Disappointment in Srettha’s Putin Phuket invitation

[webfact]

In the unfolding global panorama, the canvas of diplomacy is stained with exigencies often superseding moral imperatives. Yet, for emerging democracies, the latter should not be shrouded in realpolitik engagements.

 

The recent diplomatic rendezvous of Thailand’s Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin with Russian President Vladimir Putin and subsequent engagements in Beijing delineates a concerning trajectory for a nation that has freshly emerged from the shadows of a military junta.

 

The meeting, held at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse before a dinner reception hosted by Chinese President Xi Jinping, marked the first interaction between Prime Minister Srettha and President Putin. Alongside over 130 leaders congregating for the international forum on Belt and Road Initiative, this meeting was not merely a casual diplomatic courtesy but a stance echoing Thailand’s international affiliations.

 

The disconcerting part of this rendezvous doesn’t stem from the realms of diplomacy but from the underlying message it sends amidst a turbulent global human rights landscape. Russia’s ongoing war of aggression in Ukraine and China’s alleged concentration camps in Xinjiang are not mere ripples in the international community but a tempest questioning the global human rights ethos.

 

By Arun Saronchai

 

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[bendejo]

This visit will cause some discomfort for the Russian draft dodgers in that area.

 

[seajae]

really shows how pathetic the current govt is, associating with china and russia just allows the world to see that Thailand is run by idiots,

[jacko45k]

Just now, bendejo said:

This visit will cause some discomfort for the Russian draft dodgers in that area.

 

They should perhaps protest against him.... something they cannot get away with back in Russia....(maybe not in Thailand too).

[sqwakvfr]

I think Ayatollah Khamane'i of Iran would not mind a mango smoothie and a massage while lounging at a resort in Phuket.  

[OneMoreFarang]

I guess I would have been upset about that years ago.

Not anymore.

Because if Thailand would not invite any politicians who did something bad anymore, who would be left?

No Russia, China, America, and many more.

Would that be overall good for Thailand? I don't think so.

 

And then there is the argument that to improve relations and behavior people have to talk to each other. 

[bendejo]

6 minutes ago, jacko45k said:

They should perhaps protest against him.... something they cannot get away with back in Russia....(maybe not in Thailand too).

Pictures will be taken, facial recognition, etc . . .

And then there's the army of security for Vlad, "Hey Alexi!  Remember me?  I'm your brother-in-law!  My sister, she is looking for you!  Come with me now, I give you free trip back home with me."

 

[jacko45k]

1 minute ago, bendejo said:

Pictures will be taken, facial recognition, etc . . .

And then there's the army of security for Vlad, "Hey Alexi!  Remember me?  I'm your brother-in-law!  My sister, she is looking for you!  Come with me now, I give you free trip back home with me."

 

He ain't coming anyhow!

[sammieuk1]

Disappointment is an understatement hopefully he has destroyed tourism and reputation in one sickening photo

 

the man is a disgrace to this country if that's possible and he has invited the child snatching mass murdering mafia psycho madman wanted war criminal to diner 🤔

[charleskerins]

29 minutes ago, bendejo said:

This visit will cause some discomfort for the Russian draft dodgers in that area.

 

Maybe they will take one for the team -the team being humanity.

[charleskerins]

11 minutes ago, sammieuk1 said:

Disappointment is an understatement hopefully he has destroyed tourism and reputation in one sickening photo

 

the man is a disgrace to this country if that's possible and he has invited the child snatching mass murdering mafia psycho madman wanted war criminal to diner 🤔

Sammie speaking the truth.

[Eric Loh]

14 minutes ago, sammieuk1 said:

Disappointment is an understatement hopefully he has destroyed tourism and reputation in one sickening photo

 

the man is a disgrace to this country if that's possible and he has invited the child snatching mass murdering mafia psycho madman wanted war criminal to diner 🤔

Thailand is a small trading nation dependent on relationship with major powers. Neutrality and non-alignment are foreign policies adopted by all Asean countries. 

[nausea]

I checked - Thailand is a signatory to the Rome Statute of the ICC.

[sammieuk1]

4 minutes ago, Eric Loh said:

Thailand is a small trading nation dependent on relationship with major powers. Neutrality and non-alignment are foreign policies adopted by all Asean countries. 

Sometimes selling your own grannie for a few Baht will backfire who next for an invite Mr. Kim? 🤔

[daveAustin]

Is it a thing that judo 'black belts' shave their legs? I think not.

[Eric Loh]

5 minutes ago, sammieuk1 said:

Sometimes selling your own grannie for a few Baht will backfire who next for an invite Mr. Kim? 🤔

He is doing what's best for Thailand. Putin was also invited by Indonesia for the G20 gathering. Much in line with Asean approach to foreign power relationship. Uncomfortable but practical considering the Russian tourist revenues.

[Des1]

53 minutes ago, Eric Loh said:

Thailand is a small trading nation dependent on relationship with major powers. Neutrality and non-alignment are foreign policies adopted by all Asean countries. 

This is true. Thoughts on geopolitics differ greatly depending where you are born or live. Still, it hurts the heart to see the Thai Gov. embrace a ruthless dictator. Then again, what is happening in Myanmar does not seem to bother them either. oiiii.

[Tidal wave]

Never mind F35- F95 will be a pipe dream now is the PM on drugs or is it a mental breakdown cos this is lunacy even for here. 

[Tidal wave]

11 minutes ago, Eric Loh said:

He is doing what's best for Thailand. Putin was also invited by Indonesia for the G20 gathering. Much in line with Asean approach to foreign power relationship. Uncomfortable but practical considering the Russian tourist revenues.

Resignation would be best for Thailand now. whatever the motive lines have been crossed is the way most of the world will see it. 

[Emdog]

It's part of Thai culture to extend invitations with no expectation the invite will actually result in someone showing up.

"...exigencies often superseding moral imperatives." Yeah, that always trips me up....

"....a nation that has freshly emerged from the shadows of a military junta." sez who?

[MikeandDow]

8 minutes ago, Tidal wave said:

Never mind F35- F95 will be a pipe dream now is the PM on drugs or is it a mental breakdown cos this is lunacy even for here. 

the US has already said they will not sell the aircraft to Thailand, was in the news a few weeks back try to keep up

Edited October 19, 2023 by MikeandDow

[MikeandDow]

59 minutes ago, nausea said:

I checked - Thailand is a signatory to the Rome Statute of the ICC.

so thailand has a obligation to arrest Putin if he comes  like to see Thailand excuse !!!!!

[Dogmatix]

Srettha - the most vacuous PM Thais never elected.  Next stop Pyongyang to pay his respects to Rocket Man.

[Eric Loh]

1 hour ago, nausea said:

I checked - Thailand is a signatory to the Rome Statute of the ICC.

The last junta government has rescinded the ratification to the Rome Statute of the ICC in 2012 to prevent ICC investigation of military atrocities against civilians. 

[webfact]

Vladimir Putin accepts Srettha’s invitation to visit Thailand
by Nontarat Phaicharoen

 

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin meet on the sidelines of the Third Belt and Road Forum in Beijing, Oct. 17, 2023.
 Pool photo/Sputnik

Russian President Vladimir Putin has accepted an invitation to visit Thailand, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin wrote in a social media post, a day after the country announced an extension of the visa-exempt stay period for Russian tourists by two months.

 

Thailand’s new PM made the announcement on Tuesday after meeting with Putin in Beijing where he extended the invitation to the Russian leader, who faces an international arrest warrant on the world stage over alleged war crimes through the conduct of his war in Ukraine. 

 

“I invited [Putin] to visit Thailand, and he nodded in appreciation, saying ‘Thank you’ in Thai. This shows that he has a good familiarity with our country,” Srettha said on X, the social media site formerly known as Twitter. He noted that Putin has visited the Thai tourist town of Phuket several times.

 

The two leaders met on the sidelines of the Third Belt and Road Forum meeting, which China is hosting. 

 

Full story: Benar News 2023-10-19

 

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[Eric Loh]

20 minutes ago, Tidal wave said:

Resignation would be best for Thailand now. whatever the motive lines have been crossed is the way most of the world will see it. 

Indonesia, Vietnam and Thailand invited Putin to visit. All should resign because you say so. 

[JoePai]

14 minutes ago, Eric Loh said:

Indonesia, Vietnam and Thailand invited Putin to visit. All should resign because you say so. 

Correct

[JoePai]

saying ‘Thank you’ in Thai. This shows that he has a good familiarity with our country,” Srettha said

 

Just shows how deluded he is 

[2baht]

Kowtow to the Czar! 😒

[MikeandDow]

20 minutes ago, webfact said:

Vladimir Putin accepts Srettha’s invitation to visit Thailand
by Nontarat Phaicharoen

 

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin meet on the sidelines of the Third Belt and Road Forum in Beijing, Oct. 17, 2023.
 Pool photo/Sputnik

Russian President Vladimir Putin has accepted an invitation to visit Thailand, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin wrote in a social media post, a day after the country announced an extension of the visa-exempt stay period for Russian tourists by two months.

 

Thailand’s new PM made the announcement on Tuesday after meeting with Putin in Beijing where he extended the invitation to the Russian leader, who faces an international arrest warrant on the world stage over alleged war crimes through the conduct of his war in Ukraine. 

 

“I invited [Putin] to visit Thailand, and he nodded in appreciation, saying ‘Thank you’ in Thai. This shows that he has a good familiarity with our country,” Srettha said on X, the social media site formerly known as Twitter. He noted that Putin has visited the Thai tourist town of Phuket several times.

 

The two leaders met on the sidelines of the Third Belt and Road Forum meeting, which China is hosting. 

 

Full story: Benar News 2023-10-19

 

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