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Part of Sihasak Phuangketkeow, as Thailand's Minister of Foreign Affairs, represented the country's views.

How could Thai Foreign Minister's visit to Myanmar affect government?

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Myanmar's military operations face pressure to avoid border strikes and violence The visit by Thailand's Foreign Affairs Minister, Sihasak Phuangketkeow, puts pressure on the Myanmar government to adjust its military conduct near the border. Specifically, Thailand stressed that Myanmar's military operations must not affect Thailand, urging that airstrikes on military bases be conducted as far from the border as possible. Furthermore, the government is being urged to reduce violence and address concerns raised by the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean). Progress on these issues is linked to Asean leaders considering Myanmar's future participation in the bloc's meetings.

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When
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The facts so far

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  • Sihasak Phuangketkeow will visit Myanmar on Nov 12 to urge a reduction in violence and discuss border concerns.bangkokpost.com
  • Thailand was concerned about military operations by Myanmar's government forces against ethnic minority armed groups near the Thai-Myanmar border.bangkokpost.com
  • Mr Sihasak stressed that Myanmar's military operations must not affect Thailand, particularly airstrikes on military bases.bangkokpost.com
  • Progress on these issues would help Asean leaders consider Myanmar's future participation in the bloc's meetings.bangkokpost.com

Why it matters

The pressure from Thailand is significant because the border region is already volatile, with the Rajamanu Task Force firing warning illumination rounds near the border in Tak's Mae Sot district after stray bullets crossed into Thailand. This highlights the immediate risk of cross-border conflict and the need for operational restraint from the Myanmar government.

Myanmar's relationship with Asean is crucial for its international standing. The reports indicate that the government's return to Asean meetings is viewed as important by Thailand, but this return is explicitly conditional on the country addressing concerns shared by Asean members and the international community.

What we don't know yet

  • Will the Myanmar government agree to specific operational changes to avoid affecting Thailand?
  • How will Asean leaders weigh the progress on violence reduction against other internal issues in Myanmar?

What would change this answer

Myanmar's leadership publicly commits to a specific timeline for reducing violence and avoiding border strikes.The negative operational pressure may ease, and the path toward Asean re-engagement could accelerate.
The Myanmar government ignores the concerns raised by Thailand during the visit.The diplomatic pressure could escalate, potentially leading to further bilateral tensions and hindering Asean dialogue.

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