Following stories in Burmese media that Thailand’s Foreign Affairs Minister visited Myanmar’s capital Naypyidaw last weekend to satisfy with the navy junta and coup leader, the minister has reportedly revealed details about his journey, saying he mentioned humanitarian help for the country’s residents.
Foreign Affairs Minister, Don Pramudwinai, who additionally serves as Deputy PM, reportedly admitted to meeting with coup leader Min Aung Hlaing, but did not say what the two mentioned, just that the talks have been “constructive.” Both the Bangkok Post and Nation Thailand report that Don advised the press that 17 tonnes of aid items are being delivered to Myanmar.
“ Extra is worried in regards to the state of affairs in the neighbouring country and has collected essential items and sent them to Myanmar.”
The go to was first reported in Burmese media. A former Thai ambassador to Kazakhstan and Mozambique, who calls himself the “Alternative Ambassador” on Facebook, shared The Thaiger’s story on the overseas minister assembly with the navy junta in Myanmar and known as on the Thai government to be more transparent.
Documents from the military in Myanmar from Don’s visit have been leaked and shared on social media, together with a doc outlining the itinerary. The document exhibits the Foreign Minister was scheduled to attend a Covid-19 vaccine donation ceremony, however the Bangkok Post says that Don has not addressed claims that Thailand donated vaccine doses to Myanmar navy junta.
Leaked paperwork also say Don visited Myanmar with Senior Advisor to the Deputy PM and Minister of Foreign Affairs Pornpimol Kanchanalak, Director General at Department of East Asian Affairs Ajaree Sriratanaban, Chief of Staff at Minister’s Office Prapenpim Prachonpachanuk, and Counsellor at Minister Office Chatchawal Horayangkura.
SOURCE: Bangkok Post| Nation Thailand
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