Popular Post geriatrickid Posted February 27, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted February 27, 2014 How odd not to give a comment, as her very existence is based upon the relationship between Thailand and the United States. This relationship could be radically affected by a change of governments here. Guess she wants to sit on the fence and see who wins...... For me, no comment is in effect a type of comment. Really? If she commented, she would eb accused by the usual USA bashers of TVF of meddling. The US government position has been stated repeatedly. It is similar to that of every other civilised functioning democracy's position. There is a time to speak and there is also a time not to speak. The ambassador and the US State Department acted responsibly by staying quiet. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surangw Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 no matter what she would have to say, one side or the other would make shit of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokemachine Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 (edited) She have no comment but her comrade seems to have something to say. Anyone disagree? http://news.yahoo.com/elections-dont-always-lead-democracy-says-kerry-050132916.html Edited February 27, 2014 by Smokemachine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bkkbound Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 (edited) The lack of any meaningful support for the 'democratically' elected Gov from most of the international community is clearly a sign that they have not bought into the Taksin spin doctors international efforts and if anything has raised more doubts about the legitimacy of the regime... apart from being a some what ridiculous notion that his sister with no meaningful qualifications for the role became his nominated prime minister. A country being influenced by a fugitive on the run is one which most Govs will give a wide berth too Edited February 27, 2014 by Bkkbound Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retsdon Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Thailand - strategically unimportant. Every Thai living should go down on their knees and say thank you for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retsdon Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 d if anything has raised more doubts about the legitimacy of the regime. The government of Thailand is not a 'regime'. For better or worse it's a democratically elected administration. Don't like it?- vote it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
takkatan in the land Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 I understand the US ambassador, it would not be so easy to be politicaly correct and speaking about thai politics at the same time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingthing Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 (edited) d if anything has raised more doubts about the legitimacy of the regime. The government of Thailand is not a 'regime'. For better or worse it's a democratically elected administration. Don't like it?- vote it out. I agree with you the current government is not a regime. I also think the most recent elections lack a certain level of credibility, partly because the main opposition opted out, and yes there were reasons in addition to not being able to win related of course to the unusual situation with THAKSIN. The current acting PM is part of a string of Thaksin led governments, yes? What's the word for that? Not regime. But not anything resembling normal democracy either. This is why I think westerners should totally BACK OFF, except to encourage eschewing violence. Edited February 27, 2014 by Jingthing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noitom Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 The US is in a tough spot here. The US was pretty aligned with and supportive of Thaksin all along. However, the US should at least be voicing out something along the lines of hoping that the bipartisan parties will get behind the nomination and election process, and let the Thai people decide. One man one vote, equal rights for all. The US should stand on its own principles when asked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rucus7 Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Although Thailand remains somewhat Strategic for The U.S. Both economic and political dynamics of Southeast Asia have changed radically in the past few years. Thailand now holds less significance than any time in the resent past. Thailand seems to be relegating itself into a small time player in the global market via political kleptocracy. Had the current Ambassador been reassigned to to South Korea. I would perceive it as a promotion. However, keeping her here for her full term confirms faith in her ability. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heybruce Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 If any other ambassador had been noncommittal it wouldn't have made the news. Since it was the US ambassador criticisms and conspiracy theories abound. As an American I can't help but be flattered. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheClog Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 The American government has already stated that the situation has to be resolved by democratic means. In other words " no coup" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Somtamnication Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 "If you want any real answers on what we think, please ask my Press Secretary, Mr. Edward Snowden", for any truth in how we feel and what we do". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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