john luke Posted June 29, 2021 Share Posted June 29, 2021 I normally keep well away from political and social issues on the forum, however I was quite surprised this morning when I came across this food handout. I spoke to the two German gents who appeared to be managing the event and they advised that it took place every day at 0800 hours. I am aware that @tommy dee made a collection and participated in a similar event, but that was during the mid part of last year and I assumed arrangements had been put in hand to avoid the need for free food handouts. I will not comment further but leave the thread for members to view and consider. As a matter of policy I do not normally take photographs of homeless or deprived people, however I decided that this merited an exception. I did not go out of my way to look for rough sleepers, I just came across the three I photographed. Please feel free to comment but bear in mind forum rules, particularly rule 17 which is reproduced below. Prohibited Subjects: Rule 17 -Thailand Government and Police Services. Posts showing disrespect or a negative sentiment towards the Thai Authorities and Institutions are specifically prohibited. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john luke Posted July 12, 2021 Author Share Posted July 12, 2021 Just before 0800 hours opposite Central Festival. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazarus Posted July 12, 2021 Share Posted July 12, 2021 I see this everyday in the city where I live in the US. Thousands of people live on the street and always long lines at food banks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coxyhog Posted July 12, 2021 Share Posted July 12, 2021 Well done to the two German gents! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Pumpuynarak Posted July 16, 2021 Share Posted July 16, 2021 18 hours ago, john luke said: Another Situated at my regular hotel the LK Metropole in Soi Diana, notice the green coverings over the hotel sign ? Now what is that for ? is it to indicate that the hotel is closed because it certainly is'nt ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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john luke Posted July 26, 2021 Author Share Posted July 26, 2021 Food being given out on Second Road, seemed a little hit and miss as they were flagging down cars and baht buses and giving occupants free food. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john luke Posted July 26, 2021 Author Share Posted July 26, 2021 This event seemed well orchestrqted. The officials had people sitting down two metres apart in lines whilst others came down the lines giving out food. The people were clapping as staff distributed the food. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john luke Posted July 26, 2021 Author Share Posted July 26, 2021 I have moved this thread into the general section of the forum. Unfortunately it has had to be edited significantly due to some comments breaching forum rules. Disallowed Subjects Royal Families – Thai and others; this is to comply with Thai law. Thailand Government and Police Services. Posts showing disrespect or a negative sentiment towards the Thai Authorities and Institutions are specifically prohibited. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john luke Posted August 12, 2021 Author Share Posted August 12, 2021 The picture does not represent the scene properly. It was taken very quickly from the back seat of a baht bus, being driven by someone who thought they were in a formul one race. I have never seen such a large crowd before anywhere except at Bali Hai. The give outs on Beach Road seem to have disappeared. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john luke Posted August 12, 2021 Author Share Posted August 12, 2021 Just before 1700 hours today. A big thank you to the above. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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