Foreign community understands govt's cause: spokesman

[rooster59]

Foreign community understands govt's cause: spokesman

BANGKOK: The junta has won greater recognition in international community as government stability is no longer cited as an obstacle in future cooperation, said deputy government spokesman Werachon Sukondhapatipak.

He said that all countries are looking ahead and understand the junta’s adherence to the roadmap to democracy. As the majority of Thais are ready to give more time to the government, the foreign community shows confidence in the government stability, he added.

"The United States remains a great ally. It wants to see stability. Internal politics conflicts are not mentioned," he said.

Referring to the discussion of Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha and Glyn T. Davies, the US ambassador to Thailand, he said the prime minister urged the ambassador to listen to all voices. "The US ambassador expressed confidence that the prime minister would lead Thailand towards democracy, which would benefit all and strengthen cooperation."

Werachon urged all Thais to take a step backward, to take a better view of what is going on in society and what is the cause of disturbances. Some parties cite injustice, he said, but if the long-standing system really contained flaws, hundreds of the victims should have come out and voiced their grievances, he said.

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/breakingnews/Foreign-community-understands-govts-cause-spokesma-30272026.html

-- The Nation 2015-11-01

[Reigntax]

"Wanted all Thais to take a step backwards". The whole country has been going backwards since the coup.

Yes the international community understand the juntas cause. Exactly why they are against it continuing!

[Always18]

More feel-good B.S. from another junta mouthpiece.

That last paragraph really is just the most fatuous nonsense........................

[Nick167]

Really????? Seriously????...................................

[Wilsonandson]

The OP is missing the last paragraph.

Instead, the military rolled in with it's tanks and machine guns and closed democracy in Thailand forever.

[zaphod reborn]

It's more like the international community has resigned to temporarily dealing with a clown until there is another coup. Thailand has a history of appointed temporary caretakers pretending to be national leaders.

Edited November 1, 2015 by zaphod reborn

[NongKhaiKid]

For a nation supposedly reserved in nature and reluctant to express their views and feelings LoS has no reservations when it comes to speaking out on behalf of others.

[jcsmith]

I love how these guys always see fit to put words (that are generally not close to true) into other peoples mouths.

[h90]

"Wanted all Thais to take a step backwards". The whole country has been going backwards since the coup.

Yes the international community understand the juntas cause. Exactly why they are against it continuing!

It goes backwards since 2000

[kuiburi]

"Wanted all Thais to take a step backwards". The whole country has been going backwards since the coup.

Yes the international community understand the juntas cause. Exactly why they are against it continuing!

Strange , the locals where I live are pretty happy with the General in charge , the prices of there agricultural products are stable and pretty good .

Not hear anybody complaining .

These are people that work in the fields and even the local fishermen with there small boats .

Only complains about the General is what I read on Thaivisa .

And anybody that believes there is real democracy in the perfect west should check twice .

[swissie]

Why don't some of the many US Citizens living in Thailand send an e-mail to the ambassador with the following text:

- Dear Mr. Ambassador,

as it were, if elections were held in Thailand tomorrow or 20 years from now, the "Red Shirts" would still win any election. As long as this is the case, the current government will not allow for elections. Ergo: No Democracy! Dear Mr. Ambassador, would you kindly forward this message to far away Washington D.C. with the purpose to enlighten those gullible, bungling half-wits at the State Department.

Greetings, John Doe.

Cheers.

[chainarong]

On one hand you have a team doing political speak the other team cannot see through the political speak , it is worrying that the administration takes all that's said at face value , not very worldly is our team Junta, that's just a misunderstanding by the international community........

[Hawk]

Foreign community understands govt's cause: spokesman

Its not a cause but a crusade to rid Thailand of all red opponents, all free thinkers. Therefore there will be no elections or freedom of speech, this the foreign community sees and understands.

[BigBadGeordie]

I agree with what Khun Werachon has stated as verbatum from the mouths of others.

I will post more, in order to substiate his claims, but first, I have to have my dressing changed. I do not want an infection after my frontal lobotomy.

[Srikcir]

"Werachon urged all Thais to take a step backward"

Going back to 1933 ?

[Squeegee]

Charlie Chaplin would have had a field day and I'd love to have seen a Peter Sellers version.

[alant]

Fully agree, foreign powers like the US, China, Europe, the UK and Russia are happy to work with the Thai government. Whilst other countries are criticised, have sanctions or even direct military action Thailand remains a valued friend.

[oneday]

"...Foreign community understands govt's cause..."

Yeah, in your dreams.

[h90]

Why don't some of the many US Citizens living in Thailand send an e-mail to the ambassador with the following text:

- Dear Mr. Ambassador,

as it were, if elections were held in Thailand tomorrow or 20 years from now, the "Red Shirts" would still win any election. As long as this is the case, the current government will not allow for elections. Ergo: No Democracy! Dear Mr. Ambassador, would you kindly forward this message to far away Washington D.C. with the purpose to enlighten those gullible, bungling half-wits at the State Department.

Greetings, John Doe.

Cheers.

"and meanwhile focus on the Democracy and human rights in Saudi Arabia"

[soalbundy]

"Wanted all Thais to take a step backwards". The whole country has been going backwards since the coup.

Yes the international community understand the juntas cause. Exactly why they are against it continuing!

Strange , the locals where I live are pretty happy with the General in charge , the prices of there agricultural products are stable and pretty good .

Not hear anybody complaining .

These are people that work in the fields and even the local fishermen with there small boats .

Only complains about the General is what I read on Thaivisa .

And anybody that believes there is real democracy in the perfect west should check twice .

You jest surely, where i am the locals are getting 8 Baht a kilo for top quality jasmine rice, they are resigned, ''It's not worth planting but what else can we do''

Just as a side line, i read today that 60% of British farmers income comes from EU subsidies.

[Krataiboy]

Foreign community understands govt's cause: spokesman

True. That's the junta's big problem.

[Thian]

Especially the words "closing the country" are well understood......

[fred Kubasa]

Odd isn't it how I, and many others, hear very discouraging words/remarks reThailand and yet, Thai authorities hear the same words/remarks as

" Understanding "!I really need a hearing exam so we are on the same page !

[arrowsdawdle]

This foreign community, would that be the Burmese migrants on Koh Tao?

[shirtless]

While the Junta may have had a valid excuse to step in last year to avert any armed civil unrest , they have clearly no idea on running a country and seem to want to stay far beyond their mandate.

[JAG]

"...Foreign community understands govt's cause..."

Yeah, in your dreams.

Oh I'm sure they understand it: the Junta (perhaps more accurately those behind the Junta ), are determined to hold onto power, and the control of and access to the nation's wealth which being power brings them. To that end they will do whatever they have to to remain in power. The foreign community understands that very well.

[MZurf]

While the Junta may have had a valid excuse to step in last year to avert any armed civil unrest , they have clearly no idea on running a country and seem to want to stay far beyond their mandate.

Are you sure they didn't have a hand in creating the unrest that "reluctantly" made them overthrow the elected government?

https://www.google.co.th/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=http://asiancorrespondent.com/124077/suthep-prayuth-and-i-have-been-planning-a-coup-since-2010/&ved=0CBoQFjAAahUKEwj21temhfHIAhUENqYKHbicBUs&usg=AFQjCNE_hTHTg7puQcXa7HHUEVYy4q0f8A&sig2=nvJ_5ibv5WFdhN8RweNwgg

[GAZZPA]

More useless PR BS,,

So, what os the timeline for a return to democracy? Where are the plans that the Junta are referring to?

Where are the reforms?

For crying out loud why can't they stop telling people BS like how happy other nations are with their plans and progress and just get on with it! Show the country some reforms, show the country the roadmap you claim to be adhering to. In the meantime stop with this publicity crap.

[jesimps]

Why don't some of the many US Citizens living in Thailand send an e-mail to the ambassador with the following text:

- Dear Mr. Ambassador,

as it were, if elections were held in Thailand tomorrow or 20 years from now, the "Red Shirts" would still win any election. As long as this is the case, the current government will not allow for elections. Ergo: No Democracy! Dear Mr. Ambassador, would you kindly forward this message to far away Washington D.C. with the purpose to enlighten those gullible, bungling half-wits at the State Department.

Greetings, John Doe.

Cheers.

I can assure you that the Thailand desk in the state department in the US and it's equivalents throughout Europe know exactly what the score is here. Contrary to the impressions they give, ambassadors aren't fools. Unfortunately, a diplomatic game has to be played and the Thais, looking for credibility, take it at face value.

[kuiburi]

"Wanted all Thais to take a step backwards". The whole country has been going backwards since the coup.

Yes the international community understand the juntas cause. Exactly why they are against it continuing!

Strange , the locals where I live are pretty happy with the General in charge , the prices of there agricultural products are stable and pretty good .

Not hear anybody complaining .

These are people that work in the fields and even the local fishermen with there small boats .

Only complains about the General is what I read on Thaivisa .

And anybody that believes there is real democracy in the perfect west should check twice .

You jest surely, where i am the locals are getting 8 Baht a kilo for top quality jasmine rice, they are resigned, ''It's not worth planting but what else can we do''

Just as a side line, i read today that 60% of British farmers income comes from EU subsidies.

Where I live there is not much rice planted . Mostly sweet potato pineapple aloevera and coconuts , so hard to compare .

8 baht a kilo is 8000 a ton so seems to be like commodity standards .

Problem with the rice is that most farmers sold there ancestral land to the rich and loansharks and have to pay rent .

And they are used to get handouts from the government , here no handouts and they do pretty well , and that is what the general is looking for .

20 years ago when I was in the isaan they told me they got 2 baht a kilo the wages then where about 100 to 150 baht a day .

I wish the best for all farmers