In a diplomatic spectacle, the Russian Navy‘s Pacific Ocean Fleet, Admiral Panteleyev, has made waves with its visit to Thailand‘s Sattahip, marking a significant diplomatic event—the first since 2019. The vessel was welcomed with the Soviet classic Katyusha performed by an orchestra, setting the stage for a diplomatic dance between nations. A Royal Thai Navy official rolled out the red carpet for the Russian ship.

 

“We believe that it is necessary to maintain normal friendly relations with all countries, and Russia is no exception here.”

 

As the Russian destroyer graces Thai waters, talks emerge of a reciprocal visit by a Royal Thai Navy ship to Vladivostok. This hints at a shared interest in fostering robust ties between the two nations, underlining the significance of this diplomatic overture.

 

The last Russian visit to Sattahip was in October 2019, making the current presence of Admiral Panteleyev a noteworthy diplomatic gesture amid heightened geopolitical tensions.

 

Simultaneously, the United States Navy deployed a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier to South Korea in response to North Korean provocations. South Korean Defense Minister Shin Won-sik announces joint maritime drills with the US and Japan, featuring the participation of the USS Carl Vinson.

 

Rear Admiral Carlos Sardiello emphasizes the US commitment to its ally’s security, showcasing military preparedness against North Korean threats.

 

By Puntid Tantivangphaisal

Caption: Photo courtesy of The Eurasian Times

 

Full story: The Thaiger 2023-11-24

 

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Yup soon be recruiting Thais to fight their war. 

10 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

We believe that it is necessary to maintain normal friendly relations with all countries, and Russia is no exception here.”

Friendly relations are ok.

But Russia is in an aggressive, brutal, barbarian war invading Ukraine killing civilians.

I doubt it's a good decision to let them visit Thailand.

It's a diplomatic spectacle alright a disgusting one 🤔

Mmmm, why in a Navy ship? been fraternizing lately with the Chinese navy?

Watch this space folks.

11 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

“We believe that it is necessary to maintain normal friendly relations with all countries, and Russia is no exception here.”

 

As the Russian destroyer graces Thai waters, talks emerge of a reciprocal visit by a Royal Thai Navy ship to Vladivostok. This hints at a shared interest in fostering robust ties between the two nations, underlining the significance of this diplomatic overture.

I hope future FTA's with the EU go well for Thailand.

12 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

a reciprocal visit by a Royal Thai Navy ship to Vladivostok.

Hope they can find their way thru the great Pacific.

 

Left hand down a bit!

1 hour ago, Olav Seglem said:

Admiral Panteleyev, has made waves with its visit to Thailand‘s Sattahip,

A good trick for an admiral. 

He's only here looking for draft-dodgers.

I wonder if the crew will be allowed shore leave?

 

And if so how many will disappear?

 would of loved to be there for the initial handshake....

 

comrade. comrade. 

Surprise visit? Might be for the locals but probably planned a while back. Looking for those '...lost drunken men who no longer care where they find themselves each morning' (Han, Enter the Dragon)

14 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

setting the stage for a diplomatic dance between nations.

Psst you wanna buy any ships or subs? we can make a deal just sign here.

Disgusting🤢🤮

It's a win-win situation. A bunch of Russians get to defect, and Thailand gets a new boat.

11 hours ago, mikebell said:

A good trick for an admiral. 

He's only here looking for draft-dodgers.

I would think that, if so, the port of call would be Phuket or Samui. Still thinking that Putin & Co. could declare a need to protect Russian speakers in those locations …

14 hours ago, Colabamumbai said:

Yup soon be recruiting Thais to fight their war. 

Nah, they can press gang all those young-ish Russian holiday makers in Pattaya, give them a free trip back to mother Russia. Their Black Sea fleet needs more manpower...and ships.

On 11/24/2023 at 4:44 PM, newbee2022 said:

Friendly relations are ok.

But Russia is in an aggressive, brutal, barbarian war invading Ukraine killing civilians.

I doubt it's a good decision to let them visit Thailand.

1m dead muslims in Iraq say pot calling kettle black. Since all those attributes also applied to the Americans should they not be unwelcome too?

6 minutes ago, pegman said:

1m dead muslims in Iraq say pot calling kettle black. Since all those attributes also applied to the Americans should they not be unwelcome too?

 

excuse me but those million people were killed in the name of democracy. huge difference. 

On 11/25/2023 at 5:39 AM, Colabamumbai said:

Yup soon be recruiting Thais to fight their war. 

Meanwhile maybe more than a few Russian Expat/refugee/war escapees/deserters and crapping themselves and carefully avoiding the area. Particularly if any of them are aware of the historical 'Press Gangs' of the Royal Navy.

 

Now THAT would be interesting, wouldn't it?

You can see the headlines, "Russian warship Press Gangs 300 refugees to be sent to the front line in Russia. Thailand insists it is a misunderstanding!

A kind of win-win. You can defect, and your parents and siblings and in fact everyone even remotely related to you back in Russia get entirely new lodgings.

It would be a very different tune if Russia was actually next door.

 

Prayuth handled this sort of thing better than Srettha.