US dismisses rumour of missile base at Chiang Mai consulate


BANGKOK (The Nation/Asia News Network): The US Embassy has commended Thailand for joining the UN vote to condemn Russia’s invasion of Ukraine while also rejecting rumours that its Chiang Mai branch will be used as a missile base.

“We commend Thailand for joining the overwhelming majority of countries that voted at the UN to demand that Russia immediately cease its use of force in Ukraine,” US Chargé d' Affaires and acting Ambassador Michael Heath (pic) told Thai media on Thursday (March 10).

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