The Thai government has reaffirmed Thailand’s neutrality in the Russia-Ukraine crisis.

 

The remarks were delivered Tuesday (March 1st) during a Thai Cabinet meeting to assess the unfolding crisis, in response to requests from over 25 diplomats in Thailand for the administration to speak out against Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

 

Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha said during the discussion that Thailand’s long-standing relationship with Russia must be considered and that the Kingdom must walk carefully. He noted that Thailand will adhere to ASEAN’s stance on the Russia-Ukraine dispute, as the grouping has advocated for discussions between the conflicting parties.

 

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FM Don, cowering in the corner terrified, while braver nations with an ethical backbone take a position.

Weak as <deleted> as usual. Thailand forever fearful to pick a side during conflict. Thousands of years of splinters from sitting on the fence.

Will Thailand be expecting support from the UN, the EU et al when China finally takes over?

Cowards just as they did by sitting on the fence with the Myanmar Coup as thousands were slaughtered.  

22 minutes ago, Will B Good said:

Will Thailand be expecting support from the UN, the EU et al when China finally takes over?

No they will rollover like they did to Japan in WW2

They show their true colours again, why would we expect one self serving unellected administration to do otherwise when speaking of another. Nothing Prayut and his spineless cohorts do suprises me anymore. They are beneath contempt much like Putin...

There we see it, Thailand will not do or say anything when they see horrendous international law violations, outrageous immoral actions and behaviour and unspeakable international political actions.

 

Just nothing from Thailand because they can't see how to make money from supporting the legal, moral and proper political position.

 

19 minutes ago, mark131v said:

They show their true colours again, why would we expect one self serving unellected administration to do otherwise when speaking of another. Nothing Prayut and his spineless cohorts do suprises me anymore. They are beneath contempt much like Putin...

Why are you so surprised?

 

8 minutes ago, Banana7 said:

There we see it, Thailand will not do or say anything when they see horrendous international law violations, outrageous immoral actions and behaviour and unspeakable international political actions.

Did you really expect anything different?

 

9 minutes ago, Banana7 said:

Just nothing from Thailand because they can't see how to make money from supporting the legal, moral and proper political position.

There we are again, it's all about money.

 

Thailand MONEY number one.

35 minutes ago, mark131v said:

 

13 minutes ago, NanaSomchai said:

 

 

2 minutes ago, mark131v said:

 

There you go I highlighted a bit to help with your comprehension

I love you too.

4 minutes ago, mark131v said:

 

There you go I highlighted a bit to help with your comprehension

 

3 minutes ago, NanaSomchai said:

I love you too.

Your right there was no need and it was a cheap shot for which I apologise...

36 minutes ago, mark131v said:

They show their true colours again, why would we expect one self serving unellected administration to do otherwise when speaking of another. Nothing Prayut and his spineless cohorts do suprises me anymore. They are beneath contempt much like Putin...

Its in Thailand's self interests to remain neutral and no to get involved .

  Thailand isnt a World power and doesnt need to get involved with either side 

This is the only reason why......................money to be made.....

 

Reuters

Russia to widen trade, economic ties with Asia after Western sanctions

8 minutes ago, Mac Mickmanus said:

Its in Thailand's self interests to remain neutral and no to get involved .

  Thailand isnt a World power and doesnt need to get involved with either side 

5 minutes ago, Bkk Brian said:

This is the only reason why......................money to be made.....

 

Reuters

Russia to widen trade, economic ties with Asia after Western sanctions

I have never seen it any different to be honest, there's us, then there's them.

 

Now that Putin can't trade with us anymore (the Western civilized world), he's going to focus on trading with them (the emerging nations, emerging market) instead.

 

We see the World with our Western views, views which do not apply:

 

- South of the Mediterranean sea.

- South of the Equator.

- East of Poland.

- East of the Bosphorus.

 

Now that the situation in these societies are evolving and emerging markets are thriving, Putin is going to reinforce Russia's ties to the rest of the unsanctioned World where his money will be welcomed and "ethics" are wholly different.

 

Thailand will soon start to pay the price for their "neutral" position. Western companies are withdrawing investments from Russia, and soon they will be canceling or reducing investments in Thailand since Thailand hasn't acknowledged the illegal, and immoral actions of Russia.

27 minutes ago, mark131v said:

So, if Thailand spoke out against Putin and Russia, do you think that Russia would withdraw from Ukraine and call the whole thing off ?

34 minutes ago, Bkk Brian said:

This is the only reason why......................money to be made.....

 

Reuters

Russia to widen trade, economic ties with Asia after Western sanctions

This is more promising, just seen this. Still some way to go but on the right track........................

 

THAI NEWS REPORTS: Statement by Dr. Suriya Chindawongse, Permanent Representative of Thailand to the UN before the 11th Emergency Special Session of UNGA on 1st March 2022.

https://twitter.com/ThaiNewsReports/status/1499029231782993920

 

1 minute ago, Mac Mickmanus said:

So, if Thailand spoke out against Putin and Russia, do you think that Russia would withdraw from Ukraine and call the whole thing off ?

No I am not that naive though I believe it would show Thailand has a sense of right and wrong and a moral compass, instead what this shows is the Thai leadership are gutless men motivated by one thing only. It shows their true colours and maybe the world will notice and remember, shortsighted at best totally immoral at worst

Here we go again with the (mostly) negative comments towards Thailand . . .  Why do we need to take a position (against Russia)? Why only white versus black, “who is not with us is against us”  . . . ? We do not know anything about the real thoughts and actions of politicians, military and other rich and powerful men, none of them having righteous motives

Many things are in the play, Freedom (we cherish it . . . euh . . . hello Covid vaccination mandate), Democracy (we fight for it . . . In the EU, the Commission takes the decisions, the Parliament handles only less important matters, just like in the old URSS), Economy (selling arms, controlling energy – think of North stream 2, . . .)  . . . these are some of the visible reasons. But there are more obscure reasons, one of them being the need for the USA to rally its NATO and EU allies to quell the beginning of some dissensions withing the group . . .

For me, it is wise for Thailand to take a neutral position.

4 minutes ago, Walkabout said:

Here we go again with the (mostly) negative comments towards Thailand . . .  Why do we need to take a position (against Russia)? Why only white versus black, “who is not with us is against us”  . . . ? We do not know anything about the real thoughts and actions of politicians, military and other rich and powerful men, none of them having righteous motives

 

Many things are in the play, Freedom (we cherish it . . . euh . . . hello Covid vaccination mandate), Democracy (we fight for it . . . In the EU, the Commission takes the decisions, the Parliament handles only less important matters, just like in the old URSS), Economy (selling arms, controlling energy – think of North stream 2, . . .)  . . . these are some of the visible reasons. But there are more obscure reasons, one of them being the need for the USA to rally its NATO and EU allies to quell the beginning of some dissensions withing the group . . .

 

For me, it is wise for Thailand to take a neutral position.

 

The fastest growing refugee crisis in a generation and you reckon it's just NATO quelling a bit of dissention?

 

People and countries are judged on their actions and there are consequences for all not least the innocent people being murdered by Putin, shame on you! 

44 minutes ago, mark131v said:

No I am not that naive though I believe it would show Thailand has a sense of right and wrong and a moral compass, instead what this shows is the Thai leadership are gutless men motivated by one thing only. It shows their true colours and maybe the world will notice and remember, shortsighted at best totally immoral at worst

I dont think that many people are too bothered and concerned about what Thailand does , but Thailand are remaining neutral , no need for Thailand to get involved in someone elses dispute 

8 minutes ago, mark131v said:

The fastest growing refugee crisis in a generation and you reckon it's just NATO quelling a bit of dissention?

 

People and countries are judged on their actions and there are consequences for all not least the innocent people being murdered by Putin, shame on you! 

Do you really believe people are judged by their action? It is the winner and the powerful who determine the history . . .

1 minute ago, Walkabout said:

Do you really believe people are judged by their action? It is the winner and the powerful who determine the history . . .

 

Yes, yes I do. There is right and wrong at work here and you do not need to be Sherlock Holmes to work it out. If you are happy to close your eyes to what is going on then that is your choice but it truly speaks volumes about you and the Thai leadership. I hope you or your family are never subjected to this because I have seen war and what Ukraine is going through is a tragedy, one man's ego trip leading to murder and chaos, it's awful and unforgivable

2 minutes ago, mark131v said:

Yes, yes I do. There is right and wrong at work here and you do not need to be Sherlock Holmes to work it out. If you are happy to close your eyes to what is going on then that is your choice but it truly speaks volumes about you and the Thai leadership. I hope you or your family are never subjected to this because I have seen war and what Ukraine is going through is a tragedy, one man's ego trip leading to murder and chaos, it's awful and unforgivable

No one is suggesting that war is a good thing and no one is backing Putin or agreeing with his actions .

I have seen war, got hungry, seen my house completely destroyed, all that in the name of Democracy  but in reality for the control of the copper industry (Congo vs Katanga, 197-1973)

1 minute ago, Walkabout said:

I have seen war, got hungry, seen my house completely destroyed, all that in the name of Democracy  but in reality for the control of the copper industry (Congo vs Katanga, 197-1973)

Then you of all people should understand what Putin is doing and you of all people should know there is right and wrong at work here. It matters not the conspiracy theories you believe what does matter is that one man has plunged Europe and the world into crisis and you like the cowardly Thai leadership are happy to ignore this, at least we understand the cowards in charge of Thailand but with you I am struggling so best I leave it there I think

Correction on the date: Congo vs Katanga : 1960-1963

 

What I say is that Russia is wrong but that parties on the other side are also wrong.

And our media are more propaganda than objective reports . . .

i certainly do not take side, I only want the fighting to stop.