webfact Posted May 13 Share Posted May 13 Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra's recent efforts to mediate peace talks in Myanmar have hit a roadblock, with experts suggesting that the initiative may be premature. Thaksin reportedly met with representatives of Myanmar's dissident National Unity Government (NUG) and ethnic armed organizations (EAOs) in April but faced resistance in his attempt to mediate a truce between the EAOs and the country's ruling State Administration Council (SAC) junta. According to Dulyapak Preecharush, an expert from Thammasat University, the SAC is unlikely to engage in peace talks with the EAOs, whom they consider as terrorists. The EAOs refused to sign any binding documents granting Thaksin a mandate to mediate, leading to doubts about the success of his efforts. Thaksin's move has also created confusion in the Thai government, with Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin claiming to be unaware of the initiative. While the government expressed its desire for peace in Myanmar, it distanced itself from Thaksin's actions, stating that he was working in a personal capacity. Thaksin, known for his engagement with Myanmar during his time in power, previously attempted peace talks through the "Bangkok Process" in 2003. However, his recent initiative faces skepticism due to the complex political landscape in Myanmar and the SAC's reticence towards dialogue with the EAOs. The international community remains watchful of developments in Myanmar, with questions arising about Thailand's foreign policy towards its neighbor. Despite Thaksin's efforts, the government's policy remains in line with previous stances guided by the Foreign Ministry, National Security Council, and the Army. As Thaksin's mediation efforts encounter obstacles, it is clear that achieving peace in Myanmar will require a more nuanced and inclusive approach involving various stakeholders and international partners. File photo: Thaksin Shinawatra -- 2024-05-13 Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post OneMoreFarang Posted May 13 Popular Post Share Posted May 13 He should be arrested for meddling in state issues. The criminal should play with his grandchildren like he promised he will. But he lied, as usual. 5 1 1 2 4 1 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post stoner Posted May 13 Popular Post Share Posted May 13 should he not be home dealing with his crippling and potentially life threatening illnesses we were told he had ? 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneMoreFarang Posted May 13 Share Posted May 13 21 minutes ago, stoner said: should he not be home dealing with his crippling and potentially life threatening illnesses we were told he had ? Good idea! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Tropicalevo Posted May 13 Popular Post Share Posted May 13 1 hour ago, OneMoreFarang said: He should be arrested for meddling in state issues. I would have thought that anyone who is trying to help to stop fighting would be a positive anywhere in the world. Oh, I forgot about the Thaksin haters. 3 1 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post OneMoreFarang Posted May 13 Popular Post Share Posted May 13 48 minutes ago, Tropicalevo said: I would have thought that anyone who is trying to help to stop fighting would be a positive anywhere in the world. Oh, I forgot about the Thaksin haters. If he would do that as a private person, fine. But who would invite a private Thai person, without political influence, to such talks? And when Thaksin does this, do you really think there is anybody out there who believes he does this as a private citizen? Obviously, he doesn't. And that's the point. The elected government should make a decision what they want. And then they should assign someone to mediate, with the conditions in mind which were set. That's what professionals would do. 2 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ChipButty Posted May 13 Popular Post Share Posted May 13 Has he got a few quid invested in Myanmar? 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newbee2022 Posted May 13 Share Posted May 13 3 hours ago, OneMoreFarang said: He should be arrested for meddling in state issues. The criminal should play with his grandchildren like he promised he will. But he lied, as usual. Yeah, he's the one and only liar in Thai politics. Amen 🙏 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natway09 Posted May 13 Share Posted May 13 Yes, he along with the Thai Government have considerable investments in Burma, one being the Diwai Deepsea Water Port 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post pegman Posted May 13 Popular Post Share Posted May 13 2 hours ago, OneMoreFarang said: If he would do that as a private person, fine. But who would invite a private Thai person, without political influence, to such talks? And when Thaksin does this, do you really think there is anybody out there who believes he does this as a private citizen? Obviously, he doesn't. And that's the point. The elected government should make a decision what they want. And then they should assign someone to mediate, with the conditions in mind which were set. That's what professionals would do. Private citizen Jimmy Carter and his Ctr did extensive mediations between warring parties all over the world. Why is this any different? 1 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pegman Posted May 13 Share Posted May 13 4 hours ago, OneMoreFarang said: He should be arrested for meddling in state issues. The criminal should play with his grandchildren like he promised he will. But he lied, as usual. So still with the Thaksin derangement syndrome I see. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryxyz Posted May 13 Share Posted May 13 1 hour ago, ChipButty said: Has he got a few quid invested in Myanmar? he gave them a loan when he was premier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneMoreFarang Posted May 13 Share Posted May 13 7 minutes ago, pegman said: So still with the Thaksin derangement syndrome I see. Do you see? Please tell me what you see when you look at the last 12 months or so, Thaksin arriving in Thailand, Thaksin so ill that he needs a helicopter flight to a VIP hospital, Thaksin so ill that he can never go back to prison, and then being freed because he is so old and fragile that he needs his rest. And then, was it days or a week later, Thaksin suddenly healthy again, meeting with politicians, walking in the streets all over Thailand, and and and. What do you see? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post OneMoreFarang Posted May 13 Popular Post Share Posted May 13 12 minutes ago, ryxyz said: he gave them a loan when he was premier He authorized the loan as PM so that they could buy a satellite from his private company. So basically he transferred money from Thailand to his private company. 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted May 13 Share Posted May 13 5 hours ago, webfact said: Thaksin reportedly met with representatives of Myanmar's dissident National Unity Government (NUG) and ethnic armed organizations (EAOs) in April but faced resistance in his attempt to mediate a truce between the EAOs and the country's ruling State Administration Council (SAC) junta. Where did he meet them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spidermike007 Posted May 13 Share Posted May 13 Perhaps he stated to the generals: Please guys, you have already raped the nation, and it's women, and amassed tens of billions of dollars from your pillaging. When is enough, enough? Does you evil know no limitations? Have you no decency? And maybe it would be a good idea to mediate, before the youth and the resistance utterly destroy you and your families? Ever thought about that? You are going down in flames and the world will rejoice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tropicalevo Posted May 13 Share Posted May 13 6 hours ago, OneMoreFarang said: The elected government should make a decision what they want. And then they should assign someone to mediate, with the conditions in mind which were set. That's what professionals would do. I thought that the Thai government wasn't the one that was elected? It is a fudged up committee perhaps? Professionals? I suppose that technically that is what they are. They are being paid after all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luuk Chaai Posted May 13 Share Posted May 13 19 hours ago, Tropicalevo said: I would have thought that anyone who is trying to help to stop fighting would be a positive anywhere in the world. Oh, I forgot about the Thaksin haters. as useful as some fat cow ( 2 legged ) blocking the road to protest oil production 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Old Bull Posted May 14 Share Posted May 14 Making some kind of deal with the military junta is totally unacceptable , they must be totally eliminated so they cannot rise again. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watchcat Posted May 14 Share Posted May 14 On 5/13/2024 at 4:59 AM, ChipButty said: Has he got a few quid invested in Myanmar? Of course, otherwise he wouldn't be interested... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko45k Posted May 14 Share Posted May 14 Disturbing to be faced with that mug again before breakfast. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sumaterani Posted May 16 Share Posted May 16 Smoke weed and the world will be at peace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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