Thai military chief disclaims use of Thailand arsenals in Myanmar

[snoop1130]

 

Thailand’s military chief denied that the Thai military arsenal was supplied to Myanmar rebel forces.

 

In a bid to clarify the situation, General Jaroenchai Hintao firmly refutes allegations tying Thailand’s military to the arsenal fuelling rebel fighters across the Myanmar border. Insisting on the integrity of Thailand’s defence, General Jaroenchai outlines rigorous measures in place to safeguard against illicit weapon transfers.

 

“Each time there is concern over arms trafficking activities, investigations have consistently shown that the weapons did not come from [Thai] military forces.”

 

Acknowledging the humanitarian crisis stemming from Myanmar’s military conscription drive, Jaroenchai underscores collaborative efforts to aid displaced citizens. Yet, amidst the goodwill gestures, Thailand remains resolute in its commitment to staunch border security, reported The Nation.

 

By Nattapong Westwood

Caption: Photo courtesy of The Nation

 

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[flyingtlger]

 

If the weapons and ammunition being used by the rebel can be checked, they should be able to figure out who's supplying them...

[hotchilli]

13 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

In a bid to clarify the situation, General Jaroenchai Hintao firmly refutes allegations tying Thailand’s military to the arsenal fuelling rebel fighters across the Myanmar border. Insisting on the integrity of Thailand’s defence, General Jaroenchai outlines rigorous measures in place to safeguard against illicit weapon transfers

Highlighted a few things I'm suspicious of.

[hotchilli]

5 hours ago, flyingtlger said:

 

If the weapons and ammunition being used by the rebel can be checked, they should be able to figure out who's supplying them...

It will stop aat Somchai... not go further up the ladder.

[klauskunkel]

16 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

“Each time there is concern over arms trafficking activities, investigations have consistently shown that the weapons did not come from [Thai] military forces.”

Each time there are weapons missing from Thai military bases, investigations have consistently shown what exactly?

[Burma Bill]

18 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

outlines rigorous measures in place to safeguard against illicit weapon transfers.

 

I tend to agree with him. 

In recent times, much of the military equipment used by the Resistance fighters has come from the Burmese Tatmadaw itself!

Reference:

 

Operation 1027 has brought new energy to the anti-coup movement as resistance fighters take over key military outposts and capture territory around the country. Images shared online show fighters posing victoriously with weapons, ammunition and heavy artillery.

 

https://observers.france24.com/en/asia-pacific/20231220-unprecedented-weapons-seizures-in-myanmar-boost-anti-junta-resistance-morale

 

Picture of weapons and ammunition captured from the Tatmadaw in recent defeats.

 

 

https://www.irrawaddy.com/news/burma/more-myanmar-junta-bases-fall-in-shan-fighting-mndaa.html#google_vignette

 

Over many years, there has always been a clandestine supply of weapons from the Drug Lords to the resistance groups to "protect their interests"

Edited February 17 by Burma Bill
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