Thai citizens apply to join the fight in Ukraine

[webfact]

 

By Erich Parpart

 

Thais with military experience are signing up for Ukraine’s International Legion to help Ukraine defend itself from Russia’s invasion. 

 

“I can see that Ukrainians are fighting to protect their land and their civilians,” said Chanapong or Ball [last name omitted], a 27-year-old Thai who applied for the international military force at the Ukrainian embassy in Bangkok on Tuesday.

 

“Children are dying, and they [Ukraine] are asking for help from anyone who can help them and I want to help.” 

 

Full story: https://www.thaienquirer.com/38055/thai-citizens-apply-to-join-the-fight-in-ukraine/

 

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[meechai]

5 minutes ago, webfact said:

Thais with military experience are signing up for Ukraine’s International Legion to help Ukraine defend itself from Russia’s invasion. 

This is pretty hilarious when you consider they sat still while a Military Junta overthrew its own Thai government....Then again "Thais with military experience" may have been part of that overthrow problem...so again hilarious in this context

Edited March 1, 2022 by meechai

[RandiRona]

Really?? Fighting for Ukraine?? Why dont they fight in their own country against illegal occupation by military?? I guess they did in 2010 when Junta deployed snipers on it's own people. 

[Albert Zweistein]

Muay Thai ?

[marcusb]

Good for him, takes a lot of guts.  Wish him well. 

 

[Mac Mickmanus]

They are going to fight the Russians .

Would you be willing to do that ?

[Henk Langeweg]

On 3/2/2022 at 5:01 AM, Mac Mickmanus said:

They are going to fight the Russians .

Would you be willing to do that ?

Of course not. I am a peaceful man. Besides that, I like Russia (they liberated us from the Nazi's during WW II)...

[Bkk Brian]

Good for them, anyone willing to go and help defend Ukraine and the war crimes going on there is on the right side of humanity

[daveAustin]

I dunno, commendable and I'd do the same if younger with no dependents. What makes Thais less worthy to fight for a noble cause? Comparing events in Ukraine to the soft transfer of power in Thailand? Typical Boomer tat here.

Get in there lads. ????

[blazes]

On 3/2/2022 at 5:16 AM, Henk Langeweg said:

Of course not. I am a peaceful man. Besides that, I like Russia (they liberated us from the Nazi's during WW II)...

As a war baby myself, I often remind myself that, without what the Russians did at Stalingrad and afterwards, I (in fact, most people on this platform) would be either doing the Sieg Heil salute these last 75 years or being part of the Resistance in our home countries against the Nazi conquerors.

That being said, Putin does not have to actually invade the whole country to more or less get what he wants- -- namely, guarantees (treaty?) from Nato that the latter will not drag Ukraine into Nato.

[daveAustin]

On 3/2/2022 at 5:16 AM, Henk Langeweg said:

Of course not. I am a peaceful man. Besides that, I like Russia (they liberated us from the Nazi's during WW II)...

Stroll on! The Russia today is VERY different from the one that may have liberated you a lifetime ago. Get with it.

[ezzra]

Silly bravado and macho showing off, no one really think that for one moment it will happen...

[Kiwiken]

I am sure many will travel to fight but whether they can handle the harsh reality of partisan fighting against a merciless enemy. While western Countries may take mercenaries Prisoners Russia's history is that it does not

[peter zwart]

On 3/2/2022 at 5:16 AM, Henk Langeweg said:

Of course not. I am a peaceful man. Besides that, I like Russia (they liberated us from the Nazi's during WW II)...

And because you like the russian, their leader can do whatever he wants? Besides that, its not the russian population that decide to attack their neighbour. What if the Russian bomb the hell out of your country/family? Still like them.

[Sydebolle]

Wondering where these boys all where in May 2014? Just asking for a friend though ......... 

[Bkk Brian]

1 minute ago, Sydebolle said:

Wondering where these boys all where in May 2014? Just asking for a friend though ......... 

School?

[BritManToo]

11 minutes ago, peter zwart said:

What if the Russian bomb the hell out of your country/family?

I'd applaud if they bombed my former wife.

[Nicholas Paul KNIGHT]

Shows that the Citizens have more backbone that the Government of Thailand 

[BritManToo]

44 minutes ago, blazes said:

I (in fact, most people on this platform) would be either doing the Sieg Heil salute these last 75 years or being part of the Resistance in our home countries against the Nazi conquerors.

Can't see it would be much different from life in the EU ....... a united Europe under German rule.

[RichardColeman]

Maybe the Ukranians could take in some of those brave Middle Eastern and Afircan men that have run off from their own countries problems to claim asylum in Europe whilst only Ukranian women and kids are leaving Ukraine. 

[KhaoYai]

1 hour ago, blazes said:

As a war baby myself, I often remind myself that, without what the Russians did at Stalingrad and afterwards,

This war isn't being waged by 'Russians' - its being waged by a meglomaniac dictator that just just happens to be Russian.  If the Russian people weren't fed the continous diet of lies and fantasies that they are, they wouldn't support their 'leader' or his 'special operation'.

Edited March 2, 2022 by KhaoYai

[JeffersLos]

They probably think Ukraine is the UK. 

[KhaoYai]

On 3/2/2022 at 5:16 AM, Henk Langeweg said:

Of course not. I am a peaceful man. Besides that, I like Russia (they liberated us from the Nazi's during WW II)...

If you're trolling - bad taste. If you're serious - shame on you!

[Kinnock]

2 hours ago, sead said:

Thousands of black students aren't allowed out of ucraine. Guess some students killed makes it a more serious war

"Students" seems to be the new name for the illegal immigrants who've been trying to get into the EU for months.

[Excel]

4 hours ago, meechai said:

This is pretty hilarious when you consider they sat still while a Military Junta overthrew its own Thai government....Then again "Thais with military experience" may have been part of that overthrow problem...so again hilarious in this context

Yep but they apparently do have expertise in converting armoured vehicles gearboxes to one forward gear and 22 reverse gears ????

[Iamfalang]

Why are members defaming this guy? Basically questioning his courage and calling him an idiot.  He should sue.  Then others seem fine that Russia kill Ukrainian people because they killed Nazis.  No words

[IAMHERE]

4 hours ago, meechai said:

Then again "Thais with military experience" may have been part of that overthrow problem...so again hilarious in this context

I've always wondered why Thailand would conscript and then train it's underclass in warfare. Then I saw all the recruits mowing grass and washing cars and such; being tempted  or teased by Admiral/General household ladies.  If I was in charge it'd be a volunteer only force. Keep that military experience in check.

[rwill]

Sounds like a job for win drivers.   They like shooting each other.

[josephbloggs]

On 3/2/2022 at 4:58 AM, Henk Langeweg said:

 

That's all you can say?  He is volunteering to put his life at risk to fight for a cause and you can only make a pathetic comment like that?  More bravery in his little finger than you have in your whole body...

Have you ever volunteered to fight for a cause you believe in, at great personal risk to yourself...  I guess not.

[Henk Langeweg]

1 hour ago, blazes said:

As a war baby myself, I often remind myself that, without what the Russians did at Stalingrad and afterwards, I (in fact, most people on this platform) would be either doing the Sieg Heil salute these last 75 years or being part of the Resistance in our home countries against the Nazi conquerors.

That being said, Putin does not have to actually invade the whole country to more or less get what he wants- -- namely, guarantees (treaty?) from Nato that the latter will not drag Ukraine into Nato.

Nazi's has to be neutralized. Otherwise they will be the basis on which it will start all over again in a few decades.