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Don't be upset because the majority of Thai people love Thaksin and they don't even like you. You know better than the people and you are making great sacrifices to prevent them from exercising their will. Thank-you for saving the people from themselves, but bear in mind that they will never praise you for your efforts to "save" the country.

The author of the article forgot to mention the decline in tourism, due to high-profile tourist murders, beach umbrella bans, booze bans, and a general contempt for farang.

I can almost get behind government reform, but have very little confidence in the reformers. Is it the business of government, however, to "reform" non-governmental organizations or groups? A regulated free press is an oxymoron.

The current government lacks legitimacy, so it would be pointless to engage in any dialogue or debate with its representatives. The only suggestion is that Prayut and his cronies get out and return power to the Thai people. The current regime has brought nothing but shame and great loss of face to the country. Escalating unrest or complete capitulation are the only two paths set before the ruling junta.

This should be done to Americans on Spring Break in Florida

The Morals of Americans are terrible and they need God

Junta 'Willing' to Work With New U.S. Ambassador

By Khaosod English

Glyn Davies (photo from website of the US Department of State)

BANGKOK - The Thai government is looking forward to cooperation with the newly-nominated American ambassador, a spokesperson says.

United States President Barack Obama nominated Glyn Davies, the former US special representative for North Korea, as the new ambassador to Thailand over the weekend. His formal appointment is pending an approval by the US Congress.

Davies' nomination follows a six-month vacancy in the post of US ambassador to the Kingdom. The former ambassador, Kristie Kenney, left the position in November, and the US diplomatic mission in Bangkok has been led by charge d'affaires W. Patrick Murphy.

Speaking at a press conference yesterday, Maj.Gen. Kongcheep Tantrawanich, a spokesperson of the Ministry of Defense, said he has been informed about Davies' nomination and told reporters that, if Davies is formally appointed, Thailand is willing to work with the new ambassador "for the sake of peace in the country and stability in the region."

"I insist that our government has a willingness to cooperate with every nation. We do not have bias against anyone," said Maj.Gen. Kongcheep, "Thailand is currently going through an important transition. The Ministry of Defense is working under the policy of the government and upholding interest of the nation as our basis."

Thailand has long been a major ally of the United States in the Asia-Pacific region, though the US government has scaled back diplomatic ties with Thailand following the military coup d'etat that toppled an elected government on 22 May 2014.

Full story: http://www.khaosodenglish.com/detail.php?newsid=1429080377

-- Khaosod English 2015-04-15

"...Yet it seems like the drafters [Constitution Drafting Committee members] are afraid of democracy. Aren't they able to tell the difference between democracy and the Thaksin [shinawatra] regime? They merely believe that democracy can be used to pave the way for the [Thaksin] regime ... which needs to be eradicated," the former PM said in an exclusive interview with The Nation..."

I am amazed at this comment from Adhisit...a very sane and almost certainly accurate statement.

Irrespective of whether or not you agree with his politics, Abhisit is a very intelligent guy and, having been born in the UK, has had the benefit of an excellent western education.

Sadly, he is one of the very few Thai politicians who actually understands what the term "democracy" means.................

How does one invoke an article in a charter that hasn't yet been ratified? Kind of putting the cart before the horse, isn't it?

"Calkins noted significant opportunities for expanding bilateral trade and investment, stressing the importance of a predictable business climate and rule of law to trade partners."

Rule of law.....When the Shinawatras were in power......Not really. Now improving.

"He reiterated Canada's hope that democratic governance will be restored in Thailand soon through free and fair elections, while also highlighting the importance of a transparent, inclusive reform process."

Why "restored". Before the coup was no democratic governance and surely no free and fair elections.....

It just may be time for Thailand and the US to amicably separate. The US clearly does not appreciate Thai culture and governance. And the Thais equally have no understanding of US standards of accountability, transparency, and quality control. Let the Thais rule themselves as they want, with no interference from the US. And the US should simply shut its door to trade with Thailand. This doesn't mean Thais cannot go to the US or vice versa. But the two countries apparently no longer share any similar political values, defense concerns, or economic needs. I'm sure trade with Russia, China, and North Korea will make up for it all, anyway.

Thailand doesn't have a government, it has a ruling junta. Justice cannot spring from injustice.

I'm no fortune teller and I can still predict his future. "Sic semper tyrannis"

How about getting the Thai people to accept it first?

There is a quote from an old acquaintance that goes, "I know a dead when it ain't one." I guess people should just accept any job offering starvation wages, poor and unsafe working conditions, and virtually no fringe benefits. It's like blaming the demise of the Hugo on car buyers. 555

There is a quote from an old acquaintance that goes, "I know a dead when it ain't one." I guess people should just accept any job offering starvation wages, poor and unsafe working conditions, and virtually no fringe benefits. It's like blaming the demise of the Hugo on car buyers. 555

"Trust the junta not to hog power, says Prayut"

It looks like that ship has already sailed.

Justice, eh? 555

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He said the European Union delegation to Thailand that had criticised the detention of civilians by military courts on Friday should try to understand that Thailand needs to maintain martial law in order to steer the Kingdom towards "full democracy" under the roadmap.

Whats "Full Democracy" then , I thought we already had that up until May last year

full democracy means future governments will still have to tow the Junta line and follow the orders of the military or be punished.

So its a kind of futuristic , highly evolved Democracy where peoples votes don't actually mean anything.

did they ever..in any country..

It has been said that democracy is the worst form of government except all the others that have been tried.

The students are gradually ramping up the dissent. The parade last week, now this.

The junta will be having sleepless nights over what's coming next and how to deal with it!

Im not sure if its a joke or that you really believe it. The army is firmly in power and the only ones scared are the red shirts. Not a peep from them they are either scared or they did not get paid. Probably both.

A few students scaring the army. Real funny... if is was a big protest or nation wide maybe but just this is nothing.

This is definitely something. It wasn't happening before to any extent. How will your heroes deal with it if it gets a little more serious?

They will gun down protesters and lock up any survivors in re-education camps.

The Junta finds itself having to do a lot of "clarifying." It seems that everyone develops his or her own understanding and it is the Junta's job to ensure everyone has the "correct" understanding.

I think I just heard the fat lady sing. Reminds me of when the U.S. used the Mujahideen during the Soviets' foray into Afghanistan. A loose cannon despot snuggling up to the commies can't be tolerated. The corporate and strategic interests of the United States are being threatened. You do the math.