Tillerson hopes Thailand’s elections ‘proceed as scheduled’

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Tillerson hopes Thailand’s elections ‘proceed as scheduled’

By The Nation 

 

US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson greets the US Embassy staff and their families at the American ambassador’s residence to kick-start his visit to Thailand on Tuesday. Photo credit: US Embassy, Bangkok

 

BANGKOK: -- US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has expressed hope that Thailand will return to civilian control next year when the country holds general elections promised by the post-coup government.

 

Tillerson spoke to United States Embassy staff on Tuesday at the American ambassador’s residence during his visit to Thailand. He emphasised the long and historic nature of the US-Thai relationship, according to the US Department of State’s Official Blog website.

 

“We want to continue to grow that relationship, even in its ups and downs, which has been the history of this country. We have been treaty partners for over 184 years, and we’ve been allies for over 60. So, next year the US will mark 200 years of relations with Thailand,” he said.

 

“I think that’s significant because elections are scheduled here in Thailand next year, as well, to return the country to civilian control. We certainly hope those elections proceed as scheduled. And I think it’ll be meaningful that we’re celebrating 200 years at a time when the country is returning to civilian control.”

 

Tillerson met Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha at Government House on Tuesday to discuss regional issues and bilateral cooperation. He also met with Foreign Minister Don Pramudwinai at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to discuss “topics impacting the Asia Pacific region and the two countries’ enduring ties”, according to the US Department of State.

 

Prayut reportedly maintained during his meeting with Tillerson that the “road map” for a return to democracy would proceed as scheduled.

 

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/detail/politics/30323315

 

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-- © Copyright The Nation 2017-08-09

[mtls2005]

Just after the coup the Junta said elections would be held late in 2015.

 

The "roadmap" to democracy" is apparently still being "arranged".

 

Sec'y Tillerson is facing his own challenges from N.Y. State AG Schneiderman, rumor has it. When Rexxon found out about this a few weeks ago he "needed a break".

 

[BasalBanality]

I guess Trump could do with a distraction during his term to visit Thailand and partake the celebrations to mark two centuries of mutual masturbation beneficial stimulation.

[Essecola]

I hope Santa Claus will come down my chimney at Xmas.

[trainman34014]

Would that be the 'scheduled' election in 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, this year, next year, sometime, never !

[hobobo]

Sorry Tilly, but the first, the real, the definitive promise was for 2015 elections!

[toddsaed]

the US has had vile and fiendish foreign policy since the beginning,  Thailand and Egypt, what a pair,  domestic terrorists run their countries

[thhMan]

Just make sure your not chewing gum when you get in a Taxi

[Na Lee]

Tillerson you don't understand Thainess. Stay a little longer in LOS than you know what's behind the Thai smiles.

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[heybruce]

" I think that’s significant because elections are scheduled here in Thailand next year, as well, to return the country to civilian control. "

 

It's not significant, elections have been scheduled for next year since 2014.  Also, under the new constitution, the country will remain under military control even if elections to powerless positions are held.

[quandow]

"Tillerson hopes Thailand’s elections ‘proceed as scheduled' "

 

And I hope to grow more hair on the top of my head. Let's see who gets there first . . .

[spidermike007]

Well, hopefully Tillerson will remain more tactful than the last ambassador to Thailand, who was a numskull, had no understanding of diplomacy, or the nature of Thai people with their ridiculous and cowardly obsession with face, and said things in public that severely damaged this long standing relationship. We all hope for an election. But, my question is, who will run? Is there any talent out there? Are there any leaders who have the recognition, and the people's interests at heart, and are capable of leading the country back into a state of democracy, and away from the land of the oppressed, the utterly insincere House of Saud style moral police, the utterly fake purity campaigns, the daily proclamations that amount to nothing, due to their being no intention nor any follow up behind them, and the massive censorship of society and the media? Who? Where are they hiding out? Where will they come from? 

[Bluespunk]

Schedule?

 

What schedule?

 

Erm, no I mean which schedule,

 

Wait,

 

No...

 

Erm...schedule?

[Kiwiken]

Thailand will not have meaningful or true elections until it returns to Sayam. You cannot have a road forward if you cannot remember the past.

[jerojero]

When the country holds elections next year? Tillers is an idiot if he believes the b's spouted by prayat