News Forum - What do Thais of different ages think of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine?

[Thaiger]

Thais of different ages appear to have a wide range of opinions on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Young Thais are more likely to support Ukraine against Russia’s invasion than older generations, according to some academics. A professor of international relations at Thammasat University told The Guardian that the way young Thais think of their own government has impacted their stance on Russia and the Ukraine. “People tend to think of the Ukraine war in terms of their perception towards democracy or authoritarianism”. Thailand’s government has confirmed a neutral stance following Russia’s invasion of the Ukraine, despite voting in favor of a […]

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[DoUKnowWhoIAm]

52 minutes ago, Thaiger said:

Thailand’s government has confirmed a neutral stance

Like if a woman with kids gets attacked on the street and you just shrug your shoulders and walk away.

[TheDirtyDurian]

And how many of them can find Ukraine on a map!

[Fortuner]

Well dictator’s protect dictators!!! there is the correct answer in this case there is NO neutral stance it’s WAR CRIMES with facts behind.

[Poolie]

10 minutes ago, Fortuner said:

Well dictator’s protect dictators!!! there is the correct answer in this case there is NO neutral stance it’s WAR CRIMES with facts behind.

Just a matter of how far behind, eh?

[palooka]

In rural areas I think a lot of Thais are not even aware of the war or the ramifications.  They may have seen minor parts of it on TV, but think it is a world away and has no direct implications on their life.

Have told a few the war is the reason that petrol is going up, they say "but it has nothing to do with Thailand." 

For some the world is there village, others their Province and some even Thailand.

Think only a small percentage (the well educated) get the big picture of the world.

  

[danpeter]

After the Thais realised they cant make much money off these cash strapped, stranded tourists they pretty much lost any care they had.

[Bluesofa]

On 4/7/2022 at 5:10 PM, TheDirtyDurian said:

And how many of them can find Ukraine on a map!

It's between Uganda and United Arab Emirates.

[TheDirtyDurian]

5 hours ago, Bluesofa said:

It's between Uganda and United Arab Emirates.

Indeed, but that would be in a dictionary...

[Soidog]

Ask most Thais to point to Thailand on a world map and they can’t do it. They simply have no idea where Russia is or Ukraine, even less what the political motivations are for the war. Most have never heard of the Vietnam war or the Khmer Rouge in Cambodia and they are in the back garden. 
 

The youth of today with more access and use of the internet and social media are obviously going to be better informed. It’s called progress. 

[Bluesofa]

9 hours ago, TheDirtyDurian said:

Indeed, but that would be in a dictionary...

Yes, oddly enough for ease of access I keep my dictionary between Dictaphone Repair Manual and Dipsticks Of The World.