In response to the increase in fighting in the important trading city of Myawaddy opposite Tak’s Mae Sot over the weekend, Thailand is prepared to broker peace deals between Myanmar’s defense government and opposition soldiers.
Dr Prommin Lertsuridej, secretary-general to the prime minister, said on Monday the Thai government’s approach on the Myanmar issue is to argue for a peaceful solution and deliver humanitarian aid.
When asked about the possibility of Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin playing the role of the negotiator, he said,” Thailand’s function is to do all it can help resolve the conflict in the neighboring land, and for a position is also expected by the global society.”
No direct requirement has been made, Dr. Prommin said, but he noted that the Foreign Affairs Ministry is expected to work toward achieving a tranquil quality when asked whether Myanmar’s government or racial minority rebels have indicated they will participate in discussions.
Following the establishment of a government committee led by Mr. Parnpree, deputy prime minister and minister of foreign affairs Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara may check the frontier position on behalf of the prime minister, according to Dr. Prommin. Committee members are said to contain senior government officials, including lasting clerks from the Defence Ministry, the Foreign Affairs Ministry, and the Interior Ministry.
Dr. Prommin stated that the government is prepared to deal with a large number of refugees fleeing Myanmar’s struggling, adding that policies are in position and will be modified as the changing circumstances change. He likewise echoed the government’s reminder that any overflow of the discord is unacceptable.
Mr. Parnpree announced on Monday that the committee would meet on Tuesday before the regular cabinet meeting, and that he would give an update on the situation in Tak’s Mae Sot area.
He claimed that the current schedule successfully manages the circumstance, so there is no need to construct additional temporary shelters for the migrants.
Over the weekend, about 3,000 persons eluded the escalating conflict in Myawaddy to Mae Sot. About 2,000 of that amount returned to Myawaddy on Monday.
According to the command center in Tak, one in the Umphang city and two temporary homes have been set up in Mae Sot. In the Umphang city of Tak, there were 1,142 and 77 immigrants as of lunchtime on Monday.
Cholnan Srikaew, the head of public health, said six Tak hospitals are prepared to deal with crisis situations following the intensification of the issue.
He claimed that after 22 persons were rushed there on Saturday nights, Mae Sot Hospital stepped up an emergency response.
According to Dr. Cholnan, 41 hurt people in need of operation were placed under the treatment of safety organizations after being discharged.
Myanmar forces sent plane to bomb some locations seized by opposition fighters, including the 275th regiment, which is about 3km from the frontier, later on Sunday nights.
At the 1st and 2nd Thai-Myanmar Friendship bridges, rebel forces reportedly set fire to several office buildings and seize the immigration and customs offices. Rebel forces closed the checkpoints on Monday.
The Border Guard Force ( BGF), which was initially affiliated with the junta, is reportedly causing concern in Myanmar’s military, according to a security source.
The BGF, which transformed itself into the Karen National Army (KNA ), has 7,000 fighters, and among its weapons include anti-tank rockets and drones. It has reportedly asked opposition organizations to join forces to fight for an autonomous Karen state.
In addition, the House committee on military affairs announced that it would invite organizations involved to provide details on the steps being taken to assist Thais who are impacted by the fighting.
The Foreign Affairs Ministry stated that Thailand was considering whether to provide more humanitarian aid to Myanmar citizens in its weekly update on international issues in the past week.
Thailand has given priority to providing humanitarian aid to Myanmar citizens who have been harmed by the fighting, according to spokesman for the ministry Nikorndej Balankura. In addition, the government will work with international organizations and civil society organizations to coordinate its efforts to boost humanitarian aid as the crisis progresses.
Prommin: Seeks peaceful resolution ( photo: Government House )