limbo Posted May 23, 2014 Report Share Posted May 23, 2014 In what way does Thaksin help the 'US interests' in keeping the US happy with money flows or help them in any other way? Isn't the US pouring more money into Thailand than taking out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flashermac Posted May 23, 2014 Report Share Posted May 23, 2014 When Papa Bush visited Bangkok as Prez, he reportedly stayed at Takky's home as his guest. Takky also tried to get very friendly with GWB during the APEC summit. Other than that, who knows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baa99 Posted May 23, 2014 Report Share Posted May 23, 2014 The UK Foreign Secretary has echoed the US position as has many other countries. French President Francois Hollande condemned the coup. In a statement issued by his office, he called for an immediate return to constitutional order and electoral process. He also called for the respect of the Thai people's fundamental rights and freedoms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BelgianBoy Posted May 23, 2014 Report Share Posted May 23, 2014 The UK Foreign Secretary has echoed the US position as has many other countries. French President Francois Hollande condemned the coup. In a statement issued by his office, he called for an immediate return to constitutional order and electoral process. He also called for the respect of the Thai people's fundamental rights and freedoms. Hollande is the french president with the worst approval rate ever......24 % ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baa99 Posted May 23, 2014 Report Share Posted May 23, 2014 Germany's Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier on Friday condemned the Thai Army's decision to seize control. http://www.nationmultimedia.com/breakingnews/Germany-joins-France-in-condemning-coup-30234403.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cavanami Posted May 24, 2014 Report Share Posted May 24, 2014 From where I sit, here in LOS, it appears to be a good thing that the Army broke the stalemate...then again, all these foreign leaders can see the situation much better from 15,000 Km away.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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