Concerns rise over Thaksin's unofficial involvement in Myanmar's civil war

[snoop1130]

 

The former prime minister of Thailand, Thaksin Shinawatra, has tried to intervene in the civil war in Myanmar. He did this by secretly meeting with groups opposing the military regime. Irrawaddy online reports that these moves have not sat well with any of the parties involved, including Myanmar's military leaders.

 

Thaksin has also requested permission to visit Myanmar to initiate discussions with the ruling military junta. So far, he has gotten no response.

 

The Irrawaddy report reveals that between March and April, Thaksin and his team had separate meetings with several revolutionary groups. They included the Karen National Union, the Karenni National Progressive Party (KNPP), the Kachin National Organisation, and the National Unity Government (NUG), as well as the Restoration Council of Shan State.

 

Myanmar's government spokesman Zaw Min Tun commented on these developments. He argued that it was inappropriate to encourage what he termed 'terrorist groups' that undermine Myanmar's interests.

 

Moreover, Irrawaddy stated that during discussions with the NUG, Thaksin was only successful in interacting with mid-level officials from the shadow government. This was despite his wishes to meet with the top leaders.

 

U Aung San Myint, the second secretary of the KNPP, gave his account of the situation in a discussion with Irrawaddy. He said Thaksin expressed his willingness to mediate in Myanmar's civil war during the meeting. "We did not make any deal with him. We mentioned to him that this is not the moment for dialogue. Our conversation revolved around the idea of humanitarian assistance, which could be useful amidst the ongoing conflict. No other issues were discussed," he stated.

 

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-- 2024-05-10

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[FritsSikkink]

"Thaksin and his team" who are in his team? 

[Screaming]

7 minutes ago, FritsSikkink said:

"Thaksin and his team" who are in his team? 

That would include the puppet Prime Minister and most of his deputies. 

[jonclark]

He had asked for permission to visit myanmar...are people on parloe allowed to visit other countries????

 

..

[Artisi]

As the defacto PM, what's the problem? 

[FritsSikkink]

25 minutes ago, Screaming said:

That would include the puppet Prime Minister and most of his deputies. 

The PM or the Minister of Foreign Affairs weren't with him.

[hotchilli]

15 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

The former prime minister of Thailand, Thaksin Shinawatra, has tried to intervene in the civil war in Myanmar. He did this by secretly meeting with groups opposing the military regime. Irrawaddy online reports that these moves have not sat well with any of the parties involved, including Myanmar's military leaders.

Not bad for a convict on parole... surely this breaks some kind of parole law, especially if he traveled across a border?

[hotchilli]

14 hours ago, FritsSikkink said:

"Thaksin and his team" who are in his team? 

Better to ask who's on his payroll

[fondue zoo]

 

aww, someone wants a grand entrance back into politics, Disney princess will gain street cred too.

A family that politics together, stays together in power.

 

 

 

 

In the name of the House of Shinywater, Let These People Go!

...or he's going to part the Mekong to allow safe passage.

 

 

 

[newbee2022]

17 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

 

The former prime minister of Thailand, Thaksin Shinawatra, has tried to intervene in the civil war in Myanmar. He did this by secretly meeting with groups opposing the military regime. Irrawaddy online reports that these moves have not sat well with any of the parties involved, including Myanmar's military leaders.

 

Thaksin has also requested permission to visit Myanmar to initiate discussions with the ruling military junta. So far, he has gotten no response.

 

The Irrawaddy report reveals that between March and April, Thaksin and his team had separate meetings with several revolutionary groups. They included the Karen National Union, the Karenni National Progressive Party (KNPP), the Kachin National Organisation, and the National Unity Government (NUG), as well as the Restoration Council of Shan State.

 

Myanmar's government spokesman Zaw Min Tun commented on these developments. He argued that it was inappropriate to encourage what he termed 'terrorist groups' that undermine Myanmar's interests.

 

Moreover, Irrawaddy stated that during discussions with the NUG, Thaksin was only successful in interacting with mid-level officials from the shadow government. This was despite his wishes to meet with the top leaders.

 

U Aung San Myint, the second secretary of the KNPP, gave his account of the situation in a discussion with Irrawaddy. He said Thaksin expressed his willingness to mediate in Myanmar's civil war during the meeting. "We did not make any deal with him. We mentioned to him that this is not the moment for dialogue. Our conversation revolved around the idea of humanitarian assistance, which could be useful amidst the ongoing conflict. No other issues were discussed," he stated.

 

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-- 2024-05-10

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Seems to me that he's always involved which will create profits....for him.🙏

[Purdey]

I am sure he just needed some exercise so a walk into Burma would help his sore neck.

[Enzian]

If you're (soon) going to run a country, you'd rather not have a failed state next door sharing hundreds of kilometers of rugged border. All kinds of things could happen to make you look bad. And it would be nice if there really had been some discussion of humanitarian assistance, not impossible. 

[brianthainess]

Well at least he had a go, more than can be said for anyone else in Thailand, whatever his motives are.

[Artisi]

3 hours ago, brianthainess said:

Well at least he had a go, more than can be said for anyone else in Thailand, whatever his motives are.

Must be something in it for himself, he is only interested in promoting self. 

[brianthainess]

Just now, Artisi said:

Must be something in it for himself, he is only interested in promoting self. 

I don't care as long as it helps to stop the Junta killing people.

[billd766]

On 5/10/2024 at 3:37 PM, FritsSikkink said:

"Thaksin and his team" who are in his team? 

Why do you need to know?

 

Have you asked the same question about the members of the Thai government teams, or the members of the ASEAN teams, who have achieved nothing over the years?

[Artisi]

1 hour ago, brianthainess said:

I don't care as long as it helps to stop the Junta killing people.

Why would he be interested in stopping any killing, his track record says otherwise. 

[Jack100]

Perhaps he's going to advise on the border drug problems ! 

[Artisi]

2 hours ago, Jack100 said:

Perhaps he's going to advise on the border drug problems ! 

Perhaps he could help in reintroducing his war on drugs, that should sort out a couple of thousand people, involved of not isn't all that important. 

[FritsSikkink]

19 hours ago, billd766 said:

Why do you need to know?

 

Have you asked the same question about the members of the Thai government teams, or the members of the ASEAN teams, who have achieved nothing over the years?

He isn't a government official.

[Mr Meeseeks]

Lots of Chinese gangsters and warlords along that border, all operating illegal operations such as drug trafficking, human trafficking and gun running.

 

The Chinese government is trying to round them up and get them sent back to the motherland, with varying degrees of success depending on the support they give to the Burmese junta.

 

Who better than another Chinese gangster, albeit a white collar one, to negotiate?

[billd766]

1 hour ago, FritsSikkink said:

He isn't a government official.

So what?

 

Why do you need to know?

 

Please try to answer the question that was asked.

[FritsSikkink]

2 minutes ago, billd766 said:

So what?

 

Why do you need to know?

 

Please try to answer the question that was asked.

Non-governmental people aren't allowed to negotiate these things.

I am curious and it is none of your business.

[billd766]

7 minutes ago, FritsSikkink said:

Non-governmental people aren't allowed to negotiate these things.

I am curious and it is none of your business.

If it is none of my business, how is it any of your business?

 

BTW, you still didn't answer my question.

[Gknrd]

Got to be a buck to be made or this guy would not be involved. Question is what?

[scorecard]

Got to be a very very big buck to be made...

[scorecard]

12 hours ago, FritsSikkink said:

He isn't a government official.

True, but give him time, he'll get that item fixed soon.

[scorecard]

On 5/13/2024 at 9:48 PM, scorecard said:

Got to be a very very big buck to be made...

 

And he had much experience years back with deals with Myanmar including ordering a Thai bank to loan them big funds.