breakingnews/30339333 -- © Copyright The Nation 2018-2-20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Loh Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 Bad omen. Crows big bully and gang up to take away a peaceful pigeon. Hmmm. Happen before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saakura Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 Internationally, the pigeon or dove is a respected symbol of peace. Killing of a white pigeon by a pair of crows is a very omnious sign for these generals who are steeped in superstition. I suspect lots of them are going to have a bad night tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkidlad Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 Why is anyone in government wasting a single second talking or even thinking about this nonsense? Elections already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluespunk Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 14 minutes ago, snoop1130 said: Shortly after Prayut finished his weekly press briefing yesterday, an unusual fight between a pigeon and two crows took place in front of the Thai Khu Fah building, metres away from where the incense sticks had been placed. Reporters at Government House immediately turned their interests towards the killed pigeon, which was later tossed into a nearby rubbish bin. Anything, it would appear, is more interesting than listening to the briefing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janclaes47 Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 I think the dead pigeon means it's time to move back to the barracks and let an elected pm rule the country. Better take heed asap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBadGeordie Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 I am not sure who, but these 2 remind of someone else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coulson Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 31 minutes ago, snoop1130 said: “We are people of Thailand 4.0. These things happened by natural causes. Yet, we also don’t look down on those superstitious incidents,” the premier said Pull the other 1.0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammieuk1 Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 Are they sure it was the crows that did for the pigeon and not some fat bloke with a high powered rifle ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenslegs Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 Caption: "Did someone say coo". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BKK1969 Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 Recently erected signs all over Lumpini Park exhorting us “DO NOT FEED THE PIGEON” but there’s damn thousands of ‘em. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toybits Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 "Those whom the gods wish to destroy they first make mad" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezzra Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 The pigeon who flew over the cuckoo's nest... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baboon Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 2 hours ago, toybits said: "Those whom the gods wish to destroy they first make mad" "Against stupidity the gods themselves contend in vain" God, but God can never make his mind up as to what (s)he wants... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunderhill Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 3 hours ago, saakura said: Internationally, the pigeon or dove is a respected symbol of peace. Killing of a white pigeon by a pair of crows is a very omnious sign for these generals who are steeped in superstition. I suspect lots of them are going to have a bad night tonight. Bring it on, way too many pigeons in Thailand and spreading rapidly. The pigeon is not a symbol of peace its classed as vermin in the UK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveE13 Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 Typical Crows 2 on 1. Crowness Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lamyai3 Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 Hitchcockian... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornishcarlos Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 7 hours ago, sammieuk1 said: Are they sure it was the crows that did for the pigeon and not some fat bloke with a high powered rifle ? It was a 3rd party.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thian Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 9 hours ago, janclaes47 said: I think the dead pigeon means it's time to move back to the barracks and let an elected pm rule the country. Better take heed asap. It was a white pigeon getting eaten by the black crows.....guess the white pigeons better leave before the elections or they'll get eaten alive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatOngo Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 Oh no, not slaughtered pigeon syndrome! What will befall us next? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YetAnother Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 11 hours ago, snoop1130 said: “We are people of Thailand 4.0. These things happened by natural causes. Yet, we also don’t look down on those superstitious incidents,” the premier said. o double-speaker; i see, it is and it isn't Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samphawesi Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 Sorry, what does "breaking of some lotus basil" mean? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesofa Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 1 minute ago, Samphawesi said: Sorry, what does "breaking of some lotus basil" mean? I think they must be freemasons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonmarleesco Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 13 hours ago, saakura said: Internationally, the pigeon or dove is a respected symbol of peace. Killing of a white pigeon by a pair of crows is a very omnious sign for these generals who are steeped in superstition. I suspect lots of them are going to have a bad night tonight. Well, I'm sure Prawit will be keeping a watch on things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tilacme Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 24 minutes ago, Samphawesi said: Sorry, what does "breaking of some lotus basil" mean? I recall the PM paying "out of his own pocket" for lucky lotus basins outside gov house. Having bought into this superstition in the first place, to find they are now breaking must be a monumental freak out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DM07 Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 How in the name of #$%@ is this a news-story in the 21st century? Why does any official- figure feel the need to address such nonsense? ...oh...I forgot, where I am! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hansnl Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 14 hours ago, janclaes47 said: I think the dead pigeon means it's time to move back to the barracks and let an elected pm rule the country. Better take heed asap. Yes, that is so much better..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toybits Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 6 hours ago, cornishcarlos said: It was a 3rd party.... I am just waiting for someone to blame the Burmese again... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toybits Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 Bird flu? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Weird Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 15 hours ago, saakura said: Internationally, the pigeon or dove is a respected symbol of peace. Killing of a white pigeon by a pair of crows is a very omnious sign for these generals who are steeped in superstition. I suspect lots of them are going to have a bad night tonight. It wasn't a "white pigeon" of peace, it was a sky rat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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