Thailand Calls For Diplomatic Solutions to Russia-Ukraine Crisis

[snoop1130]

 

NEW YORK (NNT) - The Permanent Representative of Thailand to the United Nations has expressed support for a diplomatic solution regarding the Russia-Ukraine crisis.

 

Permanent Representative Dr. Suriya Chindawongse made the remark during the 76th Session of the UN General Assembly. He said Thailand has been following developments in Ukraine with deep concerns, especially the escalation of tension threatening international peace and security.

 

Dr. Suriya said his delegation agrees with the Secretary-General’s approach. He said the method would see dialogue conducted in accordance with the Minsk agreements and other mechanisms, with a view to de-escalating the situation and finding a solution.

 

Turning to humanitarian concerns, he called on parties to refrain from the use of force and to ensure the protection of civilians and civilian infrastructure.

 

-- © Copyright NNT 2022-02-25

 

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[WEBBYB808]

Is this like sitting on a fence waiting to see whoch side wins, and then side with them?  Of course, everyone wishes for a peaceful  and diplomatic  solution  and not war, but wishing aint gonna make it happen when one sides not listening  and tell their Soldiers  to attack another country.

[Neeranam]

Since when has Thailand cared about former USSR countries?

[Denim]

Thank god for Thailand. A diplomatic solution !!

 

Pure genius. Why haven't they given this a try yet  !!??

 

Oh....they have for quite some time now.

 

Doh !

 

 

 

Edited February 25, 2022 by Denim

[Nojohndoe]

3 minutes ago, Neeranam said:

Since when has Thailand cared about former USSR countries?

Probably as long as there has existed some  unheralded  if not discreet trade to mutual advantage.

"Former USSR" countries abound ! Therefore so does accumulative trade potential.

[richard_smith237]

7 minutes ago, Neeranam said:

Since when has Thailand cared about former USSR countries?

It doesn't at all of course... 

 

However, when something as huge as this is happening on the global stage, those in Thailand in position of power start salivating at the potential optics of playing international ‘big-shots’... It just looks too good in the Thai Press and those who don’t know any better will think their leading hero’s have not just ‘controlled covid-19’ when the rest of the world couldn’t... they can also prevent warfare half way around the world.... 

 

 

 

[puck2]

What a brilliant idea. Nowbody ever thought about this  bla..bla...bla .

 

Mr. Dr. S, can you deliver some details how to solve the war problem?  I'm afraid, NOT.

 

[Boyn]

how about a brown envelope to Putin so he backs off, or a plastic bag on his head might persuade him.

[Banana7]

38 minutes ago, WEBBYB808 said:

Is this like sitting on a fence waiting to see whoch side wins, and then side with them?  Of course, everyone wishes for a peaceful  and diplomatic  solution  and not war, but wishing aint gonna make it happen when one sides not listening  and tell their Soldiers  to attack another country.

That's is somewhat what Thailand did in the second world war. They were with the Japanese until it became clear that Japan would lose, then switched sides

[Neeranam]

59 minutes ago, richard_smith237 said:

It doesn't at all of course... 

 

However, when something as huge as this is happening on the global stage, those in Thailand in position of power start salivating at the potential optics of playing international ‘big-shots’... It just looks too good in the Thai Press and those who don’t know any better will think their leading hero’s have not just ‘controlled covid-19’ when the rest of the world couldn’t... they can also prevent warfare half way around the world.... 

 

 

 

Most thais won't even know this man. 

 

Thailand has done better than most, however down to personal space and indirectedness. 

[daveAustin]

Empty, but of course obligatory tat as with most countries. Putin can’t be talked to or reasoned with. The guy is inhuman and has no integrity, as Macron found out. 

[smedly]

better to just shut it

 

you have no right to even comment Prayut, seriously shut your mouth

[smedly]

Ukraine peaceful people and country have been invaded by hostile violent force directed by a despot mad man, Thailand really needs to shut up on this, there is no place for generals in democracy

[simola]

A resounding condemnation.  Very similar words to those of China. Hmmm.

[Pique Dard]

 

"Turning to humanitarian concerns, he called on parties to refrain from the use of force and to ensure the protection of civilians and civilian infrastructure."

 

just a time of time! none of the concerned parties will listen at that appeal

Edited February 25, 2022 by Pique Dard
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[hotchilli]

13 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Permanent Representative Dr. Suriya Chindawongse made the remark during the 76th Session of the UN General Assembly. He said Thailand has been following developments in Ukraine with deep concerns, especially the escalation of tension threatening international peace and security.

[ChrisY1]

Go back to 2014....a military coup...and everyone called for a diplomatic solution! There was no diplomacy, just an arrogant military leader spouting rubbish!

[IAMHERE]

We will know what's what, when TAT says no more Russian visas or no more Ukraine visas.

[RichardColeman]

Funny thing is that Thailand's main tourist targets are all the people causing problems in this. They want tourists from the aggressive Russia, and tourists from India and China who veto anything against Russia ! Pretty clear this is all just talk from thailand as action against them would hit them harder than covid !

[spidermike007]

Sorry guys. Thailand no longer possesses any moral authority. So, this is simply lip service, and means nothing to anyone. 

 

So, how to contain the Russian madman? Any ideas? 

[Enzian]

Ultimately this isn't even about Ukraine or Russia, it's about China, it's about Russia and others like LOS positioning themselves for a world where China gradually and eventually becomes the hegemon. When that finally occurs Russia and others will have their own niche, and in the case of Russia that means they shouldn't have to put up with an armed proxy state of NATO on their very doorstep--which is what Putin kept saying but the weaklings in the west kept insisting he was really interested in something else. Keep it simple stupids. 

And what has LOS or anyone else done about the civil war in Burma? It's fine with China, so the rest of the world will do nothing.

[harada]

It’s pretty obvious after the UN Security Council meeting that it is a complete farce, they would have known beforehand that Russia were going to veto, but I guess another couple of days of 5 Star meals and accommodation trumps a war I guess.

[bkk6060]

Thank you. The whole world has been waiting for Thailand's response.

[swm59nj]

     The Ukraine is an independent country that bothers no one. Then it gets invaded by Russia.  Probably because they are concerned Ukraine will become part of NATO. 
     As for the comments Thailand made regarding the issue.  I personally think that was a very nice gesture.  
     It’s not uncommon for governments to express concern about a crisis.  Even though they are not directly involved in it.  

      

 

[spidermike007]

1 hour ago, harada said:

It’s pretty obvious after the UN Security Council meeting that it is a complete farce, they would have known beforehand that Russia were going to veto, but I guess another couple of days of 5 Star meals and accommodation trumps a war I guess.

There need to be exceptions. Somehow Russia vetoing it's own expulsion lacks a bit of credibility. Kick them out. Barbarism should not be tolerated. 

[jacko45k]

1 hour ago, spidermike007 said:

So, how to contain the Russian madman? Any ideas? 

Dissent from within?

 

[Will B Good]

[jaiyen]

Thailand has been welcoming Russian tourist for years (God knows why !) and they have been trying to get them to come, despite Covid. Now they are slagging the Russian government. Thailand the hub of back stabbing and brown nosing.

 

[baboon]

12 hours ago, daveAustin said:

Empty, but of course obligatory tat as with most countries. Putin can’t be talked to or reasoned with. The guy is inhuman and has no integrity, as Macron found out. 

Exactly. I bet if we were on, say, a Ugandan expat forum, we would be discussing what their government had to say.

[John Drake]

Essentially, Thailand has through its silence sided with Russia.  

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Ukraine invasion: Singapore’s condemnation aside, rest of Asean’s ambivalence is ‘shocking’.

Singapore, Indonesia condemn Russia’s assault; Malaysia ‘sad’; Vietnam wants diplomacy; Philippines, Thailand focus on their nationals; Myanmar’s junta backs Putin.

Southeast Asia, which has long called for big nations to respect international law, now seems largely silent. Oil and the South China Sea partly explain why. But silence has a cost too.

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