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[Lite Beer]

Democrats to issue statement to foreign diplomats in response to PM's speech in Mongolia

BANGKOK, 6 May 2013 (NNT)-The Democrat Party will issue a written statement to foreign ambassadors to Thailand, which it claims will clarify the truth regarding former Thai premier Thaksin Shinawatra

According to Democrat Spokesperson Chawanont Intharakomalsut, the statement Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra made during her visit to Mongolia concerning the attempt to overthrow democracy and independent agencies by a certain group has been misrepresented.

Mr. Chwawanont said the premier's speech has affected foreign investors' confidence, and that the Democrat Party will provide an official clarification statement to the international community through their ambassadors in Thailand. He said the statement will include information regarding how the self-exiled leader, Mr. Thaksin, ran the country while in power.

The statements will later be sent to the Foreign Press Club in Bangkok, the Chambers of Commerce of various countries, and the Secretary General of the Community of Democracies in Washington D.C.and its other members, as well as political parties worldwide.

-- NNT 2013-05-06

[rubl]

Waiting for the Pheu Thai spokesperson Prompong to threaten to have the Democrats Party dissolved for diminishing the value of Thailand in the eyes of foreigners. Mind you, I doubt he'll drop a petition with the Constitutional Court :-)

[hellodolly]

Yingluck screws up big time and PTP rather than try to lesson the impact they support her.

The Democrats are left to protect Thailand's image. There actions will help to improve the way the world looks at Thailand in a more positive way.

The PTP rather than trying to support the effort to improve Thailand's image to the world will just portray the Democrats efforts as propaganda within Thailand to get more support from the red shirts who are slowly changing their views on the PTP.

Notice that in the last red shirt attempt to disrupt a Democrat rally in Yasothon. Many of the red shirts put their red shirts on but did not participate in the attempt to disrupt the democrat's rally.

[hellodolly]

This should be good. Maybe the USA will explain why they issued a visa to thaksin.

They made a mistake and in no way are going to admit it.

They did how ever snub him when he got there.

[Curt1591]

Maybe they should come to the realization that the rest of the world doesn't give a flying backflip ...

[chainarong]

I doubt that the dribble from the P.M would effect foreign investment, I would say that a keen interest in the sovereign risk status of the PTP and it's approach to governing are making risk assessment of projects more important, as for the reminders of Thaksin Shinawatra's political career, I see a time when the incidences( and there were many) with the Thaksin Shinawatra government fade into history and be white washed , like he's sister, The Prime Minister, tried to do in her speech, people need to be reminded including embassy's, otherwise events will fade along with memories.Anybody written a book yet.??? Thaksin the "TRUE STORY"

[noahvail]

I doubt that the dribble from the P.M would effect foreign investment, I would say that a keen interest in the sovereign risk status of the PTP and it's approach to governing are making risk assessment of projects more important, as for the reminders of Thaksin Shinawatra's political career, I see a time when the incidences( and there were many) with the Thaksin Shinawatra government fade into history and be white washed , like he's sister, The Prime Minister, tried to do in her speech, people need to be reminded including embassy's, otherwise events will fade along with memories.Anybody written a book yet.??? Thaksin the "TRUE STORY"

I'm sure Robert Amsterdam would be happy to ghost-write it...just sayin'

[Thai at Heart]

This should be good. Maybe the USA will explain why they issued a visa to thaksin.

They made a mistake and in no way are going to admit it.

They did how ever snub him when he got there.

Are you kidding??????? They issued a visa to the convicted, exiled former pm of a strategic ally by accident?

They made a mistake????? Maybe Yingkuck will try the same defence.

[Robby nz]

About time the Dems came out and started reacting to the Govts statements. For that is the real job of an opposition, to provide checks and balances.

They are supposed to have a shadow cabinet and those in that cabinet should have the responsibility of countering BS statements and press releases.

For instance take the recent statement by the Commerce Minister that the reason Thai rice had not been sold was the strength of the Baht.

This should have immediately been countered by the shadow Commerce Minister with numbers showing the real reason rice is still in storage.

By not jumping on that one they missed a golden opportunity to highlight just how much rice is in storage and how much it is costing the country to keep, what the losses are and where the major corruption is happening.

They should also have research teams looking into all Govt policies like P 4 P for instance and be prepared to denounce anything harmful.

They should also be prepared to come out in support when the Govt presents a good policy.

[hellodolly]

This should be good. Maybe the USA will explain why they issued a visa to thaksin.

They made a mistake and in no way are going to admit it.

They did how ever snub him when he got there.

Are you kidding??????? They issued a visa to the convicted, exiled former pm of a strategic ally by accident?

They made a mistake????? Maybe Yingkuck will try the same defence.

I stand by my guns they made a mistake.

Why do you suppose they snubbed him when he was over there?

I can hardly wait to hear what your excuse for that was.

After all he was a strategic ally.

One more little thing it is Yingluck not Yingkuck

[Thai at Heart]

This should be good. Maybe the USA will explain why they issued a visa to thaksin.

They made a mistake and in no way are going to admit it.

They did how ever snub him when he got there.

Are you kidding??????? They issued a visa to the convicted, exiled former pm of a strategic ally by accident?

They made a mistake????? Maybe Yingkuck will try the same defence.

I stand by my guns they made a mistake.

Why do you suppose they snubbed him when he was over there?

I can hardly wait to hear what your excuse for that was.

After all he was a strategic ally.

One more little thing it is Yingluck not Yingkuck

Spelling mistake on my part.

Decisions like this are not made by mistake. You are doing the usa embassy a great disservice.

[Neilly]

He said the statement will include information regarding how the self-exiled leader, Mr. Thaksin, ran the country while in power.

[Payboy]

Mr. Chwawanont

From Beverley Hills?

[Skywalker69]

Waiting for the Pheu Thai spokesperson Prompong to threaten to have the Democrats Party dissolved for diminishing the value of Thailand in the eyes of foreigners. Mind you, I doubt he'll drop a petition with the Constitutional Court :-)

Or follow Dr. Wengs recommondations.

Eradicate the Democrats.

http://www.nationmultimedia.com/politics/Remove-the-Democrats-reds-told-30184319.html

[longtom]

Not a very smart move. Of course some of her statements were. eh, inspired by brotherly love.

But <deleted>, the opposition party send a statement about Thaksin to ambassadors and ... and political parties all over the world?

They'd better have some earthshattering news if they want anybody to open the envelope.

[hellodolly]

I stand by my guns they made a mistake.

Why do you suppose they snubbed him when he was over there?

I can hardly wait to hear what your excuse for that was.
After all he was a strategic ally.

One more little thing it is Yingluck not Yingkuck

Thai at Heart

Spelling mistake on my part.

Decisions like this are not made by mistake. You are doing the usa embassy a great disservice.

Hello Dolly

O Goody Goody We have a person who thinks the United States Government dosen't make mistakes. I see you don't want to come out and say that so you narrow it down to the USA embassy.

Try telling that to the Americans who have been turned down when they tried
to get a Visa to take their wives to visit for a holiday in the States.

You forgot to give the reason for him being snubbed.

I generally hit the ; key instead of the l key.

[whybother]

Not a very smart move. Of course some of her statements were. eh, inspired by brotherly love.

But <deleted>, the opposition party send a statement about Thaksin to ambassadors and ... and political parties all over the world?

They'd better have some earthshattering news if they want anybody to open the envelope.

Political parties all over the world?? Where does it say that?

Sent from my Phone.

[brd199]

Waiting for the Pheu Thai spokesperson Prompong to threaten to have the Democrats Party dissolved for diminishing the value of Thailand in the eyes of foreigners. Mind you, I doubt he'll drop a petition with the Constitutional Court :-)

Consider done, or pretty near, anyway.

Actually, Prompong announced today the Pheu Thai Party are investigating Dem comments that diminished the value of Yingluck in the fallout from her treatise on democracy in Mongolia.

Defamation suit to likely follow.

Edited May 6, 2013 by brd199

[Thai at Heart]

I stand by my guns they made a mistake.

Why do you suppose they snubbed him when he was over there?

I can hardly wait to hear what your excuse for that was.

After all he was a strategic ally.

One more little thing it is Yingluck not Yingkuck

Thai at Heart

Spelling mistake on my part.

Decisions like this are not made by mistake. You are doing the usa embassy a great disservice.

Hello Dolly

O Goody Goody We have a person who thinks the United States Government dosen't make mistakes. I see you don't want to come out and say that so you narrow it down to the USA embassy.

Try telling that to the Americans who have been turned down when they tried

to get a Visa to take their wives to visit for a holiday in the States.

You forgot to give the reason for him being snubbed.

I generally hit the ; key instead of the l key.

He was the one claiming this and that, about who he was seeing, not the USA authorities. As a criminal he should be barred. Applying from outside Thailand for him should be even more problematic, and yet Dada, a visa.

This wasn't mistaken, it's called diplomacy.

[longtom]

Not a very smart move. Of course some of her statements were. eh, inspired by brotherly love.

But <deleted>, the opposition party send a statement about Thaksin to ambassadors and ... and political parties all over the world?

They'd better have some earthshattering news if they want anybody to open the envelope.

Political parties all over the world?? Where does it say that?

Sent from my Phone.

Ooops, last sentence in the OP.

[phoneguy702]

Thaksin could have been given a Visa due to pressure exerted on the embassy who granted it and or lobbying from either influential Thai's in the US or Thai Officials who were loyal to him. That the US granted a Visa is in no way a State Visit complete with discussions with US Officials. No matter what might have been on Thaksin's mind or lips when attempting to raise his own stature with his supporters.

[tragickingdom]

The foreign diplomats would laugh their socks off. A statement about overthrowing democracy from the party that never wins elections and only come to power after democracy is raped after yet another coup.

[Baerboxer]

The foreign diplomats would laugh their socks off. A statement about overthrowing democracy from the party that never wins elections and only come to power after democracy is raped after yet another coup.

As opposed to a party that flaunts the law, acts illegally, refuses explanations of its actions and takes orders from a non-elected convicted criminal fugitive whilst trying to re-write history and dismantle the constitution to whitewash said criminal.

I'm sure foreign diplomats are aware of the reality of PTP and its wannabee dictator leader; just as much as they are of the inept democrats and their hiso self interested supporters. But, as always, the 'bigger picture" will prevail for diplomacy. Better the devil you know and all that. Even though they all know Big T and the family will rape Thailand as soon as they can.

[TackyToo]

So much time and energy wasted!
Sometimes I think the best for this country would be if a guy shows up, who bangs his fist on the table and orders both sides to stop their bickering games and do what they were elected for: TO SERVE THE COUNTRY & THEIR PEOPLE!

[Jimbob1]

So much time and energy wasted!

Sometimes I think the best for this country would be if a guy shows up, who bangs his fist on the table and orders both sides to stop their bickering games and do what they were elected for: TO SERVE THE COUNTRY & THEIR PEOPLE!

Yes I think they call that a COUP ....

[yoshiwara]

The foreign diplomats would laugh their socks off. A statement about overthrowing democracy from the party that never wins elections and only come to power after democracy is raped after yet another coup.

Diplomats don't laugh, they raise their eyebrows. And one eyebrow at most will have been lazily raised re poor Yingluck's dance. Edited May 7, 2013 by yoshiwara

[DRONGOH]

PM's speech in Mongolia

And now you listen to me, ALL you Mongols!!!

[WhizBang]

Yingluck screws up big time and PTP rather than try to lesson the impact they support her.

They have no choice. Orders from Dubai.

Just as the puppet was clueless about what she was saying as her speech was written elsewhere and probably handed to her only minutes before speaking..

[metisdead]

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