Popular Post webfact Posted October 22, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted October 22, 2023 Thailand’s foreign policy over the past nine years, under former Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha’s administration, dubbed “quiet diplomacy” by former foreign minister Don Pramudwinai, is irrelevant amid current geopolitical rivalries and complexities and needs to be reviewed, according to the opinions of experts in Thai foreign policy. In a recent interview with Thai PBS, former permanent secretary at the foreign ministry Sihasak Phuangketkeow said that Thailand has faded from the radar of international diplomacy over the past several years, because of a passive foreign policy which lacks direction, as manifested in its approach to the military junta in Myanmar, which came under heavy criticism from western governments and international human rights organisations. He also noted that the ASEAN five-point consensus towards Myanmar has failed to convince the junta there to end its crackdown on pro-democracy groups and to negotiate a peaceful settlement. TOP: Thailand’s Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin arrives at Beijing Capital International Airport to attend the Third Belt and Road Forum in Beijing on October 16, 2023. (Photo by TINGSHU WANG / POOL / AFP) Full story: Thai PBS 2023-10-23 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Skeptic7 Posted October 22, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted October 22, 2023 Ya think❗❓ Kissin' Chinese and "FRussian" ass is hardly a good look. 💋 4 1 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 2baht Posted October 22, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted October 22, 2023 3 hours ago, webfact said: In a recent interview with Thai PBS, former permanent secretary at the foreign ministry Sihasak Phuangketkeow said that Thailand has faded from the radar of international diplomacy over the past several years, because of a passive foreign policy which lacks direction, as manifested in its approach to the military junta in Myanmar, which came under heavy criticism from western governments and international human rights organisations. The PM has new friends, the Czar Putin and Emperor Xi! With friends like these, who needs enemies! 5 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hotchilli Posted October 23, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted October 23, 2023 3 hours ago, webfact said: Thailand has faded from the radar of international diplomacy over the past several years, because of a passive foreign policy which lacks direction, as manifested in its approach to the military junta in Myanmar, which came under heavy criticism from western governments and international human rights organisations. We all know why that was. However Srettha will stay passive and not take any sides, as Thailand needs to keep economic trade ties with as many countries as possible. Coming off the fence will not help Thailand. 4 1 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hakuna Matata Posted October 23, 2023 Share Posted October 23, 2023 Are those "experts" from the White House? 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ikke1959 Posted October 23, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted October 23, 2023 In a country that don't want changes and stays in the past it is normal that they are going backwarths and we see it as the friends are Russia, Myanmar, China, and so the countries that also control their people in keeping their mind shut and follow orders from the Government.. Renewal and openminded must be implemented first and freedom of press and than other countries start to talk again with Thailand... Now they know it has no effect as Thailand will not going forward 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arithai12 Posted October 23, 2023 Share Posted October 23, 2023 Define "experts". 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RanongCat Posted October 23, 2023 Share Posted October 23, 2023 15 minutes ago, arithai12 said: Define "experts". The dribble at the end Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Asquith Production Posted October 23, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted October 23, 2023 44 minutes ago, 2baht said: The PM has new friends, the Czar Putin and Emperor Xi! With friends like these, who needs enemies! Well. Putin is also big mates with North Korea so I suppose Thailand will have to be as well. 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post nobodysfriend Posted October 23, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted October 23, 2023 4 hours ago, webfact said: a passive foreign policy which lacks direction, as manifested in its approach to the military junta in Myanmar, Myanmar junta is a murderous , unelected regime . Clear condemnation by Thailand would have led to more international ' respect ' for Thailand . They did not do this , they preferred the ' diplomatic ' bla bla ... Sometimes , a little action is needed . 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mfd101 Posted October 23, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted October 23, 2023 (edited) If you look at it from a 'Western' point of view, then there is much to criticize in Thailand's weak-kneed on the one hand this/on the other hand that approach to just about everything. On the other hand, when you're as weak & incompetent as Thai governments and society have long been, what choice do they really have? Best to just keep everyone happy as we creep thru the undergrowth. Edited October 23, 2023 by mfd101 1 2 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveAustin Posted October 23, 2023 Share Posted October 23, 2023 43 minutes ago, Hakuna Matata said: Are those "experts" from the White House? Thai. It’s in the article. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post daveAustin Posted October 23, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted October 23, 2023 Experts say Thailand’s foreign policy needs to be reviewed The whole darn government needs to be reviewed, preferably shelved. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bamnutsak Posted October 23, 2023 Share Posted October 23, 2023 Srettha seems to have also assumed the role of Minister of Foreign Affairs. I mean it's no worse than the clown show that preceded him, but still. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Muhendis Posted October 23, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted October 23, 2023 1 hour ago, 2baht said: With friends like these, who needs enemies! Minor correction: "With friends like these, who needs enemas" 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post MikeandDow Posted October 23, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted October 23, 2023 2 hours ago, mfd101 said: If you look at it from a 'Western' point of view, then there is much to criticize in Thailand's weak-kneed on the one hand this/on the other hand that approach to just about everything. On the other hand, when you're as weak & incompetent as Thai governments and society have long been, what choice do they really have? Best to just keep everyone happy as we creep thru the undergrowth. it only took 5 hrs to subjugate Thailand by the japanese 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Srikcir Posted October 23, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted October 23, 2023 7 hours ago, webfact said: irrelevant amid current geopolitical rivalries Start by immediately closing the North Korean embassy in Thailand, particularly with NK's mikitary support to Russia in its attempted conquest of Ukraine and the war crimes committed against Ukrainian citizens. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retarius Posted October 23, 2023 Share Posted October 23, 2023 Respectfully I disagree. Thailand should pick a side here and throw its lot in with China, Russia and BRICS+. De-dollarise and become independent. No need to listen to a bunch of biased and paid morons, experts and pundits. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morch Posted October 23, 2023 Share Posted October 23, 2023 What foreign policy? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srikcir Posted October 23, 2023 Share Posted October 23, 2023 1 hour ago, Morch said: What foreign policy? Whatever it takes to keep foreign currency incoming to Thailand. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will B Good Posted October 23, 2023 Share Posted October 23, 2023 I'd have to agree. The two pronged approach of either kowtowing to war criminals or sitting on the fence can't cover all the nuanced requirements of modern day foreign policy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellowtail Posted October 23, 2023 Share Posted October 23, 2023 Ah yes, the "experts" 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mavideol Posted October 23, 2023 Share Posted October 23, 2023 it's all much of the same same blablabla.... the new "unelected" PM and other "unelected" bureaucrats recently made their foreign policies clear and their alliances to which type of governance 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trainman34014 Posted October 23, 2023 Share Posted October 23, 2023 Give me a break; they can't even decide Internal Policy properly ! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko45k Posted October 28, 2023 Share Posted October 28, 2023 On 10/23/2023 at 12:58 PM, Srikcir said: Whatever it takes to keep foreign currency incoming to Thailand. That'll be tarts then! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzaa09 Posted October 29, 2023 Share Posted October 29, 2023 Much more practical and reasonable for those same expert analysis and reviews to be directed at domestic policies, which have been heavily tainted and suspect over the last couple of generations. Need to get our house in order, firstly, before exploring deeper foreign policy concerns. I suspect that such "expert" scholarly or political circles have turned the usual blind eye. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phetphet Posted October 29, 2023 Share Posted October 29, 2023 On 10/23/2023 at 6:53 AM, 2baht said: The PM has new friends, the Czar Putin and Emperor Xi! With friends like these, who needs enemies! My eyes are getting bad. I read that last bit as "who needs engines?" 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freeworld Posted October 29, 2023 Share Posted October 29, 2023 (edited) On 10/23/2023 at 1:06 PM, Yellowtail said: Ah yes, the "experts" Yes all the armchair AN members hiding behind their keyboards dishing out their daily drivel, those who ran away from their home countries to live in Thailand and are now critical of the place they chose to live in. Edited October 29, 2023 by freeworld 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellowtail Posted October 29, 2023 Share Posted October 29, 2023 4 hours ago, freeworld said: Yes all the armchair AN members hiding behind their keyboards dishing out their daily drivel, those who ran away from their home countries to live in Thailand and are now critical of the place they chose to live in. Get a grip Homer, I was not being critical of Thailand, I was being critical of "experts" everywhere. I did not "run away" from my home country, I was transferred here for work. You? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Brickleberry Posted October 29, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted October 29, 2023 On 10/23/2023 at 7:09 AM, hotchilli said: We all know why that was. However Srettha will stay passive and not take any sides, as Thailand needs to keep economic trade ties with as many countries as possible. Coming off the fence will not help Thailand. Srettha is a man without conviction, no spine and a PM without a mandate. As useful as a chocolate teapot. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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