UK: A partner for Thailand, SE Asia

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WHAT OTHERS SAY

UK: A partner for Thailand, SE Asia

Alok Sharma 

 

BANGKOK: -- As the first UK Foreign Office Minister to visit Southeast Asia since the EU referendum, I want to make clear that the UK is open for business and we believe this dynamic region is incredibly important for Britain.

 

We've been trading with Asia and especially Thailand for four centuries. Our relationship spans all aspects of foreign policy, diplomacy and security, as well as trade and investment. At this time, the UK is more active and outward facing on the world stage than ever before. This, of course, includes Thailand and our other strategic partners and high growth economies in Southeast Asia.

I share the view of many informed voices that the 21st century is going to be Asia's century. The UK knows that Southeast Asia is a significant part of this vibrant region. 

 

Full story: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/opinion/UK-A-partner-for-Thailand-SE-Asia-30297347.html

 

-- © Copyright The Nation 2016-10-11

[ScotBkk]

UK partners

He is definitely pushing for business and done everything to show he's willing to kiss arse to get orders 

[Mickmouse1]

I hope the B gets stopped n searched also submits to a urine test???

[Classic Ray]

Brexit damage limitation, but also may usher in a resurgence of the UK as a great trading nation. Prepare for a return to Empire!

[alant]

free trade agreement needed so that the UK can export cheap t shirts and other items of clothing to thailand as the £ makes mill work popular.

[sanemax]

1 hour ago, ScotBkk said:

UK partners

He is definitely pushing for business and done everything to show he's willing to kiss arse to get orders 

 

   Yes, he should have spoken to them the way you speak to your prostitutes:

"Hoes, you want money, you gotta earn it beeches" 

[Brer Fox]

34 minutes ago, Classic Ray said:

Brexit damage limitation, but also may usher in a resurgence of the UK as a great trading nation. Prepare for a return to Empire!

Return to the Empire ........and even re-colonisation of the Empire's old haunts perhaps?

[Srikcir]

 

4 hours ago, webfact said:

UK is open for business

UK is now free of EU trade policies?

Or is the UK merely putting a sign in the window that it's open for business but the front door is still closed?

[yellowboat]

It is a meeting of the minds from two countries that both have falling currencies due to their democratic pursuits.  Thailand's pursuits are far less clear, but we are told they are there. 

 

[Rancid]

So the UK have finally woken up to the fact that there is life (and other countries) outside the EU?

[sanemax]

Seems that the UK realises that Asia is the future .

Its better for the UK to have trade links with Thailand, rather than Bulgaria

[ratcatcher]

I read the article several times and assume that the quote is by the UK Secretary of State, Boris Johnson.

 

 

[Khon Kaen Dave]

Great news! wonderful words! fantastic future ahead,Trading and partners with Thailand,with which we have been trading for centuries.

Well All those kiss arse statements and promises,aint done ferk all for the pound.

[ScotBkk]

 

   Yes, he should have spoken to them the way you speak to your prostitutes:

"Hoes, you want money, you gotta earn it beeches" 

I think you forgot to put the - in - at the beginning of your name which would be more apt my friend.

You've definitely lost it !!!!

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[Baerboxer]

3 hours ago, Srikcir said:

 

UK is now free of EU trade policies?

Or is the UK merely putting a sign in the window that it's open for business but the front door is still closed?

 

Nope. UK is still a contributing member of the EU. Some forget that, including Herr Juncke. It is still part of all the EU trade deals and fully entitled to use them.

 

However, nice to see they're not letting the grass grow under their feet for once in preparing for when that's not the case.

[Baerboxer]

2 hours ago, yellowboat said:

It is a meeting of the minds from two countries that both have falling currencies due to their democratic pursuits.  Thailand's pursuits are far less clear, but we are told they are there. 

 

 

What price freedom? Often initial treatment for a serious problem causes pain and remission before recovery. 

 

Wait and see the Italian referendum result. Then we'll see how democratic the EU is, and how stable and solid the Euro is.

[Grubster]

Now I understand the lack of action in the Ko Tao murders a little better.

[evadgib]

Not relevant as the preceded brexit by more than a year...

[nong38]

Getting ready for life after the UK leaves the EU, smart move hope it is successful.

[tukkytuktuk]

No escape from the missus soon, when they start giving out duel nationality.

[George FmplesdaCosteedback]

10 hours ago, Srikcir said:

 

UK is now free of EU trade policies?

Or is the UK merely putting a sign in the window that it's open for business but the front door is still closed?

Yes, it will be a year or two before the UK is at last free from the leech that is the EU. I think a "trading empire" would be more accurate.

[rickudon]

Ah, after Brexit Uk could learn a lot from Thailand.

 

1. All foreigners need work permits -at a cost - and make most occupations restricted to UK nationals.

 

2. No foreign ownership of land - give them 12 months to sell or confiscated by the state. All foreign companies should have 51% British ownership.

 

3. Slap exorbitant tariffs on all imported luxury goods (cars, phones, you name it).

 

4. Legalise prostitution - those Tourists will need cheap fun (available because cheap pound) and plenty of girls will do it to get their next Iphone, at the 'New' prices.

 

5. Limit migration to 1000 people per country per year ...... Plus will need to pay 50,000 pounds for a 10 year visa.

 

Sure their are many other inventive ideas that could be introduced ......

[worgeordie]

Might even restart the Opium trade.that was a nice little earner !

regards worgeordie

[naboo]

Tory Britain, keen to do trade with a bunch of despots. Where's the news?

[happy Joe]

I imagine irrepressible laughter in the house of good General. 

[sharecropper]

Britain is so desperate as it freefalls into the Dark Ages that it whores itself to totalitarian states, turns a blind eye to civil rights and unsavoury 'governments' (NOT this one, of course...) and generally demeans itself on a world stage.

[anon7867763]

The Breshiters are getting desperate !

[Retiredandhappyhere]

At least the UK has the good sense to plan at least two years ahead for when we leave the EU.  There are some countries that seem to find it impossible to plan two days ahead and accept that alternate drought and floods, not to mention military coups, for example, are a way of life and therefore inevitable.  Not naming names of course!

[piersbeckett]

On 11/10/2016 at 9:24 PM, worgeordie said:

Might even restart the Opium trade.that was a nice little earner !

regards worgeordie

Yes indeed; I'm sure the Infidels would make better use of the profits than the present producers!

[Morakot]

Going well with Thailand as with China then?