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US envoy debunks several rumours surrounding its consular office in Chiang Mai
21 Sept 04:16 Key points summarised by AI
- US Chargé d’affaires Michael Heath debunked rumors that the new $280 million consular office in Chiang Mai would be a US spy center for monitoring Chinese military communications or a missile base.
- Heath clarified that the high construction cost is due to stringent US government safety, eco-friendly, and heat-resistant standards, consistent with other consular offices globally.
- The office remains in Chiang Mai to serve approximately 17,000 American citizens and collaborate with Thai security agencies on efforts against human, wildlife, and drug trafficking.
