Confidential Myanmar peace talks the Thai government held in Pattaya yesterday ended with unwanted consequences. Unlike previous clandestine meetings held by the Thai government, the latest effort courted negative press. Before the meeting started, meeting details were leaked to the foreign press. Some Asean members declined to attend in a clear indication of their disapproval, while others sent junior officials.
Thailand's Foreign Minister, Don Pramudwinai, is now seeing stones being thrown from many sides in his direction. Local critics, especially from the presumptive next government, such as legislators from Pheu Thai and the Move Forward Party, have warned the caretaker government to leave Myanmar policies to the next government.
