People's Party Opposes Welcome of Min Aung Hlaing

MGR Online•Politics•7d ago

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The People's Party and the ASEAN Democracy Network for Peace, Human Rights, and Sustainable Development oppose the official visit of Min Aung Hlaing to Thailand.

•Anusorn Thamjai of the People's Party and Sirachach Treewisawawet held a press conference at the Parliament on August 6.
•The opposition calls for the Thai government to review its stance toward the Myanmar military government and human rights standards.
•The People's Party proposed six measures to address issues in Myanmar and along the border.
•Sirachach Treewisawawet warned that ties with the Myanmar military leader could affect Thailand's credibility and OECD membership goals.

Overview

•On August 6 at 14:00, Anusorn Thamjai and Sirachach Treewisawawet held a press conference at the Parliament.
•Anusorn Thamjai expressed opposition to the official visit of Senior General Min Aung Hlaing as a guest of the Thai government.
•Anusorn Thamjai proposed six demands, including a statement from the Parliament President on human rights and the suspension of future state-level invitations for Min Aung Hlaing.
•Anusorn Thamjai suggested establishing a joint committee for peace and democracy in Myanmar involving the Thai government, Parliament, the National Unity Government (NUG), ethnic groups, and civil society.
•Anusorn Thamjai proposed that the Thai government set a timeframe for Myanmar to resolve issues regarding drugs, border wars, scammers, human trafficking, toxic waste in rivers, and transboundary haze.
•Sirachach Treewisawawet stated that the Thai government's support for the Myanmar military leader reflects a connection to authoritarianism and damages Thailand's democratic image.
•Sirachach Treewisawawet cited a Justice For Myanmar (JFM) report claiming Thailand provides financial support, weapon procurement, natural gas revenue, and real estate money laundering for the Myanmar military government.
•Sirachach Treewisawawet warned that continuing relations with the Myanmar military leader could impact Thailand's international credibility and its goal of joining the OECD.

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Key Entities

Organization

People's Party(พรรคประชาชน)

A political party whose member Anusorn Thamjai opposed the official visit of Min Aung Hlaing.

ASEAN Democracy Network for Peace, Human Rights, and Sustainable Development(เครือข่ายประชาธิปไตยอาเซียนเพื่อสันติภาพ สิทธิมนุษยชน และการพัฒนาอย่างยั่งยืน)

An organization whose working group member Sirachach Treewisawawet opposed the visit of the Myanmar military leader.

Parliament(รัฐสภา)ℹ️

The venue where the press conference was held and a body called upon to affirm human rights positions.

National Unity Government(รัฐบาลเอกภาพแห่งชาติ)ℹ️

An entity proposed as a member of the joint committee for peace and democracy in Myanmar.

Justice For Myanmar

An organization that reported Thailand's support for the Myanmar military government.

Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development(องค์การเพื่อความร่วมมือทางเศรษฐกิจและการพัฒนา)ℹ️

An organization that Thailand aims to join, which prioritizes the rule of law, democracy, and human rights.

Person

Anusorn Thamjai(อนุสรณ์ ธรรมใจ)

A Bangkok MP from the People's Party who proposed six demands regarding the Myanmar crisis.

Sirachach Treewisawawet(ศิรชัช ตรีวิศวเวทย์)

A member of the ASEAN Democracy Network for Peace, Human Rights, and Sustainable Development working group.

Min Aung Hlaing(มิน ออง ไลง์)ℹ️

The President of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar and leader of the military government.

Place

Myanmar(เมียนมา)ℹ️

The country facing internal conflict and human rights issues mentioned in the article.

Thailand(ไทย)ℹ️

The country whose government is hosting the visit of Min Aung Hlaing.