Protesters tell US ambassador to "go home"

[rooster59]

Protesters tell US ambassador to "go home"


US Ambassador to Thailand Glyn T. Davies. Photo: Reuters

BANGKOK: And you thought you had it tough in your job.

Around 200 people turned up to a protest today at the US Embassy against the new ambassador, just nine weeks into his role.

Led by famous firebrand Thai Buddhist monk Luang Pu Buddha Issara, the protesters held placards saying "This is Thailand, not the USA" and "Go, Go Home" as they accused envoy Glyn T. Davies of seeking to meddle in their affairs, AFP reported.

Some wonderfully welcoming protesters were captured on video yelling, “USA get out!”

Full story: http://bangkok.coconuts.co/2015/11/27/protesters-tell-us-ambassador-go-home

-- Coconuts Bangkok 2015-11-28

[Caitrin]

So... you mean a normal day at work for a U.S. Envoy?

[pinkpanther99]

I know English standards in Thailand are bad but if you're going to make a banner to hold up at a protest, you should at least make sure all the words at the spelled correctly.

Since when did <deleted> have an 'e' in it?

Just another day in the Land of Xenophobia.

Edited November 28, 2015 by pinkpanther99

[trogers]

Same message was given over a decade ago - "The UN is not my father".

[jacky54]

I thought groups of more than 5 protesting was still illegal in the land of the free? not when you are insulting the envoy of a foreign power it seems. I assume the ambassador was referring to 'defamation' cases such as one in Aug where a businessman got 30 years (reduced from 60) for fb comments, clearly barbaric. If only the US ambassador to Saudi Arabia would speak out as well!

Edited November 28, 2015 by jacky54

[GinBoy2]

Oh no need for the US Ambassador to <deleted> himself...much more entertaining for him to watch Thailand get <deleted> by China!

Oh the poetry & prose of todays Thai protesters! Whatever happened to the good old days of 'Death to America' and a good bit of flag burning? Happy Days....

[worgeordie]

So is this all Americans they want out?, or just the Ambassador,

and why do they want them out? get out,but leave your money.

regards Worgeordie

Edited November 28, 2015 by worgeordie

[noitom]

They're right. The US should pack up and close its operations in Thailand. Stop spending US taxpayer in and on this trregular nation.

[NongKhaiKid]

" Next time don't send someone to talk trade with me then. "

Very diplomatic but who needs whom the most ?

[sirineou]

So... is he going home?

[Laughing Gravy]

I just love the "if you don't agree with everything about us go home" brigade. Hardly original and mature. These are the anti western everything, except for their western mobile phones, western cars and designer western clothes. Hypocrisy at the highest level.

[rkidlad]

Fighting to have your freedom of expression right suppressed even more. What a bunch of selfish, brain dead morons.

[Regyai]

So... is he going home?

They tend not to

Usually the 'yankee go home' mantra needs to be augmented with a good few thousand dead US military

then, indeed they do

[apetley]

Political gathering.....check

More than five people.....check

Who's side are they on?...........hey let's not be too hasty here

[leedstony]

I know English standards in Thailand are bad but if you're going to make a banner to hold up at a protest, you should at least make sure all the words at the spelled correctly.

Since when did <deleted> have an 'e' in it?

Just another day in the Land of Xenophobia.

&lt;deleted&gt; you on about?

[trogers]

So... is he going home?

They tend not to

Usually the 'yankee go home' mantra needs to be augmented with a good few thousand dead US military

then, indeed they do

Yup! And what a memorial scene it was when the US went home from Vietnam...

[Denim]

These people are indebted to Thaksin for the 30 baht health scheme without which they could not have afforded their lobotomies.

[cockatoowho]

Even the Junta's Milky Bar Kid has more intelligence than this lot and that is saying something.

[harada]

Rent-a-crowd.

[sirineou]

So... is he going home?

They tend not to

Usually the 'yankee go home' mantra needs to be augmented with a good few thousand dead US military

then, indeed they do

Don't know about a few thousand dead, but certainly not 200 loony toons

[ratcatcher]

I know English standards in Thailand are bad but if you're going to make a banner to hold up at a protest, you should at least make sure all the words at the spelled correctly.

Since when did <deleted> have an 'e' in it?

Just another day in the Land of Xenophobia.

It is Saturday and the grammar and spelling police are off duty, but I think you will find that the "C" in the word we all use, but can only show in pictures, is a font that the Thais probably learn at school.

I am surprised that TVF actually showed it. Quite shocking.

It is also very disrespectful of these protesters to ask the U.S.ambassador to do the impossible. Luckily, for them, they weren't all arrested and sent for AA.

"make sure all the words at the are spelled correctly."

Have a wonderful day in Xenophobia

[Bellacissa]

I hope this group has a short attention span. I have to go to the embassy this week and do not relish the thought of shouldering my way through a mass of angry protesters.

Not that they don't deserve to have their voices heard. I just don't want to be there while they do it.

[docshock13]

The saffron thug strikes again! He should be defrocked (among other things). Just a political #$*@ disturber hiding behind faux piousness.

Ultra-nationalism, thuggery, nepotism and cronyism simply repackaged as benevolent patriotism.

And instead of the govt sweeping this trash and his ILLEGAL group off the streets to prevent international embarrassment, the PM comes out and stops short of endorsing this group and their actions.

Going to be a long and bumpy ride towards democracy, the rule of law and recognition of civil and human rights ahead. Good luck Thailand!

[Nickymaster]

Why the US always needs to open their mouth and start interfering in local affairs of other countries? How many more civil wars do they want to create?

[Mbaki]

Why the US always needs to open their mouth and start interfering in local affairs of other countries? How many more civil wars do they want to create?

They can't help themselves

[ameadi]

The land of xenophobia? A big word if you know the meaning

[sirineou]

Why the US always needs to open their mouth and start interfering in local affairs of other countries? How many more civil wars do they want to create?

eleventeen

Edited November 28, 2015 by sirineou

[rwdrwdrwd]

Idiots.

[sirineou]

Idiots.

Who ?

the protesters? the Americans? the posters in this forum?

or all of the above

[BuaBS]

Only 200 ? I'm sure many more in spirit want the US ambassador and spies out and rightly so. And take US companies with you.

If Thais really want US & their interest out , vote with your money, don't buy american.