NSC Secretary on Myanmar Mining Toxins and Border Security

MGR Online•Politics•29m ago

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The Secretary-General of the National Security Council discussed mining pollution and border clashes following an official visit to Myanmar.

•General Chaipruek Duangprapat expressed concern over mining toxins affecting water in Northern Thailand.
•Myanmar has assured Thailand of full cooperation in resolving the mining pollution issue.
•Myanmar agreed to notify Thailand before military operations and move such operations further from the border.

•General Chaipruek Duangprapat provided updates on November 13 at 10:00 AM following an official visit to Myanmar by Mr. Sihasak Phuangketkeow.
•General Chaipruek Duangprapat stated that he has been concerned about river pollution and toxins since serving as the Army Chief of Staff.
•Mr. Sihasak Phuangketkeow discussed the urgent need for a team to resolve pollution issues and requested China's cooperation in establishing a water quality monitoring center.
•General Chaipruek Duangprapat noted that the mining sites are under the influence of multiple parties, necessitating backup plans for resolution.
•General Chaipruek Duangprapat suggested that talking to the actual factory owners would help identify the root cause of the pollution.
•The Myanmar government informed Mr. Sihasak Phuangketkeow that military operations will be moved further from the border to minimize impact on Thai citizens.
•General Chaipruek Duangprapat believes that initiating negotiations will lead Myanmar to reduce military operations to create a suitable environment for talks.

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General Chaipruek Duangprapat(พล.อ.ชัยพฤกษ์ ด้วงประพัฒน์)

Secretary-General of the National Security Council

Mr. Sihasak Phuangketkeow(นายสีหศักดิ์ พวงเกตุแก้ว)

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs

Senior General Min Aung Hlaing(พล.อ.อาวุโส มิน ออง ไลง์)

President of Myanmar

National Security Council(สมช.)ℹ️

The agency led by General Chaipruek Duangprapat that assesses border situations.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs(กระทรวงการต่างประเทศ)ℹ️

The Thai government body responsible for organizing discussions with Myanmar.

Myanmar(เมียนมา)ℹ️

The country where mining pollution originates and where official visits occurred.

China(จีน)ℹ️

A country requested to cooperate in establishing a water quality monitoring center.

Shan State(รัฐฉาน)ℹ️

The location of the mines discussed between Thailand and Myanmar.

Thailand(ไทย)ℹ️

The country affected by mining toxins and border military operations.