Unsurprisingly, and not for the primary time, the United States has been accused of meddling in another country’s political affairs, surprisingly, this time it’s Thailand’s flip. The US has a protracted historical past of interfering in international affairs, as Cuba, China, Russia, Iran, Vietnam, and most South American nations can testify. It 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 house country 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 curiosity lies in fostering democratic processes.
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“Confronting the relentless and malicious conspiracy theories, I wish to put it on record that we dismiss all fabricated allegations concerning the United States meddling in the Thai election.
“Our stance is never to favour any nook or get together. Our solely interest and assist are for the democratic process. It is solely as a lot as the Thai populace to select their authorities.”
When queried whether or Replicate approaching government would possibly incline in the course of the US over different world forces corresponding 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 12 months.
“Our bond with the Thai government is huge, spanning a mess of arenas including security, commerce and funding, schooling, healthcare, and regulation 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 acknowledged that the US hopes to continue work based mostly on the objectives outlined in the Strategic Communique. These involve the growth and fortification of the strategic partnership to forestall discord, preserve a tranquil security atmosphere, foster free expression, and civil and political rights, and achieve inclusive, sustainable, and balanced economic prosperity.
Answering a question concerning the risk of the brand new government introducing policies that might probably hurt the Thai monarchy and nationwide security, Godec made clear that the US respects the Thai monarchy and is conscious of the Thai people’s reverence for the royal household.
“We are wanting to additional our work with the established Thai authorities to fight global challenges, promote economic growth, create jobs, bolster safety and handle regional challenges. There is a plethora of points that we may jointly address.”
On being asked concerning the Move Forward Party’s potential amendment to Section 112, in any other case often recognized as the lese majeste legislation, Godec mentioned that the US government respected that call as one for Thai lawmakers and citizens.
Godec additionally categorically denied the presence of any American military base in Thailand, not like other Southeast Asian countries such because the Philippines..