Khun_Kong Posted October 25, 2011 Report Share Posted October 25, 2011 And what were they going to do? Sail up theChao Phraya? Or discharge 10,000 sailors in Pattaya to keep up the economy? I would imagine that the aircraft carrier's capability of desalinating 1.5 million liters of seawater DAILY could make a small impact. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangkoktraveler Posted October 25, 2011 Report Share Posted October 25, 2011 I would imagine that the aircraft carrier's capability of desalinating 1.5 million liters of seawater DAILY could make a small impact. Some of my relatives are having a hard time finding water and food. As for work - forget it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cavanami Posted October 25, 2011 Report Share Posted October 25, 2011 The USA has huge hospital ships. People could live on some of the ships. Food and other supplies. The USA has ships near Thailand. Whatever Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khunsanuk Posted October 26, 2011 Report Share Posted October 26, 2011 Hi, I think the refusal can be summed up in one word: face And yes, they are morons Just fucking admit you are out of your debt and accept help that will alleviate the suffering of people. But no, lets continue bickering amongst ourselves, treat the general public like children that aren't allowed to know the full truth, etc etc etc Sanuk! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coss Posted October 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2011 Hi, I think the refusal can be summed up in one word: face And yes, they are morons ............ Sanuk! From the Bangkok Post, More Bullshit below: 'Confusion' torpedoes US disaster aid Thani says flooding was 'not deemed dangerous' Published: 26/10/2011 at 12:00 AM Newspaper section: News The USS George Washington aircraft carrier left Thailand without deploying an air lift service for Thai flood victims yesterday because the US assessed that flood situations in the country are not serious enough, the Foreign Ministry said yesterday. - Bullshit Bullshit Bullshit The ministry's spokesman Thani Thongphakdi, who is also director-general of the Information Department, said yesterday that the United States considered that present flood situations were not dangerous so its aircraft carrier could not deploy helicopters. - Bullshit Bullshit Bullshit He was responding to a report that the US Navy had withdrawn several ships sent to help with relief efforts in flood-hit Thailand after receiving ''mixed'' messages from the Bangkok government. The USS George Washington aircraft carrier and other ships were deployed to the area on Oct 16 for potential disaster relief work as Thailand faced massive flooding from monsoon rains, navy spokesman Lt-Cdr John Perkins said. But the US military never received a formal request from the Thai government and the three-ship aircraft carrier group along with a fourth ship, the USS Kidd, were released and left the area on Friday, said Lt Cdr Perkins, spokesman for the US Pacific Fleet based in Hawaii. ''We are ready to help but we haven't got a request,'' said a US defence official, who spoke on condition of anonymity. ''There were two channels [in the Thai government]. One was saying 'Yes' and one was saying 'No'.'' Mr Thani said the US has the regulation that it will offer air lifts only when a disaster may harm lives, he said. - Bullshit Bullshit Bullshit Mr Thani said Thailand keeps contacting the US for its readiness to help flood victims in Thailand. - Bullshit Bullshit Bullshit Though not providing air lifts, the US donated money and objects and offered expertise to help flood victims in the country. The Thai capital is bracing for advancing and seemingly unstoppable floodwaters after residents in areas deemed most at threat were urged to leave. Other parts of the country have been plagued by three months of heavy monsoon rains that have killed more than 350 people in Thailand and damaged the homes and livelihoods of nine million people. On Oct 15, a small 10-man team of US Marines travelled to Thailand to deliver thousands of sandbags and to assess how the American military could help with relief efforts. The USS George Washington group had arrived at the port of Singapore on Oct 12 and four days later the carrier was steaming towards Thailand, ''to position itself in case their assistance was requested'', Lt-Cdr Perkins said. A fourth ship, the USS Kidd, which was carrying out an exercise with Cambodian forces, was ordered to join the carrier group near Thailand, he said. The USS George Washington is now en route to Japan for an annual joint exercise there. For humanitarian work, the United States often deploys warships, including aircraft carriers, which can operate fleets of helicopters and ferry in emergency medical teams and supplies. Foreign Minister Surapong Tovichakchaikul yesterday played down the report that the US was unhappy with Bangkok's unclear stance. He said that US authorities were inspecting the floods with Thai officials to assess the situation. ''After that the US will submit an official letter to the Thai government,'' he said. - So the Thais don't have to ask for help ? - Bullshit Bullshit Bullshit Mr Surapong said the cabinet has assigned the ministry to inform foreign embassies and diplomatic residences at risk of flooding. - When? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coss Posted October 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2011 If I were Mr Thani, I'd be looking for another job, but TIT, he'll probably get a big raise and a promotion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cavanami Posted October 26, 2011 Report Share Posted October 26, 2011 How about we get this nimrod humping sand bags for a few weeks...bet he changes his tune!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flashermac Posted October 26, 2011 Report Share Posted October 26, 2011 Daily News photo of boats stacked up by Frog at Don Muang instead of being used - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khunsanuk Posted October 26, 2011 Report Share Posted October 26, 2011 Hi, Probably ran out of Phua Thai stickers to put on them Sanuk! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mekong Posted October 26, 2011 Report Share Posted October 26, 2011 Hi, Probably ran out of Phua Thai stickers to put on them Sanuk! They don't need them, all the boats are Red! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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