“The current regime is starting to lose some strength,” Srettha said in an interview on the resort island of Samui on Sunday, adding: “but even if they lose, they have power, they have weapons.”
“Maybe it’s time to reach out and make a deal,” he said.
Last month, the Thai parliament also hosted a seminar on the political situation in Myanmar, which included the emergence of opponents of the Myanmar military, despite opposition from the junta.
Srettha said Myanmar could be very vital to Thailand and he and other Thai officials have spoken to numerous stakeholders in Myanmar and international partners, including China and the U.S.
“The country that has the most to gain if Myanmar becomes united, peaceful and prosperous is Thailand,” Srettha said.
The Thai government is not going to take sides within the international conflict and its policy will likely be to resolve conflicts peacefully, government spokesman Chai Watcharong said in a press release on Monday after media inquiries in regards to the situation in Myanmar.
Srettha said he planned to carry talks with cabinet ministers, senior military officials and security officials on Tuesday to enhance the federal government’s policy toward Myanmar.
“I’m meeting with five or six people who are key players and making sure we’re on the same page,” he said.
