1 hour ago, gearbox said:

I looked at my gf this morning, she didn't look scared at all. I asked her if she knows what APEC is, she has no idea. The majority of the Thais are not interested in geopolitics, probably not even in countries nearby. I bet most don't know who is the head of state of Cambodia.

That is exactly right, Most people do not keep up with current events.  Mine does not have a clue other than there is a war with Russia and the Ukraine.

12 minutes ago, gearbox said:

Biden called him a rational actor yesterday. It is in the news.

Context?

 

US president tells CNN he believes Putin’s objectives in Ukraine invasion were irrational but that he would not use a nuclear weapon.  Joe Biden has said he believes Vladimir Putin is a “rational actor” who badly misjudged his prospects of occupying Ukraine, but does not believe he would resort to using a tactical nuclear weapon.

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48 minutes ago, gearbox said:

Biden called him a rational actor yesterday. It is in the news.

I think POTUS was being a bit "aspirational"... as in he hopes Putin is rational.

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dsyhRVhaWNM

 

17 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Gen. Chalermphon Srisawasdi, Chief of Royal Thai Armed Forces, said after chairing a meeting on maintaining security during Apec attended by key military and police chiefs, that intelligence revealed no untoward incidents will occur during the summit but some of the leaders attending it might clash among themselves.

Is he referring to President Macron I wonder.....................going to need another 4 metre long table if so.

 

 

10 hours ago, webfact said:

The Thai government has declared 16-18 November special public holidays in Bangkok, Nonthaburi, and Samut Prakan

Does that mean those citizens working are not allowed to use the roads to get to work?

Wondering how many Russians here will be walking around with 'Z' shirts/banners and Russian flags? 

 

And how many Ukrainians will try to protest (doubt there are too many here) who will show photos of dead babies, kids, teenagers and adults from the many targeted civilian strikes, murder and rapes by Russian soldiers?  Mass graves.  Human rights war crimes stacking up. 

I feel very uncomfortable thinking Putin would be on the same soil as me in Thailand.  Like allowing the devil into your home.

 

 

4 hours ago, Bangkok Barry said:

This thread is a perfect example of how people twist news to suit their own agenda. The photo of the PM shaking hands was taken before Vlad Putrid invaded Ukraine, so he is not endorsing Russia's invasion.

 

Having said that, would the scene be repeated now? Probably. Remember, Thailand has failed to condemn Russia, merely expressing concern. Not that anyone anywhere cares what Thailand thinks. 

Would any top world politicians really want to have any dealings with soldiers? Especially one with an IQ similar to the average Somchai in the street.

8 hours ago, ukrules said:

Can't see Putin attending in person but who knows, I note it says 'participation', not attendance.

 

My guess would be a representative in person and perhaps a video link from the man himself.

 

Either way he will have to wear the mandatory face covering........????

I really doubt Putin will attend in person. 2 km distance is now routine for trained snipers. IMO there's no security that can cover 360 degrees at that distance.

Given Putin's paranoia, very unlikely. He knows there are a lot of people that want him dead, and it's not only Ukrainians.

3 hours ago, CANSIAM said:

Yes appalling, can the general population see the bigger picture here ? 

No

8 hours ago, ukrules said:

Can't see Putin attending in person but who knows, I note it says 'participation', not attendance.

I agree. He will be concerned about a coup in his absence like the one that toppled Thaksin.

5 hours ago, CANSIAM said:

Ukrainian assassins blending in with crowd on his arrival ? 

But NOT on Tourist Visas.......

3 hours ago, gearbox said:

Biden called him a rational actor yesterday. It is in the news.

You have taken this out of context. Funny but not funny at all 

The president on Tuesday described Putin as a “rational actor” who has “miscalculated significantly” when he decided to invade. 

19 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

with Russian President Vladimir Putin being among the leaders confirming participation,

The welcome for him?????

 

 

1 hour ago, earlinclaifornia said:

You have taken this out of context. Funny but not funny at all 

The president on Tuesday described Putin as a “rational actor” who has “miscalculated significantly” when he decided to invade. 

Well, from the sentence above I can't figure out if he is a rational actor or not. Something like a half pregnant woman? There are many actors in Thailand who miscalculated significantly how much their much younger gf loves them. However they may act rational in number of other circumstances. What are they in the end...rational or irrational actors?

 

And I haven't taken anything out of context...the headlines cry "Biden calls Putin rational actor"

 

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-10-11/biden-calls-putin-rational-actor-who-miscalculated-with-war

No way is Putin going to be here in person.

8 hours ago, RandiRona said:

It seems Prayut believes he will be Putin in few years since they both have similar alphabets in their name and similar kind of autocracies.

I doubt in world view of Putin, Thailand has any other role but of R&R.

Stupid comment!

arrest him.

18 minutes ago, racket said:

I would, since Vladimir Putin is finally breaking the neck of the globalists scumbags. BRICS is the future. 

So, nuclear threats are ok??? You obviously condone killing innocent civilians too! ????

 

 

 

 

Idiots. He thinks he is God Nothing will stop him short of a bullet to the head,

59 minutes ago, gearbox said:

Well, from the sentence above I can't figure out if he is a rational actor or not. Something like a half pregnant woman? There are many actors in Thailand who miscalculated significantly how much their much younger gf loves them. However they may act rational in number of other circumstances. What are they in the end...rational or irrational actors?

 

And I haven't taken anything out of context...the headlines cry "Biden calls Putin rational actor"

 

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-10-11/biden-calls-putin-rational-actor-who-miscalculated-with-war

Biden has also said Putin's a war criminal, more than once:

“You may remember I got criticised for calling Putin a war criminal,” Biden told reporters at the Fort McNair army post in Washington. “Well, the truth of the matter – we saw it happen in Bucha – he is a war criminal.”

8 hours ago, Inala said:

There is a well known saying, and that is quote, "You really are only as good as the company you keep"

 

If they accept Putin to be there in person, then they are guilty by association. 

 

Because the type of people you hang around with speaks directly to your own personal values.

These people (leaders) don't live by the same rules as we mere mortals,...

1 hour ago, gearbox said:

Well, from the sentence above I can't figure out if he is a rational actor or not. Something like a half pregnant woman? There are many actors in Thailand who miscalculated significantly how much their much younger gf loves them. However they may act rational in number of other circumstances. What are they in the end...rational or irrational actors?

 

And I haven't taken anything out of context...the headlines cry "Biden calls Putin rational actor"

 

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-10-11/biden-calls-putin-rational-actor-who-miscalculated-with-war

Grammar can be a bitch for some....

42 minutes ago, racket said:

I would, since Vladimir Putin is finally breaking the neck of the globalists scumbags. BRICS is the future. 

BRICS without Bolsonaro and Brazil would be an interesting prospect. Do you think Lula is likely to fall into line with Putin and Xi? And Modi seems not to know which way to turn. You think Putin's your friend? He's wringing Europe's neck, that's for sure, but as Churchill said, some neck, some chicken. Europe has to learn to fight again. It's become just a massive bureaucracy and Putin saw that.

9 hours ago, terryofcrete said:

Not a man ... subhuman monster,

.............and a war criminal. There should be a new kind of Nuremberg trial for him and his Russian mob. Very bad to have blind eyes for their atrocities.

5 hours ago, connda said:

President Putin and General Secretary Xi are rational actors.

No, they are communists despots with visions of military takeovers of democratic countries in acts of war and hatred. I wish them a miserable downfall! Please feel free to comment further!

Lets not be too harsh on the Thai leaders, all of the despots from the last 50 years have all had meetings or been entertained by leaders of western countries.

 

There's always money and deals to be made and Thailand sees this as an opportunity not sure why anyone would be surprised, business is business at the end of the day.

 

Majority of Thai people don't know or care about the war / invasion in Ukraine just as they are unaware of all the other atrocities that occur in other countries around the world on a daily basis,

1 hour ago, racket said:

BRICS is the future. 

I would love to slam a few BRICKS together on their nether regions!

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