Thailand Affirms Neutral Stance on Russia-Ukraine Crisis

[vandeventer]

11 hours ago, StayinThailand2much said:

I think, unofficially, Thailand is on Russia's side, but they can't risk saying so.

 

Thailand is always on the 'money-side', and Ukraine is economically insignificant for Thailand. (Plus, Thailand's best buddy's ????????

best buddy is Russia.)

This is a statement on what's right and what's wrong. It's clear that no one in government is  looking at the death and destruction in Ukraine. They might be focused on the parades in Russia as Putin tells them about all the Nazi's he is killing in Ukraine.

[rainham]

Couldn't you help them out a little bit. 

[ikke1959]

Vice president Joe Biden..... shows the level of competence to rule this country...

[Cisco]

Thailand declared neutrality in WWII as well… before joining the Axis.

[chang1]

4 hours ago, Capella said:

Wise decision. The Ukraine war is none of Thailand’s business, so why get involved?

 

It's none of the Western world's business either, but the West never can resist preaching and meddling. 

Thousands being slaughtered in putins land grab seems a good reason to get involved before other countries like Moldova are also invaded. 

You may enjoy being ruled by a dictator but we don't. 

[chang1]

Z is the new swastika. 

[malibukid]

12 hours ago, bkk6060 said:

If China ever tries to take over Thailand I hope the west does nothing and remains  ¨neutral¨.

they already have by proxy

[Isaan sailor]

Obviously, Big Brother forced the neutral stance…

[actonion]

Thailand wont takes sides until they know who's winning , just like in  1942

[hotchilli]

14 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Thailand has affirmed that it will not take sides in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, as the kingdom prepares to join a high-level U.S.-ASEAN meeting next week in Washington, D.C.

Predictable.... good luck later when you want to discuss bi-lateral trade.

[hotchilli]

14 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

According to the premier, the Russia-Ukraine crisis could be discussed between ASEAN leaders and U.S. Vice President Joe Biden during the meeting. However, he said he believed there were more pressing issues, such as the economy, trade and investment, as well as situations in the region that must be resolved immediately.

You might find Joe Biden asking for your answer on Russia/Ukraine before discussing those "other issues"

[hotchilli]

13 hours ago, bkk6060 said:

If China ever tries to take over Thailand I hope the west does nothing and remains  ¨neutral¨.

Technically they already have.

[sammieuk1]

According to officials, Deputy Prime Minister Gen Prawit Wongsuwon will be in charge of national affairs while the Thai prime minister is in the United States

 

What a relief ... spare trousers on standby at the double????

 

[mtls2005]

Shades of 1941 when they lasted a mere 5 hours before giving up to the Empire of Japan, and then went on to play both sides.

 

Bad look, no principals, but part of the thai DNA I fear.

 

I doubt any of us expected anything other than appeasement.

 

This won't be easy to erase. But they'll try.

 

 

Interesting that there is no discussion, no debate in Parliament, no public discussions, just one leader making a declaration.

 

 

 

 

 

 

[ozimoron]

5 hours ago, Capella said:

Wise decision. The Ukraine war is none of Thailand’s business, so why get involved?

 

It's none of the Western world's business either, but the West never can resist preaching and meddling. 

Ukraine is part of the Western world now.

[RichardColeman]

Tourism vs Stand against a tourist country ? Only one winner there from these people. We but hope one day China invades Thailand and they come crying to a world that just says 'sorry, none of our business'

[peter zwart]

11 hours ago, zzaa09 said:

Another mindless patriot that doesn't know the backstory. 

Typical and quite predictable.

If you push a dog more and more into a corner he/she will charge at one moment. Is the fact that this dog attacks good??? NO. Is it a good thing to push this dog into the corner that much???? NO.

The story always has 2 sides. 

[Andycoops]

Guaranteed his understanding of international affairs, should read misunderstanding as Thailand is the world hub of misunderstandings.

All the mumbo jumbo about neutrality won't protect the Thai economy from the fallout as we are already seeing.

The guys incompetence increases daily.

Back to the free army bunker and put on his blinkers, the Muppet.

[dogfish180]

I doubt anyone really cares what Prayuth says. He's totally irrelevant in world politics. Come to think of it, he's fairly irrelevant in Thai politics ????

[Pla Simon]

Good news for Putin the rapacious.

 

I'm sure the irascible demi-man was shaking in his size 5 boots, thinking about the possibility of all those I.C.B.M's  ( inter continental bamboo missiles ) pointing at the Motherland...

 

The pressing issue is who gets to sing the theme song - Russia's Terry McCann, or Thailand's Arthur Daley ?

 

 

[tukadadoll]

6 hours ago, garyk said:

I mentioned this earlier but, IMO all aid to Thailand should be cut and routed to Ukraine. 

That includes all foreign investments in Thailand. Japan and the US are the two biggest FI in Thailand to my knowledge. All US investments should be put on a 5 year withdrawal. 

Alas China would happily take up the mantle in exchange for a small port in the Gulf of Thailand.

[Skeptic7]

Hopefully there will be some "nudging" from the vast majority of the world supporting Ukraine. If nudges fail, then repercussions against Lie-land should follow. 

[apetryxx]

Even historically neutral Switzerland has condemned what Putin and his bloodthirsty mob are perpetrating on their neighbor and threatening the rest of the world with nukes. If Cha Cha or anyone thinks for a minute that this doesn’t have worldwide implications they have their head in the sand.

[bluemoon58]

Utter cowardice and shameful.

[mtls2005]

6 minutes ago, flossie35 said:

This is a proxy war

Today's post award winner for the densest packaging of unfounded conspiracy theories. Kudos sir.

 

Now if thailand is "right" why isn't prayut spouting similar nonsense?

 

 

[AhFarangJa]

14 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

According to the premier, the Russia-Ukraine crisis could be discussed between ASEAN leaders and U.S. Vice President Joe Biden during the meeting.

Well, that inspires confidence seeing as Cha Cha is nearly sixteen months behind the times......

[thailand49]

Sad,  even he figure out Biden isn't in charge V. P. 

[micmichd]

13 hours ago, Excel said:

Well when he has similar principles as Putin it would surprise me if he said anything different.

He said "neutral". A term that warmongers obviously don't understand. 

[micmichd]

1 hour ago, Cisco said:

Thailand declared neutrality in WWII as well… before joining the Axis.

I'm German by passport, and Germany was part of the Axis in WW2. I have never heard that Thais in WW2 fought side by side with Germany. 

[Asquith Production]

15 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

However, he said he believed there were more pressing issues, such as the economy, trade and investment, as well as situations in the region that must be resolved immediately.

More important than children been killed!!!!