Results 1 to 21 of 21
  1. #1
    Dislocated Member
    Neo's Avatar
    Join Date
    May 2011
    Last Online
    31-10-2021 @ 03:34 AM
    Location
    Nebuchadnezzar
    Posts
    10,609

    Thai junta orders free World Cup TV

    12 June 2014 Last updated at 08:55



    Thailand's ruling junta has ordered TV regulators to ensure that football fans will not have to pay to watch any matches at the World Cup. The military said it was part of its "happiness campaign", which has seen a number of policy gimmicks, such as free haircuts and concerts.

    In an attempt to subdue opposition to the coup, the military has been running a charm offensive alongside its repression.

    The BBC's Jonathan Head in Bangkok says ensuring the World Cup can be watched by everyone is central to this so-called happiness campaign.

    The RS broadcaster had already bought the rights to the matches and planned to allow only a third to be shown on free-to-air channels.

    To see all of them viewers would have to buy a decoder, at a cost beyond many poorer Thais.

    So the military has ordered the national broadcasting regulator to negotiate a deal for all the matches to be shown at no cost.

    RS is reportedly claiming $21.5m (£13m) in compensation.

    BBC News - Thai junta orders free World Cup TV
    Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming "Wow! What a Ride!"

  2. #2
    Thailand Expat

    Join Date
    Apr 2011
    Last Online
    @
    Posts
    2,226
    Hey these junta guys are sorting things out pretty good so far.

  3. #3
    Thailand Expat
    taxexile's Avatar
    Join Date
    Nov 2006
    Last Online
    @
    Posts
    19,294
    all hail the generals, resistance is futile!!!!

  4. #4
    RIP pseudolus's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jan 2012
    Last Online
    @
    Posts
    18,083
    Can we have free beer and snacks as well?

  5. #5
    Member
    coolhandluke's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2013
    Last Online
    08-09-2014 @ 09:36 AM
    Location
    SKP CM
    Posts
    150
    I wonder which couple of geniuses we'll have to endure on the commentary.

  6. #6
    Thailand Expat
    aging one's Avatar
    Join Date
    Nov 2005
    Last Online
    @
    Posts
    22,620
    Mr. Ohhh Hooo will have to be one.

  7. #7
    Thailand Expat harrybarracuda's Avatar
    Join Date
    Sep 2009
    Last Online
    @
    Posts
    96,541
    Hmmm populist policies to entice the poor and disenfranchised, where have I heard that before.

  8. #8
    Member
    coolhandluke's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2013
    Last Online
    08-09-2014 @ 09:36 AM
    Location
    SKP CM
    Posts
    150
    Quote Originally Posted by harrybarracuda View Post
    Hmmm populist policies to entice the poor and disenfranchised, where have I heard that before.
    Scotland?

  9. #9
    Thailand Expat
    aging one's Avatar
    Join Date
    Nov 2005
    Last Online
    @
    Posts
    22,620
    Quote Originally Posted by harrybarracuda
    Hmmm populist policies to entice the poor and disenfranchised, where have I heard that before.
    Lets see, paid the poor back the money they were owed. Then gave them a break and a chance to see the world cup.

    that was a shocking post harry..

  10. #10
    Dislocated Member
    Neo's Avatar
    Join Date
    May 2011
    Last Online
    31-10-2021 @ 03:34 AM
    Location
    Nebuchadnezzar
    Posts
    10,609

  11. #11
    I am in Jail
    leemo's Avatar
    Join Date
    Feb 2006
    Last Online
    07-10-2015 @ 02:27 PM
    Location
    pty
    Posts
    2,607
    Quote Originally Posted by xanax View Post
    Hey these junta guys are sorting things out pretty good so far.
    The more I hear about sensible actions from our glorious leaders, the more I'm inclined to subscribe to the farmer's trick of fattening up their stock before taking them to the market.

  12. #12
    Thailand Expat

    Join Date
    Apr 2011
    Last Online
    @
    Posts
    2,226
    Quote Originally Posted by harrybarracuda View Post
    Hmmm populist policies to entice the poor and disenfranchised, where have I heard that before.
    Ancient Rome I think, bread and the arena, the dole and free games. Well done anyway who ever did it and for whatever reason.

  13. #13
    Thailand Expat
    Join Date
    Jun 2014
    Last Online
    @
    Posts
    18,022
    Quote Originally Posted by taxexile View Post
    all hail the generals, resistance is futile!!!!
    Yep. This action will win over some converts.

  14. #14
    Thailand Expat
    Albert Shagnastier's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2012
    Last Online
    22-03-2015 @ 09:09 PM
    Location
    City of Angels
    Posts
    7,164
    Quote Originally Posted by Neo
    Thai junta orders free World Cup TV
    Blimey, they'll be coming for the Jews next

  15. #15
    Thailand Expat
    Albert Shagnastier's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2012
    Last Online
    22-03-2015 @ 09:09 PM
    Location
    City of Angels
    Posts
    7,164
    Quote Originally Posted by ericson2u
    Nothing like stealing the nations coffers for your whims
    Yup - you'd most likely know all about that my good friend.

  16. #16
    I am in Jail

    Join Date
    Jan 2013
    Last Online
    19-06-2023 @ 09:10 PM
    Location
    Chiang Mai
    Posts
    5,734
    Thats wonderful news, I can watch three England games at home for free and channal 3

  17. #17
    Thailand Expat
    Join Date
    Jun 2014
    Last Online
    @
    Posts
    18,022
    The new Thai heroes.

  18. #18
    I am in Jail

    Join Date
    Jan 2013
    Last Online
    19-06-2023 @ 09:10 PM
    Location
    Chiang Mai
    Posts
    5,734

  19. #19
    Thailand Expat
    billy the kid's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2008
    Last Online
    19-11-2016 @ 07:57 PM
    Posts
    7,636
    free world cup footie in thailand !! £$%^&*()_.

    yea sure.

  20. #20
    Member
    Breny's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2011
    Last Online
    22-09-2015 @ 10:44 PM
    Location
    The 4th dimension.
    Posts
    878
    Quote Originally Posted by Albert Shagnastier View Post
    Quote Originally Posted by Neo
    Thai junta orders free World Cup TV
    Blimey, they'll be coming for the Jews next
    Will Cambodians do?

  21. #21
    Thailand Expat Pragmatic's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2013
    Last Online
    @
    Location
    Last but who gives a shit.
    Posts
    13,288
    Quote Originally Posted by xanax
    Hey these junta guys are sorting things out pretty good so far.
    I hate the fcuking game. Wish they'd banned/blocked it.

Thread Information

Users Browsing this Thread

There are currently 1 users browsing this thread. (0 members and 1 guests)

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •