Unsurprisingly, and never for the first time, the United States has been accused of meddling in one other country’s political affairs, surprisingly, this time it’s Thailand’s flip. The US has a protracted history of interfering in foreign affairs, as Cuba, China, Russia, Iran, Vietnam, and most South American nations can testify. Official appears to be endemic in US politics.
US Ambassador Robert F Godec was on the defensive at a press conference yesterday when questioned about American interference and meddling claims in Thai politics.
The US Ambassador confused that his home nation had no intention of interfering in inside Thai political issues. Godec quashed rumours suggesting the US authorities took sides within the current Thai General Election, stating that their sole interest lies in fostering democratic processes.
The sixty seven yr outdated said…
“Confronting the relentless and malicious conspiracy theories, I wish to put it on document that we dismiss all fabricated allegations concerning the United States meddling within the Thai election.
“Our stance is rarely to favour any corner or party. Our solely interest and assist are for the democratic course of. It is solely up to the Thai populace to decide out their authorities.”
When queried whether or not the imminent government may incline towards the US over other world forces similar to China or Russia, Godec highlighted a collaborative relationship spanning two centuries, marking the one hundred and ninetieth anniversary of US-Thailand diplomatic ties this year.
“Our bond with the Thai authorities is huge, spanning a large number of arenas together with safety, commerce and funding, education, healthcare, and law enforcement. This longstanding relationship was additional fortified with the signing of the Strategic Communique final July.
“We eagerly anticipate working with the incoming Thai authorities, once chosen as per the Thai structure.”
Godec said that the US hopes to continue work based mostly on the goals outlined in the Strategic Communique. These involve the growth and fortification of the strategic partnership to stop discord, preserve a tranquil safety atmosphere, foster free expression, and civil and political rights, and achieve inclusive, sustainable, and balanced financial prosperity.
Answering a question relating to the potential of the brand new government introducing policies that would potentially harm the Thai monarchy and national security, Godec made clear that the US respects the Thai monarchy and is aware of the Thai people’s reverence for the royal household.
“We are desperate to further our work with the established Thai government to fight international challenges, promote financial progress, create jobs, bolster security and tackle regional challenges. There is a plethora of points that we could collectively address.”
On being requested in regards to the Move Forward Party’s potential modification to Section 112, otherwise generally identified as the lese majeste legislation, Godec said that the US government revered that call as one for Thai lawmakers and citizens.
Godec additionally categorically denied the presence of any American military base in Thailand, in distinction to other Southeast Asian international locations such because the Philippines..