Yingluck denies govt backing off on U-tapao

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Yingluck denies govt backing off on U-tapao

Published: 20 Jun 2012 at 00.00
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Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra has denied that the absence of the United States' request to use U-tapao airport from the cabinet agenda Tuesday was a sign the government was backing away from the plan.

Yingluck: More details needed

The US has asked to use U-tapao, in Rayong province, to conduct a regional climate study by Nasa between August and September.

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t callahan

Discussion 11 : 21 Jun 2012 at 11.0211
Is one to assume U S Air Force C-130's using the facility is or will be under review also?
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Discussion 10 : 20 Jun 2012 at 12.0110
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Just another Delay, I just hope folks will wake up in time.
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Discussion 9 : 20 Jun 2012 at 10.559
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By the time Thailand quits dilly dallying around with this, NASA could have been fininshed and gone by then..

Make up your minds yes or no.
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Discussion 8 : 20 Jun 2012 at 10.338
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Just identify it as top secret and get on with it the Americans are not that dangerous....:)
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Discussion 7 : 20 Jun 2012 at 10.057
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The us is again pulling the wool over a sovereign countries eyes.
They talk about helping and researching into the weather for the benefit of the country,but they do not tell you that our skies are going to become like the skies over the us,covered with chemical trails that contain chemicals harmful to humans.
There is already huge controversity in the us because the us govt kept the chemical seeding secret and denied all knowledge until it was proven that these chemicals are harmful to humans.
They now want to take this project from their own doorstep and give it to thailand.
Shame on the us.Take your chemicals and go home we dont want poisoned by you.
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Discussion 6 : 20 Jun 2012 at 09.426
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Mr Thani said Foreign Minister Surapong Tovichakchaikul might raise the issue with him during a visit to China early next month.
It seeems to me personally, the YS goverment might wishes to ask China first.
Wouldn't be the first time for sensitive issues.
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Discussion 5 : 20 Jun 2012 at 09.415
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@Disc 2 - Its only the beginning of talks. If the US does base more troops in U-Tapo, be sure to see China's reaction. I'm not saying it's a bad idea to have US troops here, just pointing out the consequences Thailand will have with China. Mark my word.
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Discussion 4 : 20 Jun 2012 at 09.224
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It's a pity that Thailand cannot decide on its own regarding projects that may benefit the country, without considering the hidden agenda and influences of "neighboring countries". Obviously, Thailand cannot make foreign policy independently, without consulting with or considering the 800 kg gorilla to the north.
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Discussion 3 : 20 Jun 2012 at 08.443
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Whats the problem, US miltary aircraft land and take off daily from there...and do they have a detention centre there? If not why is there so many guards at the entance to (their) base there? And the Heavies landd and take off loaded with what?
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Discussion 2 : 20 Jun 2012 at 06.532
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"The scheme could help Thailand improve the accuracy of weather forecasts and design a better natural disaster warning system."

If true, this is a great "plus."

Foreign Ministry spokesman Thani Thongphakdi said yesterday no neighbouring countries had raised any questions about the US request.

So much for all of the posters concerned about China being so angry!

Hi, nui D@1: You know, a committee to check it out (quickly) is Not a bad idea, else YS & her government would be accused of ramming through these matters in a dictatorial fashion.
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