Guest shebavon Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 It looks like a modest change in policy, though not to dramatic. As he says, we live in the same neighborhood. From Bangkok Post. Abhisit calls for change in Burma Published: 12/01/2009 at 10:34 PM Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva said Monday he wants to see change in military-ruled Burma, but indicated he would not change Thai policy to achieve it. He specifically ruled out western tactics such as sanctions, but would not say what action Thailand might take. In his first public comments on Burma since he became prime minister, Mr Abhisit said Thailand had to act differently because it was so close to Burma. "The goals of Western countries and the countries in this region for [burma] are not different," said Mr Abhisit. "We all want to see some changes. "But our measures may be different because of two main reasons: cultural differences and the distance of the countries. Those who are far away may use some measures while those who are neighbours have to use other measures." And Mr Abhisit didn't comment on what steps Thailand might take to try and push for change in Burma, which has been under an often brutal military dictatorship since 1962. He spoke after a meetting in Bangkok between Foreign Minister Kasit Piromya and Deputy Foreign Minister Kyaw Thu of Burma. The two discussed ongoing relations, said a foreign ministry official who refused to go into detail. The US and Europe have imposed economic sanctions on the regime, but China and Thailand especially have spent billions on doing business and buying oil in the country. Asian countries have advocated a more diplomatic approach with their awkward neighbor, championing a process of "constructive engagement" with the junta. (AFP) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Steve1903 Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 Bit of a non statement is that. Yeah well hmm, guess we'll um do uh something but well err not sure what. Think that covers it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhorTose Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 Bit of a non statement is that. Yeah well hmm, guess we'll um do uh something but well err not sure what. Think that covers it. Steve you left out one "errr" as it should read "but well errr, errr, not sure what." However, there is no doubt, but that you have read it correctly. It is so sad that no one is willing to stop the rape of Burma. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
