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Why are politicians in Thailand criticized for ignoring their own COVID-19 rules?
I try to stay on topic, but god I can't stand this guy. What an embarresment.
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The discussion centers around the Thai Health Minister and friends allegedly ignoring their own COVID-19 guidelines, sparking outrage among expats and locals. Numerous comments reflect a general consensus that politicians often operate under a double standard, applying rules selectively. There is a sense of frustration regarding the perceived elitism and dishonesty in political practices, both in Thailand and globally. Participants share similar experiences in other countries, emphasizing the widespread nature of the issue.
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George *********
That’s totally okay I have already scrapped my plans to visit Thailand this year.
Rob ******
Yes , its about using the conditions to own advantage . I understand his department is also lying about the numbers under quoting so he looks good , is that correct ?
Joann ********************
You can’t even sit with your spouse in some restaurants. This really needs to be exposed
Roger ********
I did complain at the restaurant that placed a screen between them, pointing out that I slept with my wife every night. Sometimes a little common sense would be useful.
Chris ***********
In Malaysia we busted our politicians hard for this, well the ones brazen enough to openly get caught and photographed, several were fined but no jail terms were meeted out.
Charles ****************
Negro lives matter!
Andrew *********
I know they are taking General Lee's statue down, your world is crumbling around you.
Andrew *********
@Charles ***************
You do realise negro is a derogatory term , or are you one of these pathetic infantile individuals getting off on trying to get a reaction. 
Fred *********
None of those negro things matter to me
Tony ********
@Charles ***************
myopia seems to be common thread here. Tony ********
@Charles ***************
all lives matter!!!
Caroline ********
Surprised?
David **********
It's the same everywhere this is not a Thailand thing. Is anyone seriously surprised that politicians think they are better than everyone else.?
Ian *****
All politicians same. Say one thing for the masses to endure and then do the opposite themselves. Not a Thai thing, this is universal
Jon ************
@Ian ****
so true
Karl ********
Nothing new .. At last they’re politicians 💁🏻♂️🤷🏻♂️ their own rules
Rob *******
Is anyone really surprised ?
Steve **********
Because they're jacked on prophylactic anti-virals.
Carl **********
Yes , the same way as the elitists in the UK do . We are not all in it together. Sooner people accept this the better for everybody
Ian *******
Peter *******
Anus ! The real name
Stanislav **********
Boris Johnson was real embarrassment.
Marco ***********
They simply understand that corona is no Killervirus. If everybody would turn his brain on as well, the politicians could not fool us so easily. Means in some way we don't deserve better ;)
Moon ******
Same other countries....
Matthew *******
No surprise
Andrew *********
Thailand for the Thais...know your place farang !
John *****
There r 2 sets of rules.....
Allan ************
Here’s a real English word Elitism. Xx enjoy looking it up
Phill ******
do what i say , not what i do .
Goudoune ************
Anyone had any doubts ?😂🤣
Mark **************
Let them enjoy.The might know some precautions and they would have done these...
Ady ********
Table tosspots we have.
Gary *******
@Mark *************
wtf are you on about??? 
Jefrey *****
@Mark *************
these are all random English words in no order.
Garrett ***********
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