martes, 12 de agosto de 2008

Thai State Crimes Part 3

It is often said that winners write history, but it's not true. At least not in Thailand, because in Thailand history simply isn't written at all! Especially if it potrays King Bhumibol as anything other than an innocent, apolitical king.

That was the message of this video, which contained no "photoshopped" images of the Thai king, but which youtube deleted from StopLeseMajeste channel. Curious isn't it? Everyone talks about Thai "state" crimes, without even mentioning King Bhumibol.

Talk about whitewashing the Thai king's image....

The Thai King Show Part One: Just Hanging

The next three videos form part of a sequence of videos called "The Thai King Show". This being the first of those videos, entitled "Just Hanging". They were originally found in noreast77 channel.

It's not quite clear why these videos disappeared from youtube. Perhaps they were deleted by youtube (which is unlikely after nearly two years) or perhaps the channel owner removed them. Whatever the reason, the Thai King Show is well worth watching!

The Thai King Show Part Two: The Big Speech

This video is the second part of a three part sequence entitled "The Thai King Show". All three videos disappeared suddenly from youtube's noreast77 channel and are now here, in 15yearsprison blogspot, for your viewing pleasure.

In this episode, the "compassionate" Thai King announces that Oliver Jufer, the Swiss man arrested for lese majeste, is to be released after saying sorry. How generous of king Bhumibol.

The Thai King Show Part Three: Season Finale

The final episode of the three part "Thai King Show" is appropriately entitled "Season Finale". No talking feet this time, just an analysis of the situation which led to an innocent man being jailed and the Thai king being labelled the "ape king" on youtube.

What is clear from this video, is the unfairness of Thailand's lese majeste law, and the over-reaction of many Thais whose agressive behaviour towards the makers of these videos made the situation far worse.

Until recently this video could be found in youtube's noreast77 channel. Alas! No more.

The South East Asian Battle at an end?

This video appeared at the start of the conflict between Thailand and Cambodia over the Preah Vihear temple, which was recently named a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

This witty video poking fun at Thailand's army, attracted comments from many youtubers who were keen to express their opinions on an issue which looked likely to spill over into open warfare between the two countries.

The channel where this video was originaly found FuckBangcockFagland was eventually "suspended" by youtube.