U.S. Ambassador Glyn T. Davies Hosts Introductory Reception

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U.S. Ambassador Glyn T. Davies Hosts Introductory Reception

BANGKOK, 11 November 2015 (NNT) - The Embassy of the United States in Bangkok organised a welcome reception for the newly appointed U.S. Ambassador to Thailand this evening.

H.E. Glyn T. Davies is the new U.S. Ambassador to Thailand after being nominated by President Obama to the position on April 14.

Important Thai government officials were in attendance such as Minister of the Prime Minister's Office, M.L. Panadda Diskul, and Bangkok Governor M.R. Sukhumbhand Paribatra as well as other ambassadors from various countries.

H.E. Mr. Davies gave a speech expressing his appreciation to Thailand for giving him such a warm welcome. He has been stationed in Thailand for seven weeks now and so far the Ambassador has visited six provinces including Chiang Mai, Trat, Prachin Buri, Rayong, Petchaburi and Ratchaburi. The ambassador said that he has learned a lot and has gotten to know Thailand much better since coming here and he can see that Thailand and the United States have many things in common and that Thai people have a deep affection for Americans.

The ambassador spoke of the high regard that the United States holds for Thailand and the deep relationship between the countries for nearly two centuries, collaborating on a wide range of issues. He specifically highlighted joint efforts to advance regional security, trade and investment, enhancing public health, while assisting refugees and displaced persons.

He also mentioned the collaborations in fighting against the spread of illegal drugs, wildlife and human trafficking and transnational crimes and working to protect the environment. The ambassador said that he would like to see the United States and Thailand’s activities in these areas to continue.

The ambassador expressed that he would like to see Thailand become stronger, more prosperous, and to move forward on the path to achieving true democracy, and that Thailand will continue to play a leading regional role as it has since the middle of the last century.


-- NNT 2015-11-11

[puukao]

Powerful, powerful message!!!! I am deeply moved. A stronger,healthier, wiser, greater, better, safer......................!!!!!!

YES< YES!!!!

(crowd goes wild)............then throw in the "happier, wealthier, friendlier, .....

standing ovation!!!!

then back to 5-star hotel for some room service

[RidgeRunner]

...but nothing will happen as long as the army illegally holds power..... he should have added.

I'm sure the Ambassador has a firm grip on reality (does not read The Nation).

The previous Ambassadors wikileaks emails prove the Americans do have good information and know the official reason for the coup is nonsense.

[noitom]

How much did this hot air session by US State cost the US taxpayers?

[LomSak27]

Attention jeering posters. This is diplomatic protocol for all nations when a new ambassador is put into a country.

I can understand you are ignorant of such matters, but really all you do is make yourself look foolish with your blather .

[zaphod reborn]

so far the Ambassador has visited six provinces including Chiang Mai, Trat, Prachin Buri, Rayong, Petchaburi and Ratchaburi

And imagine, no selfies posted on twitter. Mr. Davies certainly isn't living up to the high standards set by his predecessor.

[Siammodels]

Not a bad actor Davies

He nearly got the Gold for a edge riveting seat holder Drama with co star Prayut

Politicians are here to serve there own needs. davies is simply biting his tongue until his told not to

God Bless America and Thailand with a bit of luck

[Siammodels]

Democracy are you sure about that ?

So far the voting system is a one way street right or wrong ?

The people should vote on that via a TV poll. Prayut has a TV show right

What say do the people have now ?

[fred Kubasa]

If I am not mistaken it was not " Thailand welcoming the ambassador" but theUS welcoming the US ambassador at the expense of US taxpayers.

[Srikcir]

"he would like to see Thailand become stronger, more prosperous, and to move forward on the path to achieving true democracy"

Unlike Thailand's current state following the coup d'etat.

[deckape]

Welcome to the suck.

[skildpadden]

Of course he is not going to say anything controversial at such an event. He is a diplomat and will not say anything negative unless specifically ordered to.

However he did say:
"He also mentioned the collaborations in fighting against the spread of illegal drugs, wildlife and human trafficking and transnational crimes and working to protect the environment. The ambassador said that he would like to see the United States and Thailand’s activities in these areas to continue."

"The ambassador expressed that he would like to see Thailand become stronger, more prosperous, and to move forward on the path to achieving true democracy, and that Thailand will continue to play a leading regional role as it has since the middle of the last century."

Those words can be interpreted in many ways (and probably will be), but I see it as a warning that if Thailand doesn't get control of e.g. human trafficking and transnational crimes cooperation as it is now cannot continue. If Thailand does not achieve true democracy they will not continue to play a leading role in the region.

[EnglishJohn]

...but nothing will happen as long as the army illegally holds power..... he should have added.

I'm sure the Ambassador has a firm grip on reality (does not read The Nation).

The previous Ambassadors wikileaks emails prove the Americans do have good information and know the official reason for the coup is nonsense.

But he didn't add it, you did. Maybe he is a bit sharper than you.

And for us who are not blinded by hate for the 'elite', we watched events unfold right up until the coup and and the official reason is correct. 30 protesters dead by state sponsored terrorism and point blank refusal by the government to do anything about it. They even tried to hold an election with no opposition, with mass protests on the streets and while the capital was under emergency law just so they could claim a mandate to carry on. Disgusting.

Read up on Wikileaks what they say about your beloved leaders time in office : a prime minister who tells his subordinates that corruption is OK. Get an adult to read it to you if you need to.

You can be sure they know what is going on. That's why the only sanctions against the Junta are the minimum required by American law and both the president and new ambassador allowed their pictures to be taken shaking Prayuths hand.

[EnglishJohn]

Of course he is not going to say anything controversial at such an event. He is a diplomat and will not say anything negative unless specifically ordered to.

However he did say:

"He also mentioned the collaborations in fighting against the spread of illegal drugs, wildlife and human trafficking and transnational crimes and working to protect the environment. The ambassador said that he would like to see the United States and Thailand’s activities in these areas to continue."

"The ambassador expressed that he would like to see Thailand become stronger, more prosperous, and to move forward on the path to achieving true democracy, and that Thailand will continue to play a leading regional role as it has since the middle of the last century."

Those words can be interpreted in many ways (and probably will be), but I see it as a warning that if Thailand doesn't get control of e.g. human trafficking and transnational crimes cooperation as it is now cannot continue. If Thailand does not achieve true democracy they will not continue to play a leading role in the region.

He is not ordered to say negative things. He is briefed on policy then uses his diplomatic judgement to make statements giving a very high level indication of the official view of the USA to the Thai government and it's policies.

I've talked to people who play this game in their normal jobs - and you will find trying to get him to say anything specific is like trying to catch the soap in the bath,

They key word in his second sentence is "move forward to achieving true democracy" which is saying very clearly and deliberately that they recognise Thailand did not have it under Pheu-Thai.

[RidgeRunner]

Of course he is not going to say anything controversial at such an event. He is a diplomat and will not say anything negative unless specifically ordered to.

However he did say:

"He also mentioned the collaborations in fighting against the spread of illegal drugs, wildlife and human trafficking and transnational crimes and working to protect the environment. The ambassador said that he would like to see the United States and Thailand’s activities in these areas to continue."

"The ambassador expressed that he would like to see Thailand become stronger, more prosperous, and to move forward on the path to achieving true democracy, and that Thailand will continue to play a leading regional role as it has since the middle of the last century."

Those words can be interpreted in many ways (and probably will be), but I see it as a warning that if Thailand doesn't get control of e.g. human trafficking and transnational crimes cooperation as it is now cannot continue. If Thailand does not achieve true democracy they will not continue to play a leading role in the region.

He is not ordered to say negative things. He is briefed on policy then uses his diplomatic judgement to make statements giving a very high level indication of the official view of the USA to the Thai government and it's policies.

I've talked to people who play this game in their normal jobs - and you will find trying to get him to say anything specific is like trying to catch the soap in the bath,

They key word in his second sentence is "move forward to achieving true democracy" which is saying very clearly and deliberately that they recognise Thailand did not have it under Pheu-Thai.

What a bunch of nonsense from a SE Asian Junta supporter.