Malaysia, Thailand strengthen military ties

[Lite Beer]

Malaysia, Thailand strengthen military ties

BANGKOK: -- The Star Online reported that Malaysia and Thailand have agreed and exchanged views on several issues of to strengthen military ties including intelligence sharing between the two countries to ensure regional peace and stability, citing Malaysian Defence Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein.

The Malaysian defence minister, who had a meeting with Thailand’s Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha in Bangkok yesterday, said they also spoke about the threat posed by Islamic State (IS) in the region.

Hishammuddin and Gen Prayut discussed ways to work together to solve security-related problems, including terrorism, human-trafficking and tensions in southern Thailand.

“We share the common view that despite widespread opportunities for our region, numerous challenges also exist. We agreed to continually look forward, planning for future issues that would challenge and shape our region.

“We agreed that trust, communication and management of differences were a common responsibility,” the minister said in a statement yesterday.

The fruitful discussion also touched on topics such as defence cooperation, national disaster preparedness and management, as well as certain security risks.

Hishammuddin said both sides agreed that a strong, successful and united Asean was not only an economic necessity but also a strategic imperative.

Source: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/malaysia-thailand-strengthen-military-ties

-- Thai PBS 2015-01-31

[geriatrickid]

Judging from the photograph, the General doesn't look like he has much confidence in his new best friend.

[FangFerang]

The headline should read:

Homer Simpson and Fred Flintstone agree to Share a Slingshot (borrowed from the US).

[NongKhaiKid]

Judging from the photograph, the General doesn't look like he has much confidence in his new best friend.

He's one of the Malaysian officials who botched the MH 370 issue including all those disastrous press conferences.

Mind you LoS didn't cover themselves with glory either.

[oldsailor35]

Think that the general is 'hedging his bets' because he knows that it would be "God help Thailand if the Malaysians ever attacked"

[Roadman]

Sensible and logical co operation between neighbors and especially with the issues terrorist activity on their borders. Good work from the PM.

[halloween]

Think that the general is 'hedging his bets' because he knows that it would be "God help Thailand if the Malaysians ever attacked"

You mis-spelled Martians.

[chainarong]

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Judging from the photograph, the General doesn't look like he has much confidence in his new best friend.

He's one of the Malaysian officials who botched the MH 370 issue including all those disastrous press conferences.

Mind you LoS didn't cover themselves with glory either.

LOS didn't have to, 370 was flying in Malaysian air space, what has it got to do with Thailand , they can fly all day in Malaysia .airspace, like blaming Thailand for something happening in Singapore.

[chainarong]

The HBS is back again, these two countries have a talk fest then all go to sleep after that, not even worth talking about.

[rickirs]

This strengthening of military ties comes as a welcomed change after the Thai military has been actively conducting operations in South Thailand for decades. WOW.

[sabaii69]

Sensible and logical co operation between neighbors and especially with the issues terrorist activity on their borders. Good work from the PM.

Does no one notice the muslim heart tap gesture? Is this where LOS is headed? Sensible/logical? Do you live under a mango tree?

[Thian]

Can the Thai and Malaysian soldiers speak english then? Or will they bring translators?

[NongKhaiKid]

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Judging from the photograph, the General doesn't look like he has much confidence in his new best friend.

He's one of the Malaysian officials who botched the MH 370 issue including all those disastrous press conferences.

Mind you LoS didn't cover themselves with glory either.

LOS didn't have to, 370 was flying in Malaysian air space, what has it got to do with Thailand , they can fly all day in Malaysia .airspace, like blaming Thailand for something happening in Singapore.

It took Thailand 10 days after MH 370 went missing to say that an unidentified aircraft in the relevant area had been picked up on Thai radar but despite the situation being international news they didn't bother to tell anyone.

The excuse, ' nobody asked us " !

Great co-operation and a display of awareness and responsibility but it wasn't a Thai aircraft so you are right, what had it to do with Thailand ?

Edited January 31, 2015 by NongKhaiKid