Thai PM will meet with Putin in Beijing on Wednesday

[TimeMachine]

19 hours ago, Gknrd said:

I think it is pretty clear the which way Thailand is headed. Not a secret anymore IMO.

Never been a secret. China influence for a long time. And China supports Russia. No surprises here. Just hope everything not heading to an all out show of muscle. Just glad American ties were pretty close in the past with Thailand so that counts for something towards peace.

Compromise is our only hope. 

[kimamey]

I wonder how Putin will feel about it, given that quite a few of the 'tourists' will be avoiding callup for military service?

[sirineou]

20 hours ago, John Drake said:

This is what neutrality looks like in Thailand.

Actuary Yes!!

Minister Srettha Thavisin  met US President Joe Biden in New York.

If neutral. why not meet with the other side?

 

Edited October 17, 2023 by sirineou

[observer90210]

Russia has far cheaper oil and energy to sell and benefit Asia then the US unfortunately or fortunately, depending on each personnal opinion. 

 

At the end of the day, it is a wise choice not to close the doors with Russia. Europe is harshly suffering due to the US sanctions. Asia has not made that mistake as if it did, prices will soar and many foreigners will feel the pinch harder in Thailand.

 

When it comes to politics, every nation be it the US, Russia, Thailand, European Union. can be rogues and advocate for their sole interests. What matters for Joe Soap on a daily basis is his cost of living and what is done to maintain everbody's standards of life. You won't change the world in taking sides in any war. 

 

Morals reach their limit when it hits one's  wallet.

Edited October 17, 2023 by observer90210

[zzaa09]

Perhaps a future and possible BRICS membership is in the works. 

A win-win for all. 

[Mr Meeseeks]

[Mr Meeseeks]

16 hours ago, observer90210 said:

You won't change the world in taking sides in any war. 

Tell that it’s just about business to the Nazis, the Communists, or to other extremists and religious fanatics. 

 

Putin is a dictator, nothing ever good comes of appeasing them, as history shows.

[VBer]

16 hours ago, kimamey said:

I wonder how Putin will feel about it, given that quite a few of the 'tourists' will be avoiding callup for military service?

There is no draft at Russia now. Draft was announced at September 2022  and this created a load of negative consequences, so the government shut it after a month or so. 

[thecyclist]

On 10/16/2023 at 8:38 PM, bob smith said:

They're not even trying to hide it anymore.

 

Has Thailand ever condemned anything ever?? 

Yes, remember a certain minister condemning Farangs as filthy. basically saying that most of them are of the Kee nok variety. 

[thecyclist]

On 10/17/2023 at 3:52 AM, daveAustin said:

Three of the world’s ‘men’ of the moment, eh! Sorry, two and a half men. I mean, two men and a smiling donkey. Should invite over that nutter Wrong-Un too. Have a right ol’ knees up. 

A smiling donkey pulled by the nose by temporarily "imprisoned " squared-faced abomination. 

[John Drake]

21 hours ago, zzaa09 said:

Perhaps a future and possible BRICS membership is in the works. 

A win-win for all. 

And perhaps a demotion to the Tier 2 Watch List or even Tier 3 on the 2024 Trafficking in Persons Report. Not so much a win, then.

[observer90210]

6 hours ago, Mr Meeseeks said:

Tell that it’s just about business to the Nazis, the Communists, or to other extremists and religious fanatics. 

 

Putin is a dictator, nothing ever good comes of appeasing them, as history shows.

Kindly respect forum rules and take the entire comment you quote and not just manipulate the issue in using and quoting a sentence out of context to use it for your propaganda. Unless you wish to end up in the ignore list. And by the way WW2 is long over just incase so you need to revise your discourse.

Edited October 18, 2023 by observer90210