Popular Post snoop1130 Posted May 10 Popular Post Share Posted May 10 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. File photo for reference only. Courtesy of Microsoft Bing -- 2024-05-10 Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe 2 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post FritsSikkink Posted May 10 Popular Post Share Posted May 10 "Thaksin and his team" who are in his team? 1 1 2 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Screaming Posted May 10 Popular Post Share Posted May 10 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. 1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jonclark Posted May 10 Popular Post Share Posted May 10 He had asked for permission to visit myanmar...are people on parloe allowed to visit other countries???? .. 2 1 1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artisi Posted May 10 Share Posted May 10 As the defacto PM, what's the problem? 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FritsSikkink Posted May 10 Share Posted May 10 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. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hotchilli Posted May 10 Popular Post Share Posted May 10 (edited) 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? Edited May 10 by hotchilli 2 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hotchilli Posted May 10 Popular Post Share Posted May 10 14 hours ago, FritsSikkink said: "Thaksin and his team" who are in his team? Better to ask who's on his payroll 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post fondue zoo Posted May 10 Popular Post Share Posted May 10 (edited) 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. Edited May 10 by metisdead Trolling image removed. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newbee2022 Posted May 11 Share Posted May 11 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. File photo for reference only. Courtesy of Microsoft Bing -- 2024-05-10 Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe Seems to me that he's always involved which will create profits....for him.🙏 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purdey Posted May 11 Share Posted May 11 I am sure he just needed some exercise so a walk into Burma would help his sore neck. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzian Posted May 11 Share Posted May 11 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. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianthainess Posted May 12 Share Posted May 12 Well at least he had a go, more than can be said for anyone else in Thailand, whatever his motives are. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Artisi Posted May 12 Popular Post Share Posted May 12 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. 1 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianthainess Posted May 12 Share Posted May 12 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. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billd766 Posted May 12 Share Posted May 12 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? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artisi Posted May 12 Share Posted May 12 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. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack100 Posted May 12 Share Posted May 12 Perhaps he's going to advise on the border drug problems ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artisi Posted May 12 Share Posted May 12 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post FritsSikkink Posted May 13 Popular Post Share Posted May 13 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. 1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Meeseeks Posted May 13 Share Posted May 13 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? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billd766 Posted May 13 Share Posted May 13 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. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post FritsSikkink Posted May 13 Popular Post Share Posted May 13 (edited) 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. Edited May 13 by FritsSikkink 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billd766 Posted May 13 Share Posted May 13 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. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gknrd Posted May 13 Share Posted May 13 Got to be a buck to be made or this guy would not be involved. Question is what? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scorecard Posted May 13 Share Posted May 13 Got to be a very very big buck to be made... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scorecard Posted May 13 Share Posted May 13 12 hours ago, FritsSikkink said: He isn't a government official. True, but give him time, he'll get that item fixed soon. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scorecard Posted May 16 Share Posted May 16 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. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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