Bangkok Post – Laos backs Thai “Troika” peace plan

Govt ready to play role of mediator

Laos appreciates Thailand’s proposal for “Asean Troika and Troika plus” meetings to ease the crisis in Myanmar and bring about peace in the conflict-torn nation, according to Foreign Affairs Ministry spokesman Nikorndej Balankura.

Mr Nikorndej was speaking about the current situation along the Thai-Myanmar border and Thailand’s proposal to help restore peace in Myanmar.

Thailand on Wednesday proposed these mechanisms to engage with Myanmar’s military junta to ease the crisis while remaining firm in calling for humanitarian assistance and promoting peace.

Mr Nikorndej said the proposal has been submitted to Laos in its…