US congresswoman Duckworth urges Thai govt to look after soldiers in deep South

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Duckworth urges govt to look after soldiers in deep South

BANGKOK, 4 September 2013 (NNT) – Thai-born Illinois representative Ladda Tammy Duckworth urges the government to take care of soldiers working in the Deep South.

Lieutenant Colonel Ladda Tammy Duckworth, Thai-born US Member of Parliament for Chicago, during her official visit to Thailand from August 27- September 3, said she was proud to be a Thai and a part to strengthen economic ties between the US and Thailand, especially in automobile industry.

On the matter of the ongoing southern unrest, she declined to give any comments but urged the government to focus more on military personnel and take the best care of the soldiers deployed in the violence-torn areas as these soldiers are risking their lives for the people and the nation.

Miss Duckworth also mentioned about the human trafficking issue, saying she has already discussed the matter with Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra, during which both parties agreed to do what it takes to eradicate the problem. She added that if all nations work together, operations to tackle human trafficking will be more effective.

Tammy Duckworth was born on March 12, 1968. She is the first Asian-American woman elected to Congress in Illinois, the first disabled woman to be elected to the US House of Representatives, the first US Member of Congress born in Thailand, and the first female double amputee from the war. Miss Duckworth lost both of her legs in Iraq. However, she now continues to serve as a Lieutenant Colonel in the Illinois Army National Guard along with her husband, Major Bryan W. Bowlsbey who is also an Iraq War veteran.


-- NNT 2013-09-04

[manfrommanteo]

Ladda Tammy Duckworth, Thai-born US Member of Parliament for Chicago? Who writes this stuff? Who is the editor who checks this stuff? Is this real journalism?

[harrry]

Only error is see is that the 8th district may not be Chicago but is the same state.

[Benmart]

Ladda Tammy Duckworth, Thai-born US Member of Parliament for Chicago? Who writes this stuff? Who is the editor who checks this stuff? Is this real journalism?

To err is human. To forgive is Devine.

[Lobo4819]

The US now has a Parliament? Or, of course it could be Chicago's Parliament. Obama has been doing a lot of reorganizing by Executive Order recently.

[jaltsc]

Ladda Tammy Duckworth, Thai-born US Member of Parliament for Chicago? Who writes this stuff? Who is the editor who checks this stuff? Is this real journalism?

To answer your question....Probably Yingluck.

Just another example of the unlimited potential of Thais....If they go overseas for their education

If she has a conversation with Yingluck, I want to see her trying to keep a straight face .

[simple1]

Bet her implied criticism of Thai government support for Thai serving soldiers in the deep South went down like a ton of bricks

[Bottlerocket]

The last paragraph is lifted straight out of Wikipedia.

[Sayonarax]

Nice plagiarism.

[americaninbangkok]

The last paragraph is lifted straight out of Wikipedia.

That might explain the awkward listing of her exact date of birth (what journlaist would ever be that specific?!).

[geriatrickid]

More embarrassing is the assumption that American congressional representatives use their military rank. She is in the National Guard and holds the rank of Lt. Col. She is not in active service and does not refer to herself as Lt. Col. Her correct address is Congresswoman Duckworth. She would be aghast to see the blurring of responsibilities.

[harrry]

The use of a military title having precedence over other is standard Thai practice so this usage is not surprising. An example of this is that all laws that were signed during the time of PM Thaksin are signed with his police rank.

Edited September 4, 2013 by harrry

[overherebc]

I'm looking forward to seeing a headline in the news stating-- For a whole month the US has not stuck it's nose into another country's internal business.

[americaninbangkok]

I'm looking forward to seeing a headline in the news stating-- For a whole month the US has not stuck it's nose into another country's internal business.

I'm looking forward to this headline: for a whole month, no one in Country X was a recipient of U.S. military, medical, or educational assistance.

[harrry]

I'm looking forward to seeing a headline in the news stating-- For a whole month the US has not stuck it's nose into another country's internal business.

They haven't done that since about 1675 so what makes you think they will start now.

[Loptr]

I'm looking forward to seeing a headline in the news stating-- For a whole month the US has not stuck it's nose into another country's internal business.

I wouldn't hold my breath. The US has so many problems at home, the only way to camouflage reality is to keep uncovering a boogieman in someone else's closet. Can you say Syria?

[lee b]

And what about civillians?

[CIHUAHUA]

' Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra, during which both parties agreed to do what it takes to eradicate the problem. She added that if all nations work together, operations to tackle human trafficking will be more effective.'

In other words, another country will have to do the job she is not willing to do. Typical of her kind. Sad she is considered a leader, God help the people of Thailand.

[anon467367354]

what has happened in Libya and now happening in Syria could just as easily happen here with Obama and his brother leading the Muslim Brotherhood and funding Al Qaeda,

I think Congresswoman Duckworth knows that.

[johnnie20110]

The use of a military title having precedence over other is standard Thai practice so this usage is not surprising. An example of this is that all laws that were signed during the time of PM Thaksin are signed with his police rank.

A police rank that he illegally continues with to this day, along with his illegal refusal to return his royal decorations coupled with his illegally issued new passport.

Edited September 4, 2013 by johnnie20110

[JepSoDii]

The use of a military title having precedence over other is standard Thai practice so this usage is not surprising. An example of this is that all laws that were signed during the time of PM Thaksin are signed with his police rank.

A police rank that he illegally continues with to this day, along with his illegal refusal to return his royal decorations coupled with his illegally issued new passport.

While it may be standard it is indicative of a total tuning out of foreign customs--and proper address, which you'd think would be used at least when it comes to foreign dignitaries. But no. It's too much to ask. It's not like the Queen of England isn't referred to with her appropriate title when visiting non-monarchial countries.

[jackr]

If she has a conversation with Yingluck, I want to see her trying to keep a straight face .

In English or Thai.

[hellodolly]

"Miss Duckworth also mentioned about the human trafficking issue, saying she has already discussed the matter with Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra, during which both parties agreed to do what it takes to eradicate the problem. She added that if all nations work together, operations to tackle human trafficking will be more effective."

I notice she left out the date for this to happen. The wonderful world of if. She picked the right partner to discuss If with.

Wonder why she didn't mention that if all nations work together we can eliminate starvation. Or if all nations work together we can have peace on Earth.

[EyesWideOpen]

Congressman Duckworth was elected to look after the well being of her constituents in America. For her to make comments

or worry about Thai events is completely insane.

[sadhukar]

Congressman Duckworth was elected to look after the well being of her constituents in America. For her to make comments

or worry about Thai events is completely insane.

Maybe, I don't know, she's proud to call herself thai? It's right there in the article. Elected to a position or not, you can still have personal interests. It really isnt rocket science.

[Bkungbank]

Warrior family trace back from revolutionary war, WWII, Veitnam war and Iraq war..

[kamahele]

I'm looking forward to seeing a headline in the news stating-- For a whole month the US has not stuck it's nose into another country's internal business.

They haven't done that since about 1675 so what makes you think they will start now.

1675 might be a little exaggeration since there was no United States at least on paper until 1776 and then until the war was over years later. In 1675 we were only sticking our noses into other nations' business as part of that small country England.

[nong38]

The US could put some boots on the ground to interfere, I mean help.

[indyuk]

Ladda Tammy Duckworth, Thai-born US Member of Parliament for Chicago? Who writes this stuff? Who is the editor who checks this stuff? Is this real journalism?

To answer your question....Probably Yingluck.

Just another example of the unlimited potential of Thais....If they go overseas for their education

If she has a conversation with Yingluck, I want to see her trying to keep a straight face .

LM Yingluck had a meeting with Ladda Tammy Duckworth earlier this week at government house.

[johnnie20110]

LM Yingluck had a meeting with Ladda Tammy Duckworth earlier this week at government house.

LM Yingluck.

Freudian slippage.