Government House, June 6-TU 1, clarified the reason for the cessation of sending electricity in areas where Chinese groups invested in Myanmar, stating that it would only be given when the new concession was renewed. As for the cabinet meeting today, the 6th Minister informed the leave of the meeting.
Gen. Prayut Chan-o-cha, Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, chaired the Cabinet meeting (Cabinet), in which the Cabinet informed the meeting of 6 people, namely: 1. Mr. Don Pramatwinai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister foreign affairs 2. Mr. Supattanapong Punmeechaow, Deputy Prime Minister and Energy Minister 3. Mr. Chalermchai Sri-on, Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives 4. Mr. Arkhom Termpittayapaisith Minister of Finance 5. Mr. Sunthorn Pansangtang, Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives and 6. Mr. Sinit Lertkrai, Deputy Minister of Commerce
Before the meeting, General Anupong Paochinda, Minister of the Interior Reported to the Prime Minister about the case that the Provincial Electricity Authority had sent a letter to the Governor of Tak Province. Asked to stop sending electricity across the Moei River to large Chinese investment areas. At Tribute Cocoa House Karen Border Guard (BGF) influence after the Myanmar government has made it clear that the concession in the area will not be renewed. And asked the Thai authorities to stop paying electricity immediately Although the Karen BGF threatened Thailand by closing all natural crossings in retaliation
The Interior Minister revealed after the Prime Minister’s report that he had reported on electricity. Currently, the Electricity Authority has operated according to the contract made with the Government of Myanmar. Because the Myanmar government wants to cut the power because the concession has expired have to act according to the law After the night of June 5, all relevant units have been notified. Without sending electricity until Myanmar renews the concession or informs it back. Which will make the matter to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand If notifying back concession to proceed We would still be able to connect the lights. As for the duration, cannot answer.-Thai News Agency
Source: Thai News Agency