Rome criticizes Thai-Myanmar talks over border and Wa forces

Matichon•Politics•3d ago

Reader Briefing

MP Rangsiman Rome criticizes the Thai government's plan to welcome Senior General Min Aung Hlaing to discuss border issues and Kok River pollution.

•Rangsiman Rome gave an interview on August 6 at the Parliament.
•The Thai government plans to welcome Senior General Min Aung Hlaing to address border problems and toxins in the Kok River.
•Rangsiman Rome argues that talks are futile because the Myanmar military government cannot control the Wa forces.
•Rangsiman Rome warns that these actions may increase the legitimacy of the Myanmar military government.

•Rangsiman Rome gave an interview at the Parliament on August 6 at 09.30.
•The Thai government is preparing to welcome Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, President of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, to discuss border issues and toxins in the Kok River.
•Rangsiman Rome believes talking to the Myanmar military government regarding Kok River pollution is futile because the Wa forces do not listen to the Myanmar military government.
•Rangsiman Rome questioned how the Thai government intends to deal with the Wa forces, who are linked to scammers, drugs, human trafficking, and toxins.
•Rangsiman Rome warned that the government's actions might serve as a stamp of legitimacy for the Myanmar military government.
•Rangsiman Rome questioned whether the Thai government is allowing the 5-point consensus, specifically the ceasefire, to become meaningless since the Myanmar military government has clearly not followed it.
•Rangsiman Rome stated that Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sihasak Phuangketkeow must answer questions regarding the 5-point consensus.
•Rangsiman Rome expressed uncertainty regarding whether the current actions of the Thai government truly serve the national interest.

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Rangsiman Rome

"Everyone knows the real situation, but everyone is acting in a play to go talk with the Myanmar military government."

สถานการณ์จริงทุกคนรู้ แต่ทุกคนก็ทำเป็นละคร ในการที่จะไปคุยกับรัฐบาลทหารเมียนมา

Rangsiman Rome(รังสิมันต์ โรม)ℹ️

A party-list MP and Deputy Leader of the People's Party.

Min Aung Hlaing(มิน อ่อง หล่าย)ℹ️

Senior General and President of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar.

Sihasak Phuangketkeow(สีหศักดิ์ พวงเกตุแก้ว)ℹ️

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs.

People's Party(พรรคประชาชน)

The political party of which Rangsiman Rome is Deputy Leader.

Myanmar military government(รัฐบาลทหารเมียนมา)

The governing body of Myanmar that Rangsiman Rome claims cannot control the Wa forces.

Wa(ว้า)

A force that does not listen to the Myanmar military government and is linked to scammers, drugs, and human trafficking.

Kok River(แม่น้ำกก)ℹ️

A river facing contamination issues mentioned in the talks.

Parliament(รัฐสภา)ℹ️

The location where Rangsiman Rome gave his interview.

5-point consensus(ฉันทามติ 5 ข้อ)

A consensus including a ceasefire that the Myanmar military government has reportedly not followed.