Representatives from the Committee Representing Pyidaungsu Hluttaw (CRPH) attended a discussion on Myanmar affairs at the Thai Parliament in Bangkok, where they urged the Thai government to stop returning illegal Myanmar migrants to the military council. The two-day discussion, held from March 22 to 23, was jointly organized by the Thai House of Representatives’ Standing Committee on National Security, Border Affairs, National Strategy and Reform, and the ASEAN Parliamentarians for Human Rights (APHR).
The Myanmar delegation, led by CRPH Secretary U Thein Myint, Labor Affairs Committee Chairman U Ukka Min, and International Relations Committee member U Aka Myat Htake, called for an immediate halt to the deportation of Myanmar citizens to the military council. They emphasized that such deportations not only violate human rights but also put lives at risk. The delegation also discussed issues concerning Myanmar workers’ permit renewals and requested an end to tax payments to the military council.
The discussion focused on Myanmar’s current political situation, border security issues, migrant rights, cross-border challenges, and perspectives on the military council’s fraudulent election plans. The Myanmar representatives also held separate meetings with Thai parliamentarians who have consistently supported Myanmar’s cause, discussing bilateral cooperation opportunities. The delegates expressed hope that these discussions would lead to practical policies from the Thai parliament and government regarding Myanmar affairs.
The event was attended by representatives from Myanmar’s ethnic organizations, human rights groups, civil society organizations, ASEAN parliamentarians, and officials from the United Nations and international organizations. The forum provided an open platform for comprehensive discussions on Myanmar-related issues, with participants engaging in frank exchanges about the current situation and potential solutions. The CRPH representatives emphasized the importance of implementing practical policies that would effectively address the ongoing crisis in Myanmar while protecting the rights and safety of Myanmar citizens in Thailand.
