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[GentlemanJim]

Siam Simon, on 2012-02-11 03:28:30, said:

GentlemanJim, on 2012-02-11 00:23:02, said:

Well, things get stranger and stranger!!

It seems that the US were pretty pissed about this little episode!!  :-

Today I went in to the local Gun Shop with my Mrs  (no replies about having guns please eh!), I had promised myself a new hand gun and went in to order it today. Sorry says the old boy, no can do! Why enquired me thinking but but but but wibble! He then proceeded to tell me that I can't order any weapons manufactured in the US because....the US has temporarily suspended sales of all small arms to Thailand. (he said amongst other things, but didn't elaborate on what else). I asked him WTF! WHY and he said its all because of the woman who was blacklisted and had dealing with Mugabe. The US were right pissed at the Government for giving her the position and asking approval up the chain when the woman was on the blacklist of a major trading partner and ally.

So it appears that this did not go woosh over the top of the American administration heads. Hilary was right miffed and someone/process then instigated certain 'sanctions'.

Interesting!

Excellent. More promotions of US blacklisted Thai politicians, and less guns in general circulation. Sounds like a bloody good deal to me.

Well the problem is they just order from elsewhere. Czechoslovakiawill now see a boom in demand from Thailand as the US is now off the market.

[z12]

Siam Simon, on 2012-02-11 03:28:30, said:

GentlemanJim, on 2012-02-11 00:23:02, said:

Well, things get stranger and stranger!!

It seems that the US were pretty pissed about this little episode!!  :-

Today I went in to the local Gun Shop with my Mrs  (no replies about having guns please eh!), I had promised myself a new hand gun and went in to order it today. Sorry says the old boy, no can do! Why enquired me thinking but but but but wibble! He then proceeded to tell me that I can't order any weapons manufactured in the US because....the US has temporarily suspended sales of all small arms to Thailand. (he said amongst other things, but didn't elaborate on what else). I asked him WTF! WHY and he said its all because of the woman who was blacklisted and had dealing with Mugabe. The US were right pissed at the Government for giving her the position and asking approval up the chain when the woman was on the blacklist of a major trading partner and ally.

So it appears that this did not go woosh over the top of the American administration heads. Hilary was right miffed and someone/process then instigated certain 'sanctions'.

Interesting!

Excellent. More promotions of US blacklisted Thai politicians, and less guns in general circulation. Sounds like a bloody good deal to me.

The current Thai PTP administration should all be on the blacklist.

Edited by z12, 2012-02-11 14:37:53.

[gopnarak]

GentlemanJim, on 2012-02-11 09:52:25, said:

Siam Simon, on 2012-02-11 03:28:30, said:

GentlemanJim, on 2012-02-11 00:23:02, said:

Well, things get stranger and stranger!!

It seems that the US were pretty pissed about this little episode!!  :-

Today I went in to the local Gun Shop with my Mrs  (no replies about having guns please eh!), I had promised myself a new hand gun and went in to order it today. Sorry says the old boy, no can do! Why enquired me thinking but but but but wibble! He then proceeded to tell me that I can't order any weapons manufactured in the US because....the US has temporarily suspended sales of all small arms to Thailand. (he said amongst other things, but didn't elaborate on what else). I asked him WTF! WHY and he said its all because of the woman who was blacklisted and had dealing with Mugabe. The US were right pissed at the Government for giving her the position and asking approval up the chain when the woman was on the blacklist of a major trading partner and ally.

So it appears that this did not go woosh over the top of the American administration heads. Hilary was right miffed and someone/process then instigated certain 'sanctions'.

Interesting!

Excellent. More promotions of US blacklisted Thai politicians, and less guns in general circulation. Sounds like a bloody good deal to me.

Well the problem is they just order from elsewhere. Czechoslovakiawill now see a boom in demand from Thailand as the US is now off the market.

Czechoslovakia don't exist anymore.
But otherwise you are right. Its a problem for the USA and US companies.You still have the option and the choice to do your business with someone else.

[Buchholz]

New Korean Ambassador calls on Minister Nalinee
  
BANGKOK, 12 April 2012 (NNT) – Newly appointed South Korean Ambassador to Thailand His Excellency Mr. Lim Jae-hong paid a courtesy call on Minister to the Prime Minister’s Office Nalinee Thawisin at Government House earlier today.

The envoy said he was pleased with the result of Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra’s visit to Seoul to attend Nuclear Security Summit 2012 on March 24-27.

He added that, as a female leader, Ms. Yingluck had inspired and set a good example for Korean people, particularly women.

He added that Ms. Yingluck’s visit received wide media coverage in the Republic of Korea.

The ambassador also indicated that the meeting between Ms. Yingluck and the South Korean President had produced positive results on tourism, energy and basic infrastructure. Furthermore, Korean investors had higher confidence to invest in Thailand following Ms. Yingluck’s invitation. They showed their interests in electronic, auto part, alternative energy and farm industries.

During Ms. Yingluck’s visit, Mr. Lim Jae-hong said the Prime Minister had a chance to observe Seoul’s flood prevention system which would be beneficial to Thailand.

The Korean envoy also proposed that Thailand hold a Taekwondo exhibition to develop the sport among Thai athletes and interested individuals.

The envoy also mentioned that he has been in Thailand for six months and impressed by Yingluck’s roles. Mr. Lim Jae-hong also wished Minister Nalinee happiness on the occasion of the Thai New Year’s Day.


-- Tan Network 2012-04-12