This talk of disrespect to the king reminds me of a story I heard recently.
My son's friend was in Bangkok recently and arranged to meet a friend he had not seen in a while. He met at a pre-arranged bar in sukhumvit. The friend he arranged to meet had someone with him. This guy was a complete prat and my son's friend was tempted to leave but he was persuaded to accompany them in a tuk-tuk. When they arrived at their destination the Prat refused to pay the Tuk Tuk. The Prat also intimidated his 'mates' telling them not to pay either. He then went over to the Tuk Tuk driver and squared up to him but the Tuk Tuk driver did not back down. Realising his bullying tactics were not working, the Prat pulled out a thai note (denomination unknown), pulled his shorts down and wiped his ass with it, then threw it in the Tuk Tuk drivers face. The Tuk Tuk driver started crying with real tears. On seeing this, my sons mate, although intimidated by the prat, lamped him one. The prat then set about my son's mate and beat him up breaking his nose. The Tuk Tuk driver drove off and the so-called friend my son's mate hadn't seen in years stood by and did nothing.
Beware - Britains low-life are finding Thailand. They are called Chavs in the UK
Man insults King - Man now in jail
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bozzman101
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mabey the could start an anti yob rule????
any chavs or prat with an asbo anti socical behavior order
now in force here in ireland this month for 12- 18 yr olds at last
reminds me of a total yob in don muang in que for apssport control with who the f--k cares tatooed around his nek
if i was a thai immigration officer i would have sent him back on the first plane out to where he came from
any chavs or prat with an asbo anti socical behavior order
now in force here in ireland this month for 12- 18 yr olds at last
reminds me of a total yob in don muang in que for apssport control with who the f--k cares tatooed around his nek
if i was a thai immigration officer i would have sent him back on the first plane out to where he came from
Once you go Asian you will never go Caucasian !!
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What I don't understand is why he did it - unless he is mentally ill. I have never met or heard of anyone who has anything less than the greatest respect for His Majesty. Why would they? Even us non-Thais can see how much the King has done for Thailand and his subjects and what a good ruler he has been.
The only explanation must be mental illness - even drunkenness wouldn't ring true, as you may lose your inhibitions, but you don't change your opinions when drunk. I think shipping him home, getting him some appropriate treatment & banning him from entering Thailand again would be the best course.
The only explanation must be mental illness - even drunkenness wouldn't ring true, as you may lose your inhibitions, but you don't change your opinions when drunk. I think shipping him home, getting him some appropriate treatment & banning him from entering Thailand again would be the best course.
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Does anyone know how long he had lived in Thailand? So did he really know what he was doing? I am a Royalist, but in the UK nowadays I fear I'm in the minority. So, he wasn't from the UK, but he was obviously screwed up about something.
Just send him back from whence he came and stamp PNG in his passport. No need for him to die in the Bangkok Hilton. He disrespected the King (for whom I have huge respect) but he didn't physically hurt anyone. Let him go home...and never let him back.
P.
Just send him back from whence he came and stamp PNG in his passport. No need for him to die in the Bangkok Hilton. He disrespected the King (for whom I have huge respect) but he didn't physically hurt anyone. Let him go home...and never let him back.
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Hope they give the full monty and throw away the key better drown him in the Ping river. 
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Does anyone know the latest on this 'hushed-up' story?
Yes, he may be mentally deranged or high on something. But he didn't cause any physical or financial harm to anyone. A one-way ticket to his homeland is the best option. He obviously needs some kind of psychological help - which he won't get in the Bangkok Hilton, and may or may not get in his native land, but locking him in that cesspit is not (in my mind) the answer.
V.S.
Yes, he may be mentally deranged or high on something. But he didn't cause any physical or financial harm to anyone. A one-way ticket to his homeland is the best option. He obviously needs some kind of psychological help - which he won't get in the Bangkok Hilton, and may or may not get in his native land, but locking him in that cesspit is not (in my mind) the answer.
V.S.
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Good question. But I can assure you that the Thai authorities don't care and most importantly, nor will your Embassy.Vital Spark wrote:Does anyone know the latest on this 'hushed-up' story?
Yes, he may be mentally deranged or high on something. But he didn't cause any physical or financial harm to anyone. A one-way ticket to his homeland is the best option. He obviously needs some kind of psychological help - which he won't get in the Bangkok Hilton, and may or may not get in his native land, but locking him in that cesspit is not (in my mind) the answer.
V.S.
Whether he needs care dosn't come into it here. Ces't la vie.
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It's nice to see how all of us really do revere the King. It also is good to see how Thais understand how
very great the whole Chakri Dynasty has been. They have been an exceptional lineage of great men.
Not for nothing Rama V and Rama IX are honored by title "The Great". The wisdom and dedication of
Chakri Kings have kept Thailand free, peaceful, independent, democratic and ever more prosperous.
His Majesty's august person is in no way soiled by doings of some deranged falang.
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It's nice to see how all of us really do revere the King. It also is good to see how Thais understand how
very great the whole Chakri Dynasty has been. They have been an exceptional lineage of great men.
Not for nothing Rama V and Rama IX are honored by title "The Great". The wisdom and dedication of
Chakri Kings have kept Thailand free, peaceful, independent, democratic and ever more prosperous.
His Majesty's august person is in no way soiled by doings of some deranged falang.
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From today's BBC. Pete
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Thai trial over 'insults' to king
By Jonathan Head
BBC News, Chiang Mai, Thailand
A 57-year-old Swiss man has gone on trial in Thailand on charges of insulting the king after allegedly defacing portraits of the monarch.
If found guilty, Oliver Jufer faces up to 75 years in prison - 15 years on each of five charges.
King Bhumibol Adulyadej, who has been on the throne for 60 years, is revered in Thailand.
He and other members of the royal family are protected by lese-majeste laws barring any criticism of them.
This case throws a rare spotlight on Thailand's draconian laws against any criticism of the monarchy.
Oliver Jufer was arrested last December in Chiang Mai after allegedly defacing several portraits of King Bhumibol with black paint.
King Bhumibol Adulyadej is venerated in Thailand almost as a living god but the laws protecting his and the rest of the royal family's reputations make it impossible for any critical voices to be heard, or for any discussion of the monarchy's future to take place.
The king is nearly 80 years old and privately many Thais worry about the capabilities of his successor.
No challenge
King Bhumibol himself appeared to condemn the law in a recent birthday speech, saying it was wrong to put him above criticism.
"I am not afraid if the criticism concerns what I do wrong, because then I know," he said.
"If you say the king cannot be criticised, it means that the king is not human."
But no one else here seems willing to challenge the current legislation.
The lese-majeste law allows any Thai citizen to bring charges of insulting the monarchy. Members of the royal family never initiate proceedings.
It was used several times last year as supporters and opponents of then Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra attempted to discredit each other.
Most of those cases have since been dropped by the police.
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Thai trial over 'insults' to king
By Jonathan Head
BBC News, Chiang Mai, Thailand
A 57-year-old Swiss man has gone on trial in Thailand on charges of insulting the king after allegedly defacing portraits of the monarch.
If found guilty, Oliver Jufer faces up to 75 years in prison - 15 years on each of five charges.
King Bhumibol Adulyadej, who has been on the throne for 60 years, is revered in Thailand.
He and other members of the royal family are protected by lese-majeste laws barring any criticism of them.
This case throws a rare spotlight on Thailand's draconian laws against any criticism of the monarchy.
Oliver Jufer was arrested last December in Chiang Mai after allegedly defacing several portraits of King Bhumibol with black paint.
King Bhumibol Adulyadej is venerated in Thailand almost as a living god but the laws protecting his and the rest of the royal family's reputations make it impossible for any critical voices to be heard, or for any discussion of the monarchy's future to take place.
The king is nearly 80 years old and privately many Thais worry about the capabilities of his successor.
No challenge
King Bhumibol himself appeared to condemn the law in a recent birthday speech, saying it was wrong to put him above criticism.
"I am not afraid if the criticism concerns what I do wrong, because then I know," he said.
"If you say the king cannot be criticised, it means that the king is not human."
But no one else here seems willing to challenge the current legislation.
The lese-majeste law allows any Thai citizen to bring charges of insulting the monarchy. Members of the royal family never initiate proceedings.
It was used several times last year as supporters and opponents of then Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra attempted to discredit each other.
Most of those cases have since been dropped by the police.
This is a bit of a worry for Thailand especially with all the political uncertainty these days.Who will take over from his Majesty?I guess the Prince is next in line but whether he will be revered as much as the present King-only time will tell. Cheersprcscct wrote:From today's BBC. Pete
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The king is nearly 80 years old and privately many Thais worry about the capabilities of his successor.
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