Thailand defends decision to abstain from voting for UNGA resolution for Myanmar


BANGKOK, June 21 (Bernama): Thailand abstained from voting on a United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) resolution on the Situation in Myanmar on June 18, saying the resolution did not take into account the historical complexities and the situation on the ground.

Thailand 's Foreign Ministry spokesman Tanee Sangrat said this might cause adverse effects on achieving a peaceful resolution.

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