Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
06OTTAWA3026
2006-10-05 21:59:00
CONFIDENTIAL
Embassy Ottawa
Cable title:
THAI COUP: CANADIANS WERE NOT AMUSED
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C O N F I D E N T I A L OTTAWA 003026
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 10/06/2016
TAGS: PREL PGOV PHUM TH CA
SUBJECT: THAI COUP: CANADIANS WERE NOT AMUSED
REF: STATE 166345
Classified By: A/DCM BRIAN FLORA FOR REASONS 1.5 (B) AND (D)
C O N F I D E N T I A L OTTAWA 003026
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 10/06/2016
TAGS: PREL PGOV PHUM TH CA
SUBJECT: THAI COUP: CANADIANS WERE NOT AMUSED
REF: STATE 166345
Classified By: A/DCM BRIAN FLORA FOR REASONS 1.5 (B) AND (D)
1. (C) Pol M/C delivered reftel demarche on the U.S.
reaction to the Coup in Thailand to Foreign Affairs Office
Director Deborah Paul (Southeast Asia and the Pacific Region)
on October 5. Paul said our approach was very timely, as she
was heading an interagency task force that was seeking ways
to impress upon on the coup leaders (and the military in
other states in the region) the seriousness with which Canada
views developments in Thailand. Foreign Minister MacKay
immediately expressed Canada,s dismay and called for the
rapid return of a democratic government, restoration of
democratic institutions, and respect for human rights and
freedoms.
2. (C) The government intends to make it clear that it is
not just &business as usual8 until democracy is restored.
No official visits have been scheduled, and the Foreign
Office intends to recommend against any taking place until
free and fair elections take place. Canada led the move at
the recent Francophonie to defer Thailand,s request for
observer status. Assistance programs (except for those
involving humanitarian assistance and health matters) will be
reviewed on a case by case basis, and Canada,s limited
military exchange/training program will likely be cancelled.
Ms. Paul said that the Canadian mission Bangkok was already
coordinating with its U.S., Australian, and New Zealand
counterparts, but Canada was open to further coordination and
ideas on how to signal the West,s displeasure and convince
the military leaders to get back to the barracks.
Visit Canada's Classified Web Site at
http://www.state.sgov.gov/p/wha/ottawa
WILKINS
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 10/06/2016
TAGS: PREL PGOV PHUM TH CA
SUBJECT: THAI COUP: CANADIANS WERE NOT AMUSED
REF: STATE 166345
Classified By: A/DCM BRIAN FLORA FOR REASONS 1.5 (B) AND (D)
1. (C) Pol M/C delivered reftel demarche on the U.S.
reaction to the Coup in Thailand to Foreign Affairs Office
Director Deborah Paul (Southeast Asia and the Pacific Region)
on October 5. Paul said our approach was very timely, as she
was heading an interagency task force that was seeking ways
to impress upon on the coup leaders (and the military in
other states in the region) the seriousness with which Canada
views developments in Thailand. Foreign Minister MacKay
immediately expressed Canada,s dismay and called for the
rapid return of a democratic government, restoration of
democratic institutions, and respect for human rights and
freedoms.
2. (C) The government intends to make it clear that it is
not just &business as usual8 until democracy is restored.
No official visits have been scheduled, and the Foreign
Office intends to recommend against any taking place until
free and fair elections take place. Canada led the move at
the recent Francophonie to defer Thailand,s request for
observer status. Assistance programs (except for those
involving humanitarian assistance and health matters) will be
reviewed on a case by case basis, and Canada,s limited
military exchange/training program will likely be cancelled.
Ms. Paul said that the Canadian mission Bangkok was already
coordinating with its U.S., Australian, and New Zealand
counterparts, but Canada was open to further coordination and
ideas on how to signal the West,s displeasure and convince
the military leaders to get back to the barracks.
Visit Canada's Classified Web Site at
http://www.state.sgov.gov/p/wha/ottawa
WILKINS