webfact Posted May 12, 2016 Share Posted May 12, 2016 PM appreciative of US understanding of Thai politicsBANGKOK, 13 May 2016 (NNT) – Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha has clarified to a representative of the United States that his administration complies with human rights principles and expressed gratitude for the country’s understanding of the Thai political situation.Adm Dennis Blair, Chairman of the Sasakawa Peace Foundation USA, paid a courtesy call on Gen Prayut at Government House for a discussion on several topics. Deputy Government Spokesman Maj Gen Weerachon Sukontapatipak, who accompanied Gen Prayut during the meeting, revealed that the premier assured Adm Blair of the government’s adherence to the law and human rights principles when making arrests and taking judicial proceedings against law breakers. He insisted that citizens are guaranteed full freedom of expression within the legal framework.As for the national reform process, Gen Prayut confirmed that general elections will take place in 2017 as stipulated by the roadmap. He also gave details on the guidelines for various areas of reform and said any advice from the US would be welcome.Maj Gen Weerachon pointed out that Adm Blair has extensive experience both in the military and the administrative branch and thus already has a clear picture of Thailand’s reform process. During the discussion, Adm Blair showed his awareness of political developments in Thailand as well as the reasoning behind the military takeover of the administration. He also expressed his confidence that the Prime Minister will be able to overcome all impending challenges.-- NNT 2016-05-13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
choff56 Posted May 12, 2016 Share Posted May 12, 2016 Bullshit! Yes that's what I'm calling on this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snig27 Posted May 12, 2016 Share Posted May 12, 2016 You couldn't make this depth of utter delusion - or baldfaced lies - up if you tried. And this a day after the US slammed Thailand in the UN. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plutojames88 Posted May 12, 2016 Share Posted May 12, 2016 (edited) My partner who is an educated thai says Thais are told the international community are 100% behind the government and the arrests of people "" rocking the boat"" No mention of questions placed just days ago at a UN summit against such human rights concerns.LM & AA The broadcast was also not widely reported. Her family in rural areas are under the impression they are basically alone and we don't care much about their plight. Fear is rampant and opinions now hushed. AA mixed with the above statements suggest not only what they are doing to be right , but that we are somehow fully cooperative in their insidious injustices. If the United States does not make main stream press clarification within hours or days in this endless cycle , then the junta spin doctors have scored yet another goal. It's really time for a position that can't be denied and manipulated . Try saying we are appalled or use diplomatic terminology that the Thai media can translate and tell ordinary Thais they are not alone Edited May 12, 2016 by Plutojames88 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reigntax Posted May 12, 2016 Share Posted May 12, 2016 (edited) PM Prayut appreciates US understanding of Prayut own version military control over the whole population for self benefit, wealth and control. Yes, the US military has a history of such understanding and usually assists with the removal of such knuckleheads. Edited May 12, 2016 by Reigntax Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessi Posted May 12, 2016 Share Posted May 12, 2016 My partner who is an educated thai says Thais are told the international community are 100% behind the government and the arrests of people "" rocking the boat"" No mention of questions placed just days ago at a UN summit against such human rights concerns.LM & AA The broadcast was also not widely reported. Her family in rural areas are under the impression they are basically alone and we don't care much about their plight. Fear is rampant and opinions now hushed. AA mixed with the above statements suggest not only what they are doing to be right , but that we are somehow fully cooperative in their insidious injustices. If the United States does not make main stream press clarification within hours or days in this endless cycle , then the junta spin doctors have scored yet another goal. It's really time for a position that can't be denied and manipulated . Try saying we are appalled or use diplomatic terminology that the Thai media can translate and tell ordinary Thais they are not alone Thai's up country are treated like mushrooms "Kept in the dark and fed on bullshit" by the junta. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chang_paarp Posted May 12, 2016 Share Posted May 12, 2016 You couldn't make this depth of utter delusion - or baldfaced lies - up if you tried. And this a day after the US slammed Thailand in the UN. There were questions from Britain,Spain, Switzerland, Norway, Sweden, Holland, Poland, Australia and a number of other countries as well as the US. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HiSoLowSoNoSo Posted May 12, 2016 Share Posted May 12, 2016 Don't Thai to me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAG Posted May 12, 2016 Share Posted May 12, 2016 From their website: "Sasakawa Peace Foundation USA is an independent American non-profit, non-partisan institution devoted to research, analysis and better understanding of the U.S.-Japan relationship". Whilst it may well be an admirable organisation, it has nothing to do with US or any other governments policy towards the junta and its antics. It's chairman is a retired US Navy Admiral. The key word is retired. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrTuner Posted May 12, 2016 Share Posted May 12, 2016 Doesn't exactly need an Einstein to understand what Prayuth is up to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LomSak27 Posted May 12, 2016 Share Posted May 12, 2016 (edited) Such Negativity so early in the morning. It is indeed good that a US representative of the Sawsakawa NGO understands Thailand. What this has to do with US - Thailand Governmental Relations is anyones guess, as The Sawsakawa Peace Foundation has nothing to do with the US Government. OOOOps didn't get that from the headline did you. It does however lobby the US Governement with a noted right wing bent, as befits an organization named for a Conservative Japanese right wing businessman Ryoichi Sasawkawa Hey, Lets Beat The World Today! Edited May 12, 2016 by LomSak27 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Somtamnication Posted May 12, 2016 Share Posted May 12, 2016 (edited) "guaranteed full freedom of expression within the legal military framework". Therein lies the problem. Edited May 12, 2016 by Somtamnication Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squeegee Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 National News Bureau Of Thailand Junta Propaganda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DM07 Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 Ooooooooh, puuuuuleaze....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussieinthailand Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 "guaranteed full freedom of expression within the legal military framework". Therein lies the problem. Spot on mate. Unfortunately "the legal framework" is one of freedom of expression only if you do not criticize the PM the junta or the draft, etc etc etc apart from that you can say anything you like, As for a nothing to do with the US government organization understanding the situation in LOS, ________!!! Now get a US official to publicly come out with that statement. Good lu.ck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barnet Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 Why Farang you come back and ask me why no election this year? I say to you 2 Tousaaan and jet sip no sip jet.....oh hoooo, oooo weeeeee, Farang no understan Thai peopon.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowboat Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 Well, no elected official, from the US, would be caught dead meeting the good general in anything other than an official setting in the US. The good general is nothing less than political cancer for the elected politician. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arrowsdawdle Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 You couldn't make this depth of utter delusion - or baldfaced lies - up if you tried. And this a day after the US slammed Thailand in the UN. Further to the slamming truth, this Wednesday report may interest you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arrowsdawdle Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 My partner who is an educated thai says Thais are told the international community are 100% behind the government and the arrests of people "" rocking the boat"" No mention of questions placed just days ago at a UN summit against such human rights concerns.LM & AA The broadcast was also not widely reported. Her family in rural areas are under the impression they are basically alone and we don't care much about their plight. Fear is rampant and opinions now hushed. AA mixed with the above statements suggest not only what they are doing to be right , but that we are somehow fully cooperative in their insidious injustices. If the United States does not make main stream press clarification within hours or days in this endless cycle , then the junta spin doctors have scored yet another goal. It's really time for a position that can't be denied and manipulated . Try saying we are appalled or use diplomatic terminology that the Thai media can translate and tell ordinary Thais they are not alone Maybe you should print hard copies of reports like this and let Thais distribute them among themselves. Either that, or rent a plane and do a leaflet drop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtls2005 Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 Davies reiterates US concerns over rights THE PRAYUT government yesterday remained adamant on its stance over human-rights protection and the lese majeste law while US Ambassador to Thailand Glyn Davies repeated calls for Thailand to open wider space for the public for discussion. Davies said the junta's intimidation of political activists and families have raised extreme concerns about Thai commitment to freedom of expression. The US is worried about the limitation of basic freedom, the right of expression as well as the right for political gathering besides the trial of civilians in a military court, he said. Davies was speaking after his meeting with Foreign Minister Don Pramudwinai at the ministry. The Thai Foreign Ministry had earlier said that Don had "invited" Davies to meet with him, but Don later claimed that the meeting was a routine one and Davies had initiated it. http://www.nationmultimedia.com/politics/Davies-reiterates-US-concerns-over-rights-30285843.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balance Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 When will so-called journalists in Thailand learn anything about journalism and basic writing skills? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chainarong Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 One startling fact that the Prayut one has forgotten, and being an astute general or so he tells us , he should know that not only the US embassy but all the other good embassy's report, discuss , have daily conferences between each other and daily communication at leadership level between countries , what they talk about is anybody's guess , but I can't see the present US Secretary of State or the OZ foreign Minister Bishop, having anything but dislike for not only Prayut- O but the Junta as a whole and like us would be rather septical of these comments..................................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIWIBATCH Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 ....Trust us...we are Thai.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickymaster Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 The US should focus on its own problems. They are far from perfect but keep telling the world how to do things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MZurf Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 The US should focus on its own problems. They are far from perfect but keep telling the world how to do things. Finally the "they should mind their own business as they themselves are not perfect" post . It's such a compelling argument! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squeegee Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 oh hoooo, oooo weeeeee, Farang no understan Thai peopon.... Perfect fluency and accuracy. You must be one of them luk kreungs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soalbundy Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 Did he really express his understanding.....or was he gone by then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maoro2013 Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 The post does not declare that Denis Blair agreed with the the general's statements in any way. Dennis probably understands Thai politics extremely well which would mean he would definitely disagree with the statements made in the story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LomSak27 Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 The US should focus on its own problems. They are far from perfect but keep telling the world how to do things Nickymaster, this is the Sasakawa Non Govermental Organization. It has nothing to do with the Government of the United States of America. In fact its funding comes from Japanese Business interests. Lets not lose the plot this early in the day, although maybe it's night whever you post from Heh! Keep trolling Dude, Keep it real. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickymaster Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 (edited) The US should focus on its own problems. They are far from perfect but keep telling the world how to do things Nickymaster, this is the Sasakawa Non Govermental Organization. It has nothing to do with the Government of the United States of America. In fact its funding comes from Japanese Business interests. Lets not lose the plot this early in the day, although maybe it's night whever you post from Heh! Keep trolling Dude, Keep it real. See post #20. So you better read all posts before commenting. You accuse me of trolling when in fact you are the one doing it. Reminds me of the US. Edited May 13, 2016 by Nickymaster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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