webfact Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 PM to visit United States Sept 24-30BANGKOK, 21 September 2015 (NNT) - Deputy Spokesperson to the Prime Minister’s Office Maj Gen Weerachon Sukhondhapatipak has announced the Prime Minister’s itinerary on his visit to the United States.The Prime Minister will be in New York between September 24th and 30th to attend the United Nations General Assembly, where he will deliver his own address to the Assembly.He will also attend a reception and dinner hosted by the President of the United States, meet with various business groups and chair an exhibition on the sufficiency economy philosophy.The Prime Minister will also receive an award from the International Telecommunication Union as part of Thailand’s participation in the 150 year old organization.-- NNT 2015-09-22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAG Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 (edited) In his acceptance speech for the Telecoms award will he praise his predecessors elder brother for his significant past role in the telecoms industry? See what I did then - managed to get the bogeyman in first post! Good or what! Edited September 22, 2015 by JAG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deckape Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 I hope democracy protesters in Bangkok do not time a mass demonstration to coincide with his trip. That would be illegal and wrong. What would be entirely legal, though, would be some kind of activism at the UN meeting in free-speech-New York. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Jones Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 I thought he was Persona Non Grata in US, meaning he is not welcome to Pres dinner unless its part of a UN function that is ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TallGuyJohninBKK Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 Wonder what jet he's going to be traveling on to make the U.S. trip? The new private Boeing jet the government just celebrated the arrival of? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chainarong Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 If I am not mistaken unless he goes to the US he wont get to the UN, on the other hand I wish him all the success, for through him the eye's of the international community are judging Thailand , personally I couldn't give a toss about Prayut-O, it is the people of Thailand I hold hope for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burgdawg Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 I hope he gets the chance to pedal about New York City on a bicycle!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Somtamnication Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 In other words, the overseers want to see him. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hornell Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 It wasn't a million years ago that another Thai PM went off to a UN conference and found that when it was all over he hadn't a job to come back to.............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lostoday Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 It wasn't a million years ago that another Thai PM went off to a UN conference and found that when it was all over he hadn't a job to come back to.............. He might want to google, "Young Turks." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thesetat2013 Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 I can't wait to see how he handles free press with investigative reporters asking real questions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FangFerang Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 (edited) He will also attend a reception and dinner hosted by the President of the United States, meet with various business groups and chair an exhibition on the sufficiency economy philosophy. Wall Street HATES the Sufficiency Economy model --it prevents their getting their hands in other people's food, sovereignty and lives. Good! Edited September 22, 2015 by FangFerang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FangFerang Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 I hope democracy protesters in Bangkok do not time a mass demonstration to coincide with his trip. That would be illegal and wrong. What would be entirely legal, though, would be some kind of activism at the UN meeting in free-speech-New York. I expect that. Few to seem to understand Western diplomacy - the ancient craft of saying one thing and doing another. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upena Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 How did he qualify for a visa? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metisdead Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 Off topic posts and troll posts have been removed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
razer Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 OMG ... it's not just going to be a language barrier but a logic barrier as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wabothai Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 Prajuth committed a coup, was scolded for that and yet he was invited to sit at the president's table. Beats me !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taco Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 I hope he had enough time to finish the engagement visa process to enter America. He should be fine if he started about 9 months ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benmart Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 In other words, the overseers want to see him. LOL Then perhaps he's going to China instead? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emster23 Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 He doesn't need a visa to go to UN. I was tad disappointed he is not going to Disneyland: feel right at home in "Tomorrow Land" (regarding elections) and/or Never Never Land. Doesn't need to meet Goofy... enough of them in cabinet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waldroj Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 Wonder what jet he's going to be traveling on to make the U.S. trip? The new private Boeing jet the government just celebrated the arrival of? If so, it will be a shakedown test for both of them (the ACJ320 and the PM)! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benmart Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 Does anyone have a link to any news story of the US State Department or White House announcing President Obama is hosting a reception for this person? I can't find one, but then again, I'm not the sharpest knife in the drawer. Past statements and announcements from various spokespersons have, in the past, been based on wishes, fabrications and dreams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lupatria Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 There is hope. I heard another guy in the same position didn't make it back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waldroj Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 Prajuth committed a coup, was scolded for that and yet he was invited to sit at the president's table. Beats me !! "Keep your friends close and your enemies closer" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaidream Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 President Obama is not hosting a dinner only for the Thai Prime Minister- he is hosting it for a group of delegates and Country Heads who will also be attending an economic conference. The General is representing his country and yes he can speak English. Whether he will give his speech in English- that I doubt. Most people feel more comfortable in their native language.Let's wish him well. This is an important meeting for Thailand. He also has some side meetings- one of which is with the Turkish President/Prime Minister. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baboon Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 Does anyone have a link to any news story of the US State Department or White House announcing President Obama is hosting a reception for this person? I can't find one, but then again, I'm not the sharpest knife in the drawer. Past statements and announcements from various spokespersons have, in the past, been based on wishes, fabrications and dreams. You will notice there is no mention of the reception being held in his honour, which would be sung from the rooftops if it were the case. I think the media are making it into a grander affair than it actually will be, like the Buckingham palace garden party... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arrowsdawdle Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 I hope democracy protesters in Bangkok do not time a mass demonstration to coincide with his trip. That would be illegal and wrong. What would be entirely legal, though, would be some kind of activism at the UN meeting in free-speech-New York. And emails to the press and politicians to wake them up about Obama legitimizing a general that hijacked an elected government in a military coup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arrowsdawdle Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 Does anyone have a link to any news story of the US State Department or White House announcing President Obama is hosting a reception for this person? I can't find one, but then again, I'm not the sharpest knife in the drawer. Past statements and announcements from various spokespersons have, in the past, been based on wishes, fabrications and dreams. Google your favorite news pundits and your local U.S. representatives and cut and paste a message telling them what is being sneaked under the radar by the inept State Department. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aripengu Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 Let's hope there is no counter coup while uncle P is there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayboy Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 I hope democracy protesters in Bangkok do not time a mass demonstration to coincide with his trip. That would be illegal and wrong. What would be entirely legal, though, would be some kind of activism at the UN meeting in free-speech-New York. And emails to the press and politicians to wake them up about Obama legitimizing a general that hijacked an elected government in a military coup. I think there is insufficient thought given to the complete inappropriateness of generals giving orders to politicians.It should be the other way round and I expect Prayuth will be politely reminded of this when he is in New York. The Daily Telegraph has a very relevant article in this subject - referring to an impertinent British General but with lots of lessons for Thailand. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/politics/Jeremy_Corbyn/11881873/Generals-talking-about-politics-should-remember-whos-the-boss.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.png.3b3332cc2256ad0edbc2fe9404feeef0.png)
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now