The United States charge d’affaires on Thursday denied speculation the new US consulate building in Chiang Mai is a veritable fortress targeting China.
Michael Heath, speaking to reporters at his Bangkok residence, said that the new multi-billion-baht consulate in Chiang Mai would not be a base for operatives or missiles targeting China or Myanmar, as rumours suggested.
Work on the US$280 million (9 billion baht) consulate, which covers 16.5 rai along the Chiang Mai-Lampang superhighway in Muang district, began in 2020. It is scheduled for completion next year and is designed to serve Washington’s needs for at least 70 years.
Mr Heath said the new consulate would, however,…
