webfact Posted March 6, 2016 Share Posted March 6, 2016 Thailand slips deeper into China's embraceTan Hui Yee Thailand Correspondent In BangkokBeijing's naval aid plus treatment of Chinese dissidents in Kingdom leave some uneasyBANGKOK: -- Thailand's navy wants to buy a submarine - and China's offer looks tempting. It is not only cheaper than the rest, but reportedly includes technology transfer and training. That, in a nutshell, describes the kind of friendship that China extends to the Thai military government now - a relationship smoothed by appealing deals unattached to the political doctrines championed by much of the Western world.Work on the Sino-Thai railway project that will give the trans-Asian rail network a sea outlet broke ground last December.Chinese and Thai air forces held their first joint exercise last year, shortly after Thailand received a visit from the vice-chairman of China's powerful Central Military Commission.Full story: http://www.straitstimes.com/world/thailand-slips-deeper-into-chinas-embrace-- The Straits Times 2016-03-07 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BSJ Posted March 6, 2016 Share Posted March 6, 2016 We Westerners see things differently to Thai's. We greet the changes with skepticism....when we should be applauding the efforts of the current government in building new friendships and developing the country into a greater than great powerhouse of modern wonders! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ireland32 Posted March 6, 2016 Share Posted March 6, 2016 Time to look for Alternative places to live... Can see where this is going, especially with South China Sea Conflict, Approaching. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ireland32 Posted March 6, 2016 Share Posted March 6, 2016 We Westerners see things differently to Thai's. We greet the changes with skepticism....when we should be applauding the efforts of the current government in building new friendships and developing the country into a greater than great powerhouse of modern wonders! Bull.JPG . Surely ,you Jest... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jucel Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 We Westerners see things differently to Thai's. We greet the changes with skepticism....when we should be applauding the efforts of the current government in building new friendships and developing the country into a greater than great powerhouse of modern wonders! Bull.JPG He's even got his lipstick out to put on the pig. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shirtless Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 China is going to fleece Thailand and all of the population will be happy, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiang mai Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 Time to look for Alternative places to live... Can see where this is going, especially with South China Sea Conflict, Approaching. Surely you jest! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace of Pop Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 Chineas were used to dig the Klongs years ago,they stayed,and not being idle like the Rich Natives they prospered bought up anything profitable and now own Thailand anyway.They wrote the Immigration rules to keep opposition from getting a grip here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NongKhaiKid Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 Cue Audio, " Will you walk into my parlour ? " said the spider to the fly. and later, " Gotcha ! " Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whiterussian Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 Chineas were used to dig the Klongs years ago,they stayed,and not being idle like the Rich Natives they prospered bought up anything profitable and now own Thailand anyway.They wrote the Immigration rules to keep opposition from getting a grip here What have you been smoking? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johna Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 At the first Chinese New Year celebration I witnessed in Thailand in the 80's, almost every business was closed including the Banks, Bangkok was shut down, and Chinese New Year was not a public holiday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiang mai Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 Chineas were used to dig the Klongs years ago,they stayed,and not being idle like the Rich Natives they prospered bought up anything profitable and now own Thailand anyway.They wrote the Immigration rules to keep opposition from getting a grip here What have you been smoking? He's right, the Chinese influence in business here is huge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeneeds Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 The Chinese see all asians (even the Japanese as Chinese ) from way back , bringing the Asian group together again is a far reaching plan , Now China has pulled its growth rate back too 6-7 % and re adjusting how they employ the millions of people in so called dirty factories, being smarter and having cleaner quality businesses is going to take time,( and offering deals not only to Thailand ) A deal for Thailand in this case of a sub and all the all the that go with it, Then as a procurement government official looking at it vs a French or other makers quote would or could be a bonus cheaper option, (of money ) Myself i see no need for the Government to waste such money, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maoro2013 Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 The Chinese see all asians (even the Japanese as Chinese ) from way back , bringing the Asian group together again is a far reaching plan , Now China has pulled its growth rate back too 6-7 % and re adjusting how they employ the millions of people in so called dirty factories, being smarter and having cleaner quality businesses is going to take time,( and offering deals not only to Thailand ) A deal for Thailand in this case of a sub and all the all the that go with it, Then as a procurement government official looking at it vs a French or other makers quote would or could be a bonus cheaper option, (of money ) Myself i see no need for the Government to waste such money, Surely you mean SE Asia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prakhonchai nick Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 China is going to fleece Thailand and all of the population will be happy, Can they be fleeced any more? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
useronthenet Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 Thailand is run by China, and the elite are also of Chinese descent. So no surprise that they favor the Chinese. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worgeordie Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 Thailand is determined to buy Submarines,an accident waiting to happen, in my opinion. If they do ,will the Submariners favourite song be" We all live in a Yellow Submarine." regards worgeordie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeneeds Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 The Chinese see all asians (even the Japanese as Chinese ) from way back , bringing the Asian group together again is a far reaching plan , Now China has pulled its growth rate back too 6-7 % and re adjusting how they employ the millions of people in so called dirty factories, being smarter and having cleaner quality businesses is going to take time,( and offering deals not only to Thailand ) A deal for Thailand in this case of a sub and all the all the that go with it, Then as a procurement government official looking at it vs a French or other makers quote would or could be a bonus cheaper option, (of money ) Myself i see no need for the Government to waste such money, Surely you mean SE Asia As in ? (SE Asia) If your thinking about my top opening, no that is true , Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asiamaster Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 The header should have read: "Thailand escapes from the US stranglehold ........" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiddlehead Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 Sale of submarine includes technology and training. Well, I hope so. I can't imagine buying a sub without knowing how to start the damn thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darren84310 Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 China is going to fleece Thailand and all of the population will be happy, Decades of paranoia about Westerners owning anything more than a condo, and then suddenly within a few short years give the whole lot to China..... Brilliant move!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whiterussian Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 (edited) Chineas were used to dig the Klongs years ago,they stayed,and not being idle like the Rich Natives they prospered bought up anything profitable and now own Thailand anyway.They wrote the Immigration rules to keep opposition from getting a grip here What have you been smoking? He's right, the Chinese influence in business here is huge. the Golden Triangle produced 3,050 tons of opium in 1989 They say Afghanistan produces about 3,700 tons these days p/a Edited March 7, 2016 by whiterussian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srikcir Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 Thailand slips deeper into China's embrace That would be the embrace of a contracting economy. Thank you China for a cheaper yuan and baht. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayk Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 For the record, Western countries sold themselves out to China long ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skildpadden Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 While Thailand sees apparent good deals with China, just remember the Chinese never gives anything for free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee4Life Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 We Westerners see things differently to Thai's. We greet the changes with skepticism....when we should be applauding the efforts of the current government in building new friendships and developing the country into a greater than great powerhouse of modern wonders! Bull.JPG He's even got his lipstick out to put on the pig. I think the picture of the bull says it all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo2014 Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 We the Chinese people welcome the province of thailand into the embrace of our great nation. Check your freedoms at the door please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAG Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 Sale of submarine includes technology and training. Well, I hope so. I can't imagine buying a sub without knowing how to start the damn thing. Oh I can, I can! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little mary sunshine Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 "birds of a feather...." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pib Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 Thailand is determined to buy Submarines,an accident waiting to happen, in my opinion. If they do ,will the Submariners favourite song be" We all live in a Yellow Submarine." regards worgeordie No accidents will be allowed to happen. Thailand will just keep the submarines mostly parked in dock....like their aircraft carrier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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