BANGKOK – Noppadon Pattama, the chairman of the Foreign Affairs Commission of the House of Representatives, issued the committee statement on April 18, stating that the situation in Myanmar is gradually changing. The committee viewed the transfer of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, the former State Counsellor of Myanmar, and Mr. Win Myint, the former President of Myanmar, from prison to housing as a positive steps. Consequently, they propose the following demands:
1. Allow the release of all political prisoners, including Mrs. Aung San Suu Kyi and Mr. Win Myint, in accordance with ASEAN Five-Point Consensus to promote reconciliation in Myanmar.
2. The Thai and ASEAN countries should provide more humanitarian assistance to Myanmar’s people and other ethnic groups affected by the conflict. To give equal and comprehensive help to all people, it is critical to strengthen the role of private organisations and local community networks. Furthermore, we should provide humanitarian aid to those affected as soon as possible, across all sectors.
3. The government’s foreign labour policy should be adjusted to reflect the current circumstances in Myanmar. We expect an increase in refugee numbers due to the violence and military recruitment in Myanmar. It should consider new foreign worker registrations, etc.
4. Thailand, in collaboration with ASEAN, China, and India, should lead the way in promoting serious, ongoing, and systematic peace talks through the Troika Plus framework in order to achieve long-term peace, unity, and political stability in Myanmar.
Earlier, on April 17, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin posted a message on X “Welcome reports that former Myanmar State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and former President Win Myint have been moved from prison to their homes. Look forward to further positive steps soon.”
He also shared the statement of Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara, Deputy Prime Minister as follows:
“The Thai Government welcomes reports that former State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi, and former President Win Myint have been moved from prison to their homes as a positive step in responding to the concerns of the international community. The Thai Government calls for further positive steps in this direction leading to their immediate full release in order to advance the implementation of the ASEAN Five-Point Consensus.
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