paddypower Posted October 19, 2023 Share Posted October 19, 2023 I am pretty sure this wont make it through the senzors. but it's worth a try. when I imagine Srettha's invitation to Putin, why am I reminded of that episode in ''From Dusk Till Dawn'' 'Come on over to Phuket - you'll love it. It's a (deleted) blowout. 'we got white (deleted), black (deleted), Spanish (deleted) yellow (deleted. We got hot (deleted), cold (deleted. We got wet (deleted). . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post sammieuk1 Posted October 19, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted October 19, 2023 The guest after dinner speaker can now be penciled in 🤔 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Purdey Posted October 19, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted October 19, 2023 People forget that Thailand has been part of the non-aligned movement since 1993. That means it is not supposed to align itself with one country or another against others. Hopefully, it wont get dragged into a war between the USA and Russia, or the USA and China. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeandDow Posted October 19, 2023 Share Posted October 19, 2023 7 minutes ago, sammieuk1 said: The guest after dinner speaker can now be penciled in 🤔 Quantifying the evil of dictators can be a tricky business. Most would quantify the horrors of dictators by how many people were killed under his rule. In that case, there were several dictators worse than Hitler. Mao Zedong - Communist dictator of China - 25–30 million died. Josef Stalin - Communist dictator of USSR - 30 million died. Leopold II - Colonial leader of Belgium - had upwards of 20 million Congolese salughtered. At this point the numbers vary between Pol Pot, Saddam Hussein, Kim Il Sung, Idi Amin, Ho Chi Minh. Anywhere between 1–10 million range. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samtam Posted October 19, 2023 Share Posted October 19, 2023 3 hours ago, shackleton said: I would think President Putin might be a bit reluctant to leave Russia at this time with whats happening in Ukraine 😱 He might not get back in to Russia 🥳 2 hours ago, Bobydog said: Has it emerged? Are the Senators that were put in place, .not elected, still there? Putin will not ever leave his bunker to vist a Country where the Police shoot each other, let alone all the other carnal goings on. That Thai Gov even initiated an invitation to a man.with a target on his back, is a joke. Putin went to China, so clearly fear of being toppled whilst outside of Russia is not immediate. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cabradelmar Posted October 19, 2023 Share Posted October 19, 2023 One should hope Thailand will reap negative repercussions from the global community for this action (should Vladimir actually set foot inside Thailand). Not just in the form of rebukes, but economic sanctions and penalties. Not even the 1m Russians visiting Thailand as an escape from this man's ruthlessness can be all that thrilled about his proposed visit. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammieuk1 Posted October 19, 2023 Share Posted October 19, 2023 5 minutes ago, MikeandDow said: Quantifying the evil of dictators can be a tricky business. Most would quantify the horrors of dictators by how many people were killed under his rule. In that case, there were several dictators worse than Hitler. Mao Zedong - Communist dictator of China - 25–30 million died. Josef Stalin - Communist dictator of USSR - 30 million died. Leopold II - Colonial leader of Belgium - had upwards of 20 million Congolese salughtered. At this point the numbers vary between Pol Pot, Saddam Hussein, Kim Il Sung, Idi Amin, Ho Chi Minh. Anywhere between 1–10 million range. OK it can't get any worse invite them all they are all bound to be a dead friend of someone or other here 🤔 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeandDow Posted October 19, 2023 Share Posted October 19, 2023 12 minutes ago, Purdey said: People forget that Thailand has been part of the non-aligned movement since 1993. That means it is not supposed to align itself with one country or another against others. Hopefully, it wont get dragged into a war between the USA and Russia, or the USA and China. so are Palestine, Lebanon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardColeman Posted October 19, 2023 Share Posted October 19, 2023 I am sure if Ukraine send more tourists than Russia, the invite would never happen 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purdey Posted October 19, 2023 Share Posted October 19, 2023 9 minutes ago, MikeandDow said: so are Palestine, Lebanon Er, no, they are not. See the list here https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Non-Aligned_Movement They are not listed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeandDow Posted October 19, 2023 Share Posted October 19, 2023 2 minutes ago, Purdey said: Er, no, they are not. See the list here https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Non-Aligned_Movement They are not listed. do you know how to scroll down Asia Afghanistan (1961) Bahrain (1973) Bangladesh (1973) Bhutan (1973) Brunei Darussalam (1993) Cambodia (1961) India (1961) Indonesia (1961) Iran (1979) Iraq (1961) Jordan (1964) Kuwait (1964) Laos (1964) Lebanon (1961) Malaysia (1970) Maldives (1976) Mongolia (1993) Myanmar (1961) Nepal (1961) North Korea (1975) Oman (1973) Pakistan (1979) Palestine (1976) Philippines (1993) Qatar (1973) Saudi Arabia (1961) Singapore (1970) Sri Lanka (1961) Syria (1964) Thailand (1993) East Timor (2003) Turkmenistan (1995) United Arab Emirates (1970) Uzbekistan (1993) Vietnam (1976) Yemen (1990) [77 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purdey Posted October 19, 2023 Share Posted October 19, 2023 1 minute ago, MikeandDow said: do you know how to scroll down Asia Afghanistan (1961) Bahrain (1973) Bangladesh (1973) Bhutan (1973) Brunei Darussalam (1993) Cambodia (1961) India (1961) Indonesia (1961) Iran (1979) Iraq (1961) Jordan (1964) Kuwait (1964) Laos (1964) Lebanon (1961) Malaysia (1970) Maldives (1976) Mongolia (1993) Myanmar (1961) Nepal (1961) North Korea (1975) Oman (1973) Pakistan (1979) Palestine (1976) Philippines (1993) Qatar (1973) Saudi Arabia (1961) Singapore (1970) Sri Lanka (1961) Syria (1964) Thailand (1993) East Timor (2003) Turkmenistan (1995) United Arab Emirates (1970) Uzbekistan (1993) Vietnam (1976) Yemen (1990) [77 Tried to delete my reply but AN wouldn't allow that. I did see them mentioned. You were right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Drake Posted October 19, 2023 Share Posted October 19, 2023 And wait until you see the invitation Srettha is giving the Chinese today; Quote 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimboB4 Posted October 19, 2023 Share Posted October 19, 2023 Closest Non-NATO ally actually. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeandDow Posted October 19, 2023 Share Posted October 19, 2023 (edited) 3 minutes ago, John Drake said: And wait until you see the invitation Srettha is giving the Chinese today; Cumberworld Bobolyne Edited October 19, 2023 by MikeandDow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardcastle P Posted October 19, 2023 Share Posted October 19, 2023 Thailand obviously dose not subscribed to international warrants, Putin is on the list for war crimes , someone needs to remind Thailand PM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Matador Posted October 19, 2023 Share Posted October 19, 2023 Lovely. I heard the boss of Hamas was getting bored in his villa in Qatar and wanted to take some holidays in Pattaya. Hopefully Srettha can help this gentleman. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Presnock Posted October 19, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted October 19, 2023 8 hours ago, OneMoreFarang said: 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. One would think sitting in SEA, surrounded by Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia and what has happened in those countries to the rights of their citizens, that these "politicians" would shy away from autocratic leaders or that the local citizens wary of military rule would let the new government know how they feel. Maybe that is what all want but I don't believe so. Since I am not a citizen here but only a "visitor", I coud care less except for my wife and daughter. I feel sorry for them and will make preparations for moving if needed. 1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Presnock Posted October 19, 2023 Share Posted October 19, 2023 5 hours ago, Tidal wave said: Yes, Vietnam is communist same as hiding in plain sight Russia you would expect nothing less Indonesia much the same and Muslim just because your view is sell yourself to any devil for a few dollars because your a small trading country its not right because you say so either. Have read that VN "hates" the Chinese and I have seen numerous stories about how Russians are not favored there either. They seem to be much smarter than the countries immediately surrounding Thailand and what happens to them as they climb into bed with the autocratic rulers. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaucan Posted October 19, 2023 Share Posted October 19, 2023 8 hours ago, seajae said: 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, did u just wake up from winter sleep? go get ur beer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lapun Posted October 19, 2023 Share Posted October 19, 2023 There is a big difference between signing & ratifying something. Here is a bit of clarity provided by - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/States_parties_to_the_Rome_Statute_of_the_International_Criminal_Court Thailand Former Senator Kraisak Choonhavan called in November 2006 for Thailand to ratify the Rome Statute and to accept retrospective jurisdiction, so that former premier Thaksin Shinawatra could be investigated for crimes against humanity connected to 2,500 alleged extrajudicial killings carried out in 2003 against suspected drug dealers. Additionally - The United States signed the Rome Statute in December 2000 (under President Bill Clinton), but Clinton decided not to submit the treaty to the United States Senate for ratification, stating: "I will not, and do not recommend that my successor [George W. Bush] submit the treaty to the Senate for advice and consent until our fundamental concerns are satisfied." And . . . The Trump administration strained relations with the ICC, stating it would revoke visas for any ICC staff seeking to investigate Americans for war crimes. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo stated that such revocations could be applied to any staff involved with investigating war crimes committed by Israel or other allied nations as well. Also . . . Four signatory states (Israel, Russia, Sudan, and the United States) have informed the UN Secretary General that they no longer intend to become parties to the Rome Statute, and as such have no legal obligations arising from their signature. And for those to lazy to read . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobydog Posted October 19, 2023 Share Posted October 19, 2023 1 hour ago, samtam said: Putin went to China, so clearly fear of being toppled whilst outside of Russia is not immediate. Not with China, Thailand is no higher than China's kneecaps, not even in the same ballpark, regrettably, Thailand is boardering on 3rd world status Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mavideol Posted October 19, 2023 Share Posted October 19, 2023 17 minutes ago, Lapun said: There is a big difference between signing & ratifying something. Here is a bit of clarity provided by - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/States_parties_to_the_Rome_Statute_of_the_International_Criminal_Court Thailand Former Senator Kraisak Choonhavan called in November 2006 for Thailand to ratify the Rome Statute and to accept retrospective jurisdiction, so that former premier Thaksin Shinawatra could be investigated for crimes against humanity connected to 2,500 alleged extrajudicial killings carried out in 2003 against suspected drug dealers. Additionally - The United States signed the Rome Statute in December 2000 (under President Bill Clinton), but Clinton decided not to submit the treaty to the United States Senate for ratification, stating: "I will not, and do not recommend that my successor [George W. Bush] submit the treaty to the Senate for advice and consent until our fundamental concerns are satisfied." And . . . The Trump administration strained relations with the ICC, stating it would revoke visas for any ICC staff seeking to investigate Americans for war crimes. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo stated that such revocations could be applied to any staff involved with investigating war crimes committed by Israel or other allied nations as well. Also . . . Four signatory states (Israel, Russia, Sudan, and the United States) have informed the UN Secretary General that they no longer intend to become parties to the Rome Statute, and as such have no legal obligations arising from their signature. And for those to lazy to read . . . in other words, the ICC is obsolete as is the UN and their non sense security council.... back to the drawing table then 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gknrd Posted October 19, 2023 Share Posted October 19, 2023 (edited) "a concerning trajectory for a nation that has freshly emerged from the shadows of a military junta." hahaha I don't think anyone with a brain is fooled about this..! Thailand is clearly not on the fence anymore. They are clearly with China, Russia. If they think they are fooling the west then they are very mistaken. And that is all this election was for. Edited October 19, 2023 by Gknrd 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeandDow Posted October 19, 2023 Share Posted October 19, 2023 24 minutes ago, Mavideol said: in other words, the ICC is obsolete as is the UN and their non sense security council.... back to the drawing table then there will be no arrest Thailand has Not ratified the rome ageement nor will they becuase if they did the ICC will go after Thaskin for war crimes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
choudens Posted October 19, 2023 Share Posted October 19, 2023 Very very good idea to invite Putin! Please don't tell anyone, mostly not the PM as he is not aware of it, but as Thailand is a signatory to the Rome Statute of the ICC our Thai guest must be arrested upon is arrival in Thailand! perfect! Thailand will save many lives of young and less young Ukrainians! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeandDow Posted October 19, 2023 Share Posted October 19, 2023 1 minute ago, choudens said: Very very good idea to invite Putin! Please don't tell anyone, mostly not the PM as he is not aware of it, but as Thailand is a signatory to the Rome Statute of the ICC our Thai guest must be arrested upon is arrival in Thailand! perfect! Thailand will save many lives of young and less young Ukrainians! the agreement is not ratified therefore no arrest 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WashingUpagain Posted October 19, 2023 Share Posted October 19, 2023 It's nothing more than a diplomatic gesture...they know full well Putin will not accept. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeandDow Posted October 19, 2023 Share Posted October 19, 2023 52 minutes ago, WashingUpagain said: It's nothing more than a diplomatic gesture...they know full well Putin will not accept. FROM AFP NEWS Putin Accepts Invites To Visit Thailand, Vietnam 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shocked farang Posted October 19, 2023 Share Posted October 19, 2023 Well, I just hope that the immigration officer at Survanabhumi airport does his job as he does with everyone who enters the Kingdom. There's an Interpol alert for the arrest of Vladimir Putin, that's the main reason that he's been avoiding traveling since the start of the war. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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