US expresses strong support for Thailand after House dissolution

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US expresses strong support for Thailand after House dissolution

BANGKOK: -- The US strongly supported democratic institutions and the democratic process in Thailand, a long-time friend and ally, the State Department said in a statement Monday.

The statement came after Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra dissolved the Parliament and called for snap elections to try to defuse the country’s deepening political crisis.

"Prime Minister Yingluck has called for elections as a way forward amid ongoing political tensions and demonstrations," State Department spokesperson Jen Psaki said in the statement.

"We encourage all involved to resolve political differences peacefully and democratically in a way that reflects the will of the Thai people and strengthens the rule of law," Psaki said.

The election is set on February 2.


-- The Nation 2013-12-10

[michaeljordan]

Democratically that reflects the will of the people.

That means count the votes in February and lose again Yellow.

[Local Drunk]

You're kicking a dead horse with the red and yellow thing...

[dukeandduke]

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Yeah, how dare they support peace, democracy and law. Those bastards!

[JoeLing]

A few postings back on ThaiVisa, people where wondering and speculating
why protesters would march to the US Embassy. [http://ow.ly/rhNsw]

As I said before THIS is why!


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Edited December 10, 2013 by JoeLing

[spirit47]

What for hell is "State Department", and who is Psaki?

Is this a official statement from the USA?

Bulls***

[Old Man River]

A few postings back on ThaiVisa, people where wondering and speculating

why protesters would march to the US Embassy. [http://ow.ly/rhNsw]

As I said before THIS is why!

Do you really think that other nations don't think exactly like the US and don't say so?

[citizen33]

The US authorities will have talked to the Thai government and also some other involved parties. There will be consequences if there is a coup.

[SaamBaht]

at least there's one country willing to state the right thing. good on you USA!

[JoeLing]

A few postings back on ThaiVisa, people where wondering and speculating

why protesters would march to the US Embassy. [http://ow.ly/rhNsw]

As I said before THIS is why!

Do you really think that other nations don't think exactly like the US and don't say so?

No - what I think:

Ask Thaksin

I'm sure he has some unpleasant memories on Americas anti-democratic activities

in ousting a democratically elected government during the 2006 coup.

Maybe Ahisist remembers it too

So, marching to the US Embassy 10 days back, made perfect sense.

"US expresses strong support" means to me, the US was meddling already a long time in Thai affairs.

Maybe US administration doesn't quite like the Shinawatras either?

[PhoenixRising]

There will be no election February 2nd. It's too soon. The 'people' want 'reform' before the election and that will take quite some time to accomplish. I agree that America needs to mind its own business, but to say that the people have no culture is just not true and it shows immaturity as well as ignorance.

[rijb]

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I always love these 'mind their own business' posts... What business do you think the American Government is in? The music business?

[jaideeguy]

As an American, I think that the US should dissolve their own House [of senators and congressmen] !! In fact the whole world would be better off if all politicians just dissolved

[gemini81]

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Yeah, forget freedom, right? And when 'aryan aristocrats' needs help, aids, loans: when they come to the USA looking for help like a puppy woth it's tails between its legs, tell those Aryans: 'mind your own business and take care of your own problems.'

You say 'mum' so I take it you're English? We like your 'mum' though, haha.

[Thai at Heart]

The US authorities will have talked to the Thai government and also some other involved parties. There will be consequences if there is a coup.

What consequence? The conspiracy theorists will say that the Carlyle group have pointed out the consequences of a coup.

[thaiman]

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American influence in Thailand runs deeper than you think!

[dukeandduke]

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The topic is the State Department's statement. Which of the three do you oppose for Thailand: peace, democracy, he rule of law, or a combination of the three?

[pomchop]

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There are just plenty of americans who also wish we would "mind our own business" and let the rest of the world and people like you go to the rescue of natural disasters, dictators, tyrants and worse.

Brilliiant to judge the entire USA culture based on music charts.

amazing how it is that "decadent society" that has had people risking life and limb to sneak into the country for decades and long long lists of people from dozens of countries who would give anything to iive in America.

get a clue.

[kurtgruen]

Well, since the US usually supports the bad guys, around the World, I am leaning more and more towards supporting the Democrats on this. ;-) An endorsement for Yingluck, from Obama, doesn't' mean much, in my eyes

[pomchop]

Why don't the American Govt just mond their own business and get their own home in order. A society with no culture!......Just look at the top twenty countdown of US music charts, there is a song about screwing his own mum......God waht a decadent society and they are trying to teach others!

The protesters should rally outside the US Embassy to tell them to mind their own business!

Don't know what you have been eating or smoking, but it must be strong.

Google Aryanic and you'll find it is Iranian....you know that country that is a bastion of freedom and culture....

[haroldcane]

Democratically that reflects the will of the people.

That means count the votes in February and lose again Yellow.

democrazy that reflects the will of a fugitive criminal billionaire again

That means buy the votes in january and win again red.

this way you even need not count to more than 3.

the hardworking educated middle-class pays everything. that's taken care of

[ikke]

Democratically that reflects the will of the people.

That means count the votes in February and lose again Yellow.

democrazy that reflects the will of a fugitive criminal billionaire again

That means buy the votes in january and win again red.

this way you even need not count to more than 3.

the hardworking educated middle-class pays everything. that's taken care of

I assume you'r not part of that hardworking educated middle-class.

[pkspeaker]

What is the US supposed to lend support to? A fascist 'people's council' that's headed by a nut-case? A nut-case that constantly screams "corruption!" but has a history of corruption. Someone who uses a mob as a putsch to force a coup, and ignores the fact that this will simply create a red shirt mob that will take over some other part of the city and demand elections.

The reason everyone is supporting Yingluck is because ultimately this turns into a power struggle between Yingluck and Suthep, despite Suthep's lies, that this is a 'people's revolution' he is clearly demanding the he and his clan rule the country autocratically through an un-elected government.

[HerbalEd]

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Who Just happen to have started joint special forces training with their Chinese counter parts!

[kamahele]

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Um, don't know where you are from but apparently not a country that supports duly and legally elected democratic governments. And "society with no culture"? Just the opposite. The US doesn't have one single culture but we are a melting pot of all of the earth's cultures. God, this site is just full of old drama queens.

[ggold]

a long-time friend and ally

Who Just happen to have started joint special forces training with their Chinese counter parts!

And who also happen to have consistently done joint military trainings with the Thai army and navy for many years ... and still do. So what is your point?

Slowly the power is shifting from the west to the east!

[EricBerg]

The US see Thailand as the last stronghold against islam in Southeast Asia. Islam countries are far from free with their islam influenced laws. That goes for Malaysia as well, a "limited" democracy.

It means the US will support any government in Thailand that opposes islam. US influence in Thailand is huge, "deeper than one would think", as another comment here says. Thai and US military have strong bonds. And the Thai forces are next to the King the only stable factor in Thailand.

Imho the US would rather not chose the thaksinistas into power if the they would have a choice. So far the USA are the only country that consequently puts white collar criminals and frauds behind bars (Enron, Madoff and quite a lot of lower civil servants on state-level). Even the rich then can't buy their way out.

The USA would never ever give a convicted criminal a diplomatic passport as the Yingluck/Thaksin government did. Nor would it make laws to enable an owner of a billion dollar company to sell that company without paying a dime on taxes (Thaksin).

[NeverSure]

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Yeah, let's get the US and its influence out of Thailand. No more manufacturing of Fords, Chevy's, Intel, Smartphones, etc. Cut off the internet. No more Facebook haha, Yahoo, etc. etc. etc. No more US developed technology.

No more mutual defense treaty.

After all, The US is Thailand's #1 trading partner, and the US has a lot invested in Thailand. It's just too much for some people to have the US make a statement such as "We encourage all involved to resolve political differences peacefully and democratically in a way that reflects the will of the Thai people and strengthens the rule of law."

Haters are going to hate.

[wwest5829]

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Thank you for sharing your personal opinion. Americans, and their democratically elected government, are interested in many individuals and their countries around the world. While we are not perfect, what happens in Thailand, or Europe or in the South China Sea is of interest to us. We have many faults but I will continue to believe the majority of Americans share concerns of many world citizens. Thai citizens will decide their own fate but I will continue to care about this country as an Expat American.

[tingtongteesood]

Unfortunately, if this website is to be believed http://www.activistpost.com/2013/12/a-tale-of-two-protests-ukraine-and.html ( and I believe it to be pretty accurate), in the same way that Yingluck is the square faced fugitive's puppet on a string, Thaksin likewise is America's sock puppet, so America will be backing him as he will do what they want....Bad news for freedom !~