MuuDaeng Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 Finally some sense! Not finally. The man has always been sensible. It's other people that they never listen to what he says but just interpret in a way that suits them. Gen Prayuth was quoted as telling officials: "Can they be safe in bikinis ... unless they are not beautiful?" Yep. And it's very easy to be "sensible" when others are even more... something. I actually think this is kind of PR thing, released for purpose that's at the moment unknown for public. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudcrab Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 I'll drink to that 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h90 Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 So someone says we will ban booze for the holidays. Then the boss says no you wont and he looks like a hero. All a bit too obvious. Welcome to Thailand, you must have arrived not long ago. I remember several times that booze got banned for some holidays and the boss didn't say "No". There are very strong, very vocal "ban alcohol in the name of Buddha" groups and other PMs used these bans to get some plus points with these groups, while the general population didn't care much as they could still buy at the small shops. (I think 6 month jail is what Yingluck made as penalty for selling Alc on Buddhist days) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginjag Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 I wonder how long the other 2 threads will continue despite this announcement... It would take a decade for you to thank him for his good and sensible remark. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alwyn Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 About the first good thing he's announced that will actually be implemented He's not implementing anything is he? As it stands it's okay to buy alcohol on NYE and Songran. He's just stopping a numbskull proposal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weegee Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 Well...The way i see it... Prayuth has done exactly what he said he intended to do....Good on him !!!! In my opinion....it looks like someone has come along to put Thailand back to what it should be....on track and corruption free. I see a vast improvement, like many thais do,... as I am here full time.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louse1953 Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 Finally some sense! Not finally. The man has always been sensible. It's other people that they never listen to what he says but just interpret in a way that suits them. How can anyone call a leader of a military coup, sensible? Beats me. Don't you remember the alterative!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umbanda Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 (edited) Nothing is perfect..specially for spoiled farangs.. And never will be perfect because nobody and nothing is perfect...but..... This non democratic elected PM had done more good in 8 months than many elected democratics politicians did in 8 years... Sounds familiar? Edited December 9, 2014 by umbanda 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjaak327 Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 I know the D-word is not allowed, but it does seem like an awful lot of decision-making is in the hands of one man. [Not that I object to this decision] Precisely. His word is final as is witnessed with this particular issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapfries Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 Finally some sense! Not finally. The man has always been sensible. It's other people that they never listen to what he says but just interpret in a way that suits them. Geez, Costa; you have to be careful: you've been right "twice-in-a-row" now - maybe you ought to quit while you're ahead ? ? ? (LOL) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lensta Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 So someone says we will ban booze for the holidays. Then the boss says no you wont and he looks like a hero. All a bit too obvious. I have to admit this was my first thought also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lensta Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 (edited) Nothing is perfect..specially for spoiled farangs.. And never will be perfect because nobody and nothing is perfect...but..... This non democratic elected PM had done more good in 8 months than many elected democratics politicians did in 8 years... Sounds familiar? Boll_ocks Edited December 9, 2014 by lensta 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longtom Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 <script type='text/javascript'>window.mod_pagespeed_start = Number(new Date());</script> The disrespecful disdain for all things thai repeatedly been posted on this forum and thread is a disgrace.If things are so bad and thailand so irredeemable, stop being hypocrites and return to the god forsaken homelands you emanate from and which are clearly unimpeachable in all aspects of life and society.you all make me vomit! Whilst that may be true for many threads on TV forum, I really don´t see your problems here. This was clearly a stupid idea with stupid reasoning behind. I´ll take a wild guess that 90% of Thais find it similarly stupid, not even considering the damage to tourism. Btw I can recommend some good Thai medicine against vomiting. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casualbiker Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 so basically he just sat around and allowed one of his acolytes to make a fool of himself? why? Because they like to make fools of themselves! Because they spout off without thought! Because it was only a proposal in the first place and hadn't actually been enacted! Or in actual fact. All of the above! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ameadi Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 Well done PM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Loh Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 Good cop bad cop routine. Well scripted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chotthee Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 So someone says we will ban booze for the holidays. Then the boss says no you wont and he looks like a hero. All a bit too obvious. The making of a great leader. Same as Obama. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bplaayai Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 (edited) The disrespecful disdain for all things thai repeatedly been posted on this forum and thread is a disgrace. If things are so bad and thailand so irredeemable, stop being hypocrites and return to the god forsaken homelands you emanate from and which are clearly unimpeachable in all aspects of life and society. you all make me vomit! Yeah I am with you on this al you lot book a cheap flight bye bye Edited December 9, 2014 by bplaayai Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luxfare Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 Bar his ill advised bikini comment regarding the Koh Tao murders I think this guy is doing a good job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baboon Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 I wonder how long the other 2 threads will continue despite this announcement... It would take a decade for you to thank him for his good and sensible remark. Err, you've lost me. How do you mean? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadychris Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 Is it just me or does this smell a bit of "publicity stunt"? It's not just you. The usual small crowd of cynics and conspiracy theoerists are saying the same thing too.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lildragon Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 What's all this amazing stuff he's done? Protests stoppered and??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooney860 Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 this topic is not worth a comment! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darbar Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 Was this an episode of 'Bad Cop, Good Cop'? Yes.. I am that cynical Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aripengu Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 555 Chicken! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khunpa Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 (edited) I dont understand all these contradictions and strange proposals, that constantly fill the news. What is the point of making people (investors, tourists etc.) confused and confronted with only rumours/ideas? It seems like the media and not meeting rooms are used for communication between the politicians at the current moment. You would think this is more a hippie camp, than a military government. Edited December 9, 2014 by khunpa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casualbiker Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 I dont understand all these contradictions and strange proposals, that constantly fill the news. What is the point of making people (investors, tourists etc.) confused and confronted with only rumours/ideas? It seems like the media and not meeting rooms are used for communication between the politicians at the current moment. Not just current moment .. it's been happening for the 10 years that I've been here! I think one of the problems / reasons it seems worse now is maybe journalists are just plain desperate for any titbits! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrerakiss Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 The disrespecful disdain for all things thai repeatedly been posted on this forum and thread is a disgrace. If things are so bad and thailand so irredeemable, stop being hypocrites and return to the god forsaken homelands you emanate from and which are clearly unimpeachable in all aspects of life and society. you all make me vomit! Alternatively you could stop participating on a forum that you obviously find distasteful? At least it is within your power to control, whereas your suggested action is not. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AjarnFarangInSuratThani Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 My hero, he has stopped the ban. I totally support the junta, including lack of free speech and these bizarre 'Happiness Days' or whatever they're called. Booze for NY's E WOOOOHOOOOOO Kop khun Mak Khun Prayuth. Democracy is history, but at least we can all get pissed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AjarnFarangInSuratThani Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 Reminds me of home (UK). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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