rooster59 Posted February 17, 2018 Share Posted February 17, 2018 Thailand decorates Myanmar's army chief amid Rohingya crisis Myanmar military commander-in-chief, Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, attends a military exercise at Ayeyarwaddy delta region in Myanmar, February 3, 2018. REUTERS/Lynn Bo Bo/Pool BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand awarded Myanmar's army chief a royal decoration on Friday amid allegations of crimes by Myanmar security forces against Rohingya Muslims that have prompted international condemnation. Nearly 700,000 Rohingya have fled Myanmar's Rakhine state and crossed into Bangladesh since last August, when attacks on security posts by insurgents triggered a military crackdown that the United Nations has said amounts to ethnic cleansing, with reports of arson attacks, murder and rape. Myanmar army commander-in-chief Senior General Min Aung Hlaing was granted the Knight Grand Cross (First Class) of the Most Exalted Order of the White Elephant at a ceremony in Bangkok, according to the general's official website. The website also showed a picture of the commander-in-chief shaking hands with his Thai counterpart, General Tarnchaiyan Srisuwan. Buddhist-majority Thailand often gives royal decorations to army chiefs of other countries who are supportive of Thailand's army, Thai army spokesman Lieutenant General Nothapol Boonngam said. "He received the honour because of our military relations. We support each other's missions and exchange visits. Our armies have many joint activities," Nothapol told Reuters, adding that the Thai army had requested Hlaing's award since last year. "This is a separate issue from human rights." The Burma Human Rights Network said Thailand had crossed a "red line" by granting the award to Hlaing because Thailand is seen as a place of refuge by many Rohingya and other minority groups fleeing persecution in Myanmar, also a Buddhist-majority country. "This kind of person doesn't deserve to win this great award," Kway Win, the group's executive director, told Reuters. Earlier this week, Thailand and the United States kicked off the annual Cobra Gold military drills in Thailand - the largest such exercises in the Asia-Pacific region. Thailand invited Myanmar as observers to the disaster relief and humanitarian assistance portions of Cobra Gold, prompting criticism from rights groups who questioned why a military accused of ethnic cleansing was being given access. The U.S. Embassy in Bangkok this week said Myanmar was not a participant in any of the exercises. -- © Copyright Reuters 2018-02-17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Get Real Posted February 17, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted February 17, 2018 Nice move! They really know how to make thier popularity and credability on the international level sink to a rock bottom standard. Ok, ok! I know. It´s a safe move. It can´t reach lower levels. 6 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoePai Posted February 17, 2018 Share Posted February 17, 2018 Please someone tell me Thailand is extracting the urine 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post coulson Posted February 17, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted February 17, 2018 1 hour ago, rooster59 said: "This is a separate issue from human rights." The rest of the world might not share that idea. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaoboi Bebobp Posted February 17, 2018 Share Posted February 17, 2018 (edited) From the other side of the planet: Canada imposes sanctions on Myanmar general over Rohingya abuses Not the same military officer the Thais are congratulating but all the same. Thailand really knows how to cultivate foreign friendships. Of course, the US won't say anything because it needs Thailand for its centre of operations. Canada also now has a Sergey Magnitsky Law, officially called the Justice for Victims of Corrupt Foreign Officials Act. Edited February 17, 2018 by Kaoboi Bebobp 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post PETERTHEEATER Posted February 17, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted February 17, 2018 Looks like he bought the late Haile Salassi's medals from E-Bay.... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odysseus123 Posted February 17, 2018 Share Posted February 17, 2018 Yet another chappie with parachute wings. Must have been millions of 'em floating down into the rice paddies at one time or another. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post gunderhill Posted February 17, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted February 17, 2018 22 minutes ago, PETERTHEEATER said: Looks like he bought the late Haile Salassi's medals from E-Bay.... or Sachas? 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post rkidlad Posted February 17, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted February 17, 2018 These generals on both sides couldn’t care less about ‘people’. It’s just one big boys’ club. Vulgar creatures the lot of ‘em. 3 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post yellowboat Posted February 17, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted February 17, 2018 The way these Thai generals think is way beyond comprehension. They really do not have the slightest idea how to conduct themselves on the world stage. The UN will not be offering Thailand any council appointments anytime soon. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Enoon Posted February 17, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted February 17, 2018 "Birds of a feather...." 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JOC Posted February 17, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted February 17, 2018 4 hours ago, rooster59 said: Thailand awarded Myanmar's army chief a royal decoration One of the words in the quote above prevents me from saying, what I really think... 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post canuckamuck Posted February 17, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted February 17, 2018 (edited) Bro's before filthy minorities right dude. Sarcasm jicytdtu Edited February 17, 2018 by canuckamuck 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srikcir Posted February 17, 2018 Share Posted February 17, 2018 Now Thailand is the Hub for White Elephants. Should be the Hub of White Wash. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post YetAnother Posted February 17, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted February 17, 2018 5 hours ago, rooster59 said: "This is a separate issue from human rights." this is the military mindset; look at thailand these past 4 years; they are saying : 'military first, humans second'; truly pathetic the thai military awarding thai medals to foreign military; sticking together with their middle fingers out to all the rest of us 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odysseus123 Posted February 17, 2018 Share Posted February 17, 2018 8 minutes ago, YetAnother said: this is the military mindset; look at thailand these past 4 years; they are saying : 'military first, humans second'; truly pathetic the thai military awarding thai medals to foreign military; sticking together with their middle fingers out to all the rest of us They would not think that there is anything wrong and would be genuinely bewildered if you informed them that there was. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soalbundy Posted February 17, 2018 Share Posted February 17, 2018 WHAT ????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the guest Posted February 17, 2018 Share Posted February 17, 2018 5 hours ago, yellowboat said: The way these Thai generals think is way beyond comprehension. They really do not have the slightest idea how to conduct themselves on the world stage. The UN will not be offering Thailand any council appointments anytime soon. With China and Russia on the UN round-table, I don't think Thailand is that bothered. Not that UN stands for much these days. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAG Posted February 17, 2018 Share Posted February 17, 2018 6 hours ago, Odysseus123 said: Yet another chappie with parachute wings. Must have been millions of 'em floating down into the rice paddies at one time or another. Yes, quite extraordinary isn't it? Almost as bizarre as wearing all your medal ribbons on your combat kit! Still, I suppose it impresses someone... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post spidermike007 Posted February 18, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted February 18, 2018 Just another example of who these creeps are, that are currently running the country. They relate to despots. The pigs that are in charge of the army in Burma, are serial killers. Genocidal maniacs. Billionaire heroin dealers. And that is the company Prawit, and Little P. choose. Nice work guys. Setting an example for your people. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graemeaylward Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 How can Thailand be so dumb!!!! Nothing, I repeat nothing, is "a separate issue from human rights"!!!! Should do wonders for the peace talks with the Moslem insurgents in the South! Unbelievable.Sent from my Lenovo A3000-H using Thailand Forum - Thaivisa mobile app 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odysseus123 Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 3 minutes ago, graemeaylward said: How can Thailand be so dumb!!!! Nothing, I repeat nothing, is "a separate issue from human rights"!!!! Should do wonders for the peace talks with the Moslem insurgents in the South! Unbelievable. Sent from my Lenovo A3000-H using Thailand Forum - Thaivisa mobile app Truly,truly believable..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canuckamuck Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 All those little color bars on his uniform represent battles against his own people and the oppression of minority groups. The Thai army respects that sort of dedication. Props where props are due. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metisdead Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 Posts containing offensive hyperbole comments have been removed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happyman58 Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 He should of got the Iron Cross like Hitler gave Himmler for murdering 6 million Jews. Who said crime does not pay as long as you wear an army uniform and do it in a nice way? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonhia Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 An award for what?! Forceful, and from what I can gather, injustice against poor and desperate people.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim1000 Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 How come a guy like this gets 1.3 million likes on Facebook? Zucky has a lot to answer for 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Dude Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 They are just 'peas in a pod' from both sides. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
300sd Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 Scum attracts scum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammieuk1 Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 Why is he wearing a B&Q paint chart? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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