Thai Foreign Ministry unaware of Myanmar ambassador’s recall

24 Sept 22:14 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Foreign Ministry confirmed it has not been informed about the reported recall of Myanmar's ambassador, Zaw Zaw Soe, stating it's an internal Myanmar government matter.
The ambassador was reportedly summoned back to Naypyitaw for questioning, according to Myanmar sources and the Irrawaddy news outlet.
Allegations against Zaw Zaw Soe include colluding with Thai-based Myanmar businessmen to transport workers and issuing passports to individuals opposed to the military regime.
The recall occurred just five days after the ambassador met with Thailand’s labour minister to discuss Myanmar migrant worker data and official remittance channels.

Thailand, Timor-Leste seek closer trade ties, direct flights

Yesterday 17:30 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand and Timor-Leste agreed to deepen economic cooperation, expanding trade in agricultural and processed food products, and accelerating a memorandum of understanding on rice trade.
Both nations committed to expediting an air services agreement to establish direct flights between Bangkok and Dili, aiming to boost tourism, trade, and investment.
A new bilateral consultation mechanism was established to foster regular high-level exchanges, alongside agreements to strengthen military ties and combat transnational crime.
Thailand reaffirmed its support for Timor-Leste's development through scholarships and a new three-year cooperation program, while also backing its full integration into the ASEAN Community.