PM confident Sydney hostage incident has 'no links to Thailand's security'

[webfact]

PM confident Sydney hostage incident has 'no links to Thailand's security'

BANGKOK, 15 December 2014 (NNT) – The Thai Prime Minister has confirmed the hostage incident in Sydney has no effect on Thailand’s security as Thailand is not in direct conflicts with any countries.

Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha revealed he has already been reported by the Foreign Ministry about the incident, and officials are still checking whether there are any Thais among the hostages.

He stated that Thailand has a surveillance system that strictly monitors inbound and outbound visitors. The country is also in active coordination with security units in other countries and is able to ensure safety for tourists in Thailand.

Also, the Prime Minister reaffirmed his planned visit to Phang-nga Province on 26 December to take part in the 10th anniversary of the Indian Ocean Tsunami. He said he might have an opportunity to meet and discuss with rubber farmers in Phang-nga about the decreasing rubber prices.

He also vowed that his government gives the same priority to all farmers in addressing their plights, not only to rubber farmers.


-- NNT 2014-12-15

related topic:
Sydney siege: Gunman takes hostages in Lindt cafe
http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/784164-sydney-siege-gunman-takes-hostages-in-lindt-cafe/

[taony]

OMG

[clockman]

What a statement, to make!

[Anthony5]

Good that Prayuth considers himself a world leader now, who is worth to listen to.

Something with "full" springs to mind.

[neverdie]

What a statement, to make!

A case of NFI perhaps ?

[Artisi]

OMG

+ 1 re the Sydney incident

Can you actually believe such a statement and the following quote must be an early released April 1 joke

"He stated that Thailand has a surveillance system that strictly monitors inbound and outbound visitors" think that rates another OMG.

[NongKhaiKid]

A Man For All Seasons.

[webfact]

SYDNEY HOSTAGE
Thai Consul suspends services following Sydney siege

BANGKOK: -- The Thai Consulate General in Sydney has suspended services at the recommendation of Australian government following the taking hostage of a number of hostages Monday morning inside a central Sydney cafe.

Footage shows an Islamist flag being held up to the window, Thai Consul General Teerathep Promvongsanon said Monday.

The Thai Foreign Ministry in Bangkok reported that the Australian government has asked local and foreign government offices as well as businesses in the area to close for one day for safety reasons.

The request was made after unidentified packages were found in several locations in Sydney.

Teerathep said the Thai Consulate General in Sydney also issued a warning to Thais to avoid the area and contact Thai communities and networks to suggest that Thais follow suggestions by the local government and authorities.

It is estimated that there are about 20,000 Thais in Sydney.

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/national/Thai-Consul-suspends-services-following-Sydney-sie-30249861.html


-- The Nation 2014-12-15

[Thailand]

Foot in mouth just for a change?

[jaltsc]

"The Thai Prime Minister has confirmed the hostage incident in Sydney has no effect on Thailand’s security as Thailand is not in direct conflicts with any countries... Thailand has a surveillance system that strictly monitors inbound and outbound visitors. The country is also in active coordination with security units in other countries and is able to ensure safety for tourists in Thailand...He also vowed that his government gives the same priority to all farmers in addressing their plights, not only to rubber farmers."

At one time I worked in a state psychiatric hospital. Most of my patients' ramblings made more sense than this.

Edited December 15, 2014 by jaltsc

[bangrak]

When I read such official statements in Thailand, I automatically start worrying about some problem 'they' are trying to hide or deny... Experience?

[EyesWideOpen]

Now waiting for a moronic statement from TAT saying this will not affect tourism here.....

Sigh, sometimes it is best to just keep quiet.

[bangrak]

"The Thai Prime Minister has confirmed the hostage incident in Sydney has no effect on Thailand’s security as Thailand is not in direct conflicts with any countries... Thailand has a surveillance system that strictly monitors inbound and outbound visitors. The country is also in active coordination with security units in other countries and is able to ensure safety for tourists in Thailand...He also vowed that his government gives the same priority to all farmers in addressing their plights, not only to rubber farmers."

At one time I worked in a state psychiatric hospital. Most of my patients' ramblings made more sense than this.

The lack of communication skills in the present 'leadership' is indeed cataclysmic... What you write is, alas, quite close to the truth. Oh, Thailand!

[HiSoLowSoNoSo]

"The country is also in active coordination with security units in other countries and is able to ensure safety for tourists in Thailand."

Would be better if he tried to control Thailand's own security units (BiB) if he want to ensure safety for tourists.

[Commerce]

For once, I can't stop laughing. He gets better and better by the week.

[FangFerang]

Reading this destroyed half of my neurons.

Damn.

Now I'm just a little above average.

[ggold]

Pathetic

[jacky54]

But so Thai

[transam]

Gawd......................

[Soutpeel]

Have any of the hostages got bikinis on ?

[phantomfiddler]

Must be missing something, what has this got to do with Thailand ?

[LuckyLew]

What no "I hope everything turns out good and that no one is injured or killed"

Oh wait a Thai leader / person ...... me me me .... and eff the rest

Cannot see past his own nose

[ExPratt]

I notice Thailand has still not refuted any responsibility in the assassination of Kennedy

[soalbundy]

What no "I hope everything turns out good and that no one is injured or killed"

Oh wait a Thai leader / person ...... me me me .... and eff the rest

Cannot see past his own nose

At least he didn't say RIP

[Basil B]

This is not an international thing therefore does not involve Thailand, this is about some sub human that has to use a young woman as a human shield, that his very actions insults the religion that he believes in.

[Alwyn]

In his next statement he said he was going to wear a blue suit but he hasn't got one.

[webfact]

Thai Foreign Ministry warns Thais to avoid travel to Sydney
By Digital Content



BANGKOK, Dec 15 -- Thailand's consulate-general in Sydney warned Thai nationals to avoid travel to Sydney, while Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha ordered the country's security authorities to follow up the hostage drama in Australia.

The consulate-general announced that this morning two armed men who covered their faces held about 20 people hostage at the Martin Place branch of Lindt Cafe in the heart of Sydney.

Australian police evacuated the vicinity and were handling the situation.

The consulate-general warned Thai people to refrain from visiting the area and leave the center of Sydney because there were bomb threats at many locations there.

Thai consul-general to Sydney Teerathep Promvongsanon said the hostage takers raised black flags with a white inscription in Arabic.



New South Wales police do not think the hostage takers are members of the Islamic State movement but assumed they represented the Shahada group which also supports a militant Jihad movement.

Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott and other authorities told the Australian public not to panic as police put such situations under control and are trying to negotiate.

Mr Teerathep said the Thai consulate-general was advised to close today.

It was reported that Australian authorities told the Thai consulate-general and other nearby government offices to close today for safety.

Gen Prayut said he ordered security authorities to follow up the hostage situation and find out if any Thais were among those being held.

"The situation is a matter [for the] world powers and does not concern Thailand. So I do not want to speak of it much in a way that may affect the country," the prime minister said.

Gen Prayut said Thai authorities were carefully checking suspects who were passing through the country.

He asked general people to report information regarding any security suspects. He also denied that his own children were in Australia. (MCOT online news)


-- TNA 2014-12-15

[bapoboy]

oh my god, the nanny state attacked?

[Prbkk]

Wise to avoid offending the Israelis. Would'nt want to prejudice that source of intelligence.

[chooka]

I am confused, is the situation in Sydney a result of the problem the Thai rubber farmers have. Glad dear leader is having a meeting with them to sort this Sydney problem out.