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News Forum - ‘Bastard police’ deny extorting 27,000 baht from Taiwanese actress
I think it’s great when more high profile people get to sample the real delights of the Land Of Smiles. For too long the Thai government and 10 day tourists staying in 5 star hotels and on guided tours of floating markets have perpetuated the facade that is Thailand. Things won’t change in Thailand unless more local people feel supported and empowered by those outside the country. It surprises me more doesn’t get said. The Thai government don’t like criticism from high profile people and lap it up when there is praise. Consider the reaction to Bill Gates mocking the tangled mess of telecoms cables and the praise handed out by Russell Crowe. -
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News Forum - Five US police officers charged with murder over fatal beating of black man
If as bad as it sounds, this could trigger another round of protests similar to those following the death of George Floyd ? I sincerely hope not. -
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News Forum - California man accused of shooting seven farmworkers admits guilt, blames mental illness
I find this headline odd given the fixation Thai media has with identifying and picking out nationality. This man isn’t Californian, surely he’s “Chinese”? A “Foreigner”? A Migrant worker? A violent Asian? Or is it only Thailand that has “Foreigners” causing problems? At least most Foreigners in Thailand don’t go on mass shooting trips! Perhaps it’s the fact this this is a story from The Straits Times in Singapore, which is a far more progressive country and less fixated on banging the nationalistic drum? -
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News Forum - Princess Sirindhorn to be named Goodwill Ambassador
Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn will be named Goodwill Ambassador again by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) for her contributions to the empowerment of minority children and the preservation of intangible heritage. The princess was first appointed Goodwill Ambassador in March 2005 by then UNESCO director Sheldon Shaeffer, who … The story Princess Sirindhorn to be named Goodwill Ambassador as seen on Thaiger News. Read the full story -
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News Forum - President of Thailand’s Udon Thani FC ‘Madam Wi’ accused of fraud
'a misunderstanding' Shurely shome mishtake?
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