It was approved by the parliament, and was signed in front of many international witnesses, including China, explained Yawd Serk. "If they continue to shoot at protesters and bully the people, the ethnic groups cannot just stand by and do nothing." Many ethnic groups, not only those who signed the NCA, have not been cooperating with the military since the coup. The plan is to set up a Federal Council, Yawd Serk hinted to the Post. Most of the ethnic groups are expected to join, including the AA, KIO and TNLA, according to ethnic sources involved in the discussions.

Source: Bangkok Post April 06, 2021 23:15 UTC