Thai Royalists Gather at US Embassy, Petition US to Stop Intervening with Thai Politics

[snoop1130]

 

A group of Thai royalists gathered in front of the US embassy yesterday, May 24th, urging the United States to stop interfering with Thai politics and undermining the country’s institution of monarchy, according to them.

 

The protest followed reports from Thai conservative news outlets, which continuously alleged that the US’s Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) had intervened in the Thai election on May 14th to ensure the installation of the Move Forward Party—the party that won the election—in the government.

 

As evidence of alleged interference, the protesters brought up US Ambassador Robert Godec’s “call” for the Thai government to promptly release the election results, which he wrote on the day after the election.

 

By Tanakorn Panyadee

Caption: PHOTO: Kapook

 

Full Story: https://thepattayanews.com/2023/05/25/thai-royalists-gather-at-us-embassy-petition-us-to-stop-intervening-with-thai-politics/

 

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[Dan O]

Gotta blame somebody if you lose the vote. 

[ikke1959]

Forgive them father as they don't have a clue what the are doing

[zzaa09]

Brian Berletic/Tony Cartalucci will be proud of such activity....

[bob smith]

yellow nutters.

[Neeranam]

49 minutes ago, snoop1130 said:

As evidence of alleged interference, the protesters brought up US Ambassador Robert Godec’s “call” for the Thai government to promptly release the election results, which he wrote on the day after the election.

Does he think he's the voice of the USA or something?

[greg71]

These 3 look like undercover police / military we see at the anti royal protests .

[Denim]

These nutters continue to do more damage to the image of the Monarchy  than everyone else grouped together.

[StayinThailand2much]

Fake news meet gullible, uneducated people...

[zzaa09]

2 minutes ago, StayinThailand2much said:

Fake news meet gullible, uneducated people...

And those circles that reprint it. 

[Dan O]

9 minutes ago, Neeranam said:

Does he think he's the voice of the USA or something?

That's a pretty normal statement from most all democratic govts worldwide in a situation like this and has nothing to do with "being the voice of America". But as a side note as the US Ambassador in Thailand he is the voice of America diplomatically in country 

[StayinThailand2much]

1 hour ago, snoop1130 said:

As evidence of alleged interference, the protesters brought up US Ambassador Robert Godec’s “call” for the Thai government to promptly release the election results, which he wrote on the day after the election.

Damn! No-one needs that in this country...

[Jingthing]

8 minutes ago, StayinThailand2much said:

Damn! No-one needs that in this country...

Do you really think there anything wrong with what he wrote?!?

 

Quote

The US ambassador wrote: “Yesterday, tens of millions of people participated in the vote across the Kingdom of Thailand – as election observers, poll workers, members of the media, candidates, and, most importantly, voters. As a longstanding friend and ally of Thailand, the United States looks forward to the final results.”

The ambassador is a diplomat. I think he's being diplomatic. End of. 

[StayinThailand2much]

7 minutes ago, Jingthing said:

17 minutes ago, StayinThailand2much said:

Damn! No-one needs that in this country...

Do you really think there anything wrong with what he wrote?!?

It was a sarcastic remark. And, yes, of course he was spot on.

[edwinchester]

32 minutes ago, greg71 said:

These 3 look like undercover police / military we see at the anti royal protests .

Yeah, you'd think they'd have the brains to let the haircuts grow out a bit more before trying on this stunt.

[Neeranam]

7 minutes ago, edwinchester said:

Yeah, you'd think they'd have the brains to let the haircuts grow out a bit more before trying on this stunt.

What I was thinking

[darksidedog]

Thai politics are always fun when the Government lose, but is of course when they normally resort to cheating by banning or dissolving parties. One suggestion the CIA were in cahoots with move forward and that will be all the justification these scumbags need to kick another legitimately elected party out. We have seen it many times and you have to know that Prayut wants move forward gone, it is just a question of what "legitimacy" they use. Thais will know, the world will know, but if it keeps them in power, they are highly likely to do it again.

[onthedarkside]

Off topic post discussing vote counts in US has been removed

[MrMojoRisin]

Quite the turnout.

 

One wonders how much damage some of these fruitcakes may cause as they fail to accept Thailand modernising over the coming years.

 

They are perhaps the only folks in the known universe less rational than the junta loving but but Thaksin brigade that roams these boards.

[Toolong]

1 hour ago, zzaa09 said:

Brian Berletic/Tony Cartalucci will be proud of such activity....

You got it.

 

I got a whiff of BB/TC too. Right off the bat.

Except I'd not be surprised if he was - beyond being 'proud' of these extreme yellow goons - up to his neck in being part of it.

[dinsdale]

You are all wrong. I have to agree with this group 4 people shown in the image that the US influenced a vote of around 25,000,000 people in Thailand that the three pillars along with many other things, e.g. monopolies, needs reform. It's obvious. Damn you Americans. You should stay out of Thailand's 'democratic' process.

[proton]

I thought they just wanted to buy American jets?

[CharlieKo]

3 minutes ago, proton said:

I thought they just wanted to buy American jets?

America said No.

[metisdead]

A post with offensive trolling comments toward Thai people and a reply has been removed.

[riclag]

58 minutes ago, dinsdale said:

You are all wrong. i have to agree with this group 4 people shown in the image that the US influenced a vote of around 25,000,000 people in Thailand that the three pillars along with many other things, e.g. monopolies, needs reform. It's obvious. Damn you Americans. You should stay out of Thailand's 'democratic' process.

I like every other lay person have no proof that the CIA has any involvement ! Imop But they are a rather secretive agency who has ways of performing covert operations .imop

“Americans have been understandably outraged and alarmed about foreign electoral interference. But the practice is not new; in fact, the United States was for a long time its leading exponent. | REUTERS”

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/opinion/2020/10/29/commentary/world-commentary/america-still-interfere-foreign-elections/

 

The leaders in many countries are very powerful especially the ones who grew from

the military complex! Imop

It wouldn’t surprise me if they make accusations of foreign interference through passive media campaign propaganda efforts imop.

 

“Former CIA Director Leon Panetta said that the agency doesn’t alter votes or spread disinformation, but does influence foreign media outlets to “change attitudes within the country.” Panetta told Shimer that the CIA would occasionally “acquire media within a country or within a region that could very well be used … to deliver” messages, or try to “influence those that may own elements of the media to … cooperate, work with you in delivering that message.” 

https://news.yale.edu/2020/08/20/rigged-details-long-history-russian-and-us-electoral-interference

[dinsdale]

14 minutes ago, riclag said:

I like every other lay person have no proof that the CIA has any involvement ! Imop But they are a rather secretive agency who has ways of performing covert operations .imop

Americans have been understandably outraged and alarmed about foreign electoral interference. But the practice is not new; in fact, the United States was for a long time its leading exponent. | REUTERS

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/opinion/2020/10/29/commentary/world-commentary/america-still-interfere-foreign-elections/

 

The leaders in many countries are very powerful especially the ones who grew from

the military complex! Imop

It wouldn’t surprise me if they make accusations of foreign interference through passive media campaign propaganda efforts imop.

 

“Former CIA Director Leon Panettasaid that the agency doesn’t alter votes or spread disinformation, but does influence foreign media outlets to “change attitudes within the country.” Panetta told Shimer that the CIA would occasionally “acquire media within a country or within a region that could very well be used … to deliver” messages, or try to “influence those that may own elements of the media to … cooperate, work with you in delivering that message.” 

https://news.yale.edu/2020/08/20/rigged-details-long-history-russian-and-us-electoral-interference

I can tell you haven't thought deeply about this. The USA had absolutely nothing to do with this overwhelming vote against the military in government in Thailand. This was the Thai people and the Thai people alone.

[riclag]

Just now, dinsdale said:

I can tell you haven't thought deeply about this. The USA had absolutely nothing to do with this overwhelming vote against the military in government in Thailand. This was the Thai people and the Thai people alone.

Your right I havent thought about this much! No need too.

I happen to see the head line in the thread and followed it up with some opinions and ex CIA officials comments in the sources I linked.

If I offended you in anyway my apologies.

[dinsdale]

3 minutes ago, riclag said:

Your right I havent thought about this much! No need too.

I happen to see the head line in the thread and followed it up with some opinions and ex CIA officials comments in the sources I linked.

If I offended you in anyway my apologies.

No need to apologise. The people have spoken on their own account. Never underestimate a people who have no regard for a government. My wife, my daughter, all the extended family, friends of the family and every Thai I have talked to (which is a lot) hate Prayut, hate the military in govt. and I can say no more about another hate.  I truly hope the military, the elites and others will listen to the will of the people. 

[heybruce]

For those who didn't read the full article, here is the "offensive" statement:

 

'The US ambassador wrote: “Yesterday, tens of millions of people participated in the vote across the Kingdom of Thailand – as election observers, poll workers, members of the media, candidates, and, most importantly, voters. As a longstanding friend and ally of Thailand, the United States looks forward to the final results.”'

 

How is that intervention in Thai politics?

[mania]

8 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

A group of Thai royalists

AKA: Military dressed in casual clothes ????