- May 4, 2021
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Thailand Electronic Mail Service
Official Correspondence
Encryption: Public Release
Recipient: Ming Yi, President of the Republic of China Zebra
Sender: Thaksin Shinawatra, National Level Coordinator and Facilitator (Prime Minister)
Subject: Open Letter of Clarification on Thailand's Socialist System and its Rejection of Authoritarian Socialism and State Capitalism
Yours Sincerely,
Thaksin Shinawatra
Prime Minister of the Socialist Republic of Thailand
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Official Correspondence
Encryption: Public Release
Recipient: Ming Yi, President of the Republic of China Zebra
Sender: Thaksin Shinawatra, National Level Coordinator and Facilitator (Prime Minister)
Subject: Open Letter of Clarification on Thailand's Socialist System and its Rejection of Authoritarian Socialism and State Capitalism
Your Excellency President Ming Yi,
It is with a heavy heart and a sense of profound disappointment that I pen this letter to you. As the Prime Minister of the Socialist Republic of Thailand, I have always held a deep respect for the Chinese nation and its people. However, your recent opinion piece in The Republic, titled "Do Not Redwash Communism," has compelled me to address the grave mischaracterizations and misunderstandings it contains regarding Thailand and our socialist system.
Firstly, I must express my sincere condolences for the personal tragedy you endured during the darkest days of China's past. No child should ever have to witness such atrocities, and no family should be subjected to such heinous crimes. Your resilience and strength in the face of such adversity are truly admirable.
However, I must firmly assert that equating the horrors of the Soviet Union and the People's Republic of China under Mao Zedong with the democratic socialist system we have built in Thailand is a grave misrepresentation. Our socialism is rooted in the principles of democracy, equality, and human dignity. We have worked tirelessly to create a society where every citizen has a voice, where the means of production are owned and controlled by the workers, and where the fruits of labor are distributed equitably.
Your Excellency, I must respectfully point out that your critique of our system appears to stem from a lack of understanding of the fundamental differences between state socialism and libertarian socialism. The atrocities committed by the Soviet Union and the People's Republic of China under Mao were the result of a highly centralized, authoritarian state apparatus that concentrated power in the hands of a few. In contrast, our system is built on the principles of decentralization, democratic participation, and the diffusion of power to the people.
In Thailand, we have implemented a system of worker cooperatives and democratic economic planning that ensures the active participation of every citizen in the decision-making process. Our economic model is designed to eliminate the exploitation and inequality inherent in capitalist systems while fostering innovation, creativity, and social responsibility. We have also instituted robust checks and balances to prevent the concentration of power and to safeguard the rights and freedoms of our citizens.
Furthermore, I must emphasize that our commitment to human rights and individual liberties is unwavering. We have enshrined these principles in our constitution and have established independent institutions to protect and promote them. Our press is free and vibrant, our judiciary is independent, and our citizens enjoy the full spectrum of civil and political rights.
Your Excellency, I invite you to visit Thailand and witness firsthand the thriving democracy and the empowered citizenry that we have built. I am confident that upon closer examination, you will find that our system bears no resemblance to the totalitarian regimes of the past.
In conclusion, I wish to reiterate my deep respect for the Chinese people and their struggle for freedom and democracy. I applaud the progress that the Republic of China has made in recent years and look forward to strengthening the ties between our two nations. However, I must also firmly assert that the mischaracterization of our socialist system is unacceptable and does a disservice to the tireless efforts of the Thai people to build a just and equitable society.
I extend an open invitation to you, Your Excellency, to engage in a constructive dialogue and to work together towards a better understanding of our respective systems. It is only through open and honest communication that we can hope to build a world where all people can live with dignity, freedom, and equality.
It is with a heavy heart and a sense of profound disappointment that I pen this letter to you. As the Prime Minister of the Socialist Republic of Thailand, I have always held a deep respect for the Chinese nation and its people. However, your recent opinion piece in The Republic, titled "Do Not Redwash Communism," has compelled me to address the grave mischaracterizations and misunderstandings it contains regarding Thailand and our socialist system.
Firstly, I must express my sincere condolences for the personal tragedy you endured during the darkest days of China's past. No child should ever have to witness such atrocities, and no family should be subjected to such heinous crimes. Your resilience and strength in the face of such adversity are truly admirable.
However, I must firmly assert that equating the horrors of the Soviet Union and the People's Republic of China under Mao Zedong with the democratic socialist system we have built in Thailand is a grave misrepresentation. Our socialism is rooted in the principles of democracy, equality, and human dignity. We have worked tirelessly to create a society where every citizen has a voice, where the means of production are owned and controlled by the workers, and where the fruits of labor are distributed equitably.
Your Excellency, I must respectfully point out that your critique of our system appears to stem from a lack of understanding of the fundamental differences between state socialism and libertarian socialism. The atrocities committed by the Soviet Union and the People's Republic of China under Mao were the result of a highly centralized, authoritarian state apparatus that concentrated power in the hands of a few. In contrast, our system is built on the principles of decentralization, democratic participation, and the diffusion of power to the people.
In Thailand, we have implemented a system of worker cooperatives and democratic economic planning that ensures the active participation of every citizen in the decision-making process. Our economic model is designed to eliminate the exploitation and inequality inherent in capitalist systems while fostering innovation, creativity, and social responsibility. We have also instituted robust checks and balances to prevent the concentration of power and to safeguard the rights and freedoms of our citizens.
Furthermore, I must emphasize that our commitment to human rights and individual liberties is unwavering. We have enshrined these principles in our constitution and have established independent institutions to protect and promote them. Our press is free and vibrant, our judiciary is independent, and our citizens enjoy the full spectrum of civil and political rights.
Your Excellency, I invite you to visit Thailand and witness firsthand the thriving democracy and the empowered citizenry that we have built. I am confident that upon closer examination, you will find that our system bears no resemblance to the totalitarian regimes of the past.
In conclusion, I wish to reiterate my deep respect for the Chinese people and their struggle for freedom and democracy. I applaud the progress that the Republic of China has made in recent years and look forward to strengthening the ties between our two nations. However, I must also firmly assert that the mischaracterization of our socialist system is unacceptable and does a disservice to the tireless efforts of the Thai people to build a just and equitable society.
I extend an open invitation to you, Your Excellency, to engage in a constructive dialogue and to work together towards a better understanding of our respective systems. It is only through open and honest communication that we can hope to build a world where all people can live with dignity, freedom, and equality.
Yours Sincerely,
Thaksin Shinawatra
Prime Minister of the Socialist Republic of Thailand
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