Father of the nation

Published: 5 Dec 2012 at 10.18
Online news: Opinion

A flight attendant working for Cathay Pacific posted on her facebook page othat she refused to serve Paethongtan Shinawatra on a Bangkok-Hong Kong flight on Nov 25, because she is Thaksin’s daughter. She said she wanted to throw coffee in the face of the youngest daughter of her "enemy".

On Monday around 50 people showed up at the airline’s Bangkok office to demand her dismissal. It was later confirmed that she’s no longer with the airline. The flight attendant broke the regulations by revealing a passenger’s name publicly on her facebook page, a breach of passenger’s security and confidentiality.

Also on Monday, a man in Samut Prakan province shot his neighbour in the head in a drunken rage. According to reports, they were having arguments over differences in politics.

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tpthai2
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Discussion 13 : 08 Dec 2012 at 12.5313
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Do you remember those Mondays in the past when we would wear our yellow shirts and wristbands to show love and respect
for His Majesty The King? A simple unifying act of love and respect. What happened? I miss those Mondays.
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Discussion 12 : 06 Dec 2012 at 14.4412
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shopwow D11

Yes, democracy follows. At last!
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Discussion 11 : 05 Dec 2012 at 21.1411
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It is sad but true, a decade ago - Thailand was THIS good everyday. We had 60 million people and 50,000 politically involved people then. Today we have 60 million people with politican minds - you know what follows.
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Discussion 10 : 05 Dec 2012 at 18.4910
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A very impressive write out but missed out greatly on the area of corruption by this government. Considering another passage for this?
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Discussion 9 : 05 Dec 2012 at 17.269
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That's all very nice, yes. But what about today and tomorrow and the real world?
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Discussion 8 : 05 Dec 2012 at 16.578
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Today we have seen reconciliation for the first time as more that 200.000 peolple were united because of their love for our great King.
Long live the King!
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Discussion 7 : 05 Dec 2012 at 15.267
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A very touching commentary and tribute to His Majesty. I can only say that I'm awestruck by the love,care and devotion His Majesty show the Country and all his subjects,tirelessly working to improve peoples lives and educate them to be free and self-sufficient. I can easily understand that Thais are proud of their King and I want to encourage Thais and Farangs to act more on his advices,not only on His birthday but everyday.
With a King such as Thailands,for what do you need those stinking self serving thieves and their political parties?
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Discussion 6 : 05 Dec 2012 at 15.196
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His Majesty has always, through a understated and subtle touch accomplished much and commanded respect.

Would that the more heavy-handed on both sides of the political divide try more to emulate him for the good of the country, instead of for their own benefit.
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Discussion 5 : 05 Dec 2012 at 14.595
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"Instead of acting like perpetual children, we should grow up and take responsibilities for our country". Well said and I might add grow up, be accountable and take responsibilities for personal wrong doings at the highest levels of government also!
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Discussion 4 : 05 Dec 2012 at 14.474
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Political divide is a word that is often misused. Both sides are democratic. 90% of the population has no idea what democracy means to the simple point of understanding the basic concept. For years nothing has been done in the political arena to make the lives of Thai's better. They have made it worse. Isn't the real divide the fight for control of the financial pie that comes along with holding the majority in the gov't? Thailand is hardly a situation where 2 parties are fighting over democratic principles, as both sides abuse power and the law for personal gain. The divide is the greed for money. Thai's love money # 1, times have changed.
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