Thai government contemplates extending humanitarian aid to Myanmar

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A military source has revealed that the Thai government is deliberating on extending widespread humanitarian aid to assist the vulnerable populations in Myanmar. Additionally, Thailand is considering hosting discussions with the leader of Myanmar and ethnic minority factions to resolve the country’s crisis.

 

The Thai prime minister, Srettha Thavisin, has been engaged in conversations with Foreign Minister Parnpree Bahiddha-nukara and the leadership of the armed forces. The subject of these talks is the ongoing conflict in Myanmar, a neighbouring country. If this unrest continues, significant ramifications for Thailand are anticipated, according to the source.

 

Thailand, under Prime Minister Srettha’s direction, is contemplating action through the ASEAN Five-Point Consensus (5PC). The plan is to send humanitarian aid to vulnerable groups in Myanmar.

The Myanmar military seized power from an elected government in February 2021. Following this event, the Asean proposed the 5PC to Myanmar’s junta. However, the proposal was met with indifference amidst conflicts between the State Administrative Council (SAC) and different resistance groups.

 

by Mitch Connor 

Photo courtesy of Royal Thai Army

 

Full story: The Thaiger 2024-01-16

 

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[Tropicalevo]

Then please stop sending the Burmese, that are being trafficked, back to Burma.

[Burma Bill]

6 hours ago, webfact said:

Thailand is considering hosting discussions with the leader of Myanmar and ethnic minority factions to resolve the country’s crisis.

 

 

For reference, January 10 2024:

A temporary Chinese brokered peace deal for trade reasons between China and Burma.

To continue to plunder Burmese natural resources??

 

Three powerful anti-junta groups – Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army (MNDAA), Arakan Army and Ta’ang National Liberation Army (TNLA) – that launched an offensive against the military last October agreed to a temporary ceasefire in areas on the border with China on Thursday night, but there will be no halt in operations in other parts of Myanmar.................. The truce was finalised in talks held at Kunming during January 10-11 between the groups ..... and representatives of Myanmar’s State Administration Council (SAC). This was the third round of China-brokered dialogue since December and another truce last month collapsed within days. The temporary ceasefire will be limited to Myanmar’s Shan state bordering China and will have no impact in other areas such as Rakhine state and Sagaing region, which are located close to the border with India and have witnessed intense fighting in recent weeks..................were primarily focused on resumption of border trade and protection of Chinese nationals and investments in infrastructure projects.

 

https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/china-brokers-truce-in-northern-myanmar-no-let-up-in-fighting-in-other-areas-101705076569178.html

[John Drake]

7 hours ago, webfact said:

The plan is to send humanitarian aid to vulnerable groups in Myanmar.

 

Myanmar's military government is about to become the most vulnerable "group" in the country. Unless someone sends them some "aid."