Thai tabloids lurch between lurid and deferential

Me Long Island NY — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 19:02:08 GMT

And this is the so called mainstream media is like YIKES!!! Wow I wonder what the tabloids are like !!!!!!!!!!!

Thai tabloids lurch between lurid and deferential

dusty — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 21:06:53 GMT

In Thailand, if you drop dead in a public place, you're going to be on the front page of tomorrow's paper, at least the local one. Pictures of dead foreigners, especially ones who have met their ends in violent and/or peculiar ways, are particularly prized. It's revolting, but the Thais can't get enough of it.

Thai tabloids lurch between lurid and deferential

Paula, South Texas — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 21:30:44 GMT

For once I can say with complete conviction, this sort of thing could never happen in the American mainstream press. Despite the sometimes runaway papparazzi, at least our media still has some dignity left.

Thai tabloids lurch between lurid and deferential

K-Dub, Oklahoma — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 22:10:26 GMT

One should probably think a bit before putting themselves into a situation that could bring them unwanted attention, even after death.

Who are we as Americans that should enforce OUR laws and customs on the Thai people?

Thai tabloids lurch between lurid and deferential

Jay, Jacksonville Florida — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 00:11:55 GMT

THAI SOCIETY IS VERY OUTDATED. DON'T GET ME STARTED ON THE "MAI PEN RAI" MENTALITY - THIS IS VERY FRUSTRATING WHEN YOU ARE USED TO ACCOUNTABILITY = YES, THE DAVID CARRIDINE PHOTO ISSUE IS JUSY ANOTHER WAY OF HOW THAI PEOPLE USE FOREIGNERS "FARRANG" FOR THEIR COUNTRY'S FINANCIAL SUPPORT THEN THROW THE AWAY.

Thai tabloids lurch between lurid and deferential

NA Flier — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 01:13:25 GMT

The king of Thailand acts as a safety valve; when politics here reach a point of explosive imbalance he acts to stabilize the situation. If you doubt this, look around SE Asia at the countries who have lacked such safe guards. No Thai, red shirts included, would want to live in *those* countries. They have suffered terrible hardships (ex: Cambodia). That safety valve *must* be outside the influence of political control and be free to operate, therefore attacks on the monarchy can not be tolerated.
It is sad to see someone compare the proper functioning of a political system to the questionable actions of an actor.

Thai tabloids lurch between lurid and deferential

bangkok — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 12:42:38 GMT

Thailand the best in the world.

Thai tabloids lurch between lurid and deferential

bobb charleston west virginia — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 12:52:06 GMT

"MAI PEN RAI" MENTALITY.
Learn that phrase,fellow Americans,it is coming to a city near you.

Thai tabloids lurch between lurid and deferential

ta,east asia — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 13:15:18 GMT

Thailand is no longer the land of smile.
What you see is not what you get, believe me!

Thai tabloids lurch between lurid and deferential

James, Forth Worth, TX — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 13:31:23 GMT

The negative comments on Thailand are very improper and likely based on little personal experience in the nation. Thailand is a beautiful nation with an amazingly sophisticated and proud culture. The King is a great man who's done many things to help the poor in his nation and to allow democracy to flourish. I've lived in Thailand and found it to be a majestic place with a very bright future. Long live the King of Thailand!

Thai tabloids lurch between lurid and deferential

Pat — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 16:00:30 GMT

Thailand may be a beautiful country but it is also steeped in every sexual deviation and excess imaginable. HIV is rampant and minor children are sold as sex slaves without a second thought. It is a deviant culture. You can have it.