Bangkok:The Chief of Defence Forces has emphasized that ongoing fighting in Myanmar should not affect Thai citizens residing within Thailand's sovereign territory.
According to Thai News Agency, the Chief of the Royal Thai Armed Forces, General Ukrit Boontanon, invited the Myanmar military attaché for discussions regarding the situation on the Thai-Myanmar border. He reiterated Thailand's firm stance on security, stating that while Myanmar's government is free to act within its own borders, it must ensure that its actions do not impact Thai citizens along the border.
General Boontanon addressed the situation following his meeting with the Myanmar military attaché in Bangkok. He assured that Thailand is committed to the safety of its people along the border and emphasized the importance of accurate information sharing. He further stated that if Myanmar's government intends to reclaim military bases occupied by ethnic minorities, it must ensure that there is no negative impact on Thai citizens.
General Boontanon expressed confidence in the understanding and positive response from the Myanmar military attaché, though he noted that the outcome of the ongoing operations remains to be seen.