Tak, "Panpree" went to the area to see the initiative to send humanitarian aid to the Thai-Myanmar border. Revealing perfect coordination, expected to see concrete results in 1 month, confirming that it is not a refugee center, countering skeptics, coordinating with the Myanmar Red Cross to be neutral or not. Believes that the intention is to help those in need. He declares that it is not a political matter. He sees internal problems and does not want to intervene. Mr. Panpree Phitthanukorn, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Traveled to Mae Sot District, Tak Province to receive a briefing on the security situation. Border economy and public health At the Mae Sot Customs House building Thai-Myanmar Friendship Bridge Crossing the Moei-Tongyin River at the 2nd location, with relevant agencies attending the meeting such as Mr. Somchai Kitcharoenrungroj. Provincial governor Major General Narongrit Panikabutr, Commander of the 4th Infantry Division, attended the meeting and then visited the Tha i-Myanmar permanent border crossing point. Area of ??the 2nd Thai-Myanmar Friendship Bridge and customs procedures at the Mae Sot Customs House building. Mr. Panpree said he will push for the establishment of a concrete humanitarian assistance center within one month for people affected by the unrest situation in Myanmar. This point is the first point. to send help which has been coordinated with The government of Myanmar came first and received a good response. and sent a team to talk to Thailand Meanwhile, Mr. Panpree It also stated that The Thai government has made efforts to coordinate with various ethnic minorities, which are many. In the last informal meeting of ASEAN foreign ministers Mr. Arun Kaew has been appointed to coordinate the pilot negotiations and Thailand is trying to coordinate. It is expected that when all parties can cooperate to provide humanitarian assistance. There will be discussion. That will lead to discussion or what is called dialog. It is believed that if we can talk, it will l ead to solving the violent problems that occur in Myanmar. and may cause a ceasefire leading to further negotiations for peace Therefore, I think that the initiatives that Thailand has taken It may lead to discussion because it is a matter directly with the people, without politics.? Therefore, all parties should agree with this approach that ASEAN has proposed from the beginning. along with the belief that all parties in Myanmar want peace and return to peace And the only way that can be done, I think, is for all parties to talk together. Under the Humanitarian Assistance Policy However, Mr. Panpree confirmed that he did not do it for any specific group. But it was done for the people of Myanmar who were affected. And what is done is under the consensus of 5 points of ASEAN. And I would like to confirm that this is different from setting up a center to receive refugees. However, Thailand has prepared in the event of violence, but this case is about people who have suffered or have health problems. It will b e a temporary residence. and is on the side of Myanmar and emphasizes that What Thailand does It was the beginning of my 5-point resolution path to action. This is the first thing that can be done first. 'Today we must have a starting point somewhere. If we don't start from the Myanmar government If we start with someone else, eventually we will have to come back and talk with the government. Today we must start from the government. and internal problems in Myanmar He tried to fix it himself. We will intervene in internal affairs. Our aim is to provide humanitarian assistance. Therefore, this matter has nothing to do with who you choose to talk to. Or who do you support? But we support and help those who have suffered from the situation in Myanmar,' Mr. Panpree said. As for concerns about the initial coordination with the Red Cross Society of Myanmar, Mr. Panpree said: Please don't worry. The work must have a starting point. When starting to reach this point Must lead the Red Cross Society of Thailand and b elieve that everyone will accept it. But there are doubts as to whether the Myanmar Red Cross Society is neutral or not. A request was made to the AHA Center? and the International Red Cross promised to come. which the central agency of ASEAN also came to observe To create confidence for all parties that the transportation of items By confirming that there is no political matter. But it is truly helping the people. As for whether or not anyone is concerned, the Myanmar Red Cross intends to help the people as well. As for the distribution of aid items, Mr. Panpree said that the items that will be used to help initially With a group of approximately 20,000 people, it must be observed whether it is distributed evenly or not. Wherever there is a problem, it must be brought back to be solved. Today it would be impossible for everything to be 100% complete. Because the situation in Myanmar is very chaotic. Everyone is different, no one will give in to anyone. Therefore, you must do this step by step. Which we are confident that it will be the most complete and emphasizing that this is the first point of success. Received support from all parties It is believed that it will continue to expand to other areas. which from attending meetings in both ASEAN, EU and Indo-Pacific ASEAN There has been talk about this matter, and the EU has confirmed that if this center is created, it is ready to provide support in a very high amount of up to 20 million euros. While tomorrow Mr. Panpree? Will meet small entrepreneurs at Rim Moei The 1st Thai-Myanmar Friendship Bridge across the Moei - Taunggyin River. While Mr. Khomkrit Jongboonwattana, Director of the East Asian Division The Department of East Asia briefed on the procedures at the Mae Sot customs checkpoint. There is an initiative to enhance the provision of humanitarian assistance to the people of Myanmar along the Thai-Myanmar border from Mae Sot District, Tak Province, to Karen State, Myanmar. Starting from Mae Sot Customs Checkpoint No. 2, passing through Mae Sot Myawaddy Checkpoint. The 2nd Thai-Myanmar Friendship Bridge goes to areas with displaced people. It was delivered by the Thai Red Cross Society to the Myanmar Red Cross Society. Previously, there was a meeting on January 19th. Most of the deliveries are rice and dry nutrients. The delivery area is a pilot area in 3 villages in Karen State. It has a population of approximately 20,000 people. Currently, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is in the process of transferring funds to the Red Cross Society. It takes approximately 30 days to procure items before arranging the delivery date. You must go through customs procedures. In order not to cause other things to mix. For transparency With representatives from both countries participating in the observation, during this time there were negotiations on 2 issues with Myanmar. Both matters of safety In which Myanmar must have a discussion area in the area to open the way so as not to affect transportation.? Build credibility of the leadership process ASEAN Coordinating Center f or Humanitarian Assistance on disaster management (AHA Centre) participated in the observation? Myanmar uses a neutral area that is not related to the government. which Myanmar understands and preparing to provide waiting areas for distribution? In addition, in the distribution process, the leaders of the community were involved to ensure that it would really reach the groups. Source: Thai News Agency
