Thailand intensifies sanctions on North Korea

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Thailand Intensifies Sanctions On North Korea
By Khaosod English


Prime Minister Gen. Prayuth arriving for a meeting at the Government House in Bangkok, 1 October 2014.

BANGKOK — Thailand's military government has approved tougher sanctions on North Korea in accordance with a United Nations resolution.

Yesterday the Cabinet adopted the United Nations Security Council's Resolution 2141, which called for an extension of existing sanctions against the Democratic People's Republic of Korea until April 2015.

The measure was a response to North Korea's continued effort to develop nuclear capabilities, which the UN has called a threat to global security.

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-- Khaosod English 2014-10-02

[ratcatcher]

It's good to see a military democracy taking these firm actions against the military dictatorship in North Korea.

[clockman]

Posturing!

[Costas2008]

It's good to see a military democracy taking these firm actions against the military dictatorship in North Korea.

I don't believe for a minute that you can compare the two governments of Thailand and North Korea, ratcatcher.

Not a person with an intellect ability like yours.

[Thailand]

It's good to see a military democracy taking these firm actions against the military dictatorship in North Korea.

I don't believe for a minute that you can compare the two governments of Thailand and North Korea, ratcatcher.

Not a person with an intellect ability like yours.

Both military dictatorships. Pot & kettle?

[JacChang]

Competition

[cms22]

It's good to see a military democracy taking these firm actions against the military dictatorship in North Korea.

Love the irony. Very droll.

[NongKhaiKid]

The current KIM's gout ridden legs must be shaking in his Cuban heeled boots.

Little wonder he's not been seen in public for a month, probably fearing this announcement.

[BSJ]

What would North Korea want from Thailand anyway? Seriously, they can get everything they need from their friendly Chinese weapons dealer.

[winstonc]

It's good to see a military democracy taking these firm actions against the military dictatorship in North Korea.

I don't believe for a minute that you can compare the two governments of Thailand and North Korea, ratcatcher.

Not a person with an intellect ability like yours.

Both military dictatorships. Pot & kettle?

thats the only thing in commom they are a million miles apart.otherwise,dont see many thais eating grass to survive do you...

[Kabula]

Financial sanctions can increase to a breaking point and start wars.

History has shown us when the world economy is in retreat the folks who own us always take us to world war.

Some say it has already started.

I have no opinion on the that.

[lostinisaan]

The measure was a response to North Korea's continued effort to develop nuclear capabilities, which the UN has called a threat to global security

No more rotten rice for North Korea......

[tullynagardy]

It's good to see a military democracy taking these firm actions against the military dictatorship in North Korea.

^^^^

EPIC trolling

[Fred Flinstone]

Propaganda - kerry refused to shake the deputy (Thai) PMs hand .

Australia bans them-*(Thai Junta) from visits

They can place sanctions on North Korea for whatever they wish> good.

Wont change how they are perceived or their bans..

[tullynagardy]

thats the only thing in commom they are a million miles apart.otherwise,dont see many thais eating grass to survive do you...

I`ve never seen a Korean eat grass either come to think of it. Surely it would make you sick? I`ve seen Thais eat insects that look altogether worse than grass however. Anyway I digress.

Other similarities -

- Military controls tv

- Military controls media

- TV addresses from the great leader offering advice you would think was satirical if you didn`t know was real.

- Freedom of assembly banned

- Free speech banned

- Thought adjustment camps (admittedly these are alot more harsh in NK)

- No free elections

- Opposition parties and even thinking banned

- Military performances to "return happiness" to the people

- Schoolkids reciting hegemony from the great leader in school daily

- Restricted Internet access.

- Criticism banned of leader.

The similarities are very real, and most of the world thinks so too judging by falling tourist numbers.

[Somtamnication]

I can only imagine the nightmare the North Koreans are going through, without somtam!!!

[Fred Flinstone]

thats the only thing in commom they are a million miles apart.otherwise,dont see many thais eating grass to survive do you...

I`ve never seen a Korean eat grass either come to think of it. Surely it would make you sick? I`ve seen Thais eat insects that look altogether worse than grass however. Anyway I digress.

Other similarities -

- Military controls tv

- Military controls media

- TV addresses from the great leader offering advice you would think was satirical if you didn`t know was real.

- Freedom of assembly banned

- Free speech banned

- Thought adjustment camps (admittedly these are alot more harsh in NK)

- No free elections

- Opposition parties and even thinking banned

- Military performances to "return happiness" to the people

- Schoolkids reciting hegemony from the great leader in school daily

- Restricted Internet access.

- Criticism banned of leader.

The similarities are very real, and most of the world thinks so too judging by falling tourist numbers.

Naturally.

Australia bans the Thai junta

[ratcatcher]

It's good to see a military democracy taking these firm actions against the military dictatorship in North Korea.

^^^^

EPIC trolling

That's just the sort of comment we would expect you to make tully. as a matter of fact, I was just finishing the ironing!

[tullynagardy]

It's good to see a military democracy taking these firm actions against the military dictatorship in North Korea.

^^^^

EPIC trolling

That's just the sort of comment we would expect you to make tully. as a matter of fact, I was just finishing the ironing!

Good man yourself, got to do something to pass those retired years

[mikiea]

a while back i had a big box of dumb rocks.i think the rocks & you should talk. maybe the rocks will understand what you are trying to say.none of which makes any sense. :-)

[chotthee]

SO no more Korean noodle and Korean movies for Thai people.

How very sad.

What about K-pop?

[Plutojames88]

It's like a person who has a conviction for buggery of animals denouncing someone who has sex with dead dogs .

[fobuff]

The north korea great leader won't be happy with thai's great leader hmmmmm

[FangFerang]

North Korea runs trading companies in Thailand, Hong Kong, Macau and Cambodia, which export North Korean goods - mostly clothing, plastics and minerals...North Korea imports Thai rice...

Now, with all that said, does anyone really think the trade will stop at all? Uh, no.

[Gunna]

It's good to see a military democracy taking these firm actions against the military dictatorship in North Korea.

The military here have never said this was a democracy and in North Korea the government is dominated by the ruling Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) and has been since North Korea's inception in 1948.

At least in Thailand the military want to repair the democracy and reduce corruption and then move towards non vote buying multi-party elections which is a major part of democracy.

[nong38]

North Korea runs trading companies in Thailand, Hong Kong, Macau and Cambodia, which export North Korean goods - mostly clothing, plastics and minerals...North Korea imports Thai rice...

Now, with all that said, does anyone really think the trade will stop at all? Uh, no.

No more rice for you, you naughty boy! By the way I do know a decent hair stylist and tailor if you're interested!

[Krataiboy]

It's good to see a military democracy taking these firm actions against the military dictatorship in North Korea.

The military here have never said this was a democracy and in North Korea the government is dominated by the ruling Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) and has been since North Korea's inception in 1948.

At least in Thailand the military want to repair the democracy and reduce corruption and then move towards non vote buying multi-party elections which is a major part of democracy.

No, but the Great Leader has talked of working towards "Thai style" democracy, which is somewhat reminiscent of that wartime German Chancellor the the kiss curl haircut and little moustache describing what his party stood for as National Socialism.

[jesimps]

It's good to see a military democracy taking these firm actions against the military dictatorship in North Korea.

Military democracy! Now there's a contradiction in terms.

[kriswillems]

Good decision. I can only encourage sanctions on countries led by a dictator.

[konying]

I thought NK already had nukes ? Not trying to develop it.

And secondly , Thailand now imposes sanctions ?

Sanctions have been in place for years, does that mean thailand did not impose or abide by the already imposed sanctions?

Thirdly , does new PM believe thailand is now in position to voice an opinion? Has something changed for thailand to gain such respect and world recognition ?