The most popular programs for the Thailand Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=1040 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Tue, 02 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:01:52 GMT Richard Ruth was interviewed about his book, [In Buddha's Company: Thai soldiers in the Vietnam War], about the role of Thailand, and particularly the service of Thai soldiers, in the Vietnam War. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308754-10 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308754-10 Tue, 02 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Thomas Fuller, participating by phone, gave an update on the current situation in Bangkok. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293567-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293567-3 Tue, 02 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Paul Handley talked about the recent military coup in Thailand. The Thai army's commander staged the coup the previous night and ousted the prime minister. Mr. Handley spent 13 years as a reporter in Thailand and is the author of the book [The King Never Smiles: A Biography of Thailand's Bhumibol Adulyadej], published by Yale University Press. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/194020-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/194020-5 Tue, 02 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Punkrasin spoke about the effects of the December 2004 tsunami and recovery efforts. He discussed rebuilding efforts, how U.S. money was assisting with relief, and how the country was preparing for another potential national disaster. Mr. Punkrasin also responded to audience telephone calls, faxes, and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190492-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190492-2 Tue, 02 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT At a photo opportunity at the White House, President Bush spoke to reporters about his meeting with Prime Minister Shinawatra and about international efforts to combat terrorism. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/167876-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/167876-1 Tue, 02 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT President Bush talked about the importance of free trade and focused on North Korea's nuclear weapons program in a speech at the National University of Singapore University Cultural Centre Theater. He also emphasized regional security and efforts to combat terrorism. This was the first stop of his eight-day, three-nation Asian trip, including an Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Vietnam the next day. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/195424-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/195424-1 Tue, 02 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Ambassador Laohaphan addressed the 61st session of the United Nations General Assembly. He spoke about a military coup earlier in the week, the aspirations of Thailand for a new government, and the interim government he represented. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/194517-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/194517-2 Tue, 02 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT The prime minister discussed his country's desire to increase trade with the United States. He also discussed his wishes for the Cambodian peace process. He was in Washington, DC to meet with President Bush and congressional leaders. The United States is Thailand's second largest trading partner. Thailand also borders Cambodia which has been in a state of civil war since the Vietnam War. Mr. Choonhaven is the first freely-elected prime minister in twelve years in Thailand. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/12719-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/12719-1 Tue, 02 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT The president and prime minister spoke briefly following meetings concerning United States and Thailand relations. Topics discussed at the meetings included economic relations, security cooperation, drug trafficking, and the conflict in Cambodia. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/13444-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/13444-1 Tue, 02 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Prime Minister Anand Panyarachun outlined the economic and political reforms that are taking place in Thailand, and discussed some of the difficulties his government has faced, such as a growing AIDS epidemic. The prime minister is a former ambassador to the United States and Canada, and also served as his nation's representative to the United Nations. He became prime minister in March of this year. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/23418-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/23418-1 Tue, 02 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/9361-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/9361-1 Tue, 02 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT