Where is the King when the Thais need him?

[myo539]

Thailand is drowning, the people are suffering. Where is the king when the people need him?

Has he already sought refuge in his palace in Hua Hin, or Chiang Mai?

 

[chonburifc]

Thailand is drowning, the people are suffering. Where is the king when the people need him?

Has he already sought refuge in his palace in Hua Hin, or Chiang Mai?

Their Majesties the King and Queen are concerned about the welfare of Thais in the wake of flooding and have asked the military to do its best to help them, Army commander General Prayuth Chan-ocha said yesterday.

Speaking during an inspection visit to an Air Force facility that provides relief support and shelters to flood evacuees, the general called on the public to trust that the military would never give up on helping them.

He urged people to stay strong mentally. He said the flood victims would be best helped if they gathered in large groups after leaving their inundated homes.

"Although the military never neglects its responsibility of serving the public, soldiers cannot reach out to every single home and help all occupants. The flood victims need to manage themselves and gather in large groups so that delivery of relief supplies or evacuation can be made easier," he said.

Referring to Their Majesties' concern for the Thai people, Prayuth said both the King and Queen had asked the military to do its best to help the flood victims. "Although the King is not so well, he has always been concerned about Thai people, but his health is improving," he added.

Most residents of Nonthaburi, which is entirely flooded, have been evacuated but some have opted to stay in their homes worrying about possible theft and break-ins. A campaign is underway to encourage them to leave their homes willingly and be relocated to shelters.

Defence Minister Yuthasak Sasiprapha, who led the inspection trip, said Nonthaburi residents whose homes were under low water levels would not be immediately relocated to other provinces as local shelters could hold many more of them, and there were sufficient barges transporting them around.

According to briefings by Nonthaburi authorities, the flood- water level, though high, has been stable and the situation in general is under control, except in the newly flooded Sai Noi district, where residents and farmers are unused to flooding.

The Army is deploying more of its resources, in addition to 50,000 troops and 1,000 vehicles. The extra assets are another 178 trucks, 18 bulldozers, 20 water tankers, five field kitchen units and 12 trailer trucks, along with the Navy's 2,510 barges, 10 cargo ships, and a number of other boats. There are also eight medical units, eight counselling teams and three aircraft assigned to fly relief-related flights.

The military have begun restoration work in Nakhon Sawan where flood waters have receded, Prayuth said. He was referring to a four-step action plan - prevention, assistance, evacuation and restoration.

He said residents in less flooded Bangkok districts needed to help themselves at a certain level because troops assigned to heavily flooded districts were limited in number and feeling exhausted because of the long duration of hard work.

Acting National Police chief Priewpan Damapong said police in provinces where flood levels were stable had been assigned to help with flood prevention while maintaining their crime-prevention role. Border Patrol and marine police have been ordered to work closely with the military and civilian authorities in flooded provinces.

In Samut Prakan, the local police have been ordered to protect the watergates, floodgates and barriers from being destroyed by disgruntled villagers, he said.

 

[halsey02]

Pity they don't have 'sor lo' (aka zorro) Lim, we can export him there as FT, he can sing the water away, in Thai.

 

[Forvendet]

Pity they don't have 'sor lo' (aka zorro) Lim, we can export him there as FT, he can sing the water away, in Thai.

Downtide the uptide?

 

[hairylee]

Thai do not need the king what they need is a certain flood bomoh named Yacoob Ibrahim.

 

[Forvendet]

Thai do not need the king what they need is a certain flood bomoh named Yacoob Ibrahim.

They can't afford to have him seconded there. He costs S$2m per year which is almost 50m bht.

 

[Froggy]

It's natural disaster and he is not Moses. But there are Thais who believe he is.

 

[RonRon]

the Thai dun need the king, the king need the people

 

[Forvendet]

It's natural disaster and he is not Moses. But there are Thais who believe he is.

Yes, it's a natural disaster and I think nobody in their right minds would lay any blame on the King and the PM. The King is old and frail and spending most of his time on hospital bed or wheelchair. The PM is practically at knee-high flood scenes everyday. Have you seen Singapore PM even at ankle-high flood scenes?

 

[fuksin shinnafux]

Has he already sought refuge in his palace in Hua Hin, or Chiang Mai?

anything to do with you, running dog?

 

[Received_by_Kings]

Himself is always the most important.

So much for asking politicians like Thaksin to accept criticism when he can't even.

 

[Narong Wongwan]

the Thai dun need the king, the king need the people

The Thai king is untouchable....even the fiercest republicans do not attack the king.
The queen, crown prince etc will get to answer for their actions once the king is not around anymore.

 

[johnny333]

I'm sure if floods hit Spore, LKY would be out front telling "others" how to fill those sandbags

 

[Ramseth]

I'm sure if floods hit Spore, LKY would be out front telling "others" how to fill those sandbags

If flood hits Singapore, LKY will look for the flood minister. It was Yaacob Ibrahaim but recently changed to Vivian Balakrishnan. They don't report to LKY office with sandbag; they report with a tin of margarine.

 

[Froggy]

For those who still want to go LOS better don't post any negative comment. But you are encouraged to sing praises of him and his family about his great achievements, inventions, works of art, engineering fits, medical breakthroughs, great compassion, beyond human humility, philosophy, great musical works, hundreds of awards from Thai universities etc etc ah these you all can talk and sing. Wow I almost had an orgasm while writing this.

 

[Ramseth]

For those who still want to go LOS better don't post any negative comment. But you are encouraged to sing praises of him and his family about his great achievements, inventions, works of art, engineering fits, medical breakthroughs, great compassion, beyond human humility, philosophy, great musical works, hundreds of awards from Thai universities etc etc ah these you all can talk and sing. Wow I almost had an orgasm while writing this.

Recite this, then run road to Thailand. His Majesty Rama IX King Bhumipol Adulyadej is the greatest and most benevolent and and compassionate king on earth.

 

[Narong Wongwan]

For those who still want to go LOS better don't post any negative comment. But you are encouraged to sing praises of him and his family about his great achievements, inventions, works of art, engineering fits, medical breakthroughs, great compassion, beyond human humility, philosophy, great musical works, hundreds of awards from Thai universities etc etc ah these you all can talk and sing. Wow I almost had an orgasm while writing this.

Recite this, then run road to Thailand. His Majesty Rama IX King Bhumipol Adulyadej is the greatest and most benevolent and and compassionate king on earth.

This is an overkill......just speak no evil can liao.....and remember to stand up before a movie......the tide is turning but the king is still off limits.

 

[Maximilian Chua-Heng]

I was once at Geylang and saw the King's picture hanging high up on the wall. I literally stood in awe. No joke.

I lidat say will kena le majeste?

 

[Narong Wongwan]

I was once at Geylang and saw the King's picture hanging high up on the wall. I literally stood in awe. No joke.

I lidat say will kena le majeste?

you only kena le majeste if someone reports on you.....

 

[Maximilian Chua-Heng]

you only kena le majeste if someone reports on you.....

SH*T! I said I stood in awe liao still can kena? :(

Thanks for the advise, bro! Will tread carefully next time.