Chris Lawrence Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 That is what you end up with, when you have a mutiny. It’s a trust issue; stab an elected government in the back, what will happen if you do business? A proper election may change the atmosphere? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chupup Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 What an absolute load of crap, lots of words that say sweet f a,this guy really can talk the political way, if you have trouble getting to sleep just try to get through the whole of this post, beats counting sheep by a mile, guess news must be thin on the ground time to move on nothing here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Prbkk Posted October 14, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted October 14, 2014 Suthep: "...we don't need foreigners, I don't respect them...". More xenophobia was to be expected. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post HeijoshinCool Posted October 14, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted October 14, 2014 Dear Thailand: We all feel quite bad you are upset with us, saying we've never done anything for you, so we thought we'd thank you for all you have done for us. Thank you for the massage girls who married our citizens and moved here. And … what? Oh, yeah, thanks for the fish sauce, too. Signed, Europe P.S. Do try not to murder too many of our citizens while in your care, okay dokey? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tatsujin Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 Switch it around "Thailand" . . . what the <deleted> have you ever done for anyone else . . . ? Let's have a LONG list please . . . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IamNoone88 Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 Thailand cannot survive on its own. If all foreign investment was to exit, foreign loans be recalled and tourism cease, the result would be catastrophic. Even a slight decline would be harmful. There is nothing wrong with loving your country but wake up to the foreigners, companies, banks and governments that patiently support the nation. Alternatively, embrace isolation and see where that goes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dumpling Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 Slow news day? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaleySabai Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 Most Thais probably don't even know where Europe is!! ....its only a small part of the rest of the world that is Thailand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suffinator Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 The social media were swamped with nationalistic opprobrium, with some calling for a tit-for-tat response and others going as far as to say Thailand should shrug off any diplomatic pressure as it could easily live in isolation. Certainly I'm no fan of the EU but if the Thais honestly think they can live in isolation then let them try. Imagine if every expat left, tourism dried up and sanctions were implemented to prevent foreign investment... that type of isolation would throw Thailand back into the dark ages within 6 months of less. Think... no expats spending, no tourists dollars, no import duty raised... the list goes on. And here lies the rub... nationalistic rhetoric with no substance of the harsh realities that the world is now a very small place and that without foreign investment, be it tourism, expats or indeed trade, Thailand would be plunged into abject poverty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaxLee Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 What has Europe ever done for us? Dear Thailand, stop copying us,... grow up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Lammbock Posted October 14, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted October 14, 2014 What has Europe ever done for us? Well we would have done more if Thailand would have let us do it. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BirdsandBooze Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 (edited) They have more in common than the author thinks. At present both are run by the unelected unaccountable.. Edited October 14, 2014 by BirdsandBooze 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacky54 Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 concrete, where would they be without it! MRT and Skytrain Educating the highest in the land Their highway code We never bothered colonising them stamps, coins Military hardware, ships and planes. pizza tourist dollars invention of the world wide web cars trains kicking out the Japanese The daily Mail- ha ha 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucpez Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 Seriously, can anyone highlight what is Thainess? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucpez Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 concrete, where would they be without it! MRT and Skytrain Educating the highest in the land Their highway code We never bothered colonising them stamps, coins Military hardware, ships and planes. pizza tourist dollars invention of the world wide web cars trains kicking out the Japanese The daily Mail- ha ha Pizza?!?!? you made my day!!! )) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balo Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 (edited) What has Eurooe ever done for us ? We have given you old , retired men who willingly has shared of their fortune so both Thai wife, kids and the rice famers in Isaan could survive and live a good life. And we're talking about maybe 100.000 men so not a small contribution from EU to Thailand. Edited October 14, 2014 by balo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bender Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 the real question should be, what thai people have ever done for their own country.... easy answer: nothing! (except keeping it in the dark age ) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinmaew Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 It was "Farang" the Portuguese in fact that introduced the Chilli to Thailand and also taught them how to cook many of the sweets they now eat. This xenophobic attitude is nothing new, keep it up Thais and stay in poverty and we will continue to enjoy cheap holidays and lifestyle. Everyone needs everyone; i.e. we learn off each other no no one country can stay in isolation, you cant do it on your own, you need help. Only dictatorships carry on like this. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klauskunkel Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 Thailand should shrug off any diplomatic pressure as it could easily live in isolation oh, really? No I-phone 6 then... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimamey Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 They have more in common than the author thinks. At present both are run by the unelected unaccountable.. Whatever faults the EU has, and there are many it is largely run by the elected European Parliament. The other main body is the Council of the European Union which comprises ministers from the elected governments of the member nations. There are I think 5 other bodies which are overseen by the parliament. Not every post is elected which is the same in most governments . It's hard enough getting people to vote for the parliament let alone anything else. Several people have claimed that Thais don't understand what the EU is and that's probably true but the same can be said for many Europeans. I have to admit my knowledge is rather limited but I do know enough to realise it isn't run by unelected bureaucrats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinmaew Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 AUSTRALIA goes one step further banning Thai Junta and families from visiting their country. Its of course the role of Thailand to view things differently. But in the big wide world Juntas seizing power always meets the current commentary . Australia is currently under the rule of Captain Moron from Planet Lunatic. Please ignore until further notice. The reason why Abbott is in power is because the previous party completely f***** it up, internal wrangling's and power games they lost the plot. Its good they banned the Junta and their families. "And their families" why would these cronies want to visit farang country if they are so nationalistic and hold such disdain for foreigners? they should be on their hands and knees 24/7 giving thanks for the wonderful lives they have over there. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimamey Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 (edited) It is a terribly written article - content free. The free democratic world takes a stand against military seizing of democratic and civilian government. The US should stand more on its stated principles and break off any relations with Thailand and stop pandering to Thailand military dictatorship representatives at US taxpayer expense. I think the US and EU are just pointing out they don't agree with non democratic governance. They may well have felt uneasy about the last government as the US and most of Europe wouldn't accept the Thai version of government either. If it ends in something like a proper democratic system then I'm sure they will be happy as most of us here will be. It would be difficult to cut off all ties as they have interests in Thailand both in business and their citizens who live here. Edited October 14, 2014 by kimamey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacky54 Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 (edited) the big three Beer whiskey wine What would they do without these? lao khow? Can we leave Australia out of it, last time I looked it was not in Europe Edited October 14, 2014 by jacky54 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacky54 Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 Suthep: "...we don't need foreigners, I don't respect them...". More xenophobia was to be expected. Said the bloke wearing a rolex as he got into his benz and then got on his ipad to update his fb 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacky54 Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 so what has Thailand ever done for us? er Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h90 Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 It is a terribly written article - content free. The free democratic world takes a stand against military seizing of democratic and civilian government. The US should stand more on its stated principles and break off any relations with Thailand and stop pandering to Thailand military dictatorship representatives at US taxpayer expense. Principles: Good friend with Saudi Arabia (democratic) Supporting Islamists against the Soviets Supporting Pol Pot A Thai dictatorship should be a very small problem.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A1Str8 Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 Colonized you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kotsak Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 Switch it around "Thailand" . . . what the <deleted> have you ever done for anyone else . . . ? Let's have a LONG list please . . . 1. Hoes (not the gardening types). 2. 3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacky54 Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 er massage, no, muay Thai, no (Khmere), the bar fine, no, pad Thai (chinese) morlam, no that's lao, phew not easy is it, Thai language YES. Even the national anthem was composed by a German. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowboat Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 Given its vast resources and decades of stability, Thailand has not produced all that many world citizens. Was there a Thai head of the World Bank or IMF ? Can anyone name any Thai world citizens ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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