FM: NRC's rejection of draft charter won't affect international confidence in Thailand

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Foreign Minister: NRC’s rejection of draft charter won’t affect international confidence in Thailand

BANGKOK, 8 September 2015 (NNT) - The Foreign Minister is confident that the National Reform Council’s rejection of the draft charter will not affect the confidence of the international community in Thailand.

According to the Foreign Minister, Don Pramudwinai, no foreign country has made any comment on the NRC’s rejection of the draft Constitution so far.

Mr. Don said that the international community’s silent reaction on the rejected charter should be a positive sign which shows no country is worried about the political development in Thailand.

He also believes there is no need for the Thai government to get on the road to visit various counterparts to explain about the political situation.

The Foreign Minister is certain that the international community’s confidence in Thailand remains intact and will continue to be as long as there is peace in the country.


-- NNT 2015-09-08

[Anthony5]

Of course it will not affect international confidence, since that is completely lost for some time already.

[uty6543]

So the Baht-US dollar rate going to over 36 was to do with ????????

[toybits]

On the other hand...

"Baht hits new low on charter woes, US data"

[bamnutsak]

What "international confidence" is this chap referring to? There is none.

Time for more 'splaining to those foreigners who just don;t understand Thai "affairs".

[krdowney]

Of course he said it. Any lie will do.

[elgordo38]

So the Baht-US dollar rate going to over 36 was to do with ????????

There you go I hope your happy. You caused this guy to loose face in the eyes of all of us TV posters. Oh shame on you.

[coulson]

He also believes there is no need for the Thai government to get on the road to visit various counterparts to explain about the political situation.

No, indeed you don't!

Having the PM ask Thai Nationals overseas to do that is enough, not to forget getting knickers in a twist over invitations to 4th July parties or.........the world can see very well what sort of 'tent' is centered in the Thai political camp. It's the one with red & white stripes.

[yellowboat]

Agriculture and tourism will survive. It is doubtful anyone wants to start a new venture there where the neighboring countries are less trouble.

[Jon Wetherall]

The Foreign Minister is confident that the National Reform Council’s rejection of the draft charter will not affect the confidence of the international community in Thailand.

Of course he is. And if he wasn't, he would still say he is.

Must think positive, must be optimistic, must keep smiling, must insist a sow's ear is a silk purse. What a tosser.

[Halion]

Of course not because you say so," however' the international community has little faith in the current administration and for transparent reasons.

Perhaps you may wish to rethink.

[Praematura]

He's probably referring to their overlords in China not the West that has zero confidence and limited patience with the junta.

[Srikcir]

The international community’s silent reaction on the rejected charter might be a recognition that Thailand is doomed to not achieving a demoractic regime any time soon. Political strife will remain on the forefront of every Junta government decision.

If political stability were the foundation for Thailand's economic recovery, the Prayut regime is up to its armpits in quicksand.