Thai Foreign Affairs Ministry issues statement on unrest in Myanmar

Thailand’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs released a statement today, regarding the unrest in Myanmar, after the military seized power in a coup last month.

The statement reads “As a neighbour, sharing a long common border, and with the Myanmar and Thai peoples having close interactions in many aspects, Thailand continues to follow developments in Myanmar with much concern. As with other countries, we are saddened by the loss of lives and the sufferings of the people of Myanmar due to escalating violence in the country.”

According to the statement, Thailand and other ASEAN members are calling for de-escalation of the situation in Myanmar and the release of all detainees.

“We also urge all parties concerned to seek a peaceful solution for Myanmar and its people, through dialogue via any constructive channels.”

Last month, the Foreign Affairs Ministers of Thailand, Myanmar and Indonesia held trilateral discussions, which was the first face-to-face meeting between a senior junta appointed Myanmar official and the foreign ministers of other countries. No details about the discussions have been released.

In related news, Thailand has prepared facilities, in provinces bordering Myanmar, to help refugees, fleeing the brutal crackdown by the military and police following the recent coup.