Eftersom FN's deklaration om mänskliga rättigheter nämnts så kan ju nedanstående citat från Wikipedia vara av intresse
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Bangkok Declaration
During the lead up to the World Conference on Human Rights held in 1993, ministers from Asian states adopted the Bangkok Declaration, reaffirming their governments' commitment to the principles of the United Nations Charter and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. They stated their view of the interdependence and indivisibility of human rights and stressed the need for universality, objectivity, and non-selectivity of human rights. However, at the same time, they emphasized the principles of sovereignty and non-interference, calling for greater emphasis on economic, social, and cultural rights—in particular, the right to economic development over civil and political rights. The Bangkok Declaration is considered to be a landmark expression of the Asian values perspective, which offers an extended critique of human rights universalism.[39]
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Nu kan ju den som är intresserad av en diskussion också titta på begreppet "Asian values" (också från Wikipedia) som i mycket definierar den Thailändska elitens, kungahusets och militärens tänkesätt. Inte minst i perspektiv av den senaste kuppen.
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Asian values
Various definitions of Asian Values have been made. Generally, the phrase alludes to influences by Confucianism[2](p10) in particular, filial piety or loyalty towards the family, corporation, and nation; the forgoing of personal freedom for the sake of society's stability and prosperity; the pursuit of academic and technological excellence; and, a strong work ethic together with thrift.
Proponents of "Asian values", who tend to support Asian-style authoritarian governments[2](p13) claim these values are more appropriate for the region than Western democracy with its emphasis on individual freedoms.[3]
"Asian values" were codified and promoted in the Bangkok Declaration of 1993, which re-emphasized the principles of sovereignty, self-determination, and non-interference in civil and political rights. They included,
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