NSC Secretary on Myanmar River Pollution and Border Stability

Thairath•Politics•57m ago

Reader Briefing

General Chaipruek Duangpraphat discussed river pollution and border security following a visit to Myanmar.

•General Chaipruek Duangpraphat expressed concern over pollutants affecting rivers from mining activities in Myanmar.
•Myanmar has assured Thailand of full cooperation in resolving pollution issues and notifying Thailand before border operations.
•Sihasak Phuangketkeow visited Myanmar to discuss four key issues with President Min Aung Hlaing.

•General Chaipruek Duangpraphat gave an interview at Government House on November 13, 2026.
•Sihasak Phuangketkeow traveled to Myanmar for an official visit to discuss matters with President Min Aung Hlaing.
•General Chaipruek Duangpraphat stated that Myanmar has provided assurance and full cooperation regarding mining issues in Shan State.
•General Chaipruek Duangpraphat noted that mining sites are under the influence of multiple parties, necessitating backup plans for resolution.
•Sihasak Phuangketkeow requested urgent resolution of pollution and suggested China's cooperation in establishing a water quality monitoring center.
•General Chaipruek Duangpraphat mentioned that on November 12, Sihasak Phuangketkeow reported that Myanmar would notify Thailand before operations and move them further from the border.
•General Chaipruek Duangpraphat believes military operations must be reduced to create an environment conducive to negotiations.

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General Chaipruek Duangpraphat(พล.อ.ชัยพฤกษ์ ด้วงประพัฒน์)

Secretary General of the National Security Council.

Sihasak Phuangketkeow(นายสีหศักดิ์ พวงเกตุแก้ว)ℹ️

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs.

Senior General Min Aung Hlaing(พลเอกอาวุโส มิน อ่อง หล่าย)

President of Myanmar.

Anutin Charnvirakul(นายอนุทิน ชาญวีรกูล)ℹ️

Prime Minister and Minister of Interior.

National Security Council(สภาความมั่นคงแห่งชาติ)ℹ️

The organization headed by General Chaipruek Duangpraphat.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs(กระทรวงการต่างประเทศ)ℹ️

The ministry responsible for managing discussions with Myanmar officials.

Myanmar(เมียนมา)ℹ️

The neighboring country visited by Sihasak Phuangketkeow.

China(จีน)ℹ️

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

Shan State(รัฐฉาน)ℹ️

The location of the mines mentioned by General Chaipruek Duangpraphat.

Thailand(ไทย)ℹ️

The country affected by river pollution and border fighting.