EU calls for clear timetable of new election in Thailand

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EU calls for clear timetable of new election in Thailand

BANGKOK: -- European Union on Friday called on all sides in Thailand to commit to dialogue to find peaceful and lasting solution to the ongoing political impasse.

Spokesperson for Catherine Ashton, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice President of the Commission, said in a statement.

"The High Representative notes the ruling of Thailand’s Constitutional Court of 21 March 2014 and calls upon the relevant authorities to set a clear timetable for new elections in line with Thailand’s democratic and constitutional framework."

She also called on all sides to commit to dialogue to find a peaceful, lasting solution and ensure that new elections involve the broadest possible participation.

"The High Representative reiterates her urgent call on all involved to refrain from violence and act in accordance with democratic principles and the rule of law."


-- The Nation 2014-03-28

[Scamper]

The EC is doing just that. They have set about to arrange a new election. Problem is, they need another participant at the table - Pheu Thai - and Pheu Thau is far too busy dodging the NACC's impeachment investigation, and asking the UN to admonish the Constitutional Court and the independent agencies - to arrange any meeting with the EC.

[Mentors]

Thais can not handle this situation alone anymore.

[sms747]

EU poking it's nose in again where it's not needed or wanted, we don't want them doing it the UK either!

[Eliot Rosewater]

EU poking it's nose in again where it's not needed or wanted, we don't want them doing it the UK either!

Then sort out your problems by yourself......oh wait, you can't do that either..........

Bottom line; grow up and deal with these issues like adults, if you can't do that then deal with the consequences without crying like little babies who had their lollies taken away.

[chainarong]

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The EC is doing just that. They have set about to arrange a new election. Problem is, they need another participant at the table - Pheu Thai - and Pheu Thau is far too busy dodging the NACC's impeachment investigation, and asking the UN to admonish the Constitutional Court and the independent agencies - to arrange any meeting with the EC.

Don't forget that note to the President of the U.S.A.

[dickyknee]

There is a clear thaimetable...

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[bulekee]

First mistake from the EU,when thet say timetable,are they aware of Thai Time.

[jcb2001]

EU poking it's nose in again where it's not needed or wanted, we don't want them doing it the UK either!

Oh, those dam Europeans!

[jamstock]

How is this the EU's business? Don't they have enough problems of their own?

[SICHONSTEVE]

EU poking it's nose in again where it's not needed or wanted, we don't want them doing it the UK either!

What a bunch of overpaid wasters they are - they don't understand the first thing about Thailand and just get their book of 'diplomacy' rules out and copy from that without trying to assess what the problem is!!! Anybody could do that - they should sack the lot of them as they don't do a single thing that helps anyone or anything. Useless Bas***** that they are!!

[stoffel45]

The EU is quite justifiably concerned at the level of corruption.

Such levels as are to be found in Thailand are a direct challenge to the supremacy of EU Commission corruption.

EU corruption, it is claimed, is the 2nd highest in the World, though the EU is redoubling its efforts to wrest the number one spot away from N.Korea.

Until there has been another election in Thailand, the EU will be unsure of its exact place on the corruption ladder.

[RubbaJohnny]

EU poking it's nose in again where it's not needed or wanted, we don't want them doing it the UK either!

Indeed ,what can they do though an export ban on overweight mongers.

Transfer the balcony Olympics to Crimea,with million unemployed riots from Kiev to Madrid,a third yes third Greek Bailout after 240 Billion,18 billion for Ukraine and German airport closed I think they can put thie own house order.

I am sure like all patronsng colonialists they "mean well" fortunately the land of the free is expert ignoring falang advice good or bad and know folks will always come to sunny friendly cheap and unregulated Siam over the delights of a weekend in Scunthorpe Riga or Pratislava.

[bigbamboo]

Some hopes!

Thais don't do timetables..... not ones that work anyway.

And who is this 'High So Representative'? Sounds like a fascist, elitist, yellow ammart lover to me.

Edited March 28, 2014 by bigbamboo

[peterb17]

EU poking it's nose in again where it's not needed or wanted, we don't want them doing it the UK either!

Indeed ,what can they do though an export ban on overweight mongers.

Transfer the balcony Olympics to Crimea,with million unemployed riots from Kiev to Madrid,a third yes third Greek Bailout after 240 Billion,18 billion for Ukraine and German airport closed I think they can put thie own house order.

I am sure like all patronsng colonialists they "mean well" fortunately the land of the free is expert ignoring falang advice good or bad and know folks will always come to sunny friendly cheap and unregulated Siam over the delights of a weekend in Scunthorpe Riga or Pratislava.

What's wrong with Scunthorpe- according to Wiki they have a very nice leisure centre( which goes by the very strange name of The Pods) .

Have heard they are installing scales at the boarding gates, so watch your BMI if you are planning a trip .

[HiSoLowSoNoSo]

This country is probably far better off without an election right now, how can you commit to dialogue to find a peaceful solution when Thaksin and his cronies are involved?

[soalbundy]

EU poking it's nose in again where it's not needed or wanted, we don't want them doing it the UK either!

Give up,the empire is long gone,the UK can't stand alone.

[GoodThaiGirl]

EU poking it's nose in again where it's not needed or wanted, we don't want them doing it the UK either!

thank you we dont need them at all.i have read they cannot even sort themselves out....

[rickirs]

"...the ruling of Thailands Constitutional Court of 21 March 2014 and calls upon the relevant authorities to set a clear timetable for new elections in line with Thailands democratic and constitutional framework."

That was not the Court's ruling. The Court simply nullified the Feb. 2nd election because 10% of the voting took place in March.

In reaction to the Court's ruling the EC approached the Government to schedule new elections. But in order for any new election to occur, the Constitution must be ignored as now Thailand is long past the constitutional deadline not to exceed 60 days (end of November 2013) after dissolution of the parliament. So the PDRC could again challenge the ligitimacy of any subsequent election as being unconstitutional even if 100% of the polls were open on election day.

EU might well read Thailand's constitution first before it provides advice.

[soalbundy]

EU poking it's nose in again where it's not needed or wanted, we don't want them doing it the UK either!

What a bunch of overpaid wasters they are - they don't understand the first thing about Thailand and just get their book of 'diplomacy' rules out and copy from that without trying to assess what the problem is!!! Anybody could do that - they should sack the lot of them as they don't do a single thing that helps anyone or anything. Useless Bas***** that they are!!

No one in the west could give a flying fart about Thailand but they have to say something nice. I wouldn't say the EU isn't wanted, after all even the UN was contacted and they really are a waste of space.

[marcusd]

EU poking it's nose in again where it's not needed or wanted, we don't want them doing it the UK either!

you are part of the EU. Like it or not. Without them what have you got? Nothing! No exports... Convicts not accepted by colonial countries anymore....

The EU is telling Thailand but the EU obviously is not aware how corrupt this place is

Marcusd. Via tapatalk

[than]

A new disappointment for Surapong, he hoped that international community condemn Constitutional court ruling, But This community do nothing, EU just note the ruling.... Sorry but EU no want to bring in Thai Internal affair !

[rebelplatoon]

Yes, I agree, after changing the way the votes are being counted, the constituencies that give a seat and probably a good idea for this first time: Let the UN come and check if the elections are fair. It will NOT be allowed to change the name of your party if found guilty of fraud, OK? OK! PPP, TRT, Phue Thai....

[DirtFarmer]

I think what can actually be taken from this is that the EU still supports free and fair elections and implicitly if not obviously would not support an un elected peoples Council... Interesting also that in the last 2 days the Dems have done a 180 from 10 days ago and now announce they probably would participate in an election... probably a lot going on in conversations we are not a party too... regardless of what we may think... it seems to indicate that there indeed is a bigger play here...,

[kriswillems]

The USA made similar statements, so I don't see anything wrong with the EU doing this.

(While in Asia they are building a new union, the people from UK and the rest of the EU seems to not be able to do the same. From an economic perspective, but also when it comes to defense, I think it's a good thing to be part of a union of countries.)

[HasipHasip5]

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This country is probably far better off without an election right now, how can you commit to dialogue to find a peaceful solution when Thaksin and his cronies are involved?

or Suthep/Abhisit...while your statement rings true, it is incomplete. To think otherwise is lunacy.