FM to visit Myanmar to discuss illegal immigration problem

FM to visit Myanmar to discuss illegal immigration problem

The Minister of Foreign Affairs is preparing to confer with the Myanmar government over the illegal Rohingya migrant and illegal labor issues being faced by Thailand during his visit to the country this March 23.

Minister of Foreign Affairs Kasit Piromya traveled today (March 8) to Ranong province to meet with provincial Governor Wanchart Chaichana in the aim to clarify government policies. The governor also took the opportunity to inform Mr. Kasit of current problems troubling the area, including the illegal Rohingya migrants, which the minister in turn affirmed to bring up for discussions with the government of Myanmar during his visit to the bordering nation on March 23.

Ranong is currently facing many issues entering the province from the adjacent Myanmar, including illegal migration of the Rohingya people, illegal laborers, as well as smuggled wood.

Meanwhile, Mr. Kasit also held a government policy dissemination seminar at the Ranong Stadium with some 1,500 local residents in attendance.

National News Bureau of Thailand
08 March 2009