Kristie Kenney meets Commissioner-General to discuss security of Americans in Thailand

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U.S. Ambassador to Thailand meets Acting Commissioner-General to discuss security of American people in Thailand

BANGKOK, 22 August 2014 (NNT) - Mrs. Kristie Kenney, the United States Ambassador to Thailand, has met with Pol. Gen. Watcharaphon Prasarnratchakit, the Acting Commissioner-General.

The discussion took about 15 minutes.

Pol. Gen. Watcharaphon said Mrs. Christie discussed the security of American people in Thailand. It was her first visit to the police since the coup.

The cooperation between Thai and American police is still going well. The United States still continuously supports law enforcement.

The US Ambassador confirmed that there was no withdrawal of cooperation with or support for the Thai police force.

-- NNT 2014-08-22

[givenall]

15 Min wooo. I think the American security is worth more than 15 Min

[khwaibah]

After her ice water dunk and reprimand by the US State Department for the no no.. Bangkok Post

[StevenHeidbriderSr]

I retracted what i meant to post

Edited August 22, 2014 by StevenHeidbriderSr

[siampolee]

What do the Americans need special security considerations for?

They've set themselves up as the ''worlds police force'' thus they should be able to contain any threats real or imaginary.

[ChrisY1]

What do the Americans need special security considerations for?

They've set themselves up as the ''worlds police force'' thus they should be able to contain any threats real or imaginary.

Could they be one of the most disliked races nowadays and therefore under threat at times?

[gk10002000]

What do the Americans need special security considerations for?

They've set themselves up as the ''worlds police force'' thus they should be able to contain any threats real or imaginary.

Could they be one of the most disliked races nowadays and therefore under threat at times?

Americans are not a race. In fact, America has one of the most diverse racial profiles of any country. America has whites, blacks, asians, etc.

[Jingthing]

I wonder what they talked about exactly. I wonder if there is heightened concern now over security for Americans abroad because of:

Isis and their genocidal actions (Iraq, Syria, etc.)

Obama's military reaction to Isis and expectations of much more

Recent beheading of American journalist and threats for more

War between Israel and Gaza (lots of hateful actions now globally against Israelis, all Jews in general, and Americans who are correctly recognized as Israel's best ally and the most Jewish friendly nation in the world after Israel)

Lots of foreign nationals in Thailand who would be assumed to be hostile to Americans (screening of course not the same for visas as it would be for the USA and Western Europe)

I was thinking about this kind of thing the other day in Pattaya.

Here so many diverse nationalities, that's wonderful.

Many people wearing American flag clothing.

They are mostly not Americans. Easy to tell when they open their mouths speaking Russian, Farsi, etc.!

I think Americans mostly avoid standing out too much as Americans here, and probably wisely.

So many foreigners dressed as identifiably Muslim (many hijabs).

I have never noticed any backlash to them for that and I assume they don't get any.

Then I thought, what would it be like for me to go about Pattaya wearing an American flag t-shirt, a yarmulke, and a Jewish star necklace?

I think anyone doing that would face massive harassment and violence in Pattaya. No, I wouldn't be so brave.

Edited August 22, 2014 by Jingthing

[ratcatcher]

What do the Americans need special security considerations for?

They've set themselves up as the ''worlds police force'' thus they should be able to contain any threats real or imaginary.

Could they be one of the most disliked races nowadays and therefore under threat at times?

Americans are not a race. In fact, America has one of the most diverse racial profiles of any country. America has whites, blacks, asians, etc.

Always get a kick out of the America bashers.

When disaster strikes somewhere in the world, who comes running with relief, shelter, helicopters and medical supplies? Think earthquakes, tsunami, floods.

The Yanks. Not often the Chinese or Russians.

No, I'm not American.

Perhaps Ms Kenney can also assure U.S. citizens that they will also be safe when back in the good 'ole U S of A too?.

[cgphuket]

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What do the Americans need special security considerations for?

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And I am sure that you are personally responsible for all policies and practices that your government undertakes. Right? No? Really???

[siampolee]

ratcatcher post # 9.

Perhaps Ms Kenney can also assure U.S. citizens that they will also be safe when back in the good 'ole U S of A too?.

Now there perhaps is where priorities should lay.

[Prbkk]

I wonder what they talked about exactly. I wonder if there is heightened concern now over security for Americans abroad because of:

Isis and their genocidal actions (Iraq, Syria, etc.)

Obama's military reaction to Isis and expectations of much more

Recent beheading of American journalist and threats for more

War between Israel and Gaza (lots of hateful actions now globally against Israelis, all Jews in general, and Americans who are correctly recognized as Israel's best ally and the most Jewish friendly nation in the world after Israel)

Lots of foreign nationals in Thailand who would be assumed to be hostile to Americans (screening of course not the same for visas as it would be for the USA and Western Europe)

I was thinking about this kind of thing the other day in Pattaya.

Here so many diverse nationalities, that's wonderful.

Many people wearing American flag clothing.

They are mostly not Americans. Easy to tell when they open their mouths speaking Russian, Farsi, etc.!

I think Americans mostly avoid standing out too much as Americans here, and probably wisely.

So many foreigners dressed as identifiably Muslim (many hijabs).

I have never noticed any backlash to them for that and I assume they don't get any.

Then I thought, what would it be like for me to go about Pattaya wearing an American flag t-shirt, a yarmulke, and a Jewish star necklace?

I think anyone doing that would face massive harassment and violence in Pattaya. No, I wouldn't be so brave.

I doubt that anyone would give you a second glance. Seriously.

Edited August 22, 2014 by Prbkk

[iancnx]

What do the Americans need special security considerations for?

They've set themselves up as the ''worlds police force'' thus they should be able to contain any threats real or imaginary.

Could they be one of the most disliked races nowadays and therefore under threat at times?

Americans are not a race. In fact, America has one of the most diverse racial profiles of any country. America has whites, blacks, asians, etc.

Don't get me started on the wonderful Uncle Sam's double standards......

[IAMSOBAD]

According to the British government report issued today ...there are more British Muslims fighting for ISIS than in the British military. Maybe Americans do need security?

ISIS has threatened to attack American citizens. I doubt in history that a terrorist ever checked passports before attacking. Watch your backs.

Edited August 22, 2014 by IAMSOBAD

[zaphod reborn]

I wonder what they talked about exactly. I wonder if there is heightened concern now over security for Americans abroad because of:

Isis and their genocidal actions (Iraq, Syria, etc.)

Obama's military reaction to Isis and expectations of much more

Recent beheading of American journalist and threats for more

War between Israel and Gaza (lots of hateful actions now globally against Israelis, all Jews in general, and Americans who are correctly recognized as Israel's best ally and the most Jewish friendly nation in the world after Israel)

Lots of foreign nationals in Thailand who would be assumed to be hostile to Americans (screening of course not the same for visas as it would be for the USA and Western Europe)

I was thinking about this kind of thing the other day in Pattaya.

Here so many diverse nationalities, that's wonderful.

Many people wearing American flag clothing.

They are mostly not Americans. Easy to tell when they open their mouths speaking Russian, Farsi, etc.!

I think Americans mostly avoid standing out too much as Americans here, and probably wisely.

So many foreigners dressed as identifiably Muslim (many hijabs).

I have never noticed any backlash to them for that and I assume they don't get any.

Then I thought, what would it be like for me to go about Pattaya wearing an American flag t-shirt, a yarmulke, and a Jewish star necklace?

I think anyone doing that would face massive harassment and violence in Pattaya. No, I wouldn't be so brave.

She should have been discussing that the comments of John Kerry and herself following the coup have created an unreasonable risk of harm for Americans in Thailand, because the comments were so offensive. Compounding that, she should have apologized for the actions taken by the US government as sanctions for the coup, because they were due to a lack of understanding of the Thai political situation and the threat of a civil war. She's an idiot, was given the job as a political favor for her husband, and I can't wait for the end of Obama's term when she will be sent packing.

[CNXBKKMAN]

Being an American in Thailand must be safer than being an American in the USA. Crime, gun crime, almost every city having some kind of no-go ghetto area etc. American roads will be safer than Thailand but that's about it? Food safety in the USA is probably better but personal safety Thailand wins.

[Jingthing]

I wonder what they talked about exactly. I wonder if there is heightened concern now over security for Americans abroad because of:

Isis and their genocidal actions (Iraq, Syria, etc.)

Obama's military reaction to Isis and expectations of much more

Recent beheading of American journalist and threats for more

War between Israel and Gaza (lots of hateful actions now globally against Israelis, all Jews in general, and Americans who are correctly recognized as Israel's best ally and the most Jewish friendly nation in the world after Israel)

Lots of foreign nationals in Thailand who would be assumed to be hostile to Americans (screening of course not the same for visas as it would be for the USA and Western Europe)

I was thinking about this kind of thing the other day in Pattaya.

Here so many diverse nationalities, that's wonderful.

Many people wearing American flag clothing.

They are mostly not Americans. Easy to tell when they open their mouths speaking Russian, Farsi, etc.!

I think Americans mostly avoid standing out too much as Americans here, and probably wisely.

So many foreigners dressed as identifiably Muslim (many hijabs).

I have never noticed any backlash to them for that and I assume they don't get any.

Then I thought, what would it be like for me to go about Pattaya wearing an American flag t-shirt, a yarmulke, and a Jewish star necklace?

I think anyone doing that would face massive harassment and violence in Pattaya. No, I wouldn't be so brave.

I doubt that anyone would give you a second glance. Seriously.

I know you're wrong. Recently a non-Jewish man in a city in western Canada did an experiment. Wore a skullcap for a week or so. Was harassed constantly. Called baby killer. That was Canada.

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[Jingthing]

Being an American in Thailand must be safer than being an American in the USA. Crime, gun crime, almost every city having some kind of no-go ghetto area etc. American roads will be safer than Thailand but that's about it? Food safety in the USA is probably better but personal safety Thailand wins.

Depends on where.

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[TDCNINJA]

They were discussing Thailand's replacement of Great Britain in both the UN Security Council and the G7.

[chainarong]

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What do the Americans need special security considerations for?

They've set themselves up as the ''worlds police force'' thus they should be able to contain any threats real or imaginary. alt=whistling.gif>

Could they be one of the most disliked races nowadays and therefore under threat at times?

Americans are not a race. In fact, America has one of the most diverse racial profiles of any country. America has whites, blacks, asians, etc.

Always get a kick out of the America bashers.

When disaster strikes somewhere in the world, who comes running with relief, shelter, helicopters and medical supplies? Think earthquakes, tsunami, floods.

The Yanks. Not often the Chinese or Russians.

No, I'm not American.

Perhaps Ms Kenney can also assure U.S. citizens that they will also be safe when back in the good 'ole U S of A too?.

Have to agree there, one wounders what the bloody place would be like if the US wasn't in a position to at least have ago at some of these Muslim pig &lt;deleted&gt;, do not forget their allies as well and remember if China come a bombing in the night, who would General P.M. Prayuth run to, I rest my case

[SteveFong]

the discussion is BKK as a transit point,

which it is

[Utley]

What do the Americans need special security considerations for?

They've set themselves up as the ''worlds police force'' thus they should be able to contain any threats real or imaginary.

Because American men are so handsome and well endowed, they require special security to protect them from female hordes clammering to have sex with them.

You asked - I told!

[GAZZPA]

What do the Americans need special security considerations for?

They've set themselves up as the ''worlds police force'' thus they should be able to contain any threats real or imaginary.

Could they be one of the most disliked races nowadays and therefore under threat at times?

Americans are not a race. In fact, America has one of the most diverse racial profiles of any country. America has whites, blacks, asians, etc.

Of course they are a race, what a stupid thing to say. Yes, they have a diverse cultural mix, as any country should nowadays, but they are still American.

Anyway, i doth think they are a hated nation at all.. There is a lot I dont like about American culture but also a lot I do.. But what is undeniable is that in every shopping "mall" in the world there is a Macdonalds, KFC, Burgerking or maybe a Subway etc, etc,, so clearly the crap food travels well and I could go on and on with examples of US influence (hate the word "sneakers") but I am sure everyone knows.

Its funny how people seem to think they are a hated nation and yet every country is Asia is rushing to adopt the entire culture for themselves.

[seajae]

I doubt any of the ones that are aiming to hurt americans would know the difference between most westerners anyway, as long as your white you are the enemy........

[lifeincnx]

What do the Americans need special security considerations for?

They've set themselves up as the ''worlds police force'' thus they should be able to contain any threats real or imaginary.

Could they be one of the most disliked races nowadays and therefore under threat at times?

Americans are not a race. In fact, America has one of the most diverse racial profiles of any country. America has whites, blacks, asians, etc.

Of course they are a race, what a stupid thing to say. Yes, they have a diverse cultural mix, as any country should nowadays, but they are still American.

Anyway, i doth think they are a hated nation at all.. There is a lot I dont like about American culture but also a lot I do.. But what is undeniable is that in every shopping "mall" in the world there is a Macdonalds, KFC, Burgerking or maybe a Subway etc, etc,, so clearly the crap food travels well and I could go on and on with examples of US influence (hate the word "sneakers") but I am sure everyone knows.

Its funny how people seem to think they are a hated nation and yet every country is Asia is rushing to adopt the entire culture for themselves.

Actually it was a correct statement.

"American" is NOT a "Race" but a "Nationality". "American" can also, in some instances, be an "Ethnicity".

Words for the day:

* Race: based on physical and inherited features

* Ethnicity: social affiliation based on how you were raised and what customs you keep

* Nationality: the country of citizenship & usually birth

[Jingthing]

Hmm. I really don't see how Americans are a race OR an ethnicity! Unless you're talking about NATIVE Americans.

[chiman]

What do the Americans need special security considerations for?

They've set themselves up as the ''worlds police force'' thus they should be able to contain any threats real or imaginary.

Could they be one of the most disliked races nowadays and therefore under threat at times?

Americans are not a race. In fact, America has one of the most diverse racial profiles of any country. America has whites, blacks, asians, etc.

Actually, The United States of America is the most diverse country in the world. Melting pot of melting pots. And Americans can refer to Canadians, Hondurans, Mexicans, etc... anyone from the Americas.

Edited August 22, 2014 by chiman

[tkramer]

"I really don't see how Americans are a race OR an ethnicity! Unless you're talking about NATIVE Americans."

Who are really Mongols who traversed the Aleutian chain nearly 30,000 years ago.

[IAMSOBAD]

Another thread hijacked and totally off topic.

[quandow]

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What do the Americans need special security considerations for?

They've set themselves up as the ''worlds police force'' thus they should be able to contain any threats real or imaginary. alt=whistling.gif>

Could they be one of the most disliked races nowadays and therefore under threat at times?

Americans are not a race. In fact, America has one of the most diverse racial profiles of any country. America has whites, blacks, asians, etc.

Here's the deal you knuckleheads who love to bash Americans - it's the U.S. GOVERNMENT that's creating all the problems, not the American people. I met an Iranian one time in a business setting, and at first we eye-balled each other because we were supposed to be enemies. Turns out we both wanted the same things - food, shelter, pussy. The U.S. government is turning its weaponry on its own citizens in order to keep them subservient, as well as dumbing down the children growing up except for the elite ruling class. I am proud to be an American and ashamed of my government.