Thailand's Prime Minister, Abhisit Vejjaji, encourages ethnic rebels, Karen National Union, reconcile with Burma and contest with the upcoming 2010 elections in support of Burma's seven step road map to democracy.
“The issue depends on the Burmese regime and the UN to make the discussion operational. Thailand would help as a neighbouring country. However, the negotiation should be held to solve the problem because some ethnic group members migrated to live in Thailand,” Abhisit said.
However, Thai's PM has not confirmed that Thai's Foreign Minister is ready to hold talks with the ethnic group.
Personally, it seems like Thailand's government is doing a lot of talking and not a lot of acting.
"In addition, he added the position of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations was clear. It wanted to see all parties take part in Burmese general elections in the coming year." (Mizzima News)
Seems like Thailand is just being influenced and used as a proxy tool from organizations with power such as the ASEAN and UN.
Although their outward perception to foreigners is as a service of good will, their lack of activity shows otherwise.
Simply put, Thailand's government seems like pushovers. One might argue it's okay, as long as they are supporting the general cause of democratizing Burma. However, what happens when a pushover country finds assets in other deals and means? What happens when it's no longer in Thailand's best interest to support democratization in Burma?
http://www.mizzima.com/news/election-2010/1891-thailand-supports-democratization-of-burma-abhisit.html
Kay Makishi
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