Free Thailand July 2014 | Page 15

Army Slaves After watching that video, just close your eyes for a second. Now, imagine that was your own Son, getting that Thai Royal Army treatment. How will you feel !!! If you go around the suburbs of Bangkok, especially anywhere near an army base, you’ll find this is a common practice. Thai army officer routinely has about 3 or 4 enlisted army soldiers doing his family laundry, ironing clothes, cutting the grass, etc. He has 3 or 4 cars which get washed and vacuumed nearly every day. when his wife comes home from the mall, they take all of her shopping bags out the car then clean and wash the car for her. This is not a temporary detail. They live at the house for many months, of course sleeping on the floor. Power, Control, Intimidation and Abuse. That defines the Thai Royal Army culture. Sea Slaves Imagine your own father used to work on one of those ships. Long hours, no place to go for nothing. It’s real life. Real people that their poverty made them an easy target for slavery. It’s Tragic. Who forgets Thai Navy role in spotting boats carrying the Rohingya refugees and putting them in the hands of the smugglers. Thai naval forces are paid about $65 per Rohingya. What a lousy business. I think under the Junta rule now. Thai Royal Navy can make 10 times that price, if they become the Smugglers themselves. Avoid the middle man. $600 per Rohingya, sell them