Chalerm drunk in Malaysia

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Published: 11 Jan 2013 at 23.58
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Deputy Prime Minister Chalerm Yubamrung admitted Friday that he really did get drunk while in Malaysia on a trip to discuss the southern unrest earlier this week.

But he insisted it did not occur while he was on duty.The deputy prime minister was responding to questions from the media about reports that he was drunk during the trip. The reports were backed up by some pictures and video clips of him appearing inebriated.Mr Chalerm defended his drinking bout, saying it was a celebration for getting together with some old friends he had not seen in two...

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pquinlan
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Discussion 34 : 12 Jan 2013 at 09.4534
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I guess it makes a change from being "drunk in Thailand".
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Discussion 33 : 12 Jan 2013 at 09.2933
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If he got drunk while off duty, then this is a private matter.

People shouldn't take cheap shots at him because of this, but rather use valid arguments if they are opposed to his policies.
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Discussion 32 : 12 Jan 2013 at 08.5232
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I suggest Chalerm to seek professional help on his drinking problems. This is not a shameful thing to do. This perhaps will raise his 'personal behavior rating'. Alcoholism cannot be cured but can be contained - sobered.
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Discussion 31 : 12 Jan 2013 at 08.3531
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This should be subject to discipline. When a high ranking government official visits another country as a representative of their home country, then they have a mandate to be represent their country in the best possible way. To get drunk in a country that discourages drinking is a gross violation of that responsibility. Yingluck should publicly reprimand Chalerm and think carefully about future duties for him.
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Discussion 30 : 12 Jan 2013 at 08.3030
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This is simply Chalerm's and the regime's way to resolve the southern problems and wish our children a happy day.
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Discussion 29 : 12 Jan 2013 at 08.2629
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Chalerm, when you are a public figure, you lose your privacy. This goes to all public figures. May be we should have more of this kind of 'disciplining public figures' - but within the rule of law.
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Discussion 28 : 12 Jan 2013 at 08.2428
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Imagine you would be trapped in Chalerm’s body. Wouldn’t you drink all day and night?
And about the south: Did anybody ever expect a solution or even just a slight improvement of that situation from Chalerm?
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Discussion 27 : 12 Jan 2013 at 08.2227
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This is beyond embarrasing to the nation. That MF should be fire. I hope the Thai people keep bringing this topic up. This is wrong. Most importantly, other high ranking people should publicly and officially condem this. Yinkluck should speak up. But, sadly, I think no one powerful will speak up and it will just fade into a Thai joke that floates around. And sadly, Thai people will again accept this. Thais don't have the balls to stand up.
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Discussion 26 : 12 Jan 2013 at 08.2026
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To be drunk in a muslim country is a paradox
To be chief of Thai Intelligence and be disturbed by paparrazi is another paradox
This deputy PM showed again his incompetence...
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Discussion 25 : 12 Jan 2013 at 08.2025
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There are many bars and clubs in Malaysia, they have a large Muslim clientèle. I agree it is not good for a politician to be seen drunk in public, but it is nothing to do with it being in an Islamic country.
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