Besides the inconsistent use of its rhetoric in the present context, if we look into the past, we will also see that the PAD's stringent stance and "ultimatum" style of politics is a sharp contrast to the "bending with the wind" diplomacy that Thailand, or Siam, has championed for centuries and which has been acknowledged as an astute move that allowed the country to escape being colonised during the height of imperialism in the 19th century. In fact, it was King Rama V who coined and popularised the sentiment of "losing small parts of the land to preserve the whole country" when the country had to give up an area of 143,800 sqkm (in present-day Laos) along the eastern bank of the Mekong River to France in 1893. Also, in 1903, Thailand agreed to give Luang Prabang and Champassak in Laos (62,500 sqkm) to France in exchange for the province of Chanthaburi which France had earlier seized. In a familiar pattern, the kingdom had to surrender Battambang, Siem Reap and Sisophon - a combined area of 51,000 sqkm - to France in exchange for the city of Trat.
Altogether, during the period from 1786 to 1962, the country lost part of its territory 14 times - the last one being the right over the temple of Preah Vihear as decided by the International Court of Justice. The point is, we still stand as a country despite these losses.
It's true that the "bending with the wind" diplomacy was mapped out a century ago in response to the formidable power of colonialism. But who knows if Thailand's position in the present-day globalised world is not so different from the one Siam was caught in a century ago?I know that the PAD would rather go to war than lose a single inch of the 4.6 sqkm area under dispute. I do not believe it is a realistic option for Thailand.
What about before Ram I, the land belong to whom? Bitch
Thai Goverment was very scared to go to War with CAMBO. They think that if Laos goverment is on their side so, CAMBODIAN will b back off. Since Laos, Cambo and Viet were brothers. Thai said please LAOS GOV help us and I will buy all the Electric Power from you. Apisith said: please whatever you wanted me to do or even speak laos and I am ok with that as long you can help me. I don't want all my Thai people to die like during the Vietnam War. My people are very weak when is comes to fight, I know we talked hella shiet to my neighborhood and so on. You know I am vietnamese descent and Laos and viet are brother, I am Thai PM that is true, but we can't have War. Ok! Can we make deal? Said Apisith, Laos Gov said Bring back Taksin and your country will be no War. At the End Apisith that will never happen. I am still want my seat and can't given up that easy..bye bye!!
Thai people they only good to talked trash when they were in their Own country. If they were man enough why don't do it when came to US? Maybe they will eat big chicken foot right at the spot.
Besides the inconsistent use of its rhetoric in the present context, if we look into the past, we will also see that the PAD's stringent stance and "ultimatum" style of politics is a sharp contrast to the "bending with the wind" diplomacy that Thailand, or Siam, has championed for centuries and which has been acknowledged as an astute move that allowed the country to escape being colonised during the height of imperialism in the 19th century. In fact, it was King Rama V who coined and popularised the sentiment of "losing small parts of the land to preserve the whole country" when the country had to give up an area of 143,800 sqkm (in present-day Laos) along the eastern bank of the Mekong River to France in 1893. Also, in 1903, Thailand agreed to give Luang Prabang and Champassak in Laos (62,500 sqkm) to France in exchange for the province of Chanthaburi which France had earlier seized. In a familiar pattern, the kingdom had to surrender Battambang, Siem Reap and Sisophon - a combined area of 51,000 sqkm - to France in exchange for the city of Trat.
Altogether, during the period from 1786 to 1962, the country lost part of its territory 14 times - the last one being the right over the temple of Preah Vihear as decided by the International Court of Justice. The point is, we still stand as a country despite these losses.
It's true that the "bending with the wind" diplomacy was mapped out a century ago in response to the formidable power of colonialism. But who knows if Thailand's position in the present-day globalised world is not so different from the one Siam was caught in a century ago?I know that the PAD would rather go to war than lose a single inch of the 4.6 sqkm area under dispute. I do not believe it is a realistic option for Thailand.
What about before Ram I, the land belong to whom? Bitch
I think the French did the right thing by returning this piece of land to the rightful owner, ''LAOS'' But we still lost more than fifteen provinces to the Siam... and i'm not here to drill on the past... Just to remine you thai people, Lao land is not your land.... Thai citizens need to stop understand that Laos belong to them....
The reason why you siamese people were able to burned down our Anachack Lanxang at that time, is because we've had a traitors in Luang Phabang and Khorat that's why... otherwise, Jao Anou would've finished out the R3... and Chakri-Vong would've end in R3...
Do you remember in the 80's? KA 47 shoot down Thai's F16 and killed how many Thai army during 3 villages in Sayaboury province conflict.
In other hand how many Thai CIA army got killed in Laos and Vietnam by AK 47 during Vietnam war.
Come and burn down Vientiane again if you want to. Lao Lanexang now is 100% different from Lao Lanexang back then. We are welcome Siam to try stump our territory again, common coward we dare you.
Do you remember in the 80's? KA 47 shoot down Thai's F16 and killed how many Thai army during 3 villages in Sayaboury province conflict.
In other hand how many Thai CIA army got killed in Laos and Vietnam by AK 47 during Vietnam war.
Come and burn down Vientiane again if you want to. Lao Lanexang now is 100% different from Lao Lanexang back then. We are welcome Siam to try stump our territory again, common coward we dare you.
I will bring my future Queen Ras to stump you guys split her leg scare you guys off. Wait and See