Thai Deputy Foreign Minister Speaks with Myanmar Counterpart, Expresses Concern Over Border Conflict Impacts
Thai Deputy Foreign Minister Sihasak Phrongsathit spoke with Myanmar's Union Minister for Foreign Affairs Than Swe via phone. He requested that Myanmar's military be warned to avoid any conflict that could impact Thai border areas.
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