BANGKOK (NNT) - The Chairman of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (TCC) said he agreed with the government’s decision to remain neutral in the Ukraine war.

 

TCC Chairman Sanan Angubolkul made the comment at the “The Big Issue 2022” panel discussion. He said Thailand’s position of neutrality will benefit the Kingdom, as it needs tourists and investors from abroad, including those from Russia and Ukraine.

 

He also suggested the administration consider expanding the public debt ceiling from 60% to 70%. The matter, although having already received a green light from the Cabinet, is awaiting endorsement from the parliament. Sanan explained that the move will provide Thailand access to more funds for economic rehabilitation and stimulation. He also urged the government to ensure that Thailand will not enter the Stagflation state.

 

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Stagflation is a situation in which the inflation rate is high, the economic growth rate slows, and unemployment remains steadily high. It presents a dilemma for economic policy, since actions intended to lower inflation may exacerbate unemployment.

 

The TCC Chairman said the Kingdom should move up the declaration of COVID-19 as an endemic from July to sooner and allow more tourists and investors to enter the nation more freely, in order to prevent opportunity loss.

 

It is inevitable that commodity prices will surge due to the ongoing Black Sea conflict, according to Sanan. He suggested businesses consider stockpiling raw materials to ensure uninterrupted production in the long run.

 

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The only thing they are looking at is their relationship as far as tourism and the money that it brings in.  They could care less obviously of the death toll on both sides and the decimation being carried out on the Ukraine country, towns, and civilians.  What a bunch of rejects these folks are.

Bereft of morals and spineless

there is no such thing as neutral, the Swisses tried it and didn't work, Thailand tried it with Japan and didn't not, here I only see an answer, same as their big brothers in China do, they are Russia neutral and everybody knows what that means add to that Thailand love for the $$$$$$ and we all know what they mean by being neutral  they are a bunch of double face government, nothing else

 

https://www.npr.org/2022/03/15/1086733797/china-seems-to-be-pro-russia-heres-what-that-means-for-the-war-in-ukraine?t=1648118296896

 

China says it's neutral when it comes to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Domestically however, China is signaling it is solidly on Russia's side.

Disgusting!

So I can add Thailand to the list of countries whose products that I won’t buy, If few hundred million other people with morals do the same they might get the message. 

No words , just despicable stand. People are getting blown up daily in there homes as there surroundings are being destroyed . Pity Thailand didn't have the backbone that Ukrainians have !!  

claim for the Russian oligarchy to dock their super yachts in the ports..

10 hours ago, Will B Good said:

Bereft of morals and spineless

they don't care, the lot are filling their pockets 

 

I what really bothers me is that suddenly Russian thieves have become the focus of attention and their extreme wealth, they ### stole it from the people, there are many in Thailand that need to explain their extreme wealth especially over the last 6 years - we have billionaire cops - army chiefs, MP's etc etc.......were did it come from ?,  where is it coming from right now ?

 

Us, Go to the UK  and try and buy a house with cash - you will be arrested

 

go to the UK and try opening a bank acc

 

steal from the Thai people for years and go buy a property in Kensington, not a question asked.......................excuse me, where did this $300m come from - I am/was a general in the Thai military - it was my salary.....I saved hard for 1000 years are you stupid why you ask me that.......................?

2 hours ago, smedly said:

they don't care, the lot are filling their pockets 

 

I what really bothers me is that suddenly Russian thieves have become the focus of attention and their extreme wealth, they ### stole it from the people, there are many in Thailand that need to explain their extreme wealth especially over the last 6 years - we have billionaire cops - army chiefs, MP's etc etc.......were did it come from ?,  where is it coming from right now ?

 

Us, Go to the UK  and try and buy a house with cash - you will be arrested

 

go to the UK and try opening a bank acc

 

steal from the Thai people for years and go buy a property in Kensington, not a question asked.......................excuse me, where did this $300m come from - I am/was a general in the Thai military - it was my salary.....I saved hard for 1000 years are you stupid why you ask me that.......................?

Birds of a feather.

Continuing any relationship with Russia could have serious implications in the near future.

If this war expands, which hopefully won't happen, the neutral stance won't hold water!

They would soon change their minds if the rest of the world abandoned Thai holidays and put thailand on a vacation red list - money talks for these horrible people

Is anyone really surprised this present military Dictatorship would say this

I would say I was shocked but the money grubbing corrupt dinosaur clans that rule this place never really shock me. I will be happy to be out of it all.

Thailand is trying to hide behind a rock until it's all over, by telling the world that it is a meaningless player in the global community. Sounds about right. 

I am confused. If Thailand were invaded by a stronger nation, the Thai citizens would want me to be "neutral"? Russian unilateral, unjustified invasion of the sovereign nation of Ukraine and you say Thailand is correct to be neutral??? In the face of global united condemnation of Russia making war, you cause damage to the Kingdom of Thailand in the community of nations.

Yeah, not really sure there is any overarching strategy here other than to deny, deflect, obfuscate, appease....

 

I mean,

 

At UN, Thailand votes to condemn Russia’s aggression in Ukraine

 

During the 11th Emergency Special Session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA), Thailand has joined 140 countries voting in favour of the resolution to condemn Russia’s aggression against Ukraine, while 5 voted against and 35 abstained.

 

Vietnam and the Lao PDR were the only ASEAN countries to abstain, as well as countries such as China, India, Iran, and Iraq. The five states voting against the resolution were Russia, Belarus, North Korea, Eritrea and Syria.

 

Dr. Suriya Chindawongse, Permanent Representative of Thailand to the United Nations, explained that Thailand carefully considered the draft and voted in support of the resolution because of the overriding importance Thailand attaches to the principles contained in the United Nations Charter and international law, in particular respect for sovereignty, territorial integrity and the non-use of force against countries.

 

https://www.thaipbsworld.com/at-the-un-thailand-votes-to-condemn-russias-aggression-in-ukraine/

 

 

The thai chamber of commerce really isn't representative of the government, they're just participating in the appeasement theatre as a minor character.

 

 

 

 

1 minute ago, mtls2005 said:

Yeah, not really sure there is any overarching strategy here other than to deny, deflect, obfuscate, appease....

 

I mean,

 

At UN, Thailand votes to condemn Russia’s aggression in Ukraine

 

During the 11th Emergency Special Session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA), Thailand has joined 140 countries voting in favour of the resolution to condemn Russia’s aggression against Ukraine, while 5 voted against and 35 abstained.

 

Vietnam and the Lao PDR were the only ASEAN countries to abstain, as well as countries such as China, India, Iran, and Iraq. The five states voting against the resolution were Russia, Belarus, North Korea, Eritrea and Syria.

 

Dr. Suriya Chindawongse, Permanent Representative of Thailand to the United Nations, explained that Thailand carefully considered the draft and voted in support of the resolution because of the overriding importance Thailand attaches to the principles contained in the United Nations Charter and international law, in particular respect for sovereignty, territorial integrity and the non-use of force against countries.

 

https://www.thaipbsworld.com/at-the-un-thailand-votes-to-condemn-russias-aggression-in-ukraine/

 

 

The thai chamber of commerce really isn't representative of the government, they're just participating in the appeasement theatre as a minor character.

 

 

 

 

Yet the Government insists it is also remaining Neutral, well some of them are saying that.....

1 minute ago, mtls2005 said:

Yeah, not really sure there is any overarching strategy here other than to deny, deflect, obfuscate, appease....

 

I mean,

 

At UN, Thailand votes to condemn Russia’s aggression in Ukraine

 

During the 11th Emergency Special Session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA), Thailand has joined 140 countries voting in favour of the resolution to condemn Russia’s aggression against Ukraine, while 5 voted against and 35 abstained.

 

Vietnam and the Lao PDR were the only ASEAN countries to abstain, as well as countries such as China, India, Iran, and Iraq. The five states voting against the resolution were Russia, Belarus, North Korea, Eritrea and Syria.

 

Dr. Suriya Chindawongse, Permanent Representative of Thailand to the United Nations, explained that Thailand carefully considered the draft and voted in support of the resolution because of the overriding importance Thailand attaches to the principles contained in the United Nations Charter and international law, in particular respect for sovereignty, territorial integrity and the non-use of force against countries.

 

https://www.thaipbsworld.com/at-the-un-thailand-votes-to-condemn-russias-aggression-in-ukraine/

 

 

The thai chamber of commerce really isn't representative of the government, they're just participating in the appeasement theatre as a minor character.

 

 

 

 

True......and then issued a statement clarifying their position, which somehow failed to contain the word Russia at any point in the text????

Nine out of ten ASEAＮ countries, including Thailand are taking neutral stance.  

The one exception is Singapore. 

 

Above is of course ignored and Not pointed out on mainstream western media as well as most English-language media.   Much are biased. 

4 minutes ago, sscc said:

Nine out of ten ASEAＮ countries, including Thailand are taking neutral stance.  

The one exception is Singapore. 

 

Above is of course ignored and Not pointed out on mainstream western media as well as most English-language media.   Much are biased. 

Most are military dictatorships, too. US/Europe/Japan should keep that in mind with their trade and investment policies towards Asean.

16 hours ago, Mavideol said:

there is no such thing as neutral, the Swisses tried it and didn't work, Thailand tried it with Japan and didn't not, here I only see an answer, same as their big brothers in China do, they are Russia neutral and everybody knows what that means add to that Thailand love for the $$$$$$ and we all know what they mean by being neutral  they are a bunch of double face government, nothing else

 

https://www.npr.org/2022/03/15/1086733797/china-seems-to-be-pro-russia-heres-what-that-means-for-the-war-in-ukraine?t=1648118296896

 

China says it's neutral when it comes to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Domestically however, China is signaling it is solidly on Russia's side.

China neutral?

March 15, 2022: 

China has already decided provide Russia with economic and financial support and possibly sending mi,Italy supplies such as armed drones.

The US expects it can change China's support.

https://www.theguardian.com/world

 

18 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

The Chairman of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (TCC) said he agreed with the government’s decision to remain neutral in the Ukraine war.

Spineless people.

By staying neutral in the Russian/Ukraine war you are in effect condoning Russian aggression in invading Ukraine, however, since Thailand supported the last UN resolution this clearly seems to be some official opening his mouth before engaging brain.  

Neutral re. Ukraine? Equals Supporting Violator Russia.

Thats Blindingly Obvious ????????.

I suppose the Thai government would have no issue with the rest of the world being "neutral" when China inevitably moves to place Thailand. under CCP control.

I fail to see how anyone can claim to be neutral in this. If you fail to condemn the unprovoked war unleashed by Putin's Russia on its peaceful neighbour then you are effectively condoning it.

 

There is no room for prevarication here, no amount hedging one's bets, no constant dribble of mealy-mouthed words can ever hide the fact that there is only one aggressor who instigated this war. 

 

People will not forget Thailand’s tacit approval in this shameful chase for tourist revenue and, if the idea is that extra numbers of Russian tourists will somehow compensate for lost business from elsewhere, it would be laughable were it not so tragic. Just how many Russians do they imagine will be taking holidays abroad over the coming years with their economy in ruins?  

 

It is a very straightforward choice. Stand with the angels of Ukraine or you deserve to perish with Putin and his coterie of the grotesque.  

 

Another U.N. Resolution, another supporting vote from thailand. Hardly neutral.

 

Thailand backs UN resolution calling for end to violence in Ukraine

 

The resolution received 140 votes, calling for an end to the violence, respect for international humanitarian laws, access for aid, and protection of civilians in Ukraine.

 

Thailand is among seven Asean countries that voted in favour, five countries (Russia, Syria, North Korea, Eritrea and Belarus) voted against and 38 countries (including Vietnam, China, India and Iran) abstained.

 

https://www.nationthailand.com/in-focus/40013816

15 hours ago, smedly said:

there are many in Thailand that need to explain their extreme wealth especially over the last 6 years

Make that 60 years

Let's be honest. Whatever position Thailand may take on this issue, it has absolutely no strategic significance for anyone.