New Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa has said he's not bothered by rumors that ex-PM Thaksin Shinawatra has been in talks with representatives of Myanmar’s opposition groups.

 

According to Maris, Thaksin operated in a personal capacity when he met with Myanmar rebel groups battling the military junta. “If Myanmar’s opposition groups want Thaksin's help, it's their choice. His talks with the Burmese are not linked to the Thai government. I only became aware of this from news reports and don't have full details," he said.

 

VOA Myanmar reported that Thaksin, who is out on parole, had clandestine meetings with Myanmar's rebels in Chiang Mai's northern province and in Bangkok during the last two months.

 

Maris, who has been an ambassador in the past, succeeded Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara. Parnpree stepped down without giving a specific reason, simply stating he wanted to maintain his principles.

 

Some political analysts speculate that Parnpree's resignation may be related to Thaksin's supposed meddling in foreign affairs.

 

Maris reiterated that Thailand's position is to promote peace and dialogue in Myanmar, a neighboring country.

 

"If this conflict persists, Thailand, who shares a border with Myanmar, could face problems," he said. He also added that Thailand would keep providing humanitarian aid to Myanmar as part of the ASEAN group's framework.

 

Photo courtesy of Thai PBS

 

-- 2024-05-07

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13 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

New Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa has said he's not bothered by rumors that ex-PM Thaksin Shinawatra has been in talks with representatives of Myanmar’s opposition groups.

For someone on parole Thaksin seems to have a lot of freedom?

13 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Some political analysts speculate that Parnpree's resignation may be related to Thaksin's supposed meddling in foreign affairs.

Now this sounds nearer to the truth ........................LOL 😂😂😎

15 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

According to Maris, Thaksin operated in a personal capacity

Of course. They had a good tea time together, those buddies in power. Talking about the weather, or how to stock the grabbed money in Panama, or how to get the latest Panamera (Porsche)🤗

So happy he's recovering well ❤️‍🩹 ❤️‍🩹 😜

 

 

This is not a god news for Myanmar opposition since Thaksin and Min Aung Hlaing used to have a very good relationship. 

why was there not a life long ban from politics included?