US ambassador sees positive political development in Thailand

[webfact]

US ambassador sees positive political development in Thailand

 

 

Out-going US Ambassador Glyn T Davis said today that he sees a positive future for Thailand which he hopes will be a strong, independent, free and prosperous country.

 

Speaking to reporters at the Defence Ministry after meeting Deputy Prime Minister Gen Prawit Wongsuwan, Davies said the promulgation of the two organic laws on MP elections and senate selection signals the beginning of an important process that will lead to general elections next year.

 

“The US and Thailand have been friends for over 200 years. We would like to see Thailand as a strong, independent, free and prosperous country,” he said, adding that he also hopes to see great political participation by Thai people.

 

Full story: http://www.thaipbsworld.com/us-ambassador-sees-positive-political-development-in-thailand/

 

-- © Copyright Thai PBS 2018-09-13

[Vacuum]

20 minutes ago, webfact said:

We would like to see Thailand as a strong, independent, free and prosperous country

Good luck with that, as it's China running the country.

[Grossman]

Well, based on the photo... No disrespect to the Ambassador of course, but I think he might need a new pair of glasses if what he sees is a "positive political development", having the embodiment of the exact opposite sitting in the chair next to him and all. Sad to see the junta kool-aid still being happily quaffed by other countries..

 

That looks like a pretty nice watch on Prawit's wrist by the way, did someone die again?

 

[Esso49]

2 minutes ago, Grossman said:

Well, based on the photo... No disrespect to the Ambassador of course, but I think he might need a new pair of glasses if what he sees is a "positive political development", having the embodiment of the exact opposite sitting in the chair next to him and all. Sad to see the junta kool-aid still being happily quaffed by other countries..

 

That looks like a pretty nice watch on Prawit's wrist by the way, did someone die again?

 

Since when has any American ambassador been honest  ?

Edited September 13, 2018 by Esso49

[PatOngo]

11 minutes ago, Grossman said:

That looks like a pretty nice watch on Prawit's wrist by the way, did someone die again?

Maybe, just maybe, he didn't give them back after all.

[jayboy]

He started out rather impressively and then over time became cowed by the very negative reactions of the usual suspects to any reference to liberty and human rights.His predecessor was braver, the excellent Kristie Kenney - also abused for her encouragement of progress towards democracy.The weird thug MIchael Yon had a particularly vicious campaign against her.Sadly Glyn Davis finishes up with this embarrassing nonsense about "positive political developments".Does he not understand that "senate selection" spits in the face of all the values the USA is supposed to stand for? But he's a decent enough guy and in the Age of Trump, the US couldn't care less about promoting civilized values.

[Different]

If 3rd world countries become democratic, the American empire would fall down.

[YetAnother]

1 hour ago, webfact said:

Out-going US Ambassador Glyn T Davis said today that he sees a positive future for Thailand which he hopes will be a strong, independent, free and prosperous country

Says one thing,believes the opposite

[Chris Lawrence]

One of the best places in Asia to develop watch making as a business opportunity. And speaking to the right man. Just imagine having a 'Benny' on your wrist. Trade mark pending. The Rolex of the far East.

[Esso49]

12 minutes ago, YetAnother said:

Says one thing,believes the opposite

as all politicians

[z42]

Pathetic, hollow garbage being spouted. How he can possibly say such horseshit as the embodiment of fascist oppression and an incredibly shady character sits only feet away with his jewel encrusted hands firmly gripped on to power for the foreseeable.

Grow a spine and actually call out this ghastly regime for what it is. This is probably his last assignment before retirement so I don't see what he gains here

[NCC1701A]

"Is that a George Daniel Co-Axial Chronograph you are wearing?"

"No, it is fake watch. I get from woman during interrogation. She sell Republican tee shirts."

"Oh I see..."

[Misterwhisper]

"Positive political development"??? You've got to be kidding me!

 

Are you blind, Mr. Davis? Have you not been following the news lately?

 

People got arrested for merely having in their possession t-shirts emblazoned with the "wrong" emblem, you know? A symposium at the FCCT was forcefully canceled, you know? People are still being taken in for "re-education", you know? A free democratic election has been postponed again and again under the flimsiest excuses, you know? Certain "watch collectors" like the one you've been sitting right next to, got off the hook scot-free, you know?

 

And you honestly "see positive political development in Thailand"? Do you actually have a backbone, Mr. Davis?  

Edited September 13, 2018 by Misterwhisper

[Thailand]

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[mercman24]

whats he smoking or is he on the brown envelope train, ha ha, when political parties cannot hold meetings, a bit out of touch methinks

[Fex Bluse]

2 hours ago, Different said:

If 3rd world countries become democratic, the American empire would fall down.

Why?

[klauskunkel]

[yellowboat]

The Donald probably wants to sell more coal.  Its possibly just a sales visit.  Say something nice and they buy. 

[Hayduke]

17 hours ago, webfact said:

US ambassador sees positive political development in Thailand

 

But then again, the US "positive political development" bar is set fairly low these days.

 

 

[alant]

14 hours ago, Misterwhisper said:

Are you blind, Mr. Davis?

Looks like it

[jesimps]

16 hours ago, jayboy said:

He started out rather impressively and then over time became cowed by the very negative reactions of the usual suspects to any reference to liberty and human rights.His predecessor was braver, the excellent Kristie Kenney - also abused for her encouragement of progress towards democracy.The weird thug MIchael Yon had a particularly vicious campaign against her.Sadly Glyn Davis finishes up with this embarrassing nonsense about "positive political developments".Does he not understand that "senate selection" spits in the face of all the values the USA is supposed to stand for? But he's a decent enough guy and in the Age of Trump, the US couldn't care less about promoting civilized values.

But but Trump.......

[lanista]

'....a positive future for a free ,prosperous and  independent Thailand.'

What evidence is there of any of these things taking place here in LOS.

Its actually the exact opposite.

Ambassadors  open the bottom draw of their desk ,dust off the -departing country script- and away they go.

Means nothing.

Trump is right in giving amabassador appointments low priority.

Dont need them because corporations have people on the ground everywhere reporting on whats happening.

Governments are just lap dogs.

[boonrawdcnx]

This guy is just another waste of tax payers money living in his own little world chauffeured around from cocktail party to cocktail party like so many of his colleagues assigned here.

If he wanted a “positive future” for Thailand he should have sent a “signal“ and met with Thanathorn instead.

What positive political developments is he talking about?

Is the guy on Prozac or something?

What a disgrace.


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[DrTuner]

Diplomacy, the art of spewing BS in a believable way.

[Krataiboy]

Pass the bucket, please.

[Media1]

Terrible ambassador a joke and insult

[bkkgriz]

Yes, all of you foreign policy and diplomatic experts are correct. The outgoing ambassador should flame the current regime and poison the well for the incoming ambassador. Excellent strategy. I now understand why so many on TV are experts in so many subjects. Please continue with your bloviating.

[Lupatria]

20 hours ago, webfact said:

US ambassador sees positive political development in Thailand

Somebody must have poisoned his seeing-eye dog.

[connda]

20 hours ago, webfact said:

Out-going US Ambassador Glyn T Davis said today that he sees a positive future for Thailand which he hopes will be a strong, independent, free and prosperous country.

Translated: Keep up the illusion of democracy, stay on our 'good side', and you won't be targeted for 'regime change' regardless of how many watches your dead friend gives you or how abysmal your UN human rights score is. 

 

US foreign policy 101: "He may be an SOB, but he's our SOB."  - Franklin Roosevelt 

[Rhys]

Well, that is so astute from the outgoing Ambassador.  Certainly on the pulse of Thai issue from a concentrated bureaucratic perspective inside the walls of the Ambassador residence...