Prayut says drawing foreign interference in Thai internal affairs is an embarrassing act

[shirtless]

I like the way the international community preaches yet they are all now sucking eggs while America ruins their economies western leaders have given Obama their nuts

[SOUTHERNSTAR]

The problem is that the international community don't know the difference between an international problem and a domestic problem. there are other counties that really need their help, why don't they try and help them? or are they beyond help from all the interference from the international community?

Rwanda was also an internal problem wich the world ignored until 500 000 people died. Apartheid was an internal problem wich the world ignored for many years and it was only brought down by international pressure. When does a countries a country's internal problem(s) become an international issue? When peoples human rights/freedoms are trappled on and when there are no even handed justice - does this not match this country ? Or do you want to wait until people start to die ?

[Interman]

I'm sensing he's loosing his grip on unquestioned power from the Thais. It'd be nice if Thailand REALLY moved forward, but the truth is even with a president the country's culture is riddled with corruption. Could you imagine a Thailand where private companies could adjust their own prices?, fuel, bus fare, taxis, rubber, rice just to name a few where the Gov keeps the prices low.

[reptile91602]

I am no expert on this situation but comparing it just a little bit to what Thailand had going it seems to me that Prayut is a huge improvement. So he isn't Buddha of Christ, but for a man he has a hell of a lot better interest in Thailand than the past cronies had.

It's unbelievable how some of you foreigners can be so critical and you don't really understand crap about the situation.

[manhood]

Well this turns now into a Kindergarden and never thought Gen Prayut will asking sooo childish!

[MobileContent]

One of the Chinese Thai owner of the largest bank in Thailand told me once "No Foreigner is going to destroy Thailand but the Thai's will destroy themselves" and he told me in 1997 to join him in HK and I am the fool, as I stayed in Thailand.

Nevertheless, plans have been made that we will look at this Thai circus during this year but we have an exit strategy to either move to Singapore, Bali or even Malaysia.

[Equalizer]

Dear Mr Prayut, i do not think these people are interfering in Thai internal affairs per say. I think they are a little worried that Thailand and the Thai people are now under a military dictatorship. This is against the principles of democracy and this is what the Thai people voted for.

Sir you can not speak for the Thai people and say they agree with you because this statement has not been put to the vote.

Why not have a referendum? A simple straight down the middle no political party vote for the people, its either a majority yes or a majority no.

[cookee68]

Embarrassing act. Thailand should be use to that by now, as they have been embarrassing to them self's and others for many a year

[cookee68]

One of the Chinese Thai owner of the largest bank in Thailand told me once "No Foreigner is going to destroy Thailand but the Thai's will destroy themselves" and he told me in 1997 to join him in HK and I am the fool, as I stayed in Thailand.

Nevertheless, plans have been made that we will look at this Thai circus during this year but we have an exit strategy to either move to Singapore, Bali or even Malaysia.

I would consider Singapore at best, but all depends on the nature of your business.

[waxon]

My God for those of you that continually complain about US 'interference, and the tiresome, 'sort out your own problems';

If the US press and public were continually complaining every time a foreign country, diplomat or newspaper made some disparaging comment about US policy, domestic or foreign, the entire country would grind to a halt in self absorbed agony!

Sometimes the 'adult' thing to do is take it on the chin, reflect on it, or not, but that's your choice...but whining, nah come on get real

Totally agree. Everyone and their dog feels motivated to complain about everything American and every American. There is nothing America can do right. According to Prayut's logic, there are few citizen son earth that arent interfering in internal American issues.

But, a comment from America about democracy and the rule of law and it is Amercia that is bad, uninformed, interfering.

What a bunch of hypocrites.

[techboy]

"The prime minister however neither named the certain group of people nor the foreign country, but suggested that they should stop doing so."

Let me guess - the US?

He referred to certain groups seperately from countries.

[connda]

Hummm. Cobra Gold 2015 a no-go this year? Mai bpen rai. Sorry girls, but Subic was always a better port-of-call than Pattaya.

[khounteen]

As they say one man's meat is another's poison.

In this case, a majority of the country is getting poisoned.

[MobileContent]

One of the Chinese Thai owner of the largest bank in Thailand told me once "No Foreigner is going to destroy Thailand but the Thai's will destroy themselves" and he told me in 1997 to join him in HK and I am the fool, as I stayed in Thailand.

Nevertheless, plans have been made that we will look at this Thai circus during this year but we have an exit strategy to either move to Singapore, Bali or even Malaysia.

I would consider Singapore at best, but all depends on the nature of your business.

I have a company for the past 7 years in Singapore so Singapore is my first option.

[Backwoods]

I am a farang from the US, and do not see threat to Thailand face because US has a few representitives to convey their thoughts! I agree Thailand should be able to conduct their bussiness with out actual interferance from outside influence. But, as far as that democratically Govt that took office, that was a complete joke! No one from the rural village did much of anything without being paid Payments and threats won the last election, and although this only my opinion and thoughts, I'm glad to see the military step in and help sort out a certain family from power. Sometimes you have spank the kids to get them listen, and I hope all goes with eyes wide open and see why this govt had to take over, and maybe they can now have a real democratically run election. The general is simply trying to rid out some of the riff raff, and he is doing it the only way it can realisticley be done! Again all this is my opinion!

[Nickymaster]

Maybe they have no place to turn to. You should be embarrassed that they have to turn to others.

The US likes Thaksin because with him they get whatever they want. Maybe a base to spy from let's say in Utapoa? Thaksin sells Thailand if it also helps him and his clan. Do you really think the US cares about Thailand's internal issues? They want to meet red shirts but not the insurgents in the south. The US tried to impeach Bill Clinton for having a personal affair but they don't understand that Yingluck was impeached for blowing 20 billion dollars on a rice scam. A scam where rice was sold very cheap to friendly trading companies below market price when they claimed the rice was sold directly to other governments in order to have an excuse for not revealing the selling price.

I am really disappointed with the actions of the US. Now I am starting to understand why they are hated by so many around the world for interfering in their internal issues. The US is trying last minute to influence what is happening in Thailand before the Chinese get more influential and powerful. I think they are making a wrong gamble. Prayuth will never give in. Things will only get more complicated for the US from now on.

Edited January 31, 2015 by Nickymaster

[Leonardo Madison]

It's different for people from countries with democracies, can't comprehend what's actually going on here. Most people understand the reality of Thailand politics and background political system.

Once, Thai government return to normal, the citizens of Thailand should reflect on this past year. Everybody must be accountable for their decisions.

[Equalizer]

Agree with him. Thailand does not need US interference. Sort your own country out first and then maybe countries where there are huge human rights issues.

Isn't freedom of speech a human right?

[passiflora]

He suggested asking all the Thai people what they really want, and not just asking certain groups, and jumping into conclusion

There is a name for that... Elections

[bassman]

Agree with him. Thailand does not need US interference. Sort your own country out first and then maybe countries where there are huge human rights issues.

Junk you are exactly that a piece of junk, comparing a military junta to a country that 240 years later still uses it original constitution and has never had a military coop. You are exactly that "junk"

[John1thru10]

This translation is so poor, it's hard to understand what he's actually saying.

Edited January 31, 2015 by John1thru10

[John1thru10]

Agree with him. Thailand does not need US interference. Sort your own country out first and then maybe countries where there are huge human rights issues.

There are huge human rights issues in Thailand, friend.

[MobileContent]

When the military took over Burma it took the UN some time before they got involved.

Gen Prayuth said that election will be held early next year. If his goal is really to bring the conflicting parties together I wonder why nothing happens for the past 7 months.

If he or the generals are staying into power past 1st quarter of next year this will end up at the UNSC and China and Russia will up-stain on any sanction votes. If the UNSC can't find a vote then individual countries such as the EU, US, Canada, Japan & South Korea (always follows what the US does), Australia, New Zealand and the Gulf States will come up with trade sanctions.

Their are not many countries that would support the JUNTA.

[Thai at Heart]

My God for those of you that continually complain about US 'interference, and the tiresome, 'sort out your own problems';

If the US press and public were continually complaining every time a foreign country, diplomat or newspaper made some disparaging comment about US policy, domestic or foreign, the entire country would grind to a halt in self absorbed agony!

Sometimes the 'adult' thing to do is take it on the chin, reflect on it, or not, but that's your choice...but whining, nah come on get real

Indeed the west has nonstop media 24 hours a day wingeing and moaning about the current state of politics in the usa, gb or EU

[atyclb]

One of the key principles the USA was founded on is "self determination" Should countries not be allowed to pursue their own self determination regardless of how dysfunctional it may appear to some outside nations? This is Thai style, not American style.

I think Gandhi once said there in no nation on earth that would prefer the good governance of a foreign power over their own poor governance.

[John1thru10]

I am no expert on this situation but comparing it just a little bit to what Thailand had going it seems to me that Prayut is a huge improvement. So he isn't Buddha of Christ, but for a man he has a hell of a lot better interest in Thailand than the past cronies had.

It's unbelievable how some of you foreigners can be so critical and you don't really understand crap about the situation.

The remark being referred to as 'interference' was a very tame statement from a very low level diplomat. It wasn't insulting, or making demands. It just said that the US finds it difficult to proceed with an unelected govt, and something like ...we hope that all Thai people can work together to bring the country to great success, and we have the highest respect for Thai people and blah blah blah'. That's nothing. And, for the record, endless martial law and losing the right to free speech is hardly a trifle.

Edited January 31, 2015 by John1thru10

[jesimps]

I am a farang from the US, and do not see threat to Thailand face because US has a few representitives to convey their thoughts! I agree Thailand should be able to conduct their bussiness with out actual interferance from outside influence. But, as far as that democratically Govt that took office, that was a complete joke! No one from the rural village did much of anything without being paid Payments and threats won the last election, and although this only my opinion and thoughts, I'm glad to see the military step in and help sort out a certain family from power. Sometimes you have spank the kids to get them listen, and I hope all goes with eyes wide open and see why this govt had to take over, and maybe they can now have a real democratically run election. The general is simply trying to rid out some of the riff raff, and he is doing it the only way it can realisticley be done! Again all this is my opinion!

And it's an incredibly patronising one at that. You're suggesting the Bangkok and southern elite are the only ones with the intelligence and integrity to vote honestly. No, you're not just patronising, you're a patronising fool.

[bassman]

Hummm. Cobra Gold 2015 a no-go this year? Mai bpen rai. Sorry girls, but Subic was always a better port-of-call than Pattaya.

connda you could not be more than absolutely right, nothing on planet earth compared to subic in its heyday. Everybody spoke English, the bands and pubs were fabulous. If it were not for the closure of the military bases there subic would be ten times anywhere in Thailand today. And when they reopen that port, which they will, I will be on the first boat out of here!

[DM07]

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[bassman]

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I am a farang from the US, and do not see threat to Thailand face because US has a few representitives to convey their thoughts! I agree Thailand should be able to conduct their bussiness with out actual interferance from outside influence. But, as far as that democratically Govt that took office, that was a complete joke! No one from the rural village did much of anything without being paid Payments and threats won the last election, and although this only my opinion and thoughts, I'm glad to see the military step in and help sort out a certain family from power. Sometimes you have spank the kids to get them listen, and I hope all goes with eyes wide open and see why this govt had to take over, and maybe they can now have a real democratically run election. The general is simply trying to rid out some of the riff raff, and he is doing it the only way it can realisticley be done! Again all this is my opinion!

And it's an incredibly patronising one at that. You're suggesting the Bangkok and southern elite are the only ones with the intelligence and integrity to vote honestly. No, you're not just patronising, you're a patronising fool.

Seriously you are from the USA and speak such pigeon? Get for <deleted> real and stop your trolling! That's you backwoods not jesimps