webfact Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 US Assistant Secretary of State to visit ThailandBANGKOK, 21 January 2015 (NNT) – The United States Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs is scheduled to visit Thailand next Monday to meet with important national figures.The US Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Daniel R. Russel will pay an official visit to Thailand on 26 January 2015 as part of a tour of South East Asian countries.During his visit to Thailand, the Assistant Secretary of State will meet and discuss with the government’s senior officers and important political figures as well as the delegates from the civil society sector on various topics of the region and on the 182 years of Thailand-US relations.The Assistant Secretary of State will also give a speech on the America’s strategic re-balance to Asia, and the leadership in the ASEAN youth event held by the Institute of Security and International Studies.-- NNT 2015-01-21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post chooka Posted January 21, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted January 21, 2015 And I am sure that Prayuth has already compiled his media release and prepared a transcript of Daniel Russel's address from next Monday on how wonderful Thailand is and much the U.S supports the Junta, the coup and Martial law. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khwaibah Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 And I am sure that Prayuth has already compiled his media release and prepared a transcript of Daniel Russel's address from next Monday on how wonderful Thailand is and much the U.S supports the Junta, the coup and Martial law. Thats why the US is sending a second rate flunky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Mrjlh Posted January 21, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted January 21, 2015 Because the first rate flunky isn't any better! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace of Pop Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 I'm too busy to see him this week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ratcatcher Posted January 21, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted January 21, 2015 And I am sure that Prayuth has already compiled his media release and prepared a transcript of Daniel Russel's address from next Monday on how wonderful Thailand is and much the U.S supports the Junta, the coup and Martial law. Thats why the US is sending a second rate flunky. Not at all, they are sending the top man Assistant Secretary of State, Daniel Russel, Bureau head of East Asian & Pacific Affairs. Since Thailand is in Southeast Asia, it makes sense to send the top man regardless of what you think. After all why would they send the Assistant Secretary of state for African Affairs. Capiche? 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floater 7 Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 Wonder if he will take the airport taxis? 555 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiangraiTony Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 It appears that the USA officials are rightfully concerned with Thai/ China relations and want to stress the importance of Thai/ US relations. By showing Thailand their re-balancing of Asia plan, it appears that they will want to be sure Thai/ US has tied the knot and can rely on each other in a strategic way. Hope that Thailand doesn't try to burn the candle on both ends. It will be interesting to see how Thailand is positioned with both superpowers. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
connda Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 (edited) Hopefully when he travels though Bangkok, the local BIB will stop his motorcade and offer to have him "pee in a cup" in public.Diplomatic immunity? Nevermind. "Pee in the cup" is only for the little people. "Pivot" is for the big dogs. Edited January 21, 2015 by connda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomross46 Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 He is coming to tell Thailand what to do. The US Government knows best. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilsonandson Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 Hes probably coming over to check out a new secret cia prison just built to house the worlds most wanted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ggt Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 Wow...the US is sending the assistant to the assistant's assistant to talk with Thailand...I am so proud for Thailand... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tukkytuktuk Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 He's coming to Thailand to promote American apples. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JungleBoy2 Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 I ask---- Who Cares???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JungleBoy2 Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 And I am sure that Prayuth has already compiled his media release and prepared a transcript of Daniel Russel's address from next Monday on how wonderful Thailand is and much the U.S supports the Junta, the coup and Martial law. Thats why the US is sending a second rate flunky. Not at all, they are sending the top man Assistant Secretary of State, Daniel Russel, Bureau head of East Asian & Pacific Affairs. Since Thailand is in Southeast Asia, it makes sense to send the top man regardless of what you think. After all why would they send the Assistant Secretary of state for African Affairs. Capiche? Not impressed! Who Cares? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
connda Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 (edited) Hes probably coming over to check out a new secret cia prison just built to house the worlds most wanted. Shhhhh! Nobody is suppose to know about the location of the "Detention Site 'Green' ". Loose lips sinks ships! Shhhhhh! "What? It's already been reported in the NYTimes? Really? Ok." Nevermind. Edited January 21, 2015 by connda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickirs Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 "Russel will pay an official visit to Thailand on 26 January 2015 as part of a tour of South East Asian countries." This trip is no surprise. The USA Departments of State, Commerce, and AID will lead a business delegation to the Lower Mekong region meeting to highlight regional energy security and sustainability. The delegation will complement the Extraordinary Meeting of the Friends of the Lower Mekong (Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam, USA) together with Japan, Korea, Australia, New Zealand, Mekong River Commission, ASEAN Secretariat, the World Bank, and the Asian Development Bankwith to discuss regional development strategies. There is no Chinese representation. Following the tour the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs will host the 7th Lower Mekong Initiative (LMI) Regional Working Group (RWG) Meeting on 29-30 January 2015 in Bangkok. Hopefully, General Prayuth will stay away from the meeting so participants can focus on action plans for the benefit of all countries in Friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubl Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 "Russel will pay an official visit to Thailand on 26 January 2015 as part of a tour of South East Asian countries." This trip is no surprise. The USA Departments of State, Commerce, and AID will lead a business delegation to the Lower Mekong region meeting to highlight regional energy security and sustainability. The delegation will complement the Extraordinary Meeting of the Friends of the Lower Mekong (Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam, USA) together with Japan, Korea, Australia, New Zealand, Mekong River Commission, ASEAN Secretariat, the World Bank, and the Asian Development Bankwith to discuss regional development strategies. There is no Chinese representation. Following the tour the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs will host the 7th Lower Mekong Initiative (LMI) Regional Working Group (RWG) Meeting on 29-30 January 2015 in Bangkok. Hopefully, General Prayuth will stay away from the meeting so participants can focus on action plans for the benefit of all countries in Friends. Would the absence of PM Prayut to a meeting hosted by the Thai Government not be seen as an insult, as if "Friends of the Lower Mekong" is so unimportant as not to need the PM hosting the meeting being present? On the other hand with Thailand being a member of the 'Friends' doesn't that imply her being present all can focus on action plans for the benefit of all countries involved ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratcatcher Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 And I am sure that Prayuth has already compiled his media release and prepared a transcript of Daniel Russel's address from next Monday on how wonderful Thailand is and much the U.S supports the Junta, the coup and Martial law. Thats why the US is sending a second rate flunky. Not at all, they are sending the top man Assistant Secretary of State, Daniel Russel, Bureau head of East Asian & Pacific Affairs. Since Thailand is in Southeast Asia, it makes sense to send the top man regardless of what you think. After all why would they send the Assistant Secretary of state for African Affairs. Capiche? Not impressed! Who Cares? With two posts, on the same subject, I get the impression you do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamburgler Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 And I am sure that Prayuth has already compiled his media release and prepared a transcript of Daniel Russel's address from next Monday on how wonderful Thailand is and much the U.S supports the Junta, the coup and Martial law. Thats why the US is sending a second rate flunky. Not at all, they are sending the top man Assistant Secretary of State, Daniel Russel, Bureau head of East Asian & Pacific Affairs. Since Thailand is in Southeast Asia, it makes sense to send the top man regardless of what you think. After all why would they send the Assistant Secretary of state for African Affairs. Capiche? He's not the top man. That would be John Kerry, followed by deputy secretaries, under secretaries then assistant secretaries. However your point is taken, he's the guy that does this sort of regional work for the State dept and he's not a second rate flunky. He's also visiting Malaysia and Cambodia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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